Course description

This course will cover a basic understanding of electrical theory, electrical motors, and electrical controls. Topics will include quantities (watts, volts, amps, ohms), circuit characteristics, AC versus DC, interpretation of schematics and wiring diagrams, trade symbol usage, A/C and D/C motor types, motor parts and components.

Course details

Hours: 32
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

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This course is part of the following micro-credential(s):


Credit transfer

Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Winter 2025 registration opens November 4, 2024. Spring 2025 registration opens March 17, 2025.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: ​100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery