Central Arizona College
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Coolidge, AZ 85228
Phone: (520) 494-5444
ELC122 Direct Current and Alternating Current Circuit Analysis
Catalog
Description:
Basic electricity theory as applied to circuits containing
capacitance, inductance, and resistance with either direct
current or sinusoidal voltages applied.
Credit Hours:
3
Effective Term:
Fall 2009
Terms Offered:
All terms
Teaching Methods:
Lab Lecture
Modalities:
Face to Face Hybrid ITV Online
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
Times for Credit:
1
Grading Option:
A/F
Credit Breakdown:
2 Lectures, 3 Labs
Cross Listed:
None
Learning
Outcomes:
1. Define atomic theory.
2. Explain types of circuits.
3. Demonstrate use of tools and materials.
4. Describe various sources of electricity.
5. Discuss electrical power and dissipation of electrical
power.
6. Explain functions of conductors, insulators and
semiconductors.
7. Describe the operation and effects on circuits of various
types of meters.
8. Describe electro-magnetic induction.
9. Identify mathematical computations to predict
impedance, capacitance, frequency and phase angles in the
AC circuits.
10. Describe application of various types of filters.
Standards:
1. Identify the two major concepts of the Bohr atom
theory.
2. Identify and define the concepts of series, parallel and
series-parallel circuits using basic laws and theorems.
3. Accurately use electronic parts, calculator and
electronic simulation programs.
