BCT 112 - Basic Electricity

    Recent Professors
    Travis Biglow
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    20 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is designed to introduce the student to electrical safety, hardware and calculations associated with wiring a home. It also gives the basic photovoltaic energy introduction. This course gives the student theory, procedure techniques and laboratory assignments to make the student comfortable with home electrical repair or gives the student basic knowledge to pursue a career in electrical contracting. The students will be introduced to blueprint reading, power panel and wire sizing along with installing flex and rigid conduit. The students will pull wire and install receptacles. Students will wire and generate solar power from PV modules.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 1:20pm–2:10pm, Mon Wed Fri 12:20pm–1:10pm