Preliminary 2025-2026 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    May 09, 2025  
Preliminary 2025-2026 Yavapai College Catalog

EUT 101 - Basic Electricity For Lineworkers


Description: Basic principles of Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC). Examination of the structures and functions of AC/DC circuits including series, parallel and series-parallel circuits and how they are used in the electrical linework industry. Introduces transformer and poly-phase theory and how it applies to distribution systems. Includes grounding circuits, high voltage faults to ground, and linework-specific safety practices.

Credits: 4
Lecture: 3
Lab: 2

Course Content:
  1. Basic principles of electricity: the atom, electrical current, conductors, insulators, and their uses in the utility industry
  2. Electrical circuits:  pressure, power, energy, Ohm's Law
  3. Building DC circuits: How these relate to the electrical industry
  4. Electrical systems: Generation, transmission, sub-transmission, sub-station, distribution, and grounding
  5. Transformer, capacitance, and multiphase theory

Learning Outcomes:
  1.  Describe the uses of AC/DC circuits in the utility industry. (1,3,4)
  2.  Analyze AC/DC circuits using Ohm's law. (2)
  3. Analyze series, parallel and series-parallel circuits. (3)
  4. Describe electric generating stations and sub-stations. (4,5)
  5. Describe the major components and functions of electric distribution systems. (4,5)
  6. Describe how and why powerlines are grounded for lockout/tagout procedures. (4)