COURSE OUTLINE
Course Number
ELC 106
Lecture: 3
Lab: 2 Credit Hours: 3 (3-2-4)
Course Title
Circuit Analysis I and Basic Electrical Measurements
Pre-requisites:
No
Co-requisites:
No
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course considers the principle electrical quantities: current, voltage, and resistance; electrical
properties of materials, Ohm’s law, DC and AC power calculations, series and parallel circuits and seriesparallel networks; circuits analysis and conversions, basic electrical measurements/techniques, and
equipment; AC sine wave characteristics, inductive and capacitive circuit development and analysis.
GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, the students will have the necessary knowledge and skills to:
1. Perform DC and AC circuit calculations.
2. Demonstrate the use of analog and digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and signal
generators.
3. Identify series, parallel, and combination circuits.
4. Demonstrate proficiency in the design of basic electrical circuits.
5. Identify electrical components, i.e., switches, solenoids, lights, transformers, etc.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Explain the atomic structure of conductors and non-conductors.
Describe electrical sources and static charges.
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical quantities.
Demonstrate knowledge of magnetism and electromagnetism.
Describe methods of electrical production.
Demonstrate the ability to use scientific notation.
Define Ohm’s Law.
Define the term resistively.
Identify a series resistive circuit.
Identify a parallel resistive circuit.
Document1
Page 1 of 3
This workforce solution was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. The solution was created by the grantee and does not
necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with
respect to such information, including any information on linked sites, and including, but not limited to accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy,
continued availability or ownership.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
Identify a combination resistive circuit.
Define the basic principles of Direct Current.
Define the basic principles of Alternating Current.
Describe the characteristics of AC with regards to resistance, inductance, and capacitance.
Define Alternating Current power and power factor.
Demonstrate the ability to calculate voltage, current, and resistance.
Demonstrate the ability to use various other electrical formulae.
Define Kirchoff’s voltage and current laws.
Demonstrate knowledge of voltage and current dividers.
Describe a Wheatstone Bridge.
Perform capacitive and inductive circuit calculations.
Demonstrate knowledge of transformer operation ad use.
Demonstrate familiarity with electrical safety procedures.
Perform voltage, current, and resistance measurements with various types of analog and digital
equipment.
25. Demonstrate knowledge and use of power supplies, function generators, and oscilloscopes.
TEXT
Principles of Electric Circuits, Floyd, 9th Edition
TOPICAL COURSE OUTLINE
Week
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Document1
Topic
Course Introduction – Quantities and Units
DC Voltage, DC Current, Resistance
Ohm’s Law
Energy and Power
Test 1 and Lab Quiz 1
Series Circuits
Parallel Circuits
Series/Parallel Combination Circuits
Test 2 and Lab Quiz 2
Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Introduction to AC Current and Voltage
Test 3 and Lab Quiz 3, Introduction to Capacitors
Page 2 of 3
This workforce solution was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. The solution was created by the grantee and does not
necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with
respect to such information, including any information on linked sites, and including, but not limited to accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy,
continued availability or ownership.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Finals Week
Introduction to Inductors
Introduction to Transformers
Course Lecture and Lab Review
Final Examination
The schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.
Reviewed and Approved by:
______________________________________________
Division Dean
Document1
Date
Page 3 of 3
This workforce solution was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. The solution was created by the grantee and does not
necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with
respect to such information, including any information on linked sites, and including, but not limited to accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy,
continued availability or ownership.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License