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AC 3: RLC Circuits

Class Number: 10660109_2252_21695_02
Offering Status:
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-660-109 AC 3: RLC CIRCUITS ...power flow in complex AC circuits based on resistive and reactive components. Description of the power triangle and power factor. Calculation of voltages and currents in complex AC circuits. (Pre-requisite: 10-660-108, AC 2: Reactance)

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. Investigate the AC circuit characteristics of parallel RLC circuits
  2. Analyze Resonant circuit characteristics
  3. Assess low pass/high pass filter characteristics
  4. Assess band pass/band stop filter characteristics
  5. Analyze the transient characteristics of resistive/reactive circuits

Class Details

Class Number:
10660109_2252_21695_02
Location:
1301
Date:
-
Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
2025 Spring
Session:
8W2
Estimated Cost:
$168.85 *

Class Notes

  • This course requires purchase of a parts kit in ET129.
  • This class consists of both lecture and hands-on lab activities. You can watch the lectures on video through the NWTC Canvas learning management system. You will complete the hands-on lab activities in either ET129 or ET120 lab space during the posted open lab times. Plan on spending approximately 30 hours to complete this course. Before beginning lab work in this class, please talk to an instructor in ET129 or ET120. For questions on coursework, please reach out to the instructor of the class through Canvas.
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Tech Hall Lab, Room ET129, is open Mon-Thurs 8am-8pm; Fridays 8am-3pm; Saturdays 8am-1pm. The Lab will observe all College closure holidays and breaks.

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