This course serves as an introduction to the fundamental laws of electricity and magnetism. It covers Kirchoff's Laws, network theorems, transient responses, sinusoidal steady-state analysis, and the basic physics behind some of these concepts. The first few weeks of the course deal with the physics of charged particles. This is followed by 10 weeks of basic circuit analysis. The course ends with a look at the physics of magnetism.
Homework is due each week.
The homework is sometimes difficult, but doing it is the best way to prepare for the three midterm exams. The exam problems are usually easier than the homework. Class attendance is important in order to do well in this class. The final is comprehensive and is about as difficult as the midterms. Application of the basic principles of thermodynamics to such engineering systems as heat engines and turbines is introduced.