HVAC 1170 - Introduction to Basic Electricity
2 Credits
This course covers the fundamental concepts of electricity. Students will utilize Ohm’s law, construct basic circuits, and learn the operation of basic test equipment.
Learning Outcomes
Construct electrical circuits from diagrams and measure the electrical aspects of the circuit and components using a multi-meter. Define electrical terms. Demonstrate proper HVAC/R technician behavior and participate in the ride along days, as well as recognizing, defining and practicing safe work habits. Utilizing Ohm’s law to calculate electrical circuit values. Determine proper circuit protection based on these values. Understand the difference and locate short circuits and open circuits in series and parallel circuits.
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