C111 Electrical Theory
I
3 hours, 3 units
Grade Only
Corequisite: Electricity 111L.
Advisory: English 56 and Mathematics 96, each with a
grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment
Skill Levels R5 and M5.
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)
Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or
private colleges and universities.
111L Electrical
Laboratory I
6 hours lab, 2 units
Grade Only
Corequisite: Electricity 111.
Advisory: English 56 and Mathematics 96, each with a
grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment
Skill Levels R5 and M5.
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) Associate
Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges
and universities. 
121 Electrical Theory II
3 hours, 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, threephase
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) Associate
Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges
and universities.
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) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to
CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
131 Electrical Theory
III
3 hours, 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) Associate Degree Credit &
transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
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) Associate Degree Credit &
transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
141 Electrical Theory IV
3 hours, 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) Associate Degree Credit &
transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
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, threephase
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 split-phase, 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) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to
CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
190 Electric Lineman IA
5 hours, 5 units
Grade Only
Advisory: English 51 and English 56, each with a grade
of “C” or better or equivalent, or Assessment Skills
Levels W5 and R5; and Mathematics 95 with a grade of
“C” or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level
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)
Associate Degree Credit.
191 Electric Lineman IB
5 hours, 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) Associate Degree
Credit.
192 Electric Lineman IIA
5 hours, 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) Associate Degree
Credit.
193 Electric Lineman IIB
5 hours, 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)
Associate Degree Credit.
194 Electric Lineman IIIA
5 hours, 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)
Associate Degree Credit.
195 Electric Lineman
IIIB
5 hours, 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)
Associate Degree Credit.
200 Electrical Control
Systems
3 hours, 3 units
Grade Only
Prerequisite: Electricity 121 and 121L, each with a
grade of “C” or better, or equivalent
Corequisite: Electricity 200L.
This course involves electrical control system theory
emphasizing standard motor controls, transducers,
static control devices, programmed controllers, and
remote electronic controls. (FT) Associate Degree
Credit.
200L Electrical Control
Systems Laboratory
6 hours lab, 2 units
Grade Only
Prerequisite: Electricity 121 and 121L, each with a
grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.
Corequisite: Electricity 200.
This course involves practice in electrical control
systems emphasizing standard motor controls,
transducers, static control devices, programmed
controllers, and remote electronic controls. (FT)
Associate Degree Credit.
This discipline may offer specialized instruction in
one or more of the following areas: Supervised
Tutoring (044), Special Topics (265), Independent
Study (290), Individualized Instruction (296),
Service Learning (277), Applied Applications and
Software Skills (045L), or Work Experience (270).
Detailed course descriptions are listed on page 96.
Please refer to the class schedule and/or see the dean
or department chair for availability.
