School of Engineering and Computer Science
EG 316/ Electrical Engineering
Course Syllabus
Semester:
Class Meeting Time:
Class Location:
Prerequisites:
Co-requisites:
Credits hours:
Fall 2011
Tu, Th 11 AM-12:50 PM
DW116
EG 207, PH 216 & MA 205
None
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1. Instructor Contact Information
Instructor:
Mohammad Sadraey
Office Location: DWH 109E
Office Hours:
MWF 10-12 AM, other hours by appointment or drop-in
Email:
sadraey@dwc.edu
2. Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the essentials of electrical engineering as appropriate for
mechanical and aeronautical engineering majors. Topics to be covered include resistive circuits, nodal and
mesh analysis using Kirchhoff’s laws, superposition, Norton & Thévenin equivalences, capacitance &
inductance, 1st and 2nd order transient analysis, RC, RL & RLC circuits, op-amps, Laplace transform, and
frequency response. A simulation software package is employed throughout this course to analyze various
electric circuits.
3. Course Textbook Information
Introduction to Electric Circuits, Dorf R. C., and Svoboda J. A., 8th edition, Wiley, 2010, ISBN
9780470521571
4. Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to provide the students with the ability to analysis and design of linear
circuits and to solve realistic problems involving electric circuits.
5. Course Outcomes (measurements in parentheses)
Students will be able to demonstrate their ability to:
1. Mathematically model the behavior of resistors, capacitors and inductors (HW 1, T1)
2. Perform nodal and mesh analysis on simple resistive-only (R), RC, RL, and RLC circuits using
Kirchhoff’s laws (HW 2, 3, T1, Lab # 1, Final exam).
3. Use tools such as superposition and Norton & Thévenin equivalences to analyze simple R, RC, RL,
and RLC circuits (HW 4, 5, T1, T2, Final exam)
4. Mathematically model and analyze 1st & 2nd order transient responses in RC, RL and RLC circuits
(HW 6, 7, T2, Lab #2, Final exam).
5. Analyze the frequency response of an electric circuit when the frequency of the input sinusoid is
changed (HW 8, 9, T3, Lab #3, Final exam).
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6. Represent a linear circuit by its transfer function by using Laplace transform (HW 10, 11, T3, Final
exam).
7. Use software tools such as PSPICE, MATLAB and MathCad to model, simulate and analyze
electric circuits (HW 3 through HW 11, T2, T3, Final exam).
6. General Education Competencies
This course contributes to the DWC General Education Outcomes of Communication, Critical Thinking,
and Cultural and Community Engagement.
7. Disabled Applicants and Students
Daniel Webster College is committed to compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
and its regulations. The school does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to,
or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. The school's student disability coordinator
coordinates Section 504 compliance. Applicants or students with a disability may request an
accommodation by contacting Kathy Hipp, Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences, at 603-577-6659 or
hipp@dwc.edu.
8. Academic Honesty
Intellectual curiosity is at the heart of the academic enterprise. Students, faculty and administration at
Daniel Webster College consider such violations as cheating and plagiarism to be so unethical as to call
into question whether the violator should continue as a member of the College community. Transcripts
that misrepresent academic performance not only endanger students’ chances for success in their careers
but also damage the integrity and reputation of the institution.
9. Student Honor Pledge
Daniel Webster College believes that all students have the right to learn in an academic community that
insures fair competition, and respects truth and honesty. Academic dishonesty is not tolerated at Daniel
Webster College. The Student Honor Pledge is intended to create a community of fairness, respect and
responsibility in the pursuit of academic enterprise. All students are expected to abide by the Student
Honor Pledge.
I pledge on my honor, as a student at Daniel Webster College, that I have neither given
nor received any unauthorized aid on this assignment/examination.
For more information regarding Daniel Webster College’s ethical standards, please refer to the current
college catalog.
10. Grading Scale
The following scale is based on the grading structure outlined in the Daniel Webster College catalog and
is used to assign letter grades:
A = 93+
A- = 90-92
B+= 87-89
B = 83-86
B- = 80-82
C+= 76-79
C = 70-75
D = 65-69
F = Below 65
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11. Expectations
1. You are responsible for all work covered in class, whether or not you are in attendance.
2. You and I are expected to show up on time for class. You are strongly encouraged to ask questions in
class.
3. You are encouraged to work together on homework assignments, but not off of one another. All work
on homework is to be done by the individual.
4. You will be expected to act in a professional manner.
5. You will be expected to read assigned chapters/notes before coming to class and be ready to actively
participate.
6. The grades of all assignments will be posted on Moodle weekly.
7. The solutions of all assignments and tests will be posted on Moodle one day after its due date.
8. During class you should not surf the internet or check your email but pay strict attention to the work
at hand.
12. Course Evaluation
You will be evaluated in a number of different ways including homework, project, and examinations. The
percentage breakdown of these pieces is as follows:
20 %
15 %
5%
24 %
6%
30%
Homework
Lab
Class participation
Mid-term tests
Presentation
Final Exam
13. Chronology of topics/assignments
Week
1
30 Aug–2 Sept
2
5-9 Sept
3
12-16 Sept
4
19-23 Sept
5
26-30 Sept
6
3-7 Oct
7
10-14 Oct
8
17-21 Oct
Topic
Electric circuit variables
Circuit elements
Resistive circuits
Methods of analysis of resistive circuits
Methods of analysis of resistive circuits
Circuit theorems
Energy storage elements
Response of RL and RC circuits
Reading
Ch 1
Ch 2
Ch 3
Ch 4
Ch 4
Ch 5
Ch 7
Ch 8
HW/Test/lab
HW 1
HW 2
HW 3
HW 4, Lab #1
Test 1
HW 5
HW 6
HW 7
9
24- 28 Oct
Ch 9
Lab #2
10
31 Oct-4 Nov
Ch 9
Test 2
11
12
13
14
15
7-11 Nov
14-18 Nov
21-22 Nov
23-25 Nov
28 Nov-2 Dec
5-9 Dec
Response of circuits with two energy storage
elements
Response of circuits with two energy storage
elements
Frequency response analysis
Frequency response analysis
Laplace transform
Fall recess
Laplace transform
Review
Ch 13
Ch 13
Ch 14
Ch 14
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HW 8
HW 9
HW 10
HW 11, Lab #3
Test 3
16
12-16 Dec
Final Exam
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14. Relationship Of Course To Mechanical Engineering Program Outcomes:
Outcome
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Description of Outcome
an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints
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an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
an ability to communicate effectively
the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, etc.,
societal context
a recognition of the need for, and the ability to engage in life-long learning
a knowledge of contemporary issues
an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools needed for engineering practice
an ability to apply principles of engineering, basic science, and mathematics (including multivariate
calculus and differential equations) to model, analyze, design, and realize physical systems,
components or processes.
an ability to work professionally in both thermal and mechanical systems areas.
15. Relationship Of Course to Aeronautical Engineering Program Outcomes:
Outcome
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contribution
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Description of Outcome
an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic
constraints …
an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
an ability to communicate effectively
the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, etc.,
societal context
a recognition of the need for, and the ability to engage in life-long learning
a knowledge of contemporary issues
an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools needed for engineering practice
a knowledge of aerodynamics, aerospace materials, structures, propulsion, flight mechanics, and
stability and control
design competence that includes integration of aeronautical topics
an ability to develop flight test plans and conduct in-flight experiments, as well as to analyze, etc.,
the resulting data
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