EE 304: Introduction to Electrical Circuits

Catalog Information

Course Number:

304

Credits:

Offered:

Spring

Offered:

Fall

Pre-Requisites

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Calculus with an introduction to first-order differential equations; calculus-based physics including an introduction to electromagnetics and circuits.

Class Information

Structure:

Two 50-minute lectures per week. No labs. Typically have two one-hour tests, a two-hour final, and frequent homework assignments

Topics:

Introdution to circuit theory and Ohm's law. (1)
Kirchoff's laws. (1)
Power and independent sources. (1)
Voltage and current dividers. (2)
Superposition. (1)
Node-voltage and loop-current. (3)
Thevenin and Norton equivalents. (1)
Source transformations. (1)
Transient response of inductors and capacitors. (3)
Introduction to AC analysis and waveforms. (1)
Complex numbers. (1)
Phase analysis. (1)
Impedance in the frequency domain. (1)
RC, RL and RLC circuits. (2)
Introduction to AC power. (1)
Power/impedance triangles. (1)
Power factor. (1)
Transformers. (1)
Electrical safety. (1)

Requirements

Textbooks/References:

Electric Circuits J. Nilsson (6th edition), Prentice Hall, 1999, ISBN # 0-201-43653-1

Electrical circuit and safety handouts.

Professor/Coordinator:

Carl Wells

ABET Program Outcomes (click to expand)

ABET Program Outcome F:

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.

ABET Program Outcome E:

Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.

ABET Program Outcome A:

Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.

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EE 304: Introduction to Electrical Circuits

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