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INT 107
FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICITY I
Plan of Instruction
Effective Date: 2012
Version Number: 2012-1
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides students with knowledge of fundamentals of electricity commonly
associated with an industrial setting. It is a foundational course to enable multicraft
industrial maintenance personnel to apply knowledge and skill of electricity in a
workplace.
CREDIT HOURS
Theory
3 credit hours
Lab
0 credit hour
Total
3 credit hours
NOTE: Theory credit hours are a 1:1 contact to credit ratio. Colleges may schedule lab hours as 3:1 and/or
2:1 contact to credit ratio. Clinical hours are 3:1 contact to credit ratio. (Ref Board Policy 705.01)
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PREREQUISITE COURSES
As determined by college.
CO-REQUISITE COURSES
As determined by college.
INDUSTRY/PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
 Explain elements of basic electrical theory.
 Practice safety.
 Use electrical measurement instruments.
INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS
 Cognitive: Comprehend fundamental principles of electricity.
 Psychomotor: Apply fundamental principles of electricity.
 Affective: Value the importance of adhering to safety requirements.
STUDENT OBJECTIVES
Condition Statement: Unless otherwise indicated, evaluation of student’s attainment
of objectives is based on knowledge gained from this course. Specifications may be in
the form of, but not limited to, manufacturer’s specifications, technical orders,
regulations, international, national, and state codes, certification agencies, locally
developed lab assignments, or any combination of specifications.
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
MODULE A - BASIC ELECTRICAL THEORY AND MEASUREMENT
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
A1.0 Explain elements of basic
A1.1 This competency is
electrical theory.
measured cognitively.
LEARNING OBJCTIVES
A1.1.1 Define terms associated with electrical theory.
A1.1.2 Identify the particles in an atom.
A1.1.3 State the electrical charge of the atomic particles.
A1.1.4 Define voltage, current, resistance, and power.
A1.1.5 State the units of measurement for voltage, current, resistance,
and power.
A1.1.6 Describe the relationship between, voltage, current, resistance,
and power.
A1.1.7 Explain the function of voltage sources.
A1.1.8 State Ohm’s Law.
A1.1.9 State the Power Law.
A1.1.10 Describe the relationship between electricity and magnetism.
A1.1.11 Explain the operation of an electromagnet.
A1.1.12 Explain how magnetic induction works.
A1.1.13 Identify a sine wave.
A1.1.14 Describe period, frequency, and amplitude.
A1.1.15 State the unit of measurement for frequency.
A1.1.16 Describe peak, peak-to-peak, and effective voltage.
A1.1.17 Define capacitance.
A1.1.18 State the unit of measurement for capacitance.
A1.1.19 Define inductance.
A1.1.20 State the unit of measurement for inductance.
A1.1.21 Describe the function of an inductor in a circuit.
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MODULE A OUTLINE:
 Terms and symbols associated with electrical theory
 Electrical characteristics of the atom
 Magnetism
 Units of electrical measurement
 Electrical quantities
o Voltage
o Current
o Resistance
o Power
 Electrical units of measure
o Volts
o Amperes
o Ohms
o Watts
 Ohm’s Law
 Power Law
 Characteristics of alternating current
 Sine wave
 Frequency
 Amplitude
 Reactive components
 Capacitance
 Inductance
MODULE B – MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTS
INDUSTRY COMPETENCIES
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
B1.0
Practice safety.
B2.0
Use electrical measurement
instruments.
B1.1 Perform tasks in a safe
manner. (NOTE: This is an
ongoing evaluations)
B2.1 Use electrical
measurements to perform
basic measurement of
electricity.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
B1.1.1 State the importance of performing tasks in a safe manner.
B1.1.2 Explain lockout and tag out procedures.
B1.1.3 Explain the proper use of personal protection equipment.
B2.1.1 Identify common instruments used to measure electricity.
B2.1.2 State the use and characteristics of a Multimeter.
B2.1.3 Explain the process of using a Multimeter to measure a circuit in
a power-off mode.
B2.1.4 Explain the process of using a Multimeter to measure a circuit in
a power-on mode.
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MODULE B OUTLINE:
 Safety
 Basic measurement instruments
 Common measurement instruments
 Multimeter
LEARNING OBJECTIVES TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS
The table below identifies the percentage of learning objectives for each module. Instructors
should develop sufficient numbers of test items at the appropriate level of evaluation.
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Module B
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Knowledge and
Proficiency
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25%
Moderate
Knowledge and
Proficiency
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43%
75%
Advanced
Knowledge and
Proficiency
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Superior
Knowledge and
Proficiency
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0
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Affective
Objective
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Learner’s Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Description
 Recognize basic information about the subject including terms
and nomenclature.
 Students must demonstrate ability to recall information such as
facts, terminology or rules related to information previously
taught.
 Performs simple parts of the competency. Student requires
close supervision when performing the competency.
 Distinguish relationships between general principles and facts.
Adopts prescribed methodologies and concepts.
 Students must demonstrate understanding of multiple facts
and principles and their relationships, and differentiate between
elements of information. Students state ideal sequence for
performing task.
 Performs most parts of the competency with instructor
assistance as appropriate.
 Examines conditions, findings, or other relevant data to select an
appropriate response.
 The ability to determine why and when a particular response is
appropriate and predict anticipated outcomes.
 Students demonstrate their ability to seek additional information
and incorporate new findings into the conclusion and justify their
answers.
 Performs all parts of the competency without instructor
assistance.
 Assessing conditions, findings, data, and relevant theory to
formulate appropriate responses and develop procedures for
situation resolution. Involves higher levels of cognitive
reasoning.
 Requires students to formulate connections between relevant
ideas and observations.
 Students apply judgments to the value of alternatives and select
the most appropriate response.
 Can instruct others how to do the competency.
 Performs competency quickly and accurately.
 Describes learning objectives that emphasize a feeling tone, an
emotion, or a degree of acceptance or rejection.
 Objectives vary from simple attention to selected phenomena to
complex but internally consistent qualities of character and
conscience.
 Expressed as interests, attitudes, appreciations, values, and
emotional sets or biases.
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