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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.
Class Score Calculation:
Exams & Quizzes: 50%
Homework: 15%
Lab Experiments: 15%
Presentations: 15%
Portfolio: 5%
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-
