Course Overview
This course is designed to give students the electrical skills needed to work as a Power Engineer. The course will cover basic electricity, and electrical problem solving. It also prepares the students for POWR 2220 (Technical Electricity 2). Course topics include atomic theory, electrical circuit fundamentals, and circuit analysis.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
2.0
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Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course the student will be able to:
- Define and describe valence, free electrons, ions, static electricity, uses and nuisances.
- Interpret electrical schematics and symbols for open and closed circuits.
- Discuss electronics subjects using circuit terminology (voltage drop, electromotive force, ground, etc.).
- Measure voltage, current, and resistance voltmeters, ammeters, and ohmmeters.
Effective as of Fall 2008
Related Programs
Technical Electricity 1 (POWR 1120) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Energy
- Power and Process Engineering
Diploma Full-time
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