Course Overview
Students will be exposed to AC transformer theory including peak, average and RMS voltage and current. Labs will include transformers, capacitors and inductors. Transistor theory and labs will include RC coupled amplifiers, common emitter, common collector and common base problems.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
7.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Safety
- Demonstrate safe working practices in the lab
AC Electricity
- Explain basic concepts of AC electricity.
- Describe various types of transformers.
- Explain the purpose of capacitors and inductors in AC circuits.
- Size electrical components for various circuits.
- Build and test AC circuits that include transformers, resistors, capacitors, and inductors.
Transistors
- Explain the key concepts of Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) theory.
- Explain BJT functionality.
- Solve transistor circuits that include bipolar junction transistors, capacitors and resistors.
- Assemble various transistor circuits.
Effective as of Fall 2016
Related Programs
AC Electricity and Transistors (INST 2000) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Energy
- Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control Technician
Diploma Full-time
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