EC EN 240
Circuit Analysis and Laboratory
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Analysis of electric circuits including transients, sinusoidal steady-state, and power. Includes labs.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Spring
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
4
Fixed
4
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Other Prerequisites
Average of B or better in completed Math, Physics & Computer Science courses, or advisor approval.
Note
Fee.
Title
Electronic Circuits
Learning Outcome
Ability to analyze simple DC and AC circuits using the basic laws of electronics, phasor analysis, and mathematics.
A basic understanding of diodes, transistors, and operational amplifiers, and how they are used.
The ability to analyze simple first order transient circuits including RL and RC circuits.
A basic understanding of frequency response and its applications.
Title
Microcontrollers
Learning Outcome
Ability to write computer code that implements simple state machines on a microcontroller.
An understanding of analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters and their implications for embedded computing.
The ability to interface microcontrollers to a variety of sensors and actuators, including DC and servo motors.
Title
Instrumentation
Learning Outcome
The ability to use electronic instruments to test and debug electronic circuits.
