IDFC 1012 Syllabus

Subject Code

IDFC

Course Number

1012

Course Title

Alternating Current I

Prerequisites

Program admission

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered as needed

Credit Hours

(2-2-3)

Course Description

This course introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current. Topics include magnetism, AC wave generation, AC test equipment, inductance, capacitance, and basic transformers.

Course Outcomes

Magnetism

  • Explain the principles of magnetism.
  • Demonstrate magnetic principle application.

AC Wave Generation

  • Describe sine waves generated by alternating current.
  • Define alternating current.
  • Measure AC voltage and current values.
  • Describe basic AC generator principles.

AC Test Equipment

  • Explain oscilloscope control functions.
  • Calculate and measure AC sine wave frequency and period.
  • Use an oscilloscope for sinusoidal wave form voltage, period, and/or frequency measurements.

Inductance

  • Define inductance and identify inductor symbols.
  • Explain inductor operation.
  • Demonstrate the effect of connecting inductors in series and parallel.
  • Draw a vector diagram showing inductor's phase relationships with voltage and current.
  • Determine the inductance value of an inductor.
  • Define and determine the reactance of an inductor when given the inductance and the frequency.

Capacitance

  • Define capacitance and identify capacitor symbols.
  • Explain capacitor operation.
  • Demonstrate the effect of connecting capacitors in series and parallel.
  • Draw a vector diagram showing voltage and current phase relationships.
  • Determine the capacitance value of a capacitor.
  • Define and determine the reactance of a capacitor when given the capacitance and frequency.

Basic Transformers

  • Apply, define, and explain fundamental electrical terminology and electrical parameters for transformers.
  • Explain transformer outputs in relation to inputs.
  • Explain core losses, mutual inductance, and types of transformers.
  • Use an oscilloscope for transformer voltage and phase measurements.
  • Calculate voltage-current ratio.
  • Calculate voltage-turns ratio.
  • Determine impedance matching.
  • Test and identify transformers.