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2026-2027 DCTC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog

IETA 1100 - Fundamentals of AC/DC Electricity I



3 Credits
This is a foundational course in direct current electricity. This course is designed for students who have no previous experience with electricity. The primary goals of this course are to help individuals acquire a solid foundation in the theoriesand laws of direct current (DC) electricity, and to apply their knowledge and skills through problem solving, simulation and practical projects.

Learning Outcomes
draw and read basic electrical schematic diagrams

test AC/DC power sources

calculate power consumption and losses in basic electrical systems

measure DC voltage, current, and resistance

analyze series and parallel DC circuits using OHM’s law

test DC power sources