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Terminology and Symbols

Explain electrical terms, including alternating current, frequency, period, sine wave, capacitance, and inductance.

Interpret electrical symbols used in schematic drawings of AC applications.

Magnetism

Explain terms and principles of electromagnetism, including permeability, retentivity, and inductance.

Electrical Quantities

Explain electrical quantities, including frequency, impedance, power, capacitance, inductance, voltage, current, watts, and periods.

Measure electrical units, including volts, amperes, ohms, and hertz.

Determine electrical quantities utilizing test equipment, including volts, frequency and period, amperes, and power.

Ohm’s Law in AC Circuits

Solve problems in AC electrical circuits using Ohm’s law, including voltage, current, impedance, and power.

Reactive Circuits

Solve resistive-capacitive circuits.

Solve resistive-inductive circuits.

Solve resistive-capacitive-inductive circuits.

Analyze filter circuits to determine electrical values, including hi-pass, low-pass, band pass, and band stop.

Demonstrate troubleshooting techniques for evaluating reactive circuits.

Direct Current

Foundational Standards

Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces..

Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.

Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.

Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.

Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.

Sources

Describe the structure and characteristics of the atom.

Explain the relationship of the atom to an electrical charge, including electrostatic field and law of charges.

Research and share information on sources of electricity, including chemical, mechanical, and solar.

Terminology and Symbols

Explain electrical terms, including direct current (DC), voltage, resistance, power, conductors, and insulators.

Interpret electrical symbols used in schematic drawings of DC applications.

Components of a Basic Circuit

Explain components of a basic circuit, including source, load, and conductor.

Electrical Quantities and Measurements

Explain electrical quantities and units of measure, including voltage, current, resistance, and power.