| Catalog Data | This course introduces AC electricity with an emphasis on circuit analysis, measurements, AC principles, circuit analysis laws and theorems, components, test equipment operation, and circuit simulation software. This course meets for three (3) lecture hours per week. Three (3) credit hours. |
| References | Introductory Circuit Analysis, 10th Edition, Robert L. Boylestad |
| Goals | This is the second of a two-part Freshman sequence that introduces the fundamental concepts in circuit analysis that will form part of the essential background knowledge of the working Electrical Engineering Technologist. The DC circuit analysis concepts introduced in ETEE 1123 are extended to AC circuit analysis. |
| Prerequisite | ETEE1123 DC Circuit Analysis (or Corequisite) MATH1103: Precalculus |
| Class Topics | 1. Sinusoidal Alternating Waveforms
2. The elements R, L, and C. Phasors 3. Series and Parallel AC circuits 4. Series-Parallel AC circuits 5. Independent Sources, Mesh Current Analysis, Nodal Analysis for AC circuits 6. Superposition, Thevenin, Norton, and Maximum Power Transfer Theorems for AC Circuits 7. Power in AC circuits 8. Resonance 9. Transformers 10. Decibels, Filters, Bode Plots 11. Pulse Waveforms |
| Outcomes | Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Exhibit proficiency in the analysis of AC circuits using Ohm's Law, Series-Parallel combinations, nodal and mesh analysis, and superposition. 2. Demonstrate the ability to calculate and apply the Thevenin and Norton equivalent of a given AC two-terminal circuit. 3. Analyze AC and DC circuits in the presence of dependent voltage and current sources. 4. Show competence in the use of an advanced scientific calculator for the solution of problems in AC circuit Analysis. 5. Analyze AC circuits in terms of power concepts including Power Factor, Reactive Power, and Real Power. Course Outcomes 1 through 5 above support achievement of Program Outcomes 3, 4 and 6. |
| Computer Usage | The course involves extensive calculator use, including the ability to solve systems of simultaneous linear equations and efficiently perform calculations using complex numbers. |
| Laboratory | None |
| Design Content | None |
| Grading * | Exam 1: 30%; Exam 2: 30%; Final Exam: 30%; Homework Assignments: 10% |
| Follow-up Courses | ETEE2113: Electronic Devices
ETEE2122: Electronic Drafting and Design ETEE2143: Introduction to Power Systems ETEE2243: Introduction to Control Systems ETEE3133: Analysis of Linear Networks I |
| Academic Integrity | Students have the responsibility to know and observe the requirements of the UNCC Code of Student Academic Integrity (2003-2005 UNCC Catalog, p. 276) . This code forbids cheating, fabrication or falsification of information, multiple submission of academic work, plagiarism, abuse of academic materials, and complicity in academic dishonesty. |
| Coordinator | Dr Barry G Sherlock |
| Prepared by | Dr. Barry G Sherlock March 4 2005 May 4, 2005 Updated 10/4/04 by CMW |
* Grading policy may be modified by the instructor for each section of the course.