PHYS 280 - Introduction to Circuit Analysis

Units: 3

Covers basic circuit principles, laws, and analysis methods, including steady-state and transient responses of passive circuits, with independent and dependent sources. Operational amplifiers are covered as examples of active electronic circuits. Computer-aided analysis and simulation tools are presented as methods to augment network analysis and design. Extends network analysis principles including ac sources, transformers, and polyphase networks. Cross-listed: PHYS 280 and EE 280 are cross-listed. Students may not receive credit for both. Two hours of lecture. Three hours of laboratory..

Prerequisite(s): (EE 100 and PHYS 201) or PHYS 202 , or PHYS 206 with a C (2.0) or better.