MEC 201 - AC/DC Drives

Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: This course covers the principles of operation and application of AC drives and DC drives, and additional motor control devices and techniques.

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

Course Topics:

AC & DC drive characteristics
Drive schematics
Drive and circuit failures

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

Required Materials:

Safety glasses
Closed toe/heel shoes
CAMIT Toolkit

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify and demonstrate proper electrical and mechanical safety precautions and procedures while working with AC/DC drives.
Measure motor current and voltage in a lab environment using DMM and ammeter.
Describe the basic operation of DC drives from controlling/powering a DC drive and demonstrate DC drive operation in the lab.
Describe the basic operation of AC drives from controlling/powering an AC drive and demonstrate AC drive operation in the lab.
Explain proper steps and demonstrate proper troubleshooting techniques and methods for AC/DC drives.

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Official Course Syllabus
2025-2026