ENGT 312 Applied Electricity and Electronics

This course covers the fundamental principles of electricity and electronics including electric circuit theory, the nature of electricity, electronic instrumentation and measurement systems, signals, sensors, and transformations. Topics include alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) components, circuit analysis techniques, semiconductors, electromagnetism, sources, energy conversion, microcontrollers, and electrical instruments. Weekly laboratories will be held during which students will layout, test, and troubleshoot various electronic circuits and devices—laboratories may utilize electronics kits or software simulation.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 142 with a C+ or better and (PHYS 114 or PHYS 221 ) with a C+ or better.
Corequisite(s): AMAT 312