CIRCUITS II

Catalog description

Study of the principles of electromagnetism and the analysis of alternating current (A.C.) circuits using Ohm's and Kirchhoff’s Laws, network theorems, and branch/mesh/nodal analysis techniques. It will include transient and steady-state analysis of R-C, R-L and RLC circuits along with concepts of energy, power, and efficiency. Several AC circuits applications such as filters, resonant circuits and transformers are introduced as well. Each new concept will be focused on a balanced approach of theory, computer simulations, and lab projects. It will be based on demonstrations, lectures, in terpretation of schematics, case analysis, laboratory practice, and responsible use of technology to develop higher thinking processes such as scientific and quantit ative reasoning, and critical thinking. One semester, 4 credits-hours of classroom/lab per week.