EET1025C

The student will define the properties and characteristics of basic AC circuits and identify the differences between single and three phase power.

The student will identify and state the purpose of a resistor, capacitor, diode, and inductors in an AC circuit.

Student will describe the generation of alternating current and compute the parameters of AC power which include; waveforms, frequency, period, peak, peak-to-peak, average, and RMS values.

The student will apply Ohm's law, Kirchoff's voltage/current law, and scientific notation to basic AC circuits to determine circuit voltage, current, power, and impedance as specified by the instructor.

Student will define impedance, inductance, and capacitance computing inductive and capacitance reactance values. Utilize these values in the analysis of series and parallel RL and RC circuits.

The student will analyze and trouble shoot AC circuits AC inductive circuits by constructing and verifying the operation of AC circuits utilizing transformers as specified by the instructor.

Student will read and interpret codes and symbols to identify electrical components and values.

Apply various network theorems to AC circuits to help determine voltage, current and power.

The student will analyze series, parallel, and series/parallel RLC circuits at, above and below resonance using calculations and laboratory exercises.

The student will analyze the operation of filter AC circuits to include low, high, pass, stop, and reject filter circuits using calculations and laboratory exercises.

The student will demonstrate skills taking circuit measurements and troubleshooting AC circuit using a multimeter and/or oscilloscope during labs as specified by the instructor while demonstrating proficiencies using electronic test equipment in a safe manner.

The student will utilize complex numbers in the analysis of RLC AC circuits.