Department of
Engineering
University of
Southern Maine
Course Description: An examination of fundamental circuit laws and theorems, network analysis, physical properties and modeling of resistors, inductors and capacitors, and time-domain analysis of first and second-order systems. The course also covers the operation of meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and signal generators. Prerequisites: MAT 153, PHY 123. Lecture 3 hrs., Lab./Comp. 2 hrs. 4 Credits.
Textbook: J. David Irwin, “Basic Engineering Circuit Analysis”, 7th Ed. John Wiley & Sons.
Instructor: Mariusz Jankowski
Topics:
1. Electric charge, current, voltage, energy and power.
2. Ideal circuit elements.
3. Ideal and practical sources, both independent and dependent.
4. Network analysis and theorems.
5. Transient response of first and second-order circuits.
6. Introduction to sinusoidal steady-state analysis.
Course Objectives:
1. Students will gain an understanding of basic circuit laws and analysis techniques.
2. Students will gain an understanding of the function of resistors, inductors, capacitors, dependent and independent sources.
3. Students will learn how to build simple electric circuits and how to measure their properties using simple test apparatus.
4. Students will learn how to work together in the laboratory to design and analyze simple electric circuits.
Course Outcomes:
1. Students will be able to analyze linear circuits containing passive circuit elements and dependent and independent sources using node and mesh analysis.
2. Students will be able analyze circuits using sinusoidal steady state analysis.
3. Students will be able to determine the transient response of first-order circuits.
4. Students will be able to construct, test and analyze circuits in the laboratory alone or as members of a team.
5. Students will be able to document their work in the laboratory.
Assessment Methods:
1. Quizzes
2. Laboratory reports
Grading: Quizzes and final 60%, Laboratory 40%.
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