The course objective is to study Direct Current (DC) and Alternating Current (AC). All major circuit laws and theorems are explained. Subject material also includes the effects that resistors, capacitors, and inductors have on AC and DC voltage, current, and power when used in various combinations of circuitry. Students are also introduced to inductive and capacitive reactance and their effect in DC and AC conditions. Topics include series, parallel and complex circuits, properties of the sine wave, and devices such as AC motors, relays, transformers, and generators. In this course, students use tools and test equipment to construct and analyze basic electrical and electronic circuits. Personal safety and the proper use of tools and equipment are stressed. The equipment used in this course includes a soldering iron, breadboard, various project boards, multimeter, oscilloscope, power supply and audio signal generator.