Course Number

EE 207

Course

Circuits II

University Catalog

Description

Semesters offered: F, S, Su

3 credit lecture, 1 credit lab

Prerequisites: EE 206 and MATH 225.

Transient response of RLC Circuits to DC and AC Excitations, Mutual Inductance and Transformers, Laplace Transforms and their applications to Electric Circuits, Fourier Series, Fourier Transform and Filters are covered in this series.

Faculty Coordinator

Dr. M. Hashem Nehrir

Prerequisites by Topic

Differential equations, Electric circuit laws, principles, and theorems, i.e. KVL, KCL, Thevenin’s Theorem.

Textbook

Nilsson and Riedel, Sixth Edition, Electric Circuits, Prentice-Hall, 2000.

Course Objectives

To produce graduates who understand the basics of electric circuit analysis and design, i.e. filter design, in time domain and frequency domain using Laplace transform techniques, Fourier series and Fourier transform techniques.

Course Outcomes

At the conclusion of EE 207, students are expected to be able to:

  • analyze passive electric circuits in time domain and in frequency domain.
  • analyze linear electric circuits using Laplace transform techniques.
  • design passive filters using circuit transfer function, represent waveforms in frequency domain using phase and amplitude spectra.
  • analyze magnetically coupled circuits and two-port circuits.

Topics Covered
  1. Transient response of RL, RC, RLC circuits.
  2. Mutually coupled and two-port circuits.
  3. Laplace transform and its application in circuit analysis.
  4. Filters.
  5. Fourier series.
  6. Fourier transform.

Class/Laboratory Schedule

EE 207 meets three times/week for 50 minutes plus a two-hour laboratory session.

Professional Component

This course develops analytical skills necessary for analysis and design of electric circuits. Also, it strongly supports the development of logical thinking skills necessary for solving engineering problems.

ECE Program Outcomes

EE 207 supports the following Program Outcomes:

a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.

b. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.

c. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.

g. An ability to communicate effectively.

k. An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

ABET Credit Hours

Engineering Science: 3

Engineering Design: 1

Prepared by

M. H. Nehrir, 4/22/00