ENGR240 Introduction to Circuit Analysis

Department of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics: Engineering

1. Course Number and Title

   ENGR240 Introduction to Circuit Analysis

2. Number of Credits

   4 credits

3. Minimum Number of Instructional Minutes Per Semester

   4500

4. Prerequisites

   PHYS122 (C or better)

   Corequisites

   MATH250

5. Other Pertinent Information

   None

6. Catalog Course Description

   This course introduces the students to basic circuit devices and circuit analysis. Topics include: circuit elements, techniques of circuit analysis, natural response, steady state analysis, and basic filter design.

7. Required Course Content and Direction

   1. Learning Goals:

      1. Course
      Students will
      1. analyze the theory behind and the applications of basic circuit elements;
      2. analyze and apply the analysis of physical circuits through the use of basic circuit analysis techniques;
      3. build and measure circuits, and work in a team; and
      4. write scientific laboratory reports.
      
      
      2. Core (if applicable)
      This course is not included in the Core.

   2. Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities:

      1. basic circuit elements, Kirchhoff's Laws, dependent source op-amp model
      2. nodal and Mesh analysis methods
      3. linearity, superposition, Thevenin/Norton equivalents
      4. op-amps as passive voltage sources
      5. inductor and capacitor ideal elements; duality; examples of nonlinear L's & C's
      6. natural response R-C & R-L circuits; unit step and forced response for R-L & R-C
      7. natural response series & parallel R-L-C circuits; unit step forced response
      8. sinusoidal forcing function; phasor concept; impedance & admittance; complex power
      9. complex frequency & frequency response; series & parallel resonance
      10. fundamentals of filter design
      11. mutual inductance, linear transformer; two-port networks

   3. Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals:

      1. Course
      The evaluative tools may include any or all of the following as specified by the individual instructor’s course format: objective examinations, research reports, laboratory reports, online activities and discussion, quizzes, projects, and papers.
      
      
      2. Core (if applicable)
      This course is not included in the Core.

   4. Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Students:

      Students use educational resources as approved by the department and specified in the individual instructor’s format.

8. Teaching Methods Employed

   Section VIII is not being used in new and revised syllabi as of 12/10/08.

Approval/Revision Date: Approved 12/2011