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"In some of the best adult classes it is sometimes difficult to discover who is learning most, the teacher or the students." (Eduard Lindeman)
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Rex N. Fisher Computer Science and Engineering Department, BYU-Idaho |
ECE 305 Principles of Electrical Engineering |
[ECE 305 Assignments] [ECE 305 Course Outline]
IMPORTANT: More details regarding schedules, assignments, and policies are available to registered students on I-Learn. These items are subject to change, but students will be given advance notification of any changes.
Course Description:
Introduction to DC and AC circuits, digital logic, semiconductor devices, and motors. Intended for Mechanical Engineering majors.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course students will be able to:
1. Apply Ohm's law to AC and DC circuits.
2. Understand fundamental digital circuit operation.
3. Understand operation of electronic circuits.
4. Understand electric motor applications.
5. Do well on Electricity and Magnetism Section of FE Exam.
6. Increase skill in communication, teamwork, and life-long learning.
Course Prerequisite:
PH 220
Required Texts:
Principles and Applications of Electrical Engineering by Rizzoni (ISBN 0-07-296298-4)
Learning by Teaching in Engineering Technology Education by Rex N. Fisher
This paper, published by the ASEE, explains some of the research I conducted that became the groundwork for the format, expectations, and teaching philosophies of this course.
Required/Recommended Software:
PSpice Student Version: This is the student version of the Cadence circuit simulation software available in our labs. This program makes it easy to include schematic diagrams in your lab reports. Be sure to also download the documentation from this web site.
CircuitMaker: This is similar to PSpice (above). While it is a little less powerful, it is easier to use. This program also makes it easy to include schematic diagrams in your lab reports. Use this Screen Capture Software to copy them from CircuitMaker to your document.
Recommended Calculators:
You will need a calculator that can solve simultaneous equations, operate with complex numbers (real part + imaginary part), and perform polar <--> rectangular conversions. Graphing capability is not required.
TI 8x calculators work nicely if you already have one and know how to use it. Because I do not drive a TI, however, I cannot help you with using it.
I use an HP 35s. The RPN ("enter" key) takes a few minutes to get use to, but you will never go back to algebraic calculators again once you try RPN. Before students started using TI calculators in high school, nearly every engineer had an HP. The engineers who have been around a while still do. I will spend some time in class showing those of you with HP calculators how to use them.
Another good calculator is the Casio FX-115. It is cheaper than the HP 35s and Ti 8x, can do everything you need, and uses algebraic notation like the TI. But, I cannot help you drive your Casio either.
Another nice thing about the HP 35s and Casio FX-115 is that you can use them on the engineering licensing exams. None of the TI 8x models are permitted for that test.
Class Score Calculation:
Exams & Quizzes: 40%
Homework: 15%
Lab Experiments: 15%
Presentations: 15%
Teach/Learn 15%
Total: 100%
Grading Scale:
93% - 100% A
90% - 92% A-
87% - 89% B+
83% - 86% B
80% - 82% B-
77% - 79% C+
73% - 76% C
70% - 72% C-
67%- 69% D+
63% - 66% D
60% - 62% D-
