ELT 375 - AC Fundamentals

Credit(s) 2.00
Lecture Hours: 1.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course covers magnetism and eletromagnetic induction and progresses through alternating current and voltage. The utilization of capacitors, inductors, and transformers will be addressed as used in basic AC circuits. No

Prerequisite(s):

ELE 232

and

MFG 106

SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Calculate reactive circuit values using Pythagorean Theorem and trigonometry functions.
Explain and demonstrate the use of a scope to measure voltage, frequency and phase shift in an AC circuit.
Explain the concepts of inductance and inductive reactance, capacitance, capacitive reactance in AC circuits.
Apply circuit analysis methods for AC circuits containing resistive devices, capacitors, and inductors using Ohm’s Law, Watt’s Law, and Kirchoff’s Law.
Identify common component symbols and explain the functions of common electronic components.