ITSC 110: ELECTRICAL THEORY ESSENTIALS
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Units: | 1 |
| Hours: | 12 lecture, 14 laboratory per quarter (26 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | Completion of recognized sound and communication apprenticeship or equivalent and recent employment as an installer/technician in the sound and communication industry. |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Description
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
A. Describe the basic structure of the atom
B. Describe the relationship between the valence electrons and electron movement
C. Describe the units of measurement of current, voltage, resistance, and power
D. Demonstrate knowledge of the units ampere, volt, ohm, and watt by giving examples of their usage
E. Explain the electron theory of current flow versus conventional current flow
F. Solve electrical problems using Ohm's law
G. Describe circuit concepts of open, closed, and short circuits
H. Determine the current flow scenarios for open, closed, and short circuits
I. Name the components of the AC sine wave
J. Calculate the root mean square (RMS), peak amplitude, peak-to-peak values, period, frequency, and average values of AC
K. Define inductance
L. Define impedance
M. Define capacitance
Course Content
A. DC Theory (Lec)
1. Introduction
2. Elemental electricity
a. Voltage
b. Current
c. Resistance
d. Power
3. Circuit theory and switches
4. Ohm's law
5. Series circuit
6. Parallel circuit
B. DC Lab (Lab)
1. Series and parallel circuit lab
a. Meter use
b. Calculate and measure resistance
c. Calculate and measure voltage
d. Calculate and measure current
e. Calculate and measure power
C. AC Theory (Lec)
1. Introduction
2. Production of a sine wave
3. Inductors
4. Inductive reactance
5. Impedance
6. Capacitors
7. Capacitive reactance
D. AC Lab (Lab)
1. AC theory labs
a. Calculate and measure inductive reactance
b. Calculate and measure capacitive reactance
Lab Content
A. Work individually and in teams with basic tools of the trade, test instruments and tool safety.
B. Included will be the building and testing of electrical circuits using electrical theory trainers.
C. Equipment safety and safe handling practices are reviewed and applied.
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
B. When taught via Foothill Global Access, on-going access to email software and hardware; email address.
Method(s) of Evaluation
A. Results of assessments
B. Results of quizzes and tests
C. Discussion participation
Method(s) of Instruction
A. Lecture
B. Group discussion
C. Demonstration
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NJATC). DC Theory. 3rd ed. MD: NJATC Publishers, 2010.
National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NJATC). AC Theory. 3rd ed. MD: NJATC Publishers, 2011.
NOTE: These are the standard Sound & Communications textbooks/workbooks used for this course. Although one or more may not be within 5 years of the required published date, they are the most current books used when teaching this course. We will adopt the next edition of each text, as it is published.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
A. Reading assignments:
1. Read DC Theory pp. 42-45: Electrical Properties of Materials
2. Read AC Theory pp. 29-33: AC Sine Wave Measurements regarding Peak-to-Peak, Root Mean Square, and Average Value
B. Writing assignments:
1. Explain in your own words how the number of electrons in the valence ring affects how materials conduct electricity. Provide examples
2. You will find that most equipment and voltage ratings are based using the Root Mean Square (RMS) values. Describe in your own words how RMS compares to a DC voltage and why it is typically used for voltage values