DIET 103 Introduction to Electrical

Fundamental electrical theory concepts and basic electrical system formulas.

Credits

1 Credit

DIET 103Introduction to Electrical

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I. General Information

Department

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