Engineering 21 serves as an introduction to the analysis of electrical circuits through the use of analytical techniques based on the application of circuit laws and network theorems. The course covers DC and AC circuits, containing resistors, capacitors, inductors, dependent sources, operational amplifiers, and/or switches. The analysis of these circuits include natural and forced responses of first and second order RLC circuits, the use of phasors, AC power calculations, power transfer, and energy concepts.
Engineering 22 serves as an introduction to the construction, measurement, and design of elementary electrical circuits and basic operational amplifier circuits. Students gain familiarity with the basic use of electrical test and measurement instruments, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and function generators. Using principles of circuits analysis for DC, transient, and sinusoidal steady-state (AC) conditions, students develop data interpretation skills by using circuit simulations software and by direct measurements of circuits. Practical considerations such as component value tolerance and non-ideal aspects of laboratory instruments are also introduced.
Student Learning Outcomes for Engineering 21:
- Analyze AC and DC circuits using Kirchoff’s laws, mesh and nodal analysis, and network theorems.
- When presented with a complex ciruit diagram, identify and analyze key components, such as amplifier circuits, divider networks, and filters.
Student Learning Outcomes for Engineering 22:
- Demonstrate the ability to design and assemble simple circuits to complete a given task (i.e. amplify an electrical signal and filter out high frequencies).
- Utilize electronic equipment (multimeter, power supply, oscilloscope, function generator) to verify analysis of circuits.
Recommended Text:
- Nilsson, JW and Riedel SA, Electric Circuits, Pearson, 10th ed.