Applied Electrical Theory I

Catalog description

An introduction to analog circuits with an emphasis on power circuits, transformers, operations amplifiers, and interfacing with sensors and digital systems. Primary points- of-focus are Direct Current concepts, DC circuits, Alternating Current concepts, AC circuits, 3-phase power, basic motor arrangements, basic generator arrangements, power distribution, transformers, power measurements, battery basics, solar power system basics, and electrical safety. Prerequisite: FENG 102 (or PHYS 204) and MATH 212. Offered fall term each year. Three semester hours.