Electronics Engineering
EE 2260
Syllabus – Spring 2014
Course Title: Fundamentals of Electric Circuits
Description: Fundamental electric-circuit techniques including: time-domain transient
responses for 1st and 2nd order circuits, Laplace transforms, Fourier series, and filters.
Lecture and lab combination.
Student Learning Outcomes: The students will demonstrate:
1. A knowledge of transient responses for 1st and 2nd order circuits.
2. An understanding of how Laplace transforms apply to circuits
3. An understanding of how Fourier series and transforms apply to signals.
4. An ability to construct simple passive filters.
Prerequisites:
EE 1270 Introduction to Electrical Circuits
MATH 2250 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations or
MATH 2270 Elementary Linear Algebra
Co-requisites: MATH 2280 Ordinary Differential Equations
Instructor: Dr. Chris Trampel
Office: B4 421G
Phone: 626-6891 (Office)
Email: ctrampel@weber.edu Please put “EE 2260” in subject
Office Hours:
MT
9:00 – 10:30 am
WR
9:30 – 10:30 am
Class Time:
TR 10:30 – 11:45 am in B4 409, M 1:30 – 4:30 pm in B4 420 (Lab)
Class website: http://faculty.weber.edu/ctrampel/EE2260_home.htm
Textbook:
Required: Electrical Circuits: 9th edition by James W. Nilsson and Susan A.
Riedel
Optional: Schaum’s Outline of Electrical Circuits by Mahmood Nahvi and
Joseph Edminister
Software packages:
MultiSim: A circuit simulation package will be an integral part of the course. The
full version of MultiSim is available on all of the department’s computers.
MATLAB: At times it may be necessary to perform advanced numerical
calculations. MATLAB is available in the computer lab (B4 406) and student
versions are available from the university book store or the manufacturer’s
website.
Class Handouts: Will be provided in class and at the class website.
Homework: Problems will be assigned and you are encouraged to solve them as the
exams will reflect the homework. However, the homework will not be graded for
this course.
Labs: Laboratory assignments will be made each week during the designated lab time.
All lab work is to be documented in a bound quad-ruled notebook using blue or
black ink (National #43-591, #43-648, or Roaring Spring #77110, #77591 are
examples of acceptable lab notebooks).
You must record all work done directly in the notebook (no scratch paper is
allowed). When mistakes are made, simply cross out the error and proceed.
Lab write-ups must include the following
1. A Title, identifying the lab. This title should also appear in a table of
contents at the beginning of the notebook.
2. A Purpose of the lab (the reason behind performing the lab). This may
include parts of the printed hand out neatly glued into your notebook.
3. The Preliminary section is the design section of the lab and should be
completed prior to the scheduled lab time.
a. It should include all mathematical calculations used to design the
circuit.
b. It should include a final schematic with part numbers, pin numbers,
and reference designators clearly labeled.
c. It should include any computer simulation results required to verify
the design.
d. It should be organized and easy to follow.
e. It may include parts of the printed hand out neatly glued into your
notebook to aid in organization.
f. Its completion is required before any electronics can be connected.
4. The Procedure section is where the raw measurements and experiments
are performed. Work for this section should be done during the scheduled
lab time.
a. All recorded data should be in tables.
b. It should include any additional calculations required to compare
the circuit to the designed circuit of the preliminary section.
c. Each section of the procedure should concisely describe instrument
settings and observations.
d. It may include parts of the printed hand out neatly glued into your
notebook to aid in organization.
5. The Conclusion section summarizes your findings and evaluates the results
relative to the stated objectives outlined in the purpose section. It should
include responses to any questions posed in the hand out.
In addition;
• All pages in the notebook should be numbered, with no pages torn out.
• Any blank area/page must be designated by having an ‘X’ or ‘Page left
blank’
• Errors are neatly struck or crossed out so that mistakes can be
identified later.
• Box all important information.
Students are required to complete all labs in order to gain a passing grade for
this class. Late work and work which does not follow the given format will not
be graded.
Examinations: Two in-class tests and a final exam will be given. Students will be
allowed one 8.5x11 in.2 crib sheet (both sides) for exams.
Grading:
General Details: Grades will be assigned as follows:
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B
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C
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Final Grade: Final grade will be weighted as follows
Labs
Exam 1
Exam 2
Final Exam
20%
25%
25%
30%
Disabilities: Any student requiring accommodations or services due to a disability should
contact Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) in room 181 of the Student
Service Center. SSD can also arrange to provide course materials (including this
syllabus) in alternative formats if necessary.
Homework Format
Lab Book Format