PHYS245 Electricity and Electronics Syllabus - Classes - Assignments - Laboratory - Resources Syllabus

Instructor:
		George Watson  Office: Phone:		ghw@udel.edu 4 Kent Way (302) 831-2793

Office Hours:
I will generally try to be available in my office on Monday and Thursday 1:30pm-2:30pm for PHYS245 office hours; other times are possible by prior arrangement. My schedule is varied so please contact me via e-mail to confirm that I will be available. I check my e-mail regularly during the day and evening, so often a simple question can be answered without a visit. I am available to discuss course material, issues in science and engineering, and university life in general.

I am offering an informal problem-solving session on Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm in Sharp Lab 100. Please attend when convenient and bring specific questions...

My Instructional Philosophy

Course Description:
Fundamentals of electricity and magnetism specific to dc and ac circuit analysis, transient circuit behavior, and rotating machinery. Fundamentals of analog and digital electronics, with emphasis on applications in engineering. Integrated circuits and operational amplifiers.

Course Objectives:
As a result of this course, I hope that you can better

Realize the importance of electricity and electronics in everyday life and value its benefit to society.

Access the fundamental physics available for dealing with engineering problems in the electrical domain.

Apply selected physical concepts important in designing and using electrical and electronic circuits.

Analyze and solve realistic problems, use mathematical techniques effectively in their solution, and reason accurately and objectively about the physical domain.

Translate verbal and graphical descriptions of physical systems into appropriate mathematical models.

Analyze and draw valid conclusions from experimentally obtained data.

Apply spreadsheet or modeling software to organize data, perform calculations, and display results graphically.

Communicate technical ideas effectively, both in writing and orally.

Competency Matrix

Textbook:

Principles and Applications of Electrical Engineering, revised 4th ed., Rizzoni (McGraw Hill, 2003; ISBN 0-07-249351-8) Textbook Website: www.mhhe.com/rizzoni/ Table of contents

Grading Schedule:

Laboratory	25%
Projects, Quizzes, and Assignments	15%
2 Midterm Exams	20% each	March 18, April 29
Final Exam	20%	May 23, 10.30am-12:30pm

Other Matters:
Any students with disabilities who seek accommodations in this course are encouraged to speak with the instructor to make appropriate arrangements. UD's Academic Enrichment Center should also be consulted.

Throughout the semester, you are invited to leave anonymous suggestions/comments for the instructor via the online form at our suggestion box. When possible these notes will be posted to a follow-up area along with clarifying comments, as appropriate.

The Student Guide to University Policies and the Code of Conduct for students at UD includes good descriptions of what constitutes plagiarism, fabrication, cheating, and academic misconduct. I try to avoid academic improprieties and I encourage you to do the same. You should also adhere to the Policy for Responsible Computing.

Acknowledgements:
The approach of this course has been influenced by the Problem-Based Learning community at UD and the Institute for Tranforming Undergraduate Education, which promotes active learning and effective use of technology in the classroom. I would also like to acknowledge the financial support from the University of Delaware and the National Science Foundation (DUE 96-53663) for development of this course.