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CEN 162 - AC and Linear Electronics



7.0 Credits
Basics of AC & linear circuits. Includes components covered in DC quarter, RC circuits, inductors, filters, diodes, power supplies, transistors, & operational amplifiers. Testing & troubleshooting circuits where voltage changes over time. Practice using DMM & oscilloscope. Prerequisite: CEN 151  or instructor’s permission.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Analyze, test, and troubleshoot an RC circuit. [REASON]
  2. Construct, analyze and test a variety of passive filter circuits. [REASON]
  3. Analyze, test, and troubleshoot AC resistive circuits. [REASON]
  4. Analyze, test, and troubleshoot transistor circuits with a split power supply. [REASON]
  5. Explain the difference between Direct Current and Alternating Current. [COMMUNICATE]
  6. Describe the effect of frequency on an RC circuit. [COMMUNICATE]
  7. Use a function generator to create AC waveforms and an oscilloscope to display them. [ACT]



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