All course descriptions are updated periodically. Introduction to report writing. Direct and alternating current circuit analysis including Thevenin and Norton Theorems, mesh, node analysis. Capacitance, inductance, resonance, power, polyphase circuits. Theoretical study of linear electronic devices and circuits, including field effect transistors, integrated circuits, and operational amplifiers.
Emphasis is placed on circuit design.
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