Basic Electricity (RA 110)

Term: 2020-2021 School Year Fall Term

Faculty

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Family:

Paul Tunge

My lovely wife of 26 years, Lisa and two sons, Brad, 26 and Jordan, 22.   My son Brad is a journeyman plumber in Sioux Falls and my son Jordan is a Crew Chief on the Blackhawk helicopter in the US Army and stationed in Weisbaden Germany.

 

Hobbies:

I have a cabin on Lake Thompson near DeSmet SD where I try to spend as much time as possible with family and friends pursuing my love of hunting, fishing and the outdoors.

Educational Background:

I graduated from Washington High School in Sioux Falls SD in 1985

 

 

Educational Background:

Paul Tunge

Associates Degree-HVAC-Southeast Technical Institute 1994

 

Bachelors Degree-Adult Educatilon- Bellevue University 2016

STI Department:

I am the first year instructor in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Department

Occupation:

Paul Tunge

I am the first year instructor in the HVAC program here at Southeast Tech.  Courses I teach are Basic Electricity, Basic Refrigeration, Basic Heating Systems, Heating Troubleshooting, AC Installations, and AC Troubleshooting and Sheetmetal Fabrication.  We focus on residential heating and cooling.

Occupation:

Schedule

Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu, 7:00 AM - 7:25 AM (8/24/2020 - 12/11/2020) Location: SF WOOD 251
Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu, 7:30 AM - 8:50 AM (8/24/2020 - 12/11/2020) Location: SF WOOD 202

Description

Covers the concepts of electricity as they apply to the HVAC/R industry. Electron theory and basic circuit electrical laws dealing with volts, amps, resistance, and power will be covered. Students will learn how to correctly use electrical test instruments and apply these skills to perform actual circuit measurements. Resistive, inductive, and capacitive components and circuits will be introduced. Lab sessions provide hands-on experience necessary to support electrical concepts.