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
1.00 Credits
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