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FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICITY I (ELPT 1319)

Term: 2023-2024 Fall

Faculty

Donald Sun Park

Donald Park

Industrial & Engineering Technology
Professor
North Central Texas College 
Champions Circle
Office: Suite 101
3440 Highway 114
Ft Worth, TX 76177
940.668.7731  Ext. 2600
 

Facts about me:

Georgia Institute of Technology, B. Electrical Engineering - Electric Energy Systems
University of Wisconsin - Madison, M. Business Administration - Technology Strategy and Product Management GM

I am an entrepreneur, Industry 4.0 learner and teacher, former product manager and industrial automations / controls engineer with ABB, LG - Industrial Systems, Yaskawa Drives and Systems and private industrial commodity manufacturing entities.

Engineering segment experiences include Electro-mechanical systems and applications, High / Low Voltage Variable Frequency Drives, Servo, Programmable Logic Controllers, Sensors, Power Conversions and Transmission.

Industry-specific field experiences include Material Handlings, Paper, Industrial Robotics, Automated Storage/Distribution Systems, Packaging, Pumps, HVAC, Fitness / Sporting Electric Power Equipments, Industrial Electric Vehicles, Food/Beverage manufacturing, Power Conversions.

Entrepreneurship field of experiences include Corporate Finance, Global Supplier Management, Logistics and Operations, Contract Law, Channel Development, Product Research and Development, Marketing - Product/Pricing Strategy and Execution.

Schedule

Mon-Wed, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (8/28/2023 - 10/21/2023) Location: ALL ALL 116

Description

An introduction to basic direct current (DC) theory including electron theory and direct current applications.
32 lecture hours + 32 laboratory hours.

At the conclusion of the course a student will be able to: Explain atomic structure and basic electrical values such as voltage, current, resistance, and power; calculate electrical values for series, parallel, and combination circuits; calculate voltage drop based on conductor length, type of material, and size; summarize the principles of magnetism; and utilize electrical measuring instruments.