Course: | An introduction to electrical engineering through basic circuit and system concepts. Topics include: resistors, sources, capacitors, inductors, operational amplifiers, node and mesh analysis, Thevenin and Norton equivalents and RLC circuits. Solution of first and second order linear differential equations associated with basic circuit forms will be used. Students will use basic laboratory measuring and signal generating equipment,and breadboarding to investigate some of the principles learned in class. Prerequisites: Calculus Based Physics, Differential Equations Students are encouraged to work on the lab assignments in pairs so they can learn to work collaboratively and to learn new problem-solving techniques. To ensure that each student gets hands-on experience with building circuits and making measurements, everyone must perform her/his own measurements, demonstrate compnents of the lab as requested, and write her/his own report. |
Text: |
Electric Circuits Seventh Edition (2005) w/PSpice |
James W. Nilsson Susan Riedel Pearson Prentice Hall ISBN-10: 0131329723 ISBN-13: 9780131329720 About this book: Cited by IEEE Spectrum as an "up and coming classic in the field of circuits,"Electric Circuits is the most widely used introductory circuits textbook. This revision of both text and robust supplements package features an increased emphasis on student and instructor assessment, a redesigned art program, a new four-color format, and abundant new or revised problems throughout. The Seventh Edition retains the goals that have made this text a best-seller: 1) to build an understanding of concepts and ideas explicitly in terms of previous learning; 2) to emphasize the relationship between conceptual understanding and problem solving approaches; 3) to provide students with a strong foundation of engineering practices. For sophomore level, one- or two-semester Introductory Circuit Analysis or Circuit Theory Courses taught in Electrical or Computer Engineering Departments. Text Website: http://www.prenhall.com/onekey |
Professors: |
Larry A. Crum, Professor of Computing & Software Systems, Computer Engineering & Systems Office: Cherry Parkes 224 Office Hours: TH 1:00-1:45, TH 6:45-?, F 11:30-12:00, 2:00-? & By Appointment Phone: (253) 692-5866 Email: lcrum@u.washington.edu Rebecca Sliger, Engineering Instructor Office: Tacoma Community College Building 22, Room 6 Office Hours: By Appointment Phone: (253) 460-4428 Email: rsliger@tacomacc.edu Benedito Aguiar, Visiting Professor of Computing & Software Systems, Computer Engineering & Systems Office: Pinkerton 308 Office Hours: By Appointment Phone: (253) 692-5861 Email: bganeto@u.washington.edu |
Reference Material:
TCC Course Syllabus (#5542 Engr 215 Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering Spring 2007)
Lab Etiquette
Lab Report Format
Oscilloscope Introduction
Function Generator Introduction
Laboratory Schedule:
WK/DATE LAB PROJECT LAB CLASS 1: Apr 6 Introduction, Oscilloscopes, & and Lab Equipment
Oscilloscope Introduction
Function Generator Introduction 2: Apr 13 Lab #1: Intro to Circuit Analysis
3: Apr 20 No Laboratory - TCC Professional Development
4: Apr 27 Lab #1: Intro to Circuit Analysis
Lab #2: Nodal Analysis & Thevenin Equivalents
5: May 4 Lab #2: Nodal Analysis & Thevenin Equivalents
Pspice Simulator Demonstration 6: May 11 No Laboratory
Lab #1 Report Deadline
7: May 18 Lab #3: Operational Amplifiers (op Amps)
Lab #2 Report Deadline
8: May 25 No Laboratory - Class day at TCC
(May 28: Memorial Day)
9: June 1 Lab #4: First Order Circuits
Lab #3 Report Deadline
10: June 8 No Laboratory - UWT Graduation
Lab #4 Report Deadline