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Introduction to AC/DC

Class Number: ELECFOUN 10660116-6 - Introduction to AC/DC
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-660-116 INTRODUCTION TO AC/DC ...introduces the concepts of AC and DC power and basic circuits. Using a multimeter, students learn about voltage, current, and resistance in both AC and DC circuits.

Course Typically Offered

  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring

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What will I learn?

  1. Investigate Electrical Properties
  2. Demonstrate use of Digital Multimeter (DMM) & Oscilloscope
  3. Construct Electrical Circuits Using Schematic Drawings
  4. Identify Electrical and Physical Characteristics of Transformers
  5. Analyze Electrical Properties of Transducers
  6. Analyze Electrical Properties of Parallel and Series Circuits
  7. Analyze Electrical Properties of Reactance

Class Details

Class Number:
ELECFOUN 10660116-6 - Introduction to AC/DC
Location:
Green Bay
Date:
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Delivery:
Hybrid
Term:
2025 Fall Session 2

Class Notes

1. This class is taught through a combination of in-person lab work and online learning materials. Students will complete the hands-on lab activities in the ET129 lab space during the posted open lab times. The remaining learning materials can be accessed anywhere using internet. Plan on spending approximately 30 hours to complete this course. Before beginning lab work in this class, please review the online course materials and talk to an instructor in ET129. For questions on coursework, please reach out to the instructor of the class through Canvas.

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
10/22/2025 - 12/19/2025 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10/22/2025 - 12/19/2025 Self Paced
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Green Bay Campus Room ET129

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