The first course covering basic theory of circuit analysis. The goals of this course include developing an ability to solve engineering problems and to design, implement and test circuits to meet design specifications. Topics include network theorems, review of techniques to solve simultaneous equations, nodal and mesh circuit analysis, dependent sources, Thevenin's and Norton's equivalent circuits, solution of first and second order networks to switched DC inputs, natural responses, AC circuit steady-state response analysis, review of complex numbers, phasors, coupled inductors and ideal transformers, rms voltage and current, the maximum power transfer theorem, balanced 3-phase systems, and power and energy computations. Group classroom and project activities require design, simulation, implementation and measurement of practical circuits. Written reports of project results are required.

The second course in basic circuit theory and design. Topics include applications of Laplace transforms to solutions of switched circuits and differential equations with initial conditions, stability, poles/zeros, Fourier transform, frequency response, Bode plots, network analysis, and equivalent circuits. Students are introduced to graphical convolution and Fourier series. Group classroom and project activities require design, implementation and measurement of filters and other circuits to meet design specifications.

Introduces the non-ECE major to some of the basic concepts in Electrical Engineering. The laws of circuit theory and their applications in the analysis of both DC and AC circuits consisting of passive components (resistors, capacitors, and inductors) are introduced. The concepts of power, impedance, reactance, complex power, phasors, and frequency response are discussed. Semiconductor devices (diodes and transistors) are introduced, analyzed, and applied in basic circuits. Use of available computer software to simulate and evaluate circuit performance is required.

Second course of two-part sequence for non-ECE majors, covering more advanced concepts/applications of Electrical Engineering. Amplifiers utilizing bipolar or field-effect transistors are analyzed and designed. The concepts of feedback systems are introduced in the application of operational amplifiers as summers, integrators, differentiators, filters, and comparators. Basic Boolean algebra and elements of digital logic (gates, adders, flip-flops, counters, and registers) are applied in the analysis and design of practical digital circuits. Use of available computer software to simulate and evaluate the analog and digital circuit designs and homework problems is required. In addition, three-phase power, magnetic circuits, and the characteristics, control, and application of AC and DC machines are studied.