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AC 3: RLC Circuits

Class Number: ELECFOUN 10660109-1 - AC 3: RLC Circuits
Offering Status: Open
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

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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:
ELECFOUN 10660109-1 - AC 3: RLC Circuits
Location:
NWTC Green Bay
Date:
-
Delivery:
Hybrid
Term:
2026 Spring Session 1

Class Notes

1. 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 work in this class, please meet with an instructor in ET129 or ET120 during posted open lab times.

2. This course requires purchase of a parts kit in ET129.

3. 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.

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
1/20/2026 - 3/16/2026 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1/20/2026 - 3/16/2026 Self Paced
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Green Bay Campus Room ET129

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