EC EN 240

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Circuit Analysis and Laboratory

Electrical and Computer Engineering Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering

Course Description

Analysis of electric circuits including transients, sinusoidal steady-state, and power. Includes labs.

When Taught

Fall, Winter, Spring

Min

4

Fixed

4

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Other Prerequisites

Average of B or better in completed Math, Physics & Computer Science courses, or advisor approval.

Note

Fee.

Title

Electronic Circuits

Learning Outcome

Ability to analyze simple DC and AC circuits using the basic laws of electronics, phasor analysis, and mathematics. A basic understanding of diodes, transistors, and operational amplifiers, and how they are used. The ability to analyze simple first order transient circuits including RL and RC circuits. A basic understanding of frequency response and its applications.

Title

Microcontrollers

Learning Outcome

Ability to write computer code that implements simple state machines on a microcontroller. An understanding of analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters and their implications for embedded computing. The ability to interface microcontrollers to a variety of sensors and actuators, including DC and servo motors.

Title

Instrumentation

Learning Outcome

The ability to use electronic instruments to test and debug electronic circuits.