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BASIC ELECTRICITY PART II

Subcourse MM0704
Edition 7

Edition Date: June 1998

Ordinance Missile & Munitions
United States Army Combined Arms Support Command Fort Lee, VA 23801-1809

 

Introduction

 
Overview This is an overview of Fundamentals of Electricity Course Basic Electricity Part II, MM0704
 
Proponent This subcourse is issued by the--

U.S. Army Institute for Professional Development (AIPD)
U.S. Army Training Support Center
Newport News, Virginia  23628-0001

 
Purpose This is the third of three subcourses on basic electricity. The first subcourse is a review of the mathematics necessary for the study of electricity. The second is on electron theory, magnetism, inductance capacitance, and alternating and direct currents. This subcourse is on resonance, filters, generators, motors, and transformers. As a missile repairer, an understanding of basic electricity is a must for doing your job. Whether you are new to missile repair or have been in the field for awhile, the basics of this subcourse will help you sharpen your skills and increase your knowledge.
 
Target
Audience
Any eligible person may enroll in the subcourse.
 
Requirements To receive credit for course or subcourse completion, you must--
  • Have an Army Correspondence Course Program (ACCP) USER-ID and PASSWORD.
  • Be formally enrolled in this course/subcourse through the ACCP.
  • Earn a passing score on the subcourse examination.
 
Contents The subcourse contains the following parts:
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
  Supplementary Requirements
  Credit Hours
LESSON 1: RESONANCE AND TRANSIENCE
  Introduction
  Resonance
    Series
    Parallel
    Mechanical Analogies
    Summary of Series and Parallel Resonance
  Transience
    Time Constants and Transience
    Review of Simple Circuits
    Time Constants
Practice Exercises
LESSON 2: FILTERS
  Characteristics
    Description
    Configurations
    Purpose
    Operation
  Filter Design
    Process
    Power Supplies
  Resistor-Capacitor Filter Circuits
    Low-Pass Filters
    High-Pass Filters
    Band-Pass Filters
    Band-Rejection Filters
Practice Exercises
LESSON 3: GENERATORS AND MOTORS
  DC Generators and Motors
    Generators
    Motors
    Series DC Motor
  AC Generators and Motors
    Generators
    Motors
Practice Exercises
LESSON 4: TRANSFORMERS
  Use
  Basic Principles
    Transformer Ratios
    Phase Relationships
    Mutual Inductance
    Coefficient of Coupling
    Transformer Losses
  Power Transformers
  Audio Transformers
  Radio Frequency Transformers
  Saturable Transformers
Practice Exercises
  Examination
 
Informal Access Feel free to preview the subcourse to see if it meets your needs, to study it without committing to formal enrollment, or use it as an on-line desk reference.
 

Enrollment

 
Enrollment
Eligibility
The Army Correspondence Course Program subcourses are available to U.S. Active and Reserve military officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel; Reserve Officers' Training Corps, National Guard Officer Candidate School, West Point cadets, and authorized federal civilian employees.

Military personnel must have enough time remaining in service to complete the course/subcourse(s) in which they request enrollment.

Note:  For detailed eligibility requirements see the course listing found on the AIPD LOGON/REGISTER web site.

 
Enrollment
Notes
Enrollment is electronic. To enroll, click on the ENROLL button below to take you to the ACCP LOGON screen. [NOTE: The following instructions apply to the ACCP web site.]
  • If you are not already registered with the ACCP, you will need to do so prior to enrolling for this subcourse. Click on the REGISTER button and follow the on-screen instructions. [NOTE: You will be required to create your own USER-ID and PASSWORD. These will allow you to enroll for courses/subcourses, access and update portions of your current personal demographic information, view history records, and take on-line examinations for subcourses in which you are enrolled.]
  • If you are a registered ACCP participant, enter your USER-ID and PASSWORD in the spaces provided and click on the LOGON button. Follow on-screen instruction for enrolling in a course/subcourse.

When filling in the subcourse number, enter it exactly as follows:  MM0704.

After submitting your application, you will receive verification of your enrollment by e-mail, if available, or first class mail. [NOTE: US military students who do not have an e-mail address can obtain one by going to http://www.us.army.mil.]

IMPORTANT:  You will not be able to access the examination for this subcourse until you have received notification that your enrollment application has been accepted. Until that time, you may informally access the subcourse materials and begin your studies. To do so, follow the link to the RDL, scroll down the list of courses/subcourses, and activate the link to this course/subcourse.

 

Taking the Subcourse On-Line

 
Taking the
subcourse

You do not have to wait for enrollment verification before beginning. You can start immediately. Everything you need to complete the subcourse is provided on-line. You will need no additional materials, nor will any be sent to you. View and study all materials (including practical exercises), and take the final examination.

REMINDER:  You must have received ACCP subcourse enrollment verification by e-mail before taking the examination.

 
Taking
the exam

REMINDER:  You must have received ACCP subcourse enrollment verification by e-mail before taking the examination.

Read the examination administrative instructions very carefully prior to beginning the examination.

Once you complete the examination and "submit" your responses, you will receive immediate feedback of your score. If you obtained a passing score, you will also receive subcourse text references for missed questions. Your final official grade (Completion Notice) will be provided by e-mail, if available, or first class mail. If you did not obtain a passing score, you may retake the examination after a time lapse of 24-hours from computer processing of your initial attempt.

 

Assistance

 
Points of
Contact
If you have any questions about the subcourse, call or e-mail one of these points of contact:

  • For questions about subcourse content, contact:
    ATCL AO

    Training Directorate
    U. S. Army CASCOM
    401 1st Street
    Ft Lee, VA 23801-1511
    http://www.cascom.army.mil/ordnance/

  • For questions about subcourse administration, contact:

    Section A
    DSN: 826-3322/2127
    COM: (757) 878-3322/2127
    E-MAIL: sectiona@atsc.army.mil

 


 

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