D.C. Circuits & Design

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Elementary empirical design and practical laboratory experiences involving D.C., digital multimeters, and time measurements. Study of measuring and monitoring devices used in electronics and computers. Resistive D.C. circuit analysis. General methods of analysis covering: branch currents, nodal voltages, and mesh currents. Network theorems comprising superposition; Norton’s, Thevenin’s, Millman’s reciprocity; and maximum power transfer in addition to delta to/from wye transformations. Prerequisite: Proficiency in algebra--Appropriate placement exam score or successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in MATH 116