ELTEC 208 - Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics

    Recent Professors
    David Coate, Vladimir Goltvyanitsa
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    1–24 students
    Difficulty
    5.3Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    An overview of electrical and electronic phenomena as applied to common consumer and industrial devices. The course examines the physical nature and laws of electricity and magnetism and the application of the scientific method. DC and AC circuits and their characteristics are examined, predicted, and measured. Electronic test equipment and voltage sources are utilized in the construction, troubleshooting and testing of electrical and electronic circuits. The historical development and the socioeconomic aspects of the "electronic age" are also examined. **This course is approved by the State of California for the Department of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) Electricians Training Program.
    Usually Held
    Tue 5:30pm–8:35pm, Thu 1:00pm–4:05pm, Thu 1:00pm–4:35pm, Mon 5:00pm–8:05pm