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Power Electricity 1: Motors

Class Number: ELECMECH 10620161-1 - Power Electricity 1: Motors
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-620-161 POWER ELECTRICITY 1: MOTORS ...This course provides the opportunity for the student to develop the knowledge, skills, process and understanding of: Causes and results of magnetism and magnetic fields, laws of magnetic/electric interactions, DC Series, Permanent Magnet, Shunt, and Compound motor performance and operating characteristics. (Prerequisite: 10-660-116, Intro to AC/DC)

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. Explore Magnetism and the effects on Rotating Machines
  2. Identify DC Motor and Generator Operational Characteristics
  3. Investigate 3-Phase Power Systems
  4. Examine Single and 3-Phase Induction Motor Operational Characteristics
  5. Classify Electrical Shock Hazards and appropriate PPE Gear

Class Details

Class Number:
ELECMECH 10620161-1 - Power Electricity 1: Motors
Location:
1301
Date:
-
Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
2025 Fall Session 1
Estimated Cost:
$186.35 *

Class Notes

1. IMPORTANT: Each class consists of lecture delivered in person plus additional time in the Tech Hall lab, Room ET129 during the posted open lab times.  Plan approximately 30 hours to complete both portions of this class.

2. 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
8/18/2025 - 9/22/2025 Monday
1:30 PM - 3:20 PM
Green Bay Campus Room ET129M
8/18/2025 - 9/22/2025 Self Paced
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Green Bay Campus Room ET129

* Cost displayed is based on in-state residency. Back to cost