Revised 10/1999

ETR 114 - Ac Fundamentals (4 CR.)

Course Description

A study of AC circuits. Includes AC Power, resonant circuits transformers and AC network theorems. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

General Course Purpose

ETR 114 is designed as a one semester, lecture and laboratory course which develops competency in AC network analysis.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

Prerequisite ETR 113 - "D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals I” .

Course Objectives

As a result of the learning experiences provided in this course, the student should be able to:

  • know the fundamental relationships between current, voltage, and impedance in AC circuits
  • learn the techniques and theorems of network analysis as applied to AC circuits
  • develop an understanding of transformer action, coupled circuits, and harmonic analysis

Major Topics to Be Included

Lecture

  • Alternation current
  • Reactance/Impedance
  • Series & parallel impedance
  • Power in AC circuits
  • Network analysis
  • Transformers
  • Harmonics/Resonance

Laboratory

  • Oscilloscope familiarization
  • Reactance
  • Impedance of a series RL circuit
  • Voltage relationships in a RC circuits
  • Impedance of parallel RL & RC circuits
  • Passive filters
  • Transformer