Experiments will enable students to verify or disprove their initial hypothesis as to how the system functions and employs science. University of California, California State University Introduction to the different branches and tools of engineering. The proper use of engineering tools including computers, spreadsheets and simulations. Design and implementation of engineering problems with an emphasis on reports and presentations. For people considering engineering as well as those currently enrolled.
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Math 3B with a grade C or better and PHYS 4A with a grade C or better. An introductory course on the analysis of electrical circuits. Emphasis is on setting up equations arising from the applications of Kirchoff Laws, Ohms Law and Thevenin's Theorem, both in DC and AC circuits. Topics include mesh and nodal analysis, periodic forcing functions, phasors, frequency response, resonance circuits, natural and complete responses, dependent sources, operational amplifiers, and analog applications. The course introduces the basic instruments and experimental techniques used in building electrical circuits.