AC/DC Fundamentals

Students will develop a working knowledge of the basic principles of Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) theory. This course also covers the principles and applications of alternating current (AC), including frequency, reactance, impedance, and resonance. The principles and applications of direct current (DC), which includes the purpose and operation of such devices as resistors, capacitors, inductors and the test equipment used to measure such components. Students will learn how discrete semiconductor devices are constructed, how to handle them, how diodes bipolar transistors, SCRs, FETs and thyristors operate and how to use them in practical circuits. Students will have exposure to transformers and filter circuits (low pass, high pass, band-shop and band-pass), and the application of Ohm's Law, Joule's Law, Kirchhoff's Current and Voltage Law. As well as the construction of circuits to verify electronic theory provide the knowledge necessary to build the foundation for a thorough understanding of electrical and electronic components. This is a hybrid course which utilizes distant learning, lecture and virtual/physical labs. 3 lecture hours; 6 lab hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.