EEE 202 Circuits I
Online Class
Instructor:
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Cihan Tepedelenlioglu
Office: GWC411D
Email: cihan@asu.edu
Academic Integrity
ASU expects and requires all students to act with honesty and integrity, and respect the rights of others in carrying out
all academic assignments. Each student in this class is expected to abide by the ASU Academic Integrity Policy and
Student Code of Conduct. Discussions are encouraged for assignments. However, individual assignments must be your
own work. Copying is not allowed.
Appropriate online behavior (also known as netiquette) is defined by the instructor and includes keeping course
discussion posts focused on the assigned topics. Students must maintain a cordial atmosphere and use tact in expressing
differences of opinion. Inappropriate discussion board posts may be deleted by the instructor.
You are encouraged to work with others on assignments. However, assignments denoted as individual assignments
MUST be your own, original work. If you work with others on these assignments, you must acknowledge their help. This
course utilizes an online homework and quiz submission system. Engaging the services of others in completing these
assignments is a serious violation of the ASU Academic Integrity Policy and will in an XE for this course and removal
from the engineering school. Cheating on exams will also result in an XE for this course. Any cheating will be reported
to the ASU academic integrity office.
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to learn about the fundamental principles for analyzing linear and non-linear circuits; to
utilize software tools such as SPICE and MATLAB; and to gain some experience designing and measuring linear analog
electrical systems.
Pre or Co-requisites:
MAT 274 (or 275), PHY 131.
Textbook (Basic Engineering Analysis (12th edition) by J. David Irwin and R.Mark Nelms,
ISBN:9781119502012):
[Note: Even though we will follow the 12th edition of this book, you do not need to purchase this edition since
HW problems will be posted on Canvas. The 10th or the 11th would work for your study. Just keep in mind that
the section numbers differ between editions]
The required material for this course, Irwin: Basic Engineering Circuit Analysis, will be provisioned as
an e-book and made available at a discounted price significantly cheaper than if purchased directly from
the publisher. If you wish to take advantage of this discounted group price, no additional action is
needed. Following the drop/add period, a charge will be posted to your student account under the header
“Digital Integrated Course Mtrl” and your access will continue uninterrupted. In previous semesters, the
charge was about $38.00 plus tax.
If you'd rather purchase the material from an alternate source, you may choose to opt out of the program
by using this link: https://includedcp.follett.com/1230* . Enter your ASU e-mail address AS IT
APPEARS IN THE ASU DIRECTORY (http://asu.edu/directory), then follow the instructions provided.
Be aware that if you do opt-out, your access to the e-book will be discontinued.
TO ACCESS THE E-BOOK, CLICK ON THE BRYTEWAVE TOOL IN YOUR COURSE’S CANVAS
SHELL. Please note: the ebook won’t appear on your shelf until approximately 5 days prior to the start
of classes.
If you need assistance accessing the book or the opt-out portal, fill out the support request form:
https://forms.gle/uD4GhBxMoixnbwYx5
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Online Tutoring Center
While the Ed Discussion board is the most recommended way of getting answers to your questions, the Online Tutoring
Center is an good alternative that is free for all ASU-students. Use it if you need any additional help by visiting:
https://tutoring.engineering.asu.edu/locations/virtual/. Make sure you are selecting the “Virtual” tab when looking at the
time schedule of the tutors.
Supplemental Materials:
www.circuittutor.com/web/ (tutorial games and assignments)
Course Objectives
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Students can apply basic analysis, design, and measurement of linear analog electrical systems and are aware of
their importance across engineering disciplines.
2. Students can use AC steady state analysis on linear circuits.
3. Students can use Laplace transforms to analyze linear circuits and characterize linear circuits.
Course Learning Outcomes
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Students are proficient in measurement of electrical systems.
Students can analyze complex dc and ac linear circuits both analytically and with PSpice.
Students can design simple linear electrical circuits.
Students can use AC steady state analysis to find currents and voltages within circuits driven by sinusoidal sources
Students can apply Laplace transforms correctly and appropriately to analyze linear circuits.
Students can relate pole and zero locations to characteristics of time-domain functions
Students understand the connection between linear circuits and differential equations.
Course Topics
1. Module 1: DC Circuits and Basic Resistor Network Analysis
2. Module 2: DC Analysis Techniques
3. Module 3: Capacitance and Inductance – 1st Order Transient Circuits
4. Module 4: Midterm Exam
5. Module 5: 2nd Order Transient Circuits
6. Module 6: AC Analysis Techniques
7. Module 7: Variable Frequency Networks
8. Module 8: Final Exam
9. Module 9 (Optional): Circuit Analysis Using Laplace Transforms
a. Laplace Transforms
b. Apply Laplace transforms correctly and appropriately to analyze linear circuits.
c. Analyze linear circuits using important concepts from linear systems theory such as transfer
functions.
Required Lab Software
1.
MATLAB 2017b (or newer, if available): You can download MATLAB for free from myapps.asu.edu – click on
the title “MATLAB 2017b (Student and Home Use Licensing)” to find installation instructions with the ASU
License Key. Use your asu.edu email address for any accounts you create.
2. LTSpice Software for circuit simulation. This is a powerful and user-friendly CAD tool available free here:
(you do NOT need a MyLinear account)
https://www.analog.com/en/resources/design-tools-and-calculators/ltspicesimulator.html?ADICID=PDSR_Global_LTspiceNB_Google_PSC_202508&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22826770531&gbraid=0AAAAACxqTxR3WZZvEjT26QlVuuiR58VN&gclid=CjwKCAjw14zPBhAuEiwAP3Eb9GVSf2owhvA2aaz8lekx5YM6CIg2wKf1XgPZ49mj4WblBUpi7_d6BoCgRkQAvD_BwE
You can find several LTSPICE tutorials online. A good set can be found here:
http://denethor.wlu.ca/ltspice/
http://cmosedu.com/videos/ltspice/ltspice_videos.htm
http://simonbramble.co.uk/lt_spice/ltspice_lt_spice.htm
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Required Lab Equipment and Components
To successfully finish the labs and project in this class, you need to have the following components.
- Online students (class 41163, lab 41164) need to purchase this entire list (A-D)
- Hybrid students (class 40045, lab 40041) pick this entire list (A-D) up according to the
instructions that you received in your email. Contact Stefan Myhajlenko (myhajlenko@asu.edu) if you
have any questions. He will be sending out an e-mail about a week before classes with instructions on
how to pick up.
A. Analog Discovery 3 (AD3) Student Bundle:
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Supplier 1 (Digilent Company): https://digilent.com/shop/analog-discovery-3-student-bundle/
NOTE: To be honored the student price, register with your ASU email address here before you
order: https://digilent.com/shop/academic/get-verified/
Supplier 2 (ASU Bookstore https://www.bkstr.com/arizonastatestore/product/analog-discovery-3-studentbundle-242916-1)
USB C Female to USB A male: If your computer has a USB type A and not a USB type C, and you plan to
use ADK3 (some of you already have AD2 from a friend/colleague…etc. and won’t need to purchase the
AD3), then you will need this. Purchase one from the link below, or any other supplier
o Supplier 1: https://www.amazon.com/usb-c-female-male/s?k=usb+c+female+to+usb+a+male
This bundle includes:
1. Analog Discovery 3 (AD3) kit:
Note: An earlier version is called Analog Discovery 2 (AD2). In case you have it or can
find it at a lower price, you can purchase it instead of the AD3. It looks like this:
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2.
Analog Parts kit:
You can purchase this Analog Discovery 3 bundle either from the ASU bookstore link provided above or
from the manufacturer directly.
B. Multi-meter (MS8217, DT-830B, DT838, or similar) – Purchase options:
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Option 1: Bookstore link:https://www.bkstr.com/arizonastatestore/product/digital-multimeter--fse-100-sun-devil-custom--732372-1
Option 2: Amazon link:
https://www.amazon.com/AstroAI-Digital-Multimeter-VoltageTester/dp/B01ISAMUA6/ref=pd_bxgy_img_2/131-64816972313317?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01ISAMUA6&pd_rd_r=ab7b0f84-5795-48e4-aafc6ba1c5856af0&pd_rd_w=64NgB&pd_rd_wg=4KJwu&pf_rd_p=ce6c479b-ef53-49a6-845bbbbf35c28dd3&pf_rd_r=Y31QSXJE3W8ZMNTNXE9K&psc=1&refRID=Y31QSXJE3W8ZMNTNXE9K
Option 3: If you already have a general multi-meter, make sure it measures DC current, AC/DC voltage,
and resistance and can handle the following measurement ranges. It will be best to handle these ranges
for the remainder of your EE classes in the degree program. Otherwise, you may have to buy a higher
rated multi-meter later.
• DC voltage: up to 500V
• AC voltage: up to 500V
• DC current: ranges of 2000uA to 10A
• Resistance: up to 40MOhm
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C. Clip Alligator - 1 pack of 2 (optional – holds wires together, makes your life easier):
https://www.jameco.com/z/SF-105B-R-Jameco-BenchPro-Clip-Alligator-Barrel-with-Screw-1-9-x-0-22-SteelPack-of-2_256525.html
D. Additional Items (one of each of the following – needed starting week 4):
1) UNO Controller Board:
https://www.jameco.com/z/A000066-Arduino-Arduino-Uno-R3-DIP-Edition-Revision-3-_2151486.html
2) USB Cable (A-Male-to-B-Male):
https://www.jameco.com/z/10U2-02206-BK-Jameco-Valuepro-Cable-USB2-0-A-B-6-Feet-Black-USB-A-Male-ToUSB-B-Male_222010.html
3) LCD Display:
https://www.jameco.com/z/1602A-BLUE-Jameco-Valuepro-16-x-2-Character-LCD-White-Text-with-BlueBacklight-and-Pre-SolderedHeaders_2333231.html?CID=GOOG&gclid=CjwKCAjwrfCRBhAXEiwAnkmKmV78gxG7bqzu2t3STPr66XYKKE0MJ0NEXjGc4CCvss1jGidtbfz-hoC7K0QAvD_BwE
4) Photoresistor:
https://www.jameco.com/z/CDS001-8001-Jameco-Valuepro-Photocell-CdS-3-11K-Ohm-at-10lux-200K-at-0lux100mW-150V_202403.html
5) 3-Pin SPDT Slide Switch (optional – makes your life easier):
https://www.jameco.com/z/SS-12E17-Jameco-Valuepro-3-Pin-SPDT-Slide-Switch_2258831.html
6) 9V Battery Snap-On Connector Clip:
https://www.jameco.com/z/G-S-A-102-R-Jameco-Reliapro-9V-Battery-Snap-Holder-with-10-InchWires_101470.html?CID=MERCH
7) 9V Alkaline Battery – Purchase Options:
• https://www.jameco.com/z/L6F22-VINNIC-Evergreen-Battery-Super-Alkaline-9-Volt_2112461.html
• Any local store (make sure it reads “Alkaline”, any manufacturer works)
8) 9V Carbon Zinc Battery – Purchase Options:
• Any local store (make sure it reads “Carbon Zinc”, any manufacturer works, any other non-
Alkaline battery works as well if Carbon Zinc is not available)
9) One of each of the following fuses – Optional – used if you blow the fuse of your multi-meter (you can
purchase from a local store when you need one):
• 0.5-Ampere Fuse https://www.jameco.com/z/GFS5250-R-Jameco-ValuePro-Fuse-GMA-FastActing-5A-250V-5mm-X-20mm_102041.html
• 10-Ampere Fuse https://www.jameco.com/z/74-5FG10A-Optifuse-Fast-Acting-5mm-x-20mmGlass-Tube-Fuse-10A_2161668.html
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Course Schedule
Activities used for instruction include video lectures and textbook readings. The exact date of the first day of the first week
of classes is regularly posted on ASU’s academic calendar at https://students.asu.edu/academic-calendar
Homework, Quizzes, Labs, and Exams
All assignments will be posted on Canvas. Presentation and methods for arriving at the answer are just as important as the
mathematical answer. For complete credit (when appropriate): (1) show all work, and (2) box the answer and include the units.
Assignments must be turned in on stated due dates. Notify the instructor in writing BEFORE an assignment is due if an emergent
situation rises and you cannot turn in the assignment on time. Other excuses will NOT be accommodated. Please follow the
appropriate University policies to request an accommodation for religious practices or to accommodate a missed assignment due to
University-sanctioned activities.
Pre- and Post-Tests: One of your required homework assignments this semester is to take a concept inventory at the beginning of the
semester and again during the last week of class. This is a very basic, qualitative multiple-choice quiz about your understanding of the
principles of electricity in DC circuits. To get credit for this assignment, you must complete BOTH the pre- and post-tests. The test
usually takes about 30-60 minutes. Your score on this test does NOT count towards your grade but completion does. Make sure you
take it in good faith. It helps understand how much you comprehended the material.
Software Tutorials (Circuit Tutor): This semester you will be using software tutorials developed specifically for this course under
support from the National Science Foundation, for part of your homework assignments. Preliminary laboratory testing using student
volunteers has shown that students learn about 10X as much in a given amount of time from the software than from conventional
homework, so this should be a great opportunity!
Circuit Tutor (www.circuittutor.com/web/) is an interactive online software that we will use to finish extra credit homework problems.
Registration for this software is free but provided through a “registration code” that will be provided to you through email. Use this
code for registration and don’t share it with others as it will not work. It is unique for every student. You will need to use Circuit Tutor
on a Windows PC, or a Windows emulator. If you do not have access to a PC or emulator, please let the instructor know ASAP. Each
Circuit Tutor Tutorial progresses up from beginner to mastery level. It is recommended that you complete all levels, but if time
becomes an issue (time spent is tracked within the system), only the first level is required for points.
All quizzes and exams are closed book and notes, but you will be allowed a calculator and hand-written, double-sided formula sheet.
Exam and quiz dates are subject to change. All quizzes must be taken by the specified day and all exams (midterm and final) must be
taken within the scheduled 2-day window and cannot be made up unless the instructor excuses the absence. If you wish to dispute a
homework, quiz, or exam grade that you received, you must inform your instructor in writing within 5 days of the receipt of the
grade.
Collaboration Policy:
Labs and Circuit Tutor: Collaboration is allowed and encouraged. Hence, posts are encouraged to be in public on the discussion
board even if they contain solutions to some lab questions that you have difficulties with. However, make sure you do not post the
entire template/answer-sheet in public.
Homework Assignments: You are allowed to discuss methods of solutions and/or solution steps, but not allowed to post the actual
solution of any problem.
Quizzes/Midterm/Final: No collaboration is allowed and will be considered as an Academic Integrity Violation
IMPORTANT NOTE: In addition to the above collaboration policies, make sure that you submit your own work
and only your own work for any assignment (HWs/Labs/extra-credit...etc) in this class. This means that when
writing down the to-be-submitted assignment, you have to write it down using your own way of presenting your
work. That is the case even if you collaborated with anybody else. Identical or almost identical reports will be
considered as an academic integrity violation and will be reported immediately to the dean’s office.
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Course Grading
Grades reflect your performance on assignments and adherence to deadlines. Graded assignments will normally be
available within 72 hours of the due date via the Canvas Gradebook. However, some assignments might take longer to be
uploaded as Circuit Tutor for example. The table below provides details on how your performance will be assessed for this
course:
Assignment
Weight
Homework
30%
Circuit Tutor+
Extra Credit Quiz
5% (Extra credit)
Quizzes
10%
Labs
20%
Midterm
15%
Final Exam
25%
Your final course grade will be based the total points you earn during the semester as follows:
Grade
Percentage
A+
Above 97
A
91-97
A-
89-91
B+
87-89
B
81-87
B-
79-81
C+
77-79
C
67-77
D
50-67
E
Below 50
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Course Requirements and Policies
Communicating with the Instructor.
All questions should be submitted through Ed Discussion. If your email is of a personal nature (grading, missed
assignments, etc.) you can post your questions as a private mode on Ed Discussion.
Email and Internet
ASU email is an official means of communication among students, faculty, and staff. Students are expected to read and act
upon email in a timely fashion. Students bear the responsibility of missed messages and should check their ASU-assigned
email regularly. All instructor correspondence will be sent to your ASU email account.
Course Time Commitment
This four-credit course requires approximately 150 hours of work. Please expect to spend over 20 hours each week
preparing for and actively participating in this course.
Late or Missed Assignments
Late assignements are 10% off if it is less than 24-hours late. If it is more than a day late, assignements will receive a zero.
Notify the instructor BEFORE an assignment is due if an urgent situation arises and the assignment will not be
submitted on time. Published assignment due dates (Arizona Mountain Standard time) are firm. Please follow the
appropriate University policies to request an accommodation for religious practices or to accommodate a missed
assignment due to University-sanctioned activities. Most deadlines are at 11:59pm (AZ time), but if you would like help
with your assignment from the instructor or TA, help might not be available that late into the night AZ time.
Submitting Assignments
Homework, labs and quizzes will be posted, received and returned on Canvas. Do not submit an assignment
via email. Late homework will not be graded. Make sure your homework fulfills the following requirements:
i.
Write your assignment clearly, use a black or blue ink pen, or firm pencil.
ii. Write your assignment on plain white paper, leave a 1-inch margin and number each page.
iii. Write your name, student ID and the assignment number or title clearly on the first page of the document.
iv. Scan your assignment in black and white, use an 8-megapixel camera or a 300-dpi scanner. If you use a camera
phone, install an app that collects all the images in a pdf document and corrects the perspective (i.e. Genius Scan
for Android, Tiny Scanner for iPhone).
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Alternatively, you can use a tablet to produce your homework file.
vi. Check the readability of your document before uploading it.
vii. Upload the assignment as one multi-page PDF file. JPEGs are not acceptable.
Midterm and Final Exam Proctoring
The Midterm and Final exams will be proctored through Honorlock. Please check the Exam Information link in the
Midterm and Final Exam modules to learn more about this proctoring service.
Drop and Add Dates/Withdrawals
This course adheres to a compressed schedule and may be part of a sequenced program, therefore, there is a limited
timeline to drop or add the course. Consult with your advisor and notify your instructor to add or drop this course. If you
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are considering a withdrawal, review the following ASU policies: Withdrawal from Classes, Medical/Compassionate
Withdrawal, and a Grade of Incomplete.
Grade Appeals
Grade disputes must first be addressed by discussing the situation with the instructor. If the dispute is not resolved, the
student may appeal to the department chair per the University Policy for Student Appeal Procedures on Grades.
Student Conduct and Academic Integrity
ASU expects and requires its students to act with honesty, integrity, and respect. Required behavior standards are listed in
the Student Code of Conduct and Student Disciplinary Procedures, Computer, Internet, and Electronic Communications
policy, ASU Student Academic Integrity Policy, and outlined by the Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities. Anyone in
violation of these policies is subject to sanctions.
Students are entitled to receive instruction free from interference by other members of the class. An instructor may
withdraw a student from the course when the student's behavior disrupts the educational process per Instructor
Withdrawal of a Student for Disruptive Classroom Behavior.
Appropriate online behavior (also knows as netiquette) is defined by the instructor and includes keeping course discussion
posts focused on the assigned topics. Students must maintain a cordial atmosphere and use tact in expressing differences
of opinion. Inappropriate discussion board posts may be deleted by the instructor.
The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities accepts incident reports from students, faculty, staff, or other persons
who believe that a student or a student organization may have violated the Student Code of Conduct.
Prohibition of Commercial Note Taking Services
In accordance with ACD 304-06 Commercial Note Taking Services, written permission must be secured from the official
instructor of the class in order to sell the instructor's oral communication in the form of notes. Notes must have the note
taker’s name as well as the instructor's name, the course number, and the date.
Course Evaluation
Students are expected to complete the course evaluation. The feedback provides valuable information to the instructor and
the college and is used to improve student learning. Students are notified when the online evaluation form is available.
Disability Accommodations
Students with disabilities who may require special accommodations are encouraged to request for them through the
Disability Research Center. All such requests will be kept confidential and every attempt will be made to provide equal
access.
Syllabus Disclaimer
The syllabus is a statement of intent and serves as an implicit agreement between the instructor and the student. Every
effort will be made to avoid changing the course schedule but the possibility exists that unforeseen events will make
syllabus changes necessary. Please remember to check your ASU email and the course site often.
Computer Requirements
This course requires a computer with Internet access and the following:
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A couple of web browsers (Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari)
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Adobe Acrobat Reader (free)
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Adobe Flash Player (free)
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Microphone, webcam, and speakers
Technical Support
This course uses Canvas to deliver content. It can be accessed through MyASU at http://my.asu.edu or the Canvas home
page at https://myasucourses.asu.edu
To monitor the status of campus networks and services, visit the System Health Portal at http://syshealth.asu.edu/.
To contact the help desk call toll-free at 1-855-278-5080.
Student Success
This is an online course. To be successful:
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check the course daily
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read announcements
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read and respond to course email messages as needed
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complete assignments by the due dates specified
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communicate regularly with your instructor and peers
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create a study and/or assignment schedule to stay on track