Introduction to AC/DC
Class Number: ELECFOUN 10660116-4 - Introduction to AC/DC
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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
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What will I learn?
- Investigate Electrical Properties
- Demonstrate use of Digital Multimeter (DMM) & Oscilloscope
- Construct Electrical Circuits Using Schematic Drawings
- Identify Electrical and Physical Characteristics of Transformers
- Analyze Electrical Properties of Transducers
- Analyze Electrical Properties of Parallel and Series Circuits
- Analyze Electrical Properties of Reactance
Class Details
- Class Number:
- ELECFOUN 10660116-4 - Introduction to AC/DC
- Location:
- NWTC Green Bay
- Date:
- -
- Delivery:
- Hybrid
- Term:
- 2026 Spring Session 2
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2026 - 5/19/2026 |
Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
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| 3/25/2026 - 5/19/2026 |
Self Paced
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
Green Bay Campus Room ET129
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