Chabot College
Course Outline for Electronics and Computer Technology 65
CIRCUIT ANALYSIS
Fall 2003
Catalog Description:
65 - Circuit Analysis
4 Units
Mathematics skills required in the analysis of both DC and AC circuits. Includes basic
math, algebraic manipulation of formulas, scientific notation, units, and prefixes as
applied to electric circuits, graphing, trigonometric functions, phasor algebra, logarithms
used in time constants, decibel and other calculations. May be offered in distance
education delivery format. 3 hours lecture; 3 hours laboratory.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
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manipulate electrical formulas to solve for any unknown variable;
add, subtract, multiply, divide, factor, raise to a power, or find the root of values
that may include exponents and variables and may be expressed in electronics
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read and plot single and four quadrant graphs;
use trigonometric functions in alternating current circuit analysis;
use logarithms in analysis such as time constants and decibels;
use a scientific calculator for many mathematical operations.
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Decimal, powers of ten, scientific and engineering notation
Roots, radicals, and reciprocals
Basic algebraic concepts and operations
Adding, subtracting, multipling, dividing, and simplify polynomials
Evaluating algebraic expressions
Solving equations and formulas
Adding, subtracting, multipling, dividing, and simplify fractions
Ratios, percent, and parts per million
Graphs and graphing
Solving systems of linear equations
Rules for exponents, radicals, fractional exponents and equations
Angles, triangles, and trigonometric functions
Polar and rectangular coordinates
Vectors and phasors as related to electronics
Base 10 logarithms, natural logarithms, and decibels
Chabot College
Course Outline for Electronics and Computer Technology 65
Fall 2003
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Lectures and demonstrations
Chalkboard/visual presentations
Electrical circuit problem solving
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Typical Assignments
a. Solve electrical circuit equations for an unknown
b. Apply mathematical technique to prediction of circuit performance
c. Measure electrical quantities with standard units
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Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Scheduled quizzes
b. Final examination
c. Written homework
Textbooks (Typical):
Mathematics for Electricity & Electronics, Kramer; Delmar Publishing, 2002
Special Student Materials:
Scientific calculator
Nolly Ruiz
Revised March 2003
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