MEC 200 - AC/DC Machines

Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: This course is a study of applications, operations, and construction of AC and DC machines. Generators, AC/DC motors, and alternators are wired and tested for proper functionality.

Prerequisite(s): MEC 102, MEC 110, and MEC 130.

Course Topics:

Safety
Ohm’s Law
Three Phase Power
AC Motors
DC Motors
Transformers

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Chaser’s Bark Shop website

Required Materials:

Safety glasses
Closed toe/heel shoes
CAMIT Toolkit

Student Learning Outcomes:

Apply electrical safety in the lab and demonstrate an understanding of the electrical safety standards.
Analyze three phase circuits electrical properties through calculations and verify with measurements.
Identify Single Phase Motor characteristics and verify with measurements in the lab.
Identify Three Phase Motor characteristics and verify with measurements in the lab.
Analyze various transformer configurations and verify with lab observations.

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Official Course Syllabus
2025-2026