APR 127C - Electrical Theory III

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

Registered Apprentice.

Course Description: Familiarizes the beginning electrical apprentice with advanced aspects of electrical theory, math, and power distribution.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Explain the characteristics and function of AC Resistive-Inductive Series and Parallel Circuits.
CLO#2: List the factors that determine the capacity of Capacitors and Capacitance in AC Electrical Circuits.
CLO#3: Explain operation of AC Resistive-Capacitive Series and Parallel circuits.
CLO#4: Explain characteristics of AC Resistive-Inductive Capacitive Series, Parallel, and Combination circuits.
CLO#5: Explain Inductive Capacitive Filter Networks and their uses.
CLO#6: Calculate the values of voltage, current, resistance, apparent power, true power, reactive power, impedance, capacitive reactance and power factor in both series and parallel circuits. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Scientific Calculator, ruler and notebook.

ACTI Code and Course Type
230 Career / Tech Apprenticeship

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (40) and a standard RCC delivery of (44) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (48) hours per term.