ELT 110 - Introduction to Electricity

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Electrical

Description:

This introductory course introduces students to the fundamental theories and principles of electricity. These theories and principles include voltage, current, magnetism, Ohm's Law, inductance, capacitance, and resistance, as well as the basics of DC circuits, their applications, and associated symbols. The course emphasizes safe working procedures in a construction environment. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe the competitive origins of the infant electric and gas industries in the late 1800s and early 1900s; Describe the political, social and economic issues that led to industry regulation; Describe the development of large public power electric systems; Discuss the impact of siting and environmental issues within the United States and in the Delaware Valley; Evaluate the impact of moving to a partially deregulated environment.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript

Corequisites:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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