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Common Course Outline

Course discipline/number/title FST 1631: Electrical Lab I

Catalog Description

Credits 3
Hours/Week 6
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 the basic theory, operation, and practical applications of industrial electronics, electric motors, AC-DC circuits and general wiring diagrams in commercial applications. In this course students will also learn motor control requirements including: control symbols, line diagrams, wiring diagrams, inlays, contacts, and starters.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

March, 2025

Outline of Major Content Areas

  1. Low-voltage practice boards
  2. Low-voltage motor starters
  3. Transistors, diodes, and other electrical components
  4. Single-phase and three-phase motors

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

  1. Identify electronic symbols
  2. Identify transistor elements
  3. Test transistors
  4. Construct a SCR DC power control circuit
  5. Determine capacitor start motor characteristics
  6. Identify control circuits
  7. Connect two-wire control circuit
  8. Connect three-wire control circuits
  9. Connect time-delay-on energizer timer circuit
  10. Exhibit safe work habits

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