Download Chabot College Fall 2002 44 - Introduction to Circuit Analysis

Chabot College
Fall 2002
Course Outline for Engineering 44
INTRODUCTION TO CIRCUIT ANALYSIS
Catalog Description:
44 - Introduction to Circuit Analysis
4 units
Analysis of introductory engineering AC and DC circuits. Natural, forced, and complete circuit
response. Prerequisite: Physics 4A . 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering the course the student should be able to:
1. analyze and solve a variety of problems often using calculus in topics such as:
2. addition, subtraction, dot product and cross product of vectors
a. linear and rotational kinematics
b. dynamics
c. momentum
3. work, kinetic energy, and potential energy
a. rotational kinematics and dynamics
b. statics
c. gravitation
d. fluids
e. waves;
4. operate standard laboratory equipment;
5. analyze laboratory data;
6. write comprehensive laboratory reports.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
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determine equivalent lumped magnitudes for C, G, L, R, Y, and Z circuit combinations;
analyze circuits using mesh current and node voltage simultaneous equations;
apply circuit theorems to simplify and analyze introductory engineering DC and AC
networks with independent and dependent sources.
Course Content:
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Voltage and current characteristics of circuit components
Kirchloff's Laws, circuit theorems (Thevenin, Norton superposition, and maximum power
transfer) applied to DC and AC (phasor analysis) networks
Transient analysis of RC, RL, and RLC circuit responses
Selected frequency responses of circuits (resonance, Q, and bandwidth)
Circuit characteristics of operational amplifiers
Introduction to non-linear circuit elements
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture
Discussion
Problem solving
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Typical Assignments:
a. Lab experiments
b. Homework
Chabot College
Course Outline for Engineering 44, Page 2
Fall Semester 2002
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Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Quizzes
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Final exam
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Basic Engineering Circuit Analysis, J. David Irwin, Macmillan Publishing, 1999
Special Student Materials:
Calculator with coordinate conversion capability
Cindy Stubblebine August 2001
hps Effective Fall Semester 2002
ENGR 44 Outline Fall 2002