1. Course Number and Title: ELEC 1204 Fundamentals of Electricity
Meeting Times and Location: T2S101 (Tech building II room 101)
Course Description: This course is designed to acquaint the student with the theory and practice
of using electricity as it applies to industrial technology. The topics covered include atomic theory,
electrostatic charges, basic concepts of electric circuits, Ohm’s Law, Kirchoff’s law, series, parallel
and hybrid circuits, component symbols, measuring instruments and transformer theory, magnetism,
motors, generators, relays, and all magnetically operated devices.
Course Prerequisite(s): None
Instructor: Michael H. Simo-nis
Office Location and Office Hours: 5:00p.m to 6:00p.m. MW
Office Telephone: 501-977-2022
E-mail: simonis@uaccm.edu
Text and Required Supplies:
• Electricity for the Trades; Petruzella, Frank; McGraw Hill; ISBN: 9-78007-328159-9

2. Course Objectives/Course Competencies: Upon completion of this course, the student will be
able to:
A. recognize series, parallel and series parallel circuits.
B. have a thorough understanding of voltage, amperes and resistance and their
relationship to each other.
C. understand alternating current principles, the generation of sine waves,
inductance, capacitance, reactance and impedance.
D.develop an understanding of single phase and 3-phase systems.
E. understand 3-phase and single phase motors and transformer.
F. apply this knowledge in the lab to connect, operate and diagnose problems
using the knowledge gained in the classroom.
Course Requirements/Grading and Evaluation:
The grade for each student is based on the student's tested knowledge from the lectures and
individual lab projects. The student's grade will be based 40% on lab projects and 60% on theory
tests and class participation.
GRADING SCALE:
A = 90 – 100%
B = 80 – 89%
C = 70 – 79%
D = 60 – 69%
F = below 60%
Attendance Requirements:
Prompt and regular attendance in class sessions is expected of all students enrolled at
UACCM and is considered a course requirement and necessary in maintaining acceptable
grades. A student, with a grade of “F” in a class, will be dropped from the course when the
absences for that class exceed twice the number of lectures, labs, and/or other regularly
scheduled class meetings during a week. (For example, a student will be dropped from a

3. course upon the seventh absence in a three-hour class meeting three times a week, upon the
fifth absence for a three-hour class meeting twice a week, or upon the third absence for a
three-hour class meeting once a week.)
The administrative drop policy is included as part of the course syllabus and explained at the
beginning of each semester. Instructors establish the makeup policy for coursework for individual
classes. In the event of an unavoidable absence because of illness or emergency, the student is
responsible for contacting his/her instructor(s) regarding work missed and initiating arrangements
for completing missed assignments.
The instructor will initiate the administrative drop process for students with excessive absences by
completing an Administrative Drop Form and submitting the completed form to the Registrar’s
Office. Students who are dropped administratively will receive an “AW” on their transcript for that
class. Administrative drops will not be processed after the last day to withdraw as published by the
Registrar’s Office. An official drop notice will be mailed to the student by the Registrar’s Office.
Students may appeal the administrative drop by submitting a written statement detailing the nature
of the absences to the Vice Chancellor for Instruction. The Vice Chancellor for Instruction will
consider the request, and after discussion with the instructor, may excuse absences they deem to be
extenuating and beyond the control of the student.
Other Information:
Assignments and activities are subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. Advance notice
will be given.
Cheating/academic dishonesty will not be permitted by students and will result in disciplinary
action, including the possibility of failure in the course and dismissal from the college as
outlined in the student handbook section of the UACCM catalog.
Quizzes: Quizzes may be given during normal class time as deemed necessary by the instructor.
Quizzes may be application or theory based and may come from assignments, class discussions,
assigned reading, or any other material covered in class. Missed quizzes cannot be made up.
Exams: There will be four (4) exams and one (1) non-comprehensive final, each worth 100 points.
Term Paper: Present an outline of electrical theory learned--specifically, troubleshooting and/or
solving an electrical appliance failure to operate, such as radio, dryer, etc. Paper is due at last
regular class meeting, before final, and is worth 100 points.
Extra Credit: There will be four (4) opportunities for extra credit.
Labs: Graded on participation.

4. Inclement Weather: The College adheres to the Severe Weather Policy as described in the
UACCM Catalog.
Class cancellations will be reported to KATV, channel 7, KTHV, channel 11, KARK, Channel 4,
and radio station KVOM, Morrilton (800 AM, 101.7 FM). Students should exercise judgment for
personal safety regardless of College announcements as there is no way the administration can
review road conditions throughout the College’s service area.
Course Content/Course Outline:
A. Electron Theory
B. Conductors and Insulators
C. Electrical Terms
D. Conventional Current Flow
E. Electron Current Flow
F. Ohm’s Law
G. Power Formulas
H. Series Circuits
I. Parallel Circuits
J. Series/Parallel Circuits
K. Magnetism
L. Alternating Current
M. Inductance and Inductive Reactance
N. Capacitors and Capacitive Reactance
O. Impedance
P. Transformers
Q. A/C Motors and Generators
R. Motor Control
Students with Disabilities Statement: Students with special needs or disabilities should see the
instructor within the first two (2) weeks of class and contact Counseling Services, located in the
Business Technology Center (BTC) room 204 or call 501.977.2095. Accommodations will not be
made until after the need has been documented.