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Oct 31, 2025
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2025-2026 Yavapai College Catalog
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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:
- Basic principles of electricity: the atom, electrical current, conductors, insulators, and their uses in the utility industry
- Electrical circuits: pressure, power, energy, Ohm's Law
- Building DC circuits: How these relate to the electrical industry
- Electrical systems: Generation, transmission, sub-transmission, sub-station, distribution, and grounding
- Transformer, capacitance, and multiphase theory
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the uses of AC/DC circuits in the utility industry. (1,3,4)
- Analyze AC/DC circuits using Ohm's law. (2)
- Analyze series, parallel and series-parallel circuits. (3)
- Describe electric generating stations and sub-stations. (4,5)
- Describe the major components and functions of electric distribution systems. (4,5)
- Describe how and why powerlines are grounded for lockout/tagout procedures. (4)
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