Electrical Fundamentals

Industrial Maintenance & Technology

Electrical

Course Description

This course provides a basic study of electricity, starting with electron theory and going thru single-phase connections.  This course is intended as a starting point covering the fundamentals of electricity and use of a multimeter.  The class involves multiple labs dealing with but not limited to:

• Series and parallel circuits
• Switches and relays
• Current, Voltage, and resistance measurements.
• Amp clamp use

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, the student should be able to:

• Use a multimeter to measure: Resistance, Voltage, Current, and Continuity.
• Understand the basic, fundamental rules of electricity in dealing with parallel and series circuits.
• Begin developing an understand of what electricity is and how it reacts to different circuit conditions.
• Electrical safety.

Course Outline

• Different careers as you develop knowledge of electricity
• Electrical Fundamentals
• Safety
• Electrical Measurements
• Series Circuits
• Parallel Circuits
• Introduction to AC circuits