Course Outcome Summary 2026-27

AST 1212 Basic Electrical

Course Information

Course information
Course Number AST 1212
Course Title Basic Electrical
Description This course covers the fundamentals of electricity. The battery, DC electrical circuits, circuit components, wiring diagrams, digital multimeter use, Ohm's law, Watt's law, and circuit testing will be presented in this course. (Prerequisite: Admission to the Automotive Service program)
Total Credits 2
Total Hours 48
Types of Instruction: instruction type, credits, and hours
Instruction Type Credits and Hours
Lecture 1 Credit, 24 Hours
Lab 1 Credit, 24 Hours

Pre/Corequisites

Prerequisite: Admission to the Automotive Service program

Institutional Core Competencies

Course Competencies

  1. Exhibit professionalism, demonstrate proper shop safety procedures, and reference service information
  2. Explain principles of electricity
  3. Identify and explain circuits and components found on a wiring diagram
  4. Describe and use Ohm's law and Watt's law
  5. Demonstrate proper digital multimeter (DMM) use during electrical system diagnosis
  6. Test and diagnose various electrical system faults
  7. Perform wire and terminal repair

SCC Accessibility Statement

South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.

North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.

Additional information and forms can be found at: southcentral.edu/disability

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