CHICO STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, COMPUTER SCIENCE & CONSTRUCTION MGMT
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING /
EECE 211, Linear Circuits I, Spring 2015
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Mastering Engr. Webpage:
Norm Galassi
OCNL 322
(530) 513 2244
nrgalassi@mail.csuchico.edu
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Prerequisites:
MEGALASSI75064
nrgalassi.org/EECE-211
http://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/masteringengineering/
MWF 11:00-11:50
TBD and by arrangement
OCNL 124
MATH 121, PHYS 204B
Course Description
Circuit laws and nomenclature, resistive circuits with DC sources, ideal operational amplifier,
independent sources, natural and complete response of simple RLC circuits, steady-state
sinusoidal analysis and power calculations
All homework will be done on line and submitted via Mastering Engineering. Each homework assignment is
worth the minimum indicated points, plus up to 100 Extra Credit points. Homework counts as ¼ of your
grading points (+ extra credit)
Exams will NOT be on-line. Instructor will prepare and administer exams at times
indicated in class schedule.
Course Goals and Student Learning Objectives
The objective of this course is to introduce the basics of AC/DC and transient
analysis. This course builds on the foundations of physics and mathematics and is
essential for all upper division EE courses.
Topics Covered:
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Ohm's law and Kirchhoff's laws
Series and parallel circuits
Superposition
Thevenin and Norton Equivalent
Maximum power transfer
Nodal and mesh analysis
Capacitors and inductors
Transient analysis
Steady state analysis
Op amp circuits
AC power
Course Content Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1) Determine voltages and currents in a DC circuit consisting of resistors, current
sources, voltage sources, and dependent sources.
2) Determine Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuit of a DC circuit and find the
maximum power output of a DC circuit.
3) Determine the transient response of a first and second order circuit consisting of
RLC.
4) Determine the sinusoidal steady state response of a circuit consisting of RLC.
5) Determine the power delivered and absorbed by an element in a RLC circuit
6) Determine the DC gain and operating point of an OP amp circuit.
The following table shows the level of this course's contribution to the achievement of EE
program outcomes and meeting the ABET program requirements. Bloom's Taxonomy is used in
the definition of learning level: 0-Not Applicable, 1-knowledge, 2- Comprehension, 3-Application,
4-Analysis, 5-Synthesis, and 6-Evaluation.
EE Program Outcomes (a~l) and ABET Program Requirements (1~3) Outcome Level
(a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering 1~6
3
(b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
0
interpret data
(c) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired
0
needs
(d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
3
1~6
(e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
0
(f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
0
(g) An ability to communicate effectively
0
(h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering
0
solutions in a global and societal context
(i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
0
(j) A knowledge of contemporary issues
0
(k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
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necessary for engineering practice
(l) Specialization in one or more technical specialties that meet the needs of
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companies
1. Knowledge of probability and statistics, including applications to electrical
0
engineering
2. Knowledge of advanced mathematics, including differential and integral
1~6
3
equations, linear algebra, complex variables, and discrete mathematics
1~6
3. Basic sciences, computer science, and engineering sciences necessary to
analyze and design complex electrical and electronic devices, software, and
systems containing hardware and software components
Exams
There will be two midterms and one final exam. The midterm exam dates on the course schedule
are for reference only. The actual exam date will be announced in advance. The final exam will be
on TBD. All exams will be closed-book; however, a formula sheet will be provided by instructor.
Unless there is a documented, serious explanation for missing an exam, make-up exams
will not be allowed.
Homework
Homework will be assigned every week. The homework will be graded online. Students are
encouraged to discuss homework problems but copying is considered cheating
Grading Policy
The following weighting will be used in calculating the overall course grades.
Online homework+Extra Credit, 20%
Exam #1: 25%,
Exam #2: 25%,
Final Exam: 30%
Required Texts/Readings
Textbook + Mastering Engineering: ISBN-10: 0133875903 - ISBN-13: 9780133875904
Dropping and Adding
Students are responsible for understanding the policies and procedures about add/drop, grade
forgiveness, etc. Refer to the current semester's Catalog Policies section at
http://www.csuchico.edu/sro/registration/class_add_drop_process.shtml Add / drop deadlines can
be found on the current academic calendar.
Campus Policy in Compliance with the American Disabilities Act
If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, or if you need to make
special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with
me as soon as possible, or see me during office hours. Presidential Directive 97-03 requires that
students with disabilities requesting accommodations must register with the Accessibility Resource
Center (ARC) at http://www.csuchico.edu/arc/index.shtml to establish a record of their disability.
Academic Integrity
All students will be held to high academic standards. If you have any doubts or questions about academic integrity, please
see the Student Judicial Aairs website http://www.csuchico.edu/sjd/integrity.shtml or ask me. Any academic misconduct
will be reported to Student Judicial Aairs (SJA). First offence (in any course) results in a negative score equal to the
assignment value. Further offences will result in a failing grade. Egregious incidents of academic dishonesty may result in
immediately failing the course.
Attendance in Class
http://catalog.csuchico.edu/viewer/13/ACAREGS.html#Attendance
You are expected to attend classes regularly. You should discuss absences with your
instructors, but you may report an absence of more than a week's duration to Academic
Advising Programs when it results from circumstances beyond your control, such as
illness or accident. The office will then send notification of your absence and the reason
for it to your instructors. Instructors can, if they choose, drop you from a course for
non-attendance.
PLEASE NOTE: Instructors can, if they choose, drop you from a course
for non-attendance