San Diego Gas and Electric
14 courses · San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
SDGE 90 Electric Lineman IA
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
This course provides an orientation in the power distribution and line construction industry. Basic electrical principles and safety on the job are emphasized. Topics include basic mathematical computations, including trigonometry fundamentals, electron theory, and the fundamentals of magnetism. Students combine electrical theory with laboratory and practical applications in the course of study. This course is designed for students interested in the electric power trade and those pursuing careers in the field, including utility, military, and commercial areas.
SDGE 91 Electric Lineman IB
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
This course involves the study of the power distribution and line construction industry. Topics include methods of producing electricity, alternating current (A.C.) and direct current (D.C.) meters, and circuitry and electric batteries. Students also learn about Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Law, and electromagnetic induction. This course is designed for students interested in the electric power trade and those pursuing careers in the field, including utility, military, and commercial areas.
SDGE 92 Electric Lineman IIA
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
This course is a study of alternating current circuits, alternating current (A.C.) and direct current (D.C.) motors and generators, pole and overhead construction, and transformers and voltage regulators. Topics include schematics, shunt and series capacitors, and safety issues outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Calculating power used by electrical circuits is also covered. This course is designed for students interested in the electric power trade and those pursuing careers in the field, including utility, military, and commercial areas.
SDGE 93 Electric Lineman IIB
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
This course covers state safety orders for line construction and maintenance, transmission and distribution systems, and conductors and electrical systems faults. Students also learn about short circuits, system protective concepts, and how to identify control circuits from wiring diagrams. This course is designed for students interested in the electric power trade and those pursuing careers in the field, including utility, military, and commercial areas.
SDGE 94 Electric Lineman IIIA
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
This course covers advanced theory of electrical distribution lines and systems. Other topics include phasing, system groundings, substations, and the use of electrical instruments. Students also learn how to connect transformers in accordance with the state code. Usage of fusing tables and reference tables, including technical symbols are also covered. This course is designed for students interested in the electric power trade and those pursuing careers in the field, including utility, military, and commercial areas.
SDGE 95 Electric Lineman IIIB
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
This course is a continuation of advanced theory of electrical distribution lines and systems. Topics include the use of "hot sticks" and special equipment, repair and maintenance of poles and lines - both cold and energized, and safety practices and local/state requirements. Students are expected to master competencies, such as those included in elements of electricity, overhead pole and electrical line construction, safety codes and applications, electric power system, transformer and meter installations, and exploration of underground electrical distribution. This course is designed for students interested in the electric power trade and those pursuing careers in the field, including utility, military, and commercial areas.
SDGE 302 Electric Lineman IA
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
This course provides an orientation in the power distribution and line construction industry. Basic electrical principles and safety on the job are emphasized. Topics include basic mathematical computations, including trigonometry fundamentals, electron theory, and the fundamentals of magnetism. Students combine electrical theory with laboratory and practical applications in the course of study. This course is designed for students interested in the electric power trade and those pursuing careers in the field, including utility, military, and commercial areas.
SDGE 304 Electric Lineman IB
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
This course involves the study of the power distribution and line construction industry. Topics include methods of producing electricity, alternating current (A.C.) and direct current (D.C.) meters, and circuitry and electric batteries. Students also learn about Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Law, and electromagnetic induction. This course is designed for students interested in the electric power trade and those pursuing careers in the field, including utility, military, and commercial areas.
SDGE 310 Electric Lineman IIA
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
This course is a study of alternating current circuits, alternating current (A.C.) and direct current (D.C.) motors and generators, pole and overhead construction, and transformers and voltage regulators. Topics include schematics, shunt and series capacitors, and safety issues outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Calculating power used by electrical circuits is also covered. This course is designed for students interested in the electric power trade and those pursuing careers in the field, including utility, military, and commercial areas.
SDGE 312 Electric Lineman IIB
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
This course covers state safety orders for line construction and maintenance, transmission and distribution systems, and conductors and electrical systems faults. Students also learn about short circuits, system protective concepts, and how to identify control circuits from wiring diagrams. This course is designed for students interested in the electric power trade and those pursuing careers in the field, including utility, military, and commercial areas.
SDGE 320 Electric Lineman IIIA
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
This course covers advanced theory of electrical distribution lines and systems. Other topics include phasing, system groundings, substations, and the use of electrical instruments. Students also learn how to connect transformers in accordance with the state code. Usage of fusing tables and reference tables, including technical symbols are also covered. This course is designed for students interested in the electric power trade and those pursuing careers in the field, including utility, military, and commercial areas.
SDGE 322 Electric Lineman IIIB
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
This course is a continuation of advanced theory of electrical distribution lines and systems. Topics include the use of "hot sticks" and special equipment, repair and maintenance of poles and lines - both cold and energized, and safety practices and local/state requirements. Students are expected to master competencies, such as those included in elements of electricity, overhead pole and electrical line construction, safety codes and applications, electric power system, transformer and meter installations, and exploration of underground electrical distribution. This course is designed for students interested in the electric power trade and those pursuing careers in the field, including utility, military, and commercial areas.
SDGE 330 Substation Electrician IIIA
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
This course is a continuation of advanced theory of electrical substations that includes a practical overview of electrical apparatus designed for third-year Electrician Apprentices. Topics include descriptions and examples of different types of apparatus and their functions, where they are encountered, under what circumstance, typical maintenance, and typical approaches to the equipment. Students will be expected to pass a final examination.
SDGE 332 San Diego Gas and Electric Substation Electrician IIIB
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
This course is a continuation of advanced theory of electrical substations that includes a practical overview of electrical and structural drawings designed for third-year Electrician Apprentices. Topics include descriptions and examples of different types of drawings and their functions, wiring nomenclature, IEEE device numbers and functions, relay functions, alternating current (AC) circuit symbols, direct current (DC) circuit symbols, physical layouts, grounding, foundations, and steel. Students will be expected to master the reading and appropriate use of drawings in various substation situations.