Maricopa Community Colleges  AMT126   19956-19965 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/28/95
AMT126 19956-19965 L+L 9 Credit(s) 12 Period(s)
Fundamentals of Mathematics and Electricity
Mathematical computation of fundamental electrical circuit parameters. Basic definitions, laws, and concepts. Schematic, wiring, and parts placement diagrams. Test and troubleshoot electrical and electronic components and circuits. Prerequisites: ENG071, RDG091, (MAT077 or MAT078), and permission of the Department or Division.
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AMT126   19956-19965 Fundamentals of Mathematics and Electricity
1. Extract roots and raise numbers to a given power. (I)
2. Determine areas and volumes of various geometrical shapes. (I)
3. Solve ratio, proportion, and percentage problems. (I)
4. Perform algebraic operations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of positive and negative numbers. (I)
5. Determine the relationship of voltage, current, and resistance in electrical circuits. (II)
6. Calculate and measure electrical powers. (II)
7. Read and interpret aircraft electrical diagrams including solid state devices and logic functions. (III)
8. Measure voltage, current, resistance, and continuity. (IV)
9. Calculate and measure capacitance and inductance. (V)
10. Inspect and service batteries. (VI)
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AMT126   19956-19965 Fundamentals of Mathematics and Electricity
    I. Basic Mathematics
        A. Whole numbers
        B. Positive and negative numbers
        C. Decimals
        D. Fraction and decimal conversion
        E. Ratio and proportion
        F. Power and roots
        G. Computing area measurements
        H. Volume of objects
        I. Signed numbers
        J. Trigonometric functions
        K. Charts and graphs
        L. Metric system
      II. Direct Current Circuit Relationships
          A. Electron theory
          B. Current
          C. Voltage
          D. Resistance
          E. Ohm's Law
          F. Power formula
          G. Power in circuits
        III. Electrical Diagrams
            A. Schematic symbols
            B. Schematic diagrams
            C. Parts placement diagrams
            D. Diagram data interpretation
              1. Solid state devices
              2. Logic functions
          IV. Electrical Measurements
              A. Volt, ohm, millimeter (VOM)
                1. Meter ratings and terms
                2. Meter use
                  a. Voltage
                  b. Current
                  c. Resistance
              B. Measure
                1. Voltage
                2. Current
                3. Resistance
                4. Continuity
            V. Alternating Current Devices and Circuits
                A. Reactance
                B. Capacitance
                  1. Terminology
                  2. Measurements
                  3. Calculations
                C. Inductance
                D. Semiconductor materials
                E. Diode construction, types, and ratings
                F. Transistor structure
                G. Circuit arrangement
              VI. Aircraft Batteries
                  A. Lead-acid
                  B. Nickel-cadmium
                  C. Inspection
                  D. Testing
                  E. Servicing
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