Provided by
Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC)
This is a lecture/laboratory course (ELT 102) in basic electrical theory and practice for the beginning electrician/technician. This course addresses: basic concepts and definitions of electricity and what it is, voltage, current and power, electrical safety, passive circuit components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors), analysis of simple resistive DC circuits, series and parallel combinations of components, Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws, reactance and impedance concepts, and analysis of simple AC circuits. Laboratory experience is utilized to reinforce these concepts. PREREQUISITE: Writing and Reading — minimum benchmarks will be enforced; Math — SAT: 23.5, ALEKS: 14, Accuplacer (Arithmetic): 80, NextGen Accuplacer (Arithmetic): 260, ACT: 18, or COMPASS (Pre-Algebra): 50, or MATH 097 or MATH 106 is REQUIRED.
This is a core course for the following certifications and degrees:
– Maintenance Mechanic – Industrial Certification of Completion
– Electrical Construction Certificate of Completion
– Electrical Control Certificate of Completion
– Electrical Technology Associate of Applied Science
Quick Facts
Type
Core Class for Different Pathways
Length
1 semester
Format
Hybrid or Blended Program
Location
Texas Charter Township
Career Field(s)
Next Start Date
05/11/2026
Next deadline
05/01/2026
Certifications this course could lead to:
Electrical Control
Electrical Construction
Am I Eligible For This Program
How Much Will I Earn Or Spend
Program Financial Information
Tuition and Fees (Without Financial Aid)
Tuition is $124 per contact hour plus a $163 student fee per semester. For an updated cost of tuition and fees, please view here:
Cost of Books and Supplies (Without Financial Aid)
Cost of books and supplies can be looked-up here:
Qualification for Financial Aid
Application
Financial Aid
Promise Eligible
Paid Program?
Program Free?
No
Where Is This Program Located
Address
6767 West O Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Location Information
Location Type
Main Provider Address
Neighborhood
Texas Charter Township
What Other Resources Does This Program Offer
None
What Could This Training Lead To?
Job Titles
This program is only a core class that leads to many different pathways.
When And How Can I Start?
Application Instructions
Complete an online KVCC application. Be sure to identify your program of interest or select undecided if you are unsure at this time. You will receive an acceptance letter within one week. You can look through the New Student Enrollment Checklist for more details about enrollment at KVCC.
Admissions
Rolling Admissions? No
Contact
Mark Dunneback
Dean of Instruction - Business & Technical Career
mdunneback@kvcc.edu