AC 2: Reactance

Class Number: ELECFOUN 10660108-1 - AC 2: Reactance
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-660-108 AC 2: REACTANCE ...study of the way inductive, capacitive and resistive components behave in a circuit excited by a sine waveform. Effective and average values of the sinewave are derived. (Pre-requisite: 10-660-105, DC 2: Circuits)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

What will I learn?

  1. Demonstrate the use of complex numbers in AC reactive circuits
  2. Investigate capacitive reactance in series and parallel circuits
  3. Investigate inductive reactance in series and parallel circuits
  4. Examine the circuit characteristics of reactive components in parallel with resistive components
  5. Investigate the AC circuit characteristics of series RLC circuits

Class Details

Class Number:
ELECFOUN 10660108-1 - AC 2: Reactance
Location:
NWTC Green Bay
Date:
-
Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
2027 Spring Session 1

Class Notes

·         Class Format: Combination of in-person lectures and lab work and online learning materials.

·         Lab Activities: Complete hands-on labs in ET129 during posted open lab times.

·         Online Materials: Access anywhere with internet access.

·         Time Commitment: Plan for approximately 30 hours to complete the course.

·         Preparation: Review online materials and talk to an instructor in ET129 before starting lab work.

·         Questions: Reach out to the instructor through Canvas.

·         Lab Hours: ET129 is open for limited hours during summer; check with your instructor.

·         Campus Closures: Lab observes all college closure dates.

 

    This course may require specific safety equipment and/or the purchase of parts kits.

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
3/1/2027 - 4/5/2027 Monday
1:30 PM - 3:20 PM
Green Bay Campus Room ET218
3/1/2027 - 4/5/2027 Self Paced
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Green Bay Campus Room ET129
Estimated Cost:
$177.00

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