MCCCD Program Description

AC Electrical Systems

Course: ELC207

First Term: 2017 Spring

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S- Standard

Description: Alternating Current (AC) electrical theory, terminology, and application. The course includes information on AC circuits, motors, and generators; AC power and reactive components; voltage regulators; transformers; and electrical test instruments and measuring devices. Provides students with a foundation for understanding the basic operation and maintenance of various types of industrial facility electrical systems.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Apply safety principles pertaining to alternating current electrical/electronic components and circuits. (I) 2. Read and interpret technical documents pertaining to alternating current electrical/electronic components and circuits. (II) 3. Explain fundamental theories related to alternating current electrical/electronic components and circuits. (III) 4. Solve technical problems related to alternating current electrical/electronic components and circuits using equations and mathematical principles. (IV) 5. Describe the operation of alternating current electrical/electronic components and circuits. (V) 6. Use tools and instruments to operate and maintain alternating current electrical/electronic components and circuits. (VI) 7. Troubleshoot alternating current electrical/electronic components and circuits. (VII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Safety II. Technical Documents III. Theory IV. Mathematical Principles V. Operation VI. Tools and Instruments VII. Troubleshooting

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: November 22, 2016

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.