General Information

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to the discipline of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Covers principles of linear circuit analysis and problem solving techniques associated with circuits containing both passive and active components. Students are introduced to DC circuit analysis, AC circuit analysis, and transient circuit analysis. Applications of basic electronic devices including diodes, transistors, and operational amplifiers are studied. Both analytical and computer solutions of electrical and electronic circuit problems are emphasized. This course is part of the Integrated Engineering Core for all engineering students.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 168.

Textbook

Giorgio Rizzoni, Principles and Applications of Electrical Engineering, 5th edition,McGraw-Hill, 2007. ISBN 0-07-322033-7.

Topics

  1. DC Circuit Theory and Analysis – Chapters 2 & 3
  2. Digital Logic Circuits and Devices - Chapter 13
  3. Digital Systems – Chapter 14
  4. AC Circuit Theory and Analysis – Chapters 4
  5. Transient and Frequency Analysis - Chapters 5 & 6
  6. Operational Amplifiers and Applications - Chapter 8
  7. The PN Junction, Solid State Diodes and Applications – Chapter 9
  8. Bipolar Transistor Biasing and Theory of Operation – Chapter 10

Grading System

Three exams (60%)

15 sssignments (40%)

Assignment Information

Late, unexcused, assignments will be penalized, especially if there are multiple unsubmitted assignments.

Maintained by John Loomis, last updated 20 December 2012