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PHYS 320 - Electrical Circuits I


Description:
Application of fundamental concepts of electrical science in linear circuit analysis and the use of mathematical models in the analysis of electric components and circuits.

Prerequisites:
Co-requisites: MATH 376 and PHYS 321. Prerequisites: PHYS 183.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

Students will be able to analyze linear circuits using important concepts from linear systems theory including transfer function, impulse response, and stability.

Lecture, lab activities, in class problem solving

Formal assessment is performed using homework assignments, exams, and final exam.  Informal assessment is performed using in-class activities and problems, as observed by the instructor.

Students will be able to use Laplace transforms and differential equations to analyze linear circuits and characterize linear circuits.

Lecture, lab activities, in class problem solving

Formal assessment is performed using homework assignments, exams, and final exam.  Informal assessment is performed using in-class activities and problems, as observed by the instructor.

Students will be able to analyze complex dc and ac linear circuits both analytically and with computer simulations.

Lab activities, in class problem solving

Formal assessment is performed using homework assignments, exams, and final exam.  Informal assessment is performed using in-class activities and problems, as observed by the instructor.





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