TRAN 113 Basic Electrical Systems

4 credits

This course focuses on basic electrical concepts and processes and other related objectives needed to be able to succeed in transportation technology classes.

Prerequisites: ABED 046 (or equivalent placement score for ENGL 093 or higher) and ABED 040 (or equivalent placement score for MATH 087 or higher)

Corequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, and TRAN 125

Quarters Offered: All

Global Outcomes:
This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Use the laws and theories of electricity and make repair and maintenance of electrical systems decisions
Define a wide range of electrical terminology such as voltage, amperage, ohmmatic value, magnetism, induction, reluctance, conductors, semiconductors and resistors
Use the principles of series and parallel circuits to determine electrical values.
Use multimeters and other test equipment to determine voltage, amperage, parasitic drain, ohmmatic value, continuity and voltage drops
Test circuits, circuit devices and components
Test and service batteries
Solder wires and make simple test leads
Read wiring diagrams
Apply the knowledge of hazardous material laws and processes to their training and future employment
Apply the knowledge of safety laws and common sense safety to work and life applications
Possess communication and customer relation skills needed to interact professionally with employers, customers and fellow workers
Apply ohms law to determine the expectations of the values of an electrical circuit and use these values to test the circuit using a multimeter.

Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40