SEMESTER: Spring 2003

CREDIT HOURS: 3.0

CLASS TIMES
Lecture: T-Th, 9:35-10:50, room 245

REQUIRED TEXT: "Fundamentals of Electric Circuits," Charles Alexander and Matthew Sadiku, 1st edition, McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, 2000, ISBN 0-256-25379-X. The textbook website is: www.mhhe.com/engcs/electrical/alexander/

Lectures will sometimes include material not found in the textbook. You are responsible for all material discussed in class or assigned in the text.

USEFUL REFERENCES:
NAU's Cline Library contains a number of books on electrical circuit analysis. You may also find a variety of information on the web.

COURSE CO-REQUISITE:
MAT 136, Calculus I. Providing false information (i.e. incorrectly claiming that you satisfy the co-requisite) will be considered academic dishonesty.

PRE-REQUISITE SKILLS:

• Algebra and trigonometry (skilled)
• Complex number arithmetic (familiar)
• Principles of physics (familiar)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to electrical engineering including DC and AC circuit analysis, operational amplifiers, transducers, transformers, and AC power.

COURSE GOAL:
Upon successful completion of this course, each student will have the capability to:

• Perform basic steady-state DC and AC analysis for electrical circuits consisting of resistors, inductors, capacitors, independent voltage and current sources, ideal transformers, and operational amplifiers.
• Develop Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits and use them to model the behavior of real power sources, signal sources, and general amplifiers.
• Perform power calculations for electrical circuits and for single and three-phase power systems with complex loads.

ACCREDITATION BOARD FOR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
ABET Professional Requirements contribution of this course: 3 credits of engineering topics (non-design).

COURSE GRADING
The course grade will be based upon two mid-term exams, homework, quizzes, and a comprehensive final exam. Grades will be based not only on technical content but also on presenting your work in a well organized, neat, clear, and professional manner using standard technical terms and symbols.

Final grades will be determined by the following percentages:
A = 90+, B = 80-89, C = 70-79, D = 60-69, F = below 60

At the instructor's discretion, grading thresholds may be relaxed slightly.

LATE WORK, MAKE-UP WORK:
Assignments are not accepted late. Assignments are due at the beginning of class or as otherwise stated. No make-up exams except by prior arrangement involving exceptional, unavoidable, emergency situations. Please contact me immediately if such a situation arises.

QUIZZES:
During at least 6 regular class periods throughout the semester, a short quiz will be given. These quizzes are worth 20 points each, but only your 5 highest quiz scores will count toward your final grade. The remainder will be dropped. Quizzes will not be announced in advance. Also, they may occur anytime during the class period: beginning, middle, or end. If you are not present when a quiz is given, you will receive a zero for that quiz. No make-up quizzes will be allowed under any circumstances. Suggested strategy: keep current, attend class, and be ready.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
Incidents of cheating, plagiarism, or other forms of academic dishonesty are treated quite seriously. The NAU policy on academic dishonesty in Appendix G of the current Student Handbook will apply. You are an engineering professional in training. You are expected to adhere to high ethical standards of behavior. Inform me (anonymously is fine) of any dishonest behavior so I can take appropriate steps to ensure fairness to the class. Copying from another person's homework or test paper is an example of dishonest behavior. However, it is acceptable to work with another student on homework.

CLASS ETIQUETTE
Be on time for class and any appointments. Do not leave early except by prior arrangement with the instructor. Minimize any disturbance to the class if you must leave early. Participate actively in class activities.

NEED EXTRA HELP?
I want you to succeed in this course! I'm willing to help you in any reasonable way I can. If you're beginning to have difficulty, please contact me before the situation deteriorates.

STANDARD UNIVERSITY POLICIES also apply:
· Safe Working and Learning Environment
· Students with Disabilities
· Accommodation of Religious Observance and Practice
· Institutional Review Board (use of human subjects)
· Classroom Management
· Academic Integrity
· Evacuation

LECTURE OUTLINE (To be determined)
This schedule and list of topics is subject to change.