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Course · AL
Direct Current
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Direct Current is designed to provide students with basic knowledge and skills in the electrical industry. Emphasis is placed on basic circuitry, measuring and calculating electrical quantities, characteristics of resistors, circuit construction, and troubleshooting
Describe the structure and characteristics of the atomExplain the relationship of the atom to an electrical charge, including electrostatic field and law of chargesResearch and share information on sources of electricity, including chemical, mechanical, and solarExplain electrical terms, including direct current (DC), voltage, resistance, power, conductors, and insulatorsInterpret electrical symbols used in schematic drawings of DC applications. of a Basic CircuitExplain components of a basic circuit, including source, load, and conductor. and MeasurementsExplain electrical quantities and units of measure, including voltage, current, resistance, and powerMeasure volts, ohms, and amperes with appropriate test equipment. of ResistorsExplain different types of resistors, including fixed and variable resistorsDetermine resistance values using the standard resistor color codeDescribe the electrical and physical characteristics of resistorsSolve problems in electrical series, parallel, and combination circuits using Ohm’s law to determine voltage, currentFabricate specified DC circuits, using soldering, breadboard, and wiring techniquesDemonstrate troubleshooting techniques for problems with circuits, including opens, shorts, and grounds