Maricopa Community Colleges  ELE140   20026-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
ELE140 20026-20086 L+L 4 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Electric Circuits
Graphical and analytical analysis of electric circuits, transients, and sinusoidal excitation. Applications of circuit theorems and computer solutions.
Prerequisites: PHY112.
Cross-References: AMS140, SMT140
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ELE140   20026-20086 Electric Circuits
1. Work effectively in collaborative groups. (I, II)
2. Apply the Scientific Method and other critical thinking models to electrical circuits for hypothesis development, experimental design, data acquisition, and data analysis. (I, II)
3. Design, construct, and analyze practical electrical circuits. (I, II)
4. Troubleshoot malfunctioning electrical circuits. (II)
5. Apply logical, efficient, and effective problem-solving techniques using graphical, mathematical, and written communications. (I, II)
6. Use computers and other technical tools to model electrical phenomena. (II)
7. Solve practical and meaningful problems that closely represent real-world electrical situations. (II)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ELE140   20026-20086 Electric Circuits
    I. Basic Electrical Device and Circuit Characteristics
        A. DC/AC
        B. Current, resistance, impedance, voltage, and power
        C. Conductors, resistors, capacitors, and inductors
        D. Series and parallel circuits
        E. Resonance, filters, and frequency response
        F. Polyphase circuits, power supplies, and transformers
      II. Device and Circuit Analysis and Troubleshooting
          A. Device and circuit measurement tools
          B. Computer analysis tools
          C. Network theorems
          D. Device and circuit troubleshooting
          E. Device and circuit applications
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