20 Blueprint Reading for Electricians - 3 hours lecture, 3 units
(Grade Only)
This course is a practical survey of blueprint reading
for electricians. Emphasis is placed on architectural
considerations and electrical symbology for
residential, commercial, and industrial blueprints. This
course is intended for students in the Electricity
Program as well as for working electricians who want
to further their skills and/or fulfill state certification
and accreditation requirements. (FT) Not Applicable to
Associate Degree, Occupational/Vocational basic
skills.
30 Modern Commercial Wiring -
3 hours lecture, 3 units
(Grade Only)
This course is a study of modern commercial wiring
systems. Emphasis is placed on practical application of
the material through in-class projects. This course is
intended for students in the Electricity Program as well
as for working electricians who want to further their
skills and/or fulfill state certification and accreditation
requirements. (FT) Not Applicable to Associate
Degree, Occupational/Vocational basic skills.
40 Data, Voice and Video Cabling for
Electricians -
3 hours lecture, 3 units
(Grade Only)
This course is a study of current data, voice and video
cabling systems. Emphasis is placed on practical application of the material through in-class projects.
This course is intended for students in the Electricity
Program as well as for working electricians who want
to further their skills and/or fulfill state certification
and accreditation requirements. (FT) Not Applicable to
Associate Degree, Occupational/Vocational basic
skills.
111 Electrical Theory I - 3 hours lecture, 3 units
(Grade Only)
Corequisite: Electricity 111L.
Advisory: English 48 and Mathematics 96, each with a
grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment
Skill Levels R5 and M50.
This course is a study of the fundamentals of electrical
theory including basic safety practices and a history of
industrial electricity and electronics. Course topics
include the theory and application of fundamental
units of measurement, wire splicing, permanent
magnets, electromagnets, and electrical/electronic
symbols. This course includes a study of the theory of
electricity sources including batteries, mechanical
generators, photocells, and thermocouples. In
addition, Basic Ohm's Law theory including
calculations of DC voltage, DC current, resistance, DC
power, inductance and capacitance in DC circuits is
discussed. This course is designed as preparation for
the major in electricity. (FT) AA/AS;CSU.
111L Electrical Laboratory I - 6 hours lab, 2 units
(Grade Only)
Corequisite: Electricity 111.
Advisory: English 48 and Mathematics 96, each with a
grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment
Skill Levels R5 and M50.
This course involves laboratory practice in basic
electricity. Laboratory time includes instruction and
laboratory assignments in the proper use and care of
electrical tools, meters, instruments, and equipment
with an emphasis on safe working habits. Laboratory
assignments include the application of basic direct
and alternating current circuitry and wattage of
fabricated circuits. Students gain additional practice in
the development of electrical diagrams using proper
symbols and nomenclature. An introduction to
inductance and capacitance in direct current or DC
circuits is included. This course is designed as a
preparation for the major in Electricity. (FT) AA/AS;CSU.
121 Electrical Theory II - 3 hours lecture, 3 units
(Grade Only)
Prerequisite: Electricity 111 and 111L, each with a
grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Corequisite: Electricity 121L.
This course involves a detailed study of the theory of
alternating current including the generation of AC;
electrical degrees, effective and average values;
addition and subtraction of phasors; resistance,
inductance, and capacitance in AC circuits; reactance;
and impedance. This course also includes an in-depth
study of single-phase series and parallel circuits,
three-phase power generation, current and voltage
relationships in wye and delta connected power
sources and loads. A study of three-phase
transformers with various connections and under
various load conditions is also included. This course is
designed as a preparation for the major in Electricity.
(FT) AA/AS;CSU.
121L Electrical Laboratory II - 6 hours lab, 2 units
(Grade Only)
Prerequisite: Electricity 111 and 111L, each with a
grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Corequisite: Electricity 121
This course involves laboratory practice in direct
current and alternating current circuits. Activities
include practice with basic DC motor circuits, power
transmission lines, and instruction in the safe use of
three-phase power supplies. This course also includes
practice using AC voltmeters, AC ammeters, and AC
wattmeters to measure phase angle, real power,
apparent power, watts, vars, volt-amps, and power
factor in single-phase and poly-phase circuits
including three-phase circuits with wye and delta
connections. This course is designed as preparation
for the major in Electricity. (FT) AA/AS;CSU.
131 Electrical Theory III - 3 hours lecture, 3 units
(Grade Only)
Prerequisite: Electricity 121 and 121L, each with a
grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Corequisite: Electricity 131L.
This course involves practice in planning the
installation of electrical circuits on construction jobs according to the National Electrical Codes and
Blueprints. This course also includes practice in
making detailed drawings of electrical wiring circuits
using standard symbols and estimating the wiring
material required to complete a single-family
dwelling. Planning the installation of communication
circuits, heating systems, service entrance equipment,
remote control systems, motor starting equipment,
circuit protective devices, control components, and
pilot devices is also included. This course is designed
as preparation for the major in Electricity. (FT) AA/AS;CSU.
131L Electrical Laboratory III - 6 hours lab, 2 units
(Grade Only)
Prerequisite: Electricity 121 and 121L, each with a
grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Corequisite: Electricity 131.
This course involves laboratory practice in the
installation of construction wiring materials including
installation and connection of lighting circuits,
receptacle circuits, special purpose circuits,
communication circuits, heating systems, service
entrance equipment, remote control systems, electric
motor circuits, and pilot devices. Safety is emphasized
through practice in the installation of electrical
equipment according to blueprints and local and
national codes. Instruction and practice in fire
prevention and construction site safety habits are also
included. This course is designed as preparation for
the major in Electricity. (FT) AA/AS;CSU.
141 Electrical Theory IV - 3 hours lecture, 3 units
(Grade Only)
Prerequisite: Electricity 131 and 131L, each with a
grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Corequisite: Electricity 141L.
This course involves the advanced theory of the
characteristics and uses of direct current generators,
direct current motors, direct current motor controls,
alternating current generators, and three-phase
motors. This course also includes the advanced theory
of the characteristics and uses of three-phase motors
and three-phase controllers, single-phase motors and
single-phase controllers, electronic devices, and static
controls. Digital and logic controls are also
investigated. This course is designed as preparation
for the major in Electricity. (FT) AA/AS;CSU.
141L Electrical Laboratory IV - 6 hours lab, 2 units
(Grade Only)
Prerequisite: Electricity 131 and 131L, each with a
grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Corequisite: Electricity 141.
This course involves laboratory practice and
experimentation with DC generators, DC motors,
three-phase alternators, squirrel-cage induction
motors, and wound rotor induction motors. This
course also includes laboratory practice and
experimentation with induction motors, synchronous
motors, and single-phase motors, including splitphase,
capacitor start, universal, and repulsion-start
induction run motors. Additionally, experiments are
conducted with phase sequence, frequency, selsyn
systems, and SCR speed controls. This course is
designed as preparation for the major in Electricity.
(FT) AA/AS;CSU.
190 Electric Lineman IA - 5 hours lecture, 5 units
(Grade Only)
Advisory: English 48 and English 49 and Mathematics
46, each with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent, or
Assessment Skills Levels W5 and R5 and M40.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with credit for San Diego Gas and Electric
302.
This course provides an orientation in the power
distribution and line construction industry. Basic
electrical principles and safety on the job are
emphasized. Topics include basic mathematical
computations, including trigonometry fundamentals,
electron theory and the fundamentals of magnetism.
Students will combine electrical theory with
laboratory and practical applications in the course of
study. (FT) AA/AS.
191 Electric Lineman IB - 5 hours lecture, 5 units
(Grade Only)
Prerequisite:Electricity 190, with a grade of “C” or
better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with credit for San Diego Gas and Electric
304.
This course involves the study of the power
distribution and line construction industry. Topics
include methods of producing electricity, A.C. and D.C.
meters and circuitry and electric batteries. Students
will also learn about Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's Law
and electromagnetic induction. (FT) AA/AS.
192 Electric Lineman IIA - 5 hours lecture, 5 units
(Grade Only)
Prerequisite: Electricity 191, with a grade of “C” or
better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with credit for San Diego Gas and Electric
310.
This course is a study of alternating current circuits,
A.C. and D.C. motors and generators, pole and
overhead construction, and transformers and voltage
regulators. Topics include schematics, shunt and series
capacitors and safety issues outlined by the
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
Calculating power used by electrical circuits is also
covered. (FT) AA/AS.
193 Electric Lineman IIB - 5 hours lecture, 5 units
(Grade Only)
Prerequisite: Electricity 192, with a grade of “C” or
better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with credit for San Diego Gas and Electric
312.
This course is a continuation of pole and overhead line
construction. Topics covered include state safety
orders for line construction and maintenance,
transmission and distribution systems and conductors
and electrical systems faults. Students will also learn
about short circuits, system protective concepts and
how to identify control circuits from wiring diagrams. (FT) AA/AS.
194 Electric Lineman IIIA - 5 hours lecture, 5 units
(Grade Only)
Prerequisite: Electricity 193, with a grade of “C” or
better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with credit for San Diego Gas and Electric
320.
This course covers advanced theory of electrical
distribution lines and systems. Other topics include
phasing, system groundings, substations and the use
of electrical instruments. Students will also learn how
to connect transformers in accordance with the state
code. Usage of fusing tables and reference tables,
including technical symbols are also covered. (FT) AA/AS.
195 Electric Lineman IIIB - 5 hours lecture, 5 units
(Grade Only)
Prerequisite: Electricity 194, with a grade of “C” or
better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with credit for San Diego Gas and Electric
322.
This course is a continuation of advanced theory of
electrical distribution lines and systems. Topics
include the use of "hot sticks" and special equipment;
repair and maintenance of poles and lines both cold
and energized, safety practices and the local/state
requirements. Students will be expected to master
competencies such as those included in elements of
electricity, overhead pole and electrical line
construction, safety codes and applications, electric
power system, transformer and meter installations,
and exploration of underground electrical
distribution. (FT) AA/AS.
200 Electrical Control Systems - 3 hours lecture, 3 units
(Grade Only)
Prerequisite: Electricity 121 and Electricity 121L each
with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Corequisite: Electricity 200L.
This course is a study of electrical control system
theory emphasizing standard motor controls,
transducers, static control devices, programmed
controllers, and remote electronic controls. This
course is intended for students in the Electricity
Program as well as for working electricians who want
to further their skills and/or fulfill state certification
and accreditation requirements. (FT) AA/AS.
200L Electrical Control Systems Laboratory - 6 hours lab, 2 units
(Grade Only)
Prerequisite: Electricity 121 and Electricity 121L each
with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Corequisite: Electricity 200.
This course is a hands-on laboratory in electrical
control systems. Emphasis is placed on standard
motor controls, transducers, static control devices,
programmed controllers, and remote electronic controls. This course is intended for students in the
Electricity Program as well as for working electricians
who want to further their skills and/or fulfill state
certification and accreditation requirements. (FT) AA/AS; CSU.
This discipline may offer specialized instruction in
one or more of the following areas: Supervised
Tutoring (044), Experimental Topics (265),
Independent Study (290), Individualized Instruction
(296), Service Learning (277), or Work Experience
(270). Detailed course descriptions are listed on
page 120. Please refer to the class schedule and/or
see the dean or department chair for availability.