COURSE SAMPLES
Below are links to several pages of the course material which you will be studying. Each sample page is taken from 8 of online learning segments containing over 800 pages to give you an idea of the depth of the course material. To view the sample pages just click on the links.
I. History, Safety, Atomic Structure
The student will have an appreciation of how long it took man to understand where electricity came from and how it is used. The student can provide a much more in depth explanation of electrical circuit operations.
History Unit #6
Safety Unit #13
Atomic Structure Unit #12
II. Voltage, Current, Resistance
In this lesson the student will learn the mathematical relationship between voltage, current and resistance and explain how Ohm’s Law is still important to this date at any technical level.
The student will calculate basic Ohm’s Law equations that are needed for electrical circuit troubleshooting. This understanding of Ohm’s Law and its uses is the corner stone directly or indirectly for any technical service career.
Voltage Unit #6
Current Unit #8
Resistance Unit #12
III. Power, Meters, Voltage Sources
The student will be able to distinguish between AC and DC voltage sources. Also, the student will understand the requirements of a simple circuit and how AC and DC sources can power that circuit. Finally, the student will learn that power is work done.
The student’s knowledge acquired in this section supports the use of a Multimeter. A Multimeter is a measuring device for voltage, current and resistance. Also, the troubleshooting of simple circuits with a meter is performed.
Power Unit #14
Introduction to Meters Unit #1
Voltage Sources Unit #20
IV. Parallel Circuits, Series Parallel Circuits, Magnetism
The student will understand complex (parallel & series/parallel) circuits and how they are used in various applications. Also, they will learn magnetism and how its effect is used in circuits that require magnetic operations.
The student can use a Multimeter to check the accuracy of parallel and complex electrical circuitry.
Parallel Circuit Unit #55
Series/Parallel Circuit Unit #31
Magnetism Unit #11
V. AC Generation, Transformers, Capacitance
The student will understand how alternating current is generated and know the common waveform used to represent alternating current. Also, the student learns how and why transformers and capacitors are needed in electrical circuits.
The student can use a Multimeter to test and troubleshoot electrical power supply circuitry.
AC Generation Unit #3
Transformer Unit #389
Capacitance Unit #25
VI. AC Motors
The student will understand how a motor turns electrical energy into mechanical energy. Also, the student will be able to name the parts of an AC motor and explain how the AC motor operates.
The student will have the ability to troubleshoot AC motors for proper operation.
AC Motors Unit #17
AC Motors Unit #29
AC Motors Unit #44
VII.Switches, Relays, Solenoids
The student will understand the differences and uses of control and protection devices used in electrical circuits.
The student will be able to check and test various control and protection devices like solenoids, relays, switches, fuses and circuit breakers.
Switches Unit #4
Relays Unit #7
Solenoids Unit #3
VIII. Wires, Power Cords, Receptacles
The student will understand the differences and uses of connectivity devices used in electrical circuits. Also, the student will learn how to use wiring diagrams.
The student will be able to use a wiring diagram to trace electrical problems. Also, the student will be able to check and test various connectivity devices like power cords, receptacles & plugs and wire connectors.
Wire Size Unit #613
Power Cords Unit #11
Wiring Connectors Unit #10 |
