ELC 131 Circuit Analysis I

Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4

This course introduces DC and AC electricity with an emphasis on circuit analysis, measurements, and operation of test equipment. Topics include DC and AC principles, circuit analysis laws and theorems, components, test equipment operation, circuit simulation, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret circuit schematics; design, construct, verify, and analyze DC/AC circuits; and properly use test equipment.

Pre-requisite(s): MAT 003 (P2 grade)
Course is typically offered in Fall.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

Express Ohm’s Law concepts in a series/parallel circuits in a written report.
Demonstrate the characteristics of AC sine waves in a Multisim project.
Construct circuits to demonstrate the principles of transformers and their applications on a solderless breadboard.
Draw circuits to demonstrate the principles of series and parallel AC RLC circuit response in MultiSim.
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of test equipment in MultiSim to troubleshoot any circuit in an oral lab project.
Complete a circuit design within small groups for a passive circuit in a technical lab setting.
Explain passive high pass, low pass, and bandpass filters in a technical lab report.
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of test equipment, including the oscilloscope, digital multimeter (DMM), frequency generator, and frequency counter in oral lab project.
Explain how primary and secondary cell batteries operate in passive /active circuit designs in a technical lab setting.
Identify electrical shock hazards and potentially dangerous grounding situations in a technical lab setting.