This is an introductory course to Electrical Engineering for non-majors. Topics include the analysis of electrical circuits, an introduction to electrical instrumentation and electromechanics.
Course learning outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students should be able to do the following:
1. Analyze linear electric circuits to determine DC response.
2. Analyze linear electric circuits to determine AC response.
3. Analyze linear electric circuits to determine basic transient response.
4. Demonstrate basic knowledge of digital logic circuits.
5. Demonstrate basic knowledge of electronic instrumentation.
6. Demonstrate basic knowledge of electric machines.
1. Electrical Circuit Fundamentals – 3 hours
2. Resistive Networks, DC analysis – 8 hours
3. Capacitance and Inductance – 3 hours
4. AC Analysis – 8 hours
5. Transient Analysis – 3 hours
6. Transformers – 1 hours
7. Operational Amplifiers – 3 hours
8. Digital Logic Circuits – 3 hours
9. Topics in electronic instrumentation – 3 hours
10. Introduction to electric machines – 3 hours
The number or percentage of A’s, B’s, etc. is not fixed. The instructor will determine the cutoff points for each grade.
If any number of students master this course, they should receive A’s. All students having a better-than-average understanding should receive a B.
This does not imply there must be A’s, B’s etc., but most likely a reasonable grade distribution will exist.
Homework - 120 points
Exam 1 - 120 points
Exam 2 - 120 points
Exam 3 - 120 points
Final Exam - 120 points
Total: 600
Extra-credit bonus - 120 points
Total: 720