3.00 Credits
Fundamentals of circuit analysis required for Mechanical Engineering majors and open to makers. Students learn to analyze DC and AC circuits through lecture and laboratory experiments. Topics include: resistive circuits, inductance and capacitance, transients, diodes, transistors, operational amplifiers, and transformers. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Calculate voltage, current, and power in DC circuits. 2. Calculate voltage, current, power, impedance, and phase angle in AC circuits. 3. Identify and analyze basic circuit components such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, transistors, op-amps, and transformers. 4. Analyze time-dependent transient effects in circuits. 5. Analyze circuits using software. Course fee required. Prerequisites: MECH 1200 (Grade C- or higher) OR CS 1400 and ECE 1200 (ECE 1200 can be taken concurrently). Corequisites: MECH 2215. FA