DIET 103 Introduction to Electrical
Fundamental electrical theory concepts and basic electrical system formulas.
DIET 103Introduction to Electrical
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Credit Hours Narrative
1 Credit
III. Catalog Course Description
Fundamental electrical theory concepts and basic electrical system formulas.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Identify safety procedures related to electrical system service
- Describe the distinctions between series, parallel, series-parallel circuits
- Calculate total resistance in series, parallel, series-parallel circuits
- Read and interpret electrical/electronic circuits using wiring diagrams
- Check continuity in electrical/electronic circuits using appropriate test equipment
- Check applied voltages, circuit voltages, and voltage drops in electrical/electronic circuits using appropriate test equipment
- Check current flow in electrical/electronic circuits and components using appropriate test equipment
- Check resistance in electrical/electronic circuits and components using appropriate test equipment
- Locate shorts, grounds, and opens in electrical/electronic circuits
- Inspect and test fusible links, circuit breakers, relays, solenoids, and fuses; replace as needed
- Successfully complete Idaho Diesel Technology Technical Skills Assessment
- Successfully complete ASE Electrical Preparation Exams 1 & 2 with a 70% or higher
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies