Course Information
- Classroom: E-221
- Prerequisite: MATH 151 with a C or better, PHYS 196 with a C or better, PHYS 196L
Course Overview
Course introduces basics of mechatronics. Circuit components, Ohm’s Law, basic DC and AC circuits, basic breadboarding, capacitors and inductors, integrated circuit amplifiers, and filters, with applications to mechanical engineering. Laboratory topics include measurement techniques using multimeter, function generator, oscilloscope and computer simulation using circuit analysis software.
Course Objective
- Describes the scientific principles that apply to the basic flow of electricity and explains the function of various materials used as conducting, semiconducting, and insulating devices in the construction of standard electrical/electronic circuits.
- Identify the basic tools and test equipment used to construct, troubleshoot, and maintain standard electrical circuits and systems.
- Explain the construction and application of standard circuit configurations and identify the component types and connections used to build functioning electrical circuits.
- Describe the appearance and general operating principles of multiple electronic components and electrical devices such as capacitors, resistors, inductors, semiconductors, integrated circuits (ICs), generators, motors, and transformers.
- Identify and describe the applied electronics principles used to develop circuitry and circuit-systems.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify and analyze the components of electrical circuits and represent them schematically and mathematically.
- Apply engineering principles and design techniques to model, design and analyze electrical components.
- Select appropriate measurement systems and conduct measurements of simple electrical circuitry.
- Use appropriate electrical components to operate a simple mechanical system
- Analyze, design and simulate an analogue electrical circuit
- Work effectively in teams.
- Communicate effectively