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.
Students also use computer software to simulate circuits.
Primarily for Engineering transfer students. This course uses engineering design projects to develop skills. The designs build upon and reinforce engineering graphical tools. Topics in Engineering Graphics and Descriptive Geometry will be covered and incorporated in the design project work. Primarily for Engineering Transfer Students.