EE 210 Introduction to Electrical Engineering Fall 2009 COURSE SYLLABUS. Massimiliano Laddomada, PhD Assistant Professor

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1 1 Texas A&M University-Texarkana College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Department of Electrical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering EE 210 Introduction to Electrical Engineering Fall 2009 COURSE SYLLABUS FACULTY: OFFICE: OFFICE HOURS: CLASS TIMES: CREDITS: Massimiliano Laddomada, PhD Assistant Professor 104F Main Campus-Bringle Lake TBD: 2 hours per week TBD Three (3) semester hours COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on the fundamental concepts of engineering with special emphasis on electrical engineering. It includes the concepts of current, voltage, power and energy, Kirchhoff's current and voltage laws, resistance, capacitance, inductance, and series and parallel combinations of circuit elements. Basic techniques such as superposition, mesh current, and node voltage analysis are introduced. Complex numbers, signals, communications, modulation, binary number systems, Boolean algebra, and logic elements are discussed. Corequisite: Knowledge of pre-calculus concepts and Physics COURSE OBJECTIVES: By the completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Describe the fundamental concepts and components of Electrical Engineering. 2. Explain the major current and future trends in electrical engineering.

2 2 COURSE OBJECTIVES (continued): 3. Identify basic electrical engineering problems. 4. Explain an electrical engineering problem including appropriate definitions. 5. Solve basic problems involving electrical components such as resistances, capacitances, inductances, current and voltage sources. Below you will find selected Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) outcomes applicable to this course. These outcomes are included in this syllabus to inform you of the ABET outcomes that are addressed. The student will begin to achieve these outcomes by successfully completing this introductory course. This course addresses the following ABET outcomes including the ability to: Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. Communicate effectively. Obtain a broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context. Engage in life-long learning. Possess knowledge about contemporary issues. Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Hambley, A. R. (2008). Electrical engineering: Principles and applications (4 th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

3 3 COURSE CALENDAR: EE 210 Introduction to Electrical Engineering Fall 2009 Week DAY TOPICS ASSIGNMENT Week 1 1 Interrelationships between electrical engineering and other fields of science and engineering Hambley, pp Major subfields of electrical engineering Several important reasons for studying electrical engineering 2 Introduce the basic circuit elements (voltage sources, current sources, resistances) Define current, voltage, and power, including their units Calculate power and energy and determine whether energy is supplied or absorbed by a circuit element Week 2 1 Identify and describe the characteristics of voltage and current sources Hambley, pp Kirchhoff s current and voltage laws 2 State and apply Ohm s law Application of Kirchhoff s current and voltage laws to circuits containing resistances Solve for current, voltage, and power in simple circuits Week 3 1 Recognize series and parallel connections of resistances Hambley, pp Solve circuits containing combinations of series and parallel connections of resistances Week 4 1 The voltage-division and current-division principles Hambley, pp Apply the voltage-division and currentdivision principles to solve circuits containing combinations of series and parallel connections of resistances

4 4 Week 5 1 The node-voltage technique Hambley, pp Week 6 1 Exam I 2 Apply the node-voltage technique to solve circuits containing complex combinations of resistances Covers week 1-5 content 2 The mesh-current technique Supplemental Assignment: DVDs 1 and 2: Complex Numbers and Pre-Calculus (Trigonometry) Hambley, pp Supplemental Assignment: DVDs 3 and 4: Differentiation and Integration Week 7 1 The superposition principle 2 Apply the superposition principle to solve circuits containing multiple sources Hambley, pp Week 8 1 Introduction to time-domain signals and complex numbers 2 Basic operations among signals and complex numbers Week 9 1 Capacitances; find the current (voltage) for a capacitance given the voltage (current) as a function of time Hambley, pp Supplemental Assignment: DVD 5: Vector Algebra Hambley, pp Compute the capacitances of parallel-plate capacitors; compute the energy stored in a capacitance 2 Capacitances in series and parallel; Analysis of circuits with capacitors, switches, and voltage sources Week 10 1 Inductances; find the current (voltage) for an inductance given the voltage (current) as a function of time; compute the energy stored in a inductance Hambley, pp Inductances in series and parallel; analysis of circuits with inductors, switches, and current sources

5 5 Week 11 1 Exam II Covers weeks 6-10 content 2 Understand basics of PN junctions and diode operation Hambley, pp Supplemental Assignment: DVD 6: Boolean Algebra Week 12 1 Understand basics of MOS transistors Hambley, pp Basic concepts of modulation, communication channel, and digital communications Week Binary number system Boolean algebra; AND, OR, NAND, NOR, INVERTER gates Hambley, pp Week 14 1 Solve basic circuits containing logic gates Hambley, pp Exam III Covers weeks content A comprehensive examination Week 15 1 Course Completion 2 Course Evaluations Complete evaluations METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: Teaching strategies for this course include lecture, discussion, and demonstrations. Students requiring supplemental knowledge about pre-calculus and Calculus concepts will study the content in six learning modules available on DVD during specific weeks noted on the course calendar. GRADING SCALE: A = B = C = D = F = 59 or below

6 6 EVALUATION METHODS: Assignments (12) 20% Pop quizzes (4) 10% Exam I (1 Hour) Week 6 (weeks 1-5) 20% Exam II (1 Hour) Week 11 (weeks 6-10) 20% Exam III (1 Hour) Week 14 (comprehensive) 30% 100% EVALUATION STRATEGIES: Assignments: (one time per week from the second week) 20% Homework will be assigned one time per week beginning the second week of the course and will contain problems related to the topics taught during that week. Each assignment will be due by the beginning of the next class day. Pop quizzes: (4) 10% Over the course of the semester, four (4) pop quizzes will be given in class related to the topics covered in the previous lectures. Exam I: Week 6 20% This one-hour examination will cover topics presented in the first 5 weeks of the course. Exam II: Week 11 20% This one-hour examination will cover topics developed during weeks 6-10 of the course Exam III: Week 14 30% This one-hour examination will cover topics discussed during weeks In addition, during this examination, the student will demonstrate the ability to apply the concepts presented from weeks one (1)-14 in this course. It is a comprehensive examination.

7 7 SUPPLEMENTAL ASSIGNMENTS: Students requiring supplemental content related to pre-calculus and Calculus concepts will be assigned to study the following presentations available on DVDs on the dates indicated in the course calendar: DVDs 1 and 2: Complex Numbers and Pre-Calculus (Trigonometry) DVDs 3 and 4: Differentiation and Integration DVD 5: Vector Algebra DVD 6: Boolean Algebra Each student will be responsible for completing the homework assignments at the end of each presentation and submitting them at the beginning of the next class day. The instructor will grade the assignments and provide written feedback. One-on-one tutoring during office hours will be provided, if needed. DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS: Students with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations through the A&M- Texarkana Disability Services Office by calling ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Academic honesty is expected of students enrolled in this course. Cheating on examinations, unauthorized collaboration, falsification of research data, plagiarism, and undocumented use of materials from any source, constitute academic dishonesty, and may be grounds for a grade of "F" in the course and/or disciplinary actions. For additional information see the university policy manual. OTHER: The faculty reserves the right to make any changes that are necessary to facilitate student learning and/or to accommodate any other issues that may develop in this course during the semester.

8 8 BIBLIOGRAPHY INCLUDING WEB SOURCES: Nilsson, J. W., & Riedel, S. (2008). Electric circuits (8 th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Larson, R., & Edwards, B. H. (2010). Calculus (9 th ed.). Kentucky: Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Free Online Resources: Appendix on Complex Numbers for the Calculus Textbook above: Appendix on Trigonometry for the Calculus Textbook above: Basic concepts on Kirchhoff s laws: