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  "college": "san-diego-city-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "ELCT",
  "name": "Electricity",
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  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "ELCT 020",
      "subject": "ELCT",
      "number": "020",
      "title": "Blueprint Reading for Electricians",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "48 - 54 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course is a practical survey of blueprint reading for electricians. Emphasis is placed on architectural considerations and electrical symbology for residential, commercial, and industrial blueprints. This course is intended for students in the Electricity program as well as for working electricians who want to further their skills and/or fulfill state certification and accreditation requirements.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "ELCT 30",
      "subject": "ELCT",
      "number": "30",
      "title": "Modern Commercial Wiring",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "48 - 54 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course is a study of modern commercial wiring systems. Emphasis is placed on practical application of the material through in-class projects. This course is intended for students in the Electricity program as well as for working electricians who want to further their skills and/or fulfill state certification and accreditation requirements.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "ELCT 40",
      "subject": "ELCT",
      "number": "40",
      "title": "Data, Voice, and Video Cabling for Electricians",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "48 - 54 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course is a study of current data, voice, and video cabling systems. Emphasis is placed on practical application of the material through in-class projects. This course is intended for students in the Electricity program as well as for working electricians who want to further their skills and/or fulfill state certification and accreditation requirements.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "ELCT 111",
      "subject": "ELCT",
      "number": "111",
      "title": "Electrical Theory I",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "48 - 54 hours lecture",
      "corequisite": "ELCT 111L",
      "advisory": "ENGL C1000 with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course is a study of the fundamentals of electrical theory, including basic safety practices and a history of industrial electricity and electronics. Emphasis is placed on theory and application of fundamental units of measurement, wire splicing, permanent magnets, electromagnets, and electrical/electronic symbols. Topics include a study of the theory of electricity sources (including batteries, mechanical generators, photocells, and thermocouples), basic Ohm's Law theory, as well as calculations of Direct Current (DC), DC voltage, DC current, resistance, DC power, inductance, and capacitance in DC circuits. This course is designed as preparation for the major in electricity.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/san-diego-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/elct/#elct-111",
          "subject": "ELCT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ELCT 111L",
      "subject": "ELCT",
      "number": "111L",
      "title": "Electrical Laboratory I",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "96-108 hours lab",
      "corequisite": "ELCT 111",
      "advisory": "ENGL C1000 with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course involves laboratory practice in basic electricity. Laboratory time includes instruction and laboratory assignments in the proper use and care of electrical tools, meters, instruments, and equipment with an emphasis on safe working habits. Laboratory assignments include the application of basic direct and alternating current (AC) circuitry and wattage of fabricated circuits. Students gain additional practice in the development of electrical diagrams using proper symbols and nomenclature. An introduction to inductance and capacitance in direct current (DC) circuits is included. This course is designed as preparation for the major in electricity.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/san-diego-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/elct/#elct-111l",
          "subject": "ELCT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ELCT 121",
      "subject": "ELCT",
      "number": "121",
      "title": "Electrical Theory II",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "48 - 54 hours lecture",
      "prerequisite": "ELCT 111 with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent and ELCT 111L with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent",
      "corequisite": "ELCT 121L",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course involves a detailed study of the theory of alternating current (AC) including the generation of AC; electrical degrees, effective and average values; addition and subtraction of phasors; resistance, inductance, and capacitance in AC circuits; reactance; and impedance. This course also includes an in-depth study of single-phase series and parallel circuits, three-phase power generation, current and voltage relationships in wye and delta connected power sources and loads. A study of three-phase transformers with various connections and under various load conditions is also included. This course is designed as preparation for the major in electricity.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/san-diego-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/elct/#elct-121",
          "subject": "ELCT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ELCT 121L",
      "subject": "ELCT",
      "number": "121L",
      "title": "Electrical Laboratory II",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "96-108 hours lab",
      "prerequisite": "ELCT 111 with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent and ELCT 111L with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent",
      "corequisite": "ELCT 121",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course involves laboratory practice in direct current and alternating current circuits. Activities include practice with basic direct current (DC) or DC motor circuits, power transmission lines, and instruction in the safe use of three-phase power supplies. This course also includes practice using alternating circuits (AC) or AC voltmeters, AC ammeters, and AC wattmeters to measure phase angle, real power, apparent power, watts, vars, volt-amps, and power factor in single-phase and poly-phase circuits including three-phase circuits with wye and delta connections. This course is designed as preparation for the major in electricity.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/san-diego-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/elct/#elct-121l",
          "subject": "ELCT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ELCT 131",
      "subject": "ELCT",
      "number": "131",
      "title": "Electrical Theory III",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "48 - 54 hours lecture",
      "prerequisite": "ELCT 121 with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent and ELCT 121L with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent",
      "corequisite": "ELCT 131L",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course involves practice in planning the installation of electrical circuits on construction jobs according to the National Electrical Codes (NEC) and Blueprints. This course also includes practice in making detailed drawings of electrical wiring circuits using standard symbols and estimating the wiring material required to complete a single family dwelling. Planning the installation of communication circuits, heating systems, service entrance equipment, remote control systems, motor starting equipment, circuit protective devices, control components, and pilot devices is also included. This course is designed as preparation for the major in electricity.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/san-diego-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/elct/#elct-131",
          "subject": "ELCT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ELCT 131L",
      "subject": "ELCT",
      "number": "131L",
      "title": "Electrical Laboratory III",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "96-108 hours lab",
      "prerequisite": "ELCT 121 with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent and ELCT 121L with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent",
      "corequisite": "ELCT 131",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course involves laboratory practice in the installation of construction wiring materials including installation and connection of lighting circuits, receptacle circuits, special purpose circuits, communication circuits, heating systems, service entrance equipment, remote control systems, electric motor circuits, and pilot devices. Safety is emphasized through practice in the installation electrical equipment according to blueprints and local and national codes. Instruction and practice in fire prevention and construction site safety habits are also included. This course is designed as preparation for the major in electricity.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/san-diego-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/elct/#elct-131l",
          "subject": "ELCT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ELCT 141",
      "subject": "ELCT",
      "number": "141",
      "title": "Electrical Theory IV",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "48 - 54 hours lecture",
      "prerequisite": "ELCT 131 with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent and ELCT 131L with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent",
      "corequisite": "ELCT 141L",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course involves the advanced theory of the characteristics and uses of direct current generators, direct current motors, direct current motor controls, alternating current generators, and three-phase motors. This course also includes the advanced theory of the characteristics and uses of three-phase motors and three-phase controllers, single-phase motors and single-phase controllers, electronic devices, and static controls. Digital and logic controls are also investigated. This course is designed as preparation for the major in electricity.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/san-diego-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/elct/#elct-141",
          "subject": "ELCT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ELCT 141L",
      "subject": "ELCT",
      "number": "141L",
      "title": "Electrical Laboratory IV",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "96-108 hours lab",
      "prerequisite": "ELCT 131 with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent and ELCT 131L with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent",
      "corequisite": "ELCT 141",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course involves laboratory practice and experimentation with direct current (DC) generators, DC motors, three-phase alternators, squirrel-cage induction motors, and wound rotor induction motors. This course also includes laboratory practice and experimentation with induction motors, synchronous motors, and single-phase motors, including split phase, capacitor start, universal, and repulsion-start induction run motors. Additionally, experiments are conducted with phase sequence, frequency, selsyn systems, and silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) speed controls. This course is designed as preparation for the major in electricity.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/san-diego-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/elct/#elct-141l",
          "subject": "ELCT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ELCT 200",
      "subject": "ELCT",
      "number": "200",
      "title": "Electrical Control Systems",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "48 - 54 hours lecture",
      "prerequisite": "ELCT 121 with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent and ELCT 121L with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent",
      "corequisite": "ELCT 200L",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course is a study of electrical control system theory emphasizing standard motor controls, transducers, static control devices, programmed controllers, and remote electronic controls. This course is intended for students majoring in electricity as well as for working electricians who want to further their skills and/or fulfill state certification and accreditation requirements.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "ELCT 200L",
      "subject": "ELCT",
      "number": "200L",
      "title": "Electrical Control Systems Laboratory",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "96-108 hours lab",
      "prerequisite": "ELCT 121 with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent and ELCT 121L with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent",
      "corequisite": "ELCT 200",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course is a hands-on laboratory in electrical control systems. Emphasis is placed on standard motor controls, transducers, static control devices, programmed controllers, and remote electronic controls. This course is intended for students majoring in electricity as well as for working electricians who want to further their skills and/or fulfill state certification and accreditation requirements.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}