Common Course Outline

Course discipline/number/title FST 1621: Electrical Theory I

Catalog Description

Credits 3
Hours/Week 3
Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) MATH 1015 or MATH 1016 or MATH 1115
Other requirements None
MnTC Goals (if any) NA

Course Description

This course covers wiring layout for general lighting circuit sand switches in residential applications. The basic theory of inductors, capacitors, resistors, SCR’s, diodes, transistors, and AC electric motors is also presented. The student will also examine the basic design and installation of electric motor controls.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

March, 2025

Outline of Major Content Areas

  1. Residential wiring
  2. Electrical components
  3. Motors and motor controls

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

  1. Draw single poles switch applications.
  2. Draw three-pole switch applications.
  3. Draw four-pole switch applications.
  4. Identify electric symbols.
  5. Describe inductances.
  6. Describe capacitance.
  7. Describe resistance.
  8. Describe a SCR.
  9. Describe diodes.
  10. Draw pilot device symbols.
  11. Draw a two-wire control schematic diagram.
  12. Develop two-control wiring diagram.
  13. Draw three-wire control schematic diagram.
  14. Develop three-wire control wiring diagram.
  15. Draw three-wire control schematic diagram.

Learning Outcomes (MnTC)

NA

Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning

Methods may include but are not limited to:

RCTC Core Outcome(s)

This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):

Critical Thinking
Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.

Special Information (if any)

Attendance is crucial in this class.