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Course: ENGR 2150 Introduction to Electrical Engineering / Engineering Physics II

Laboratory: ENGR 2151 Introduction to Electrical Engineering / Engineering Physics II
Semester: Spring 2014

 

Lecture: Room: 6204
Recitation: Room: 6204
Laboratory: Introduction to Engineering and Technology, Room: 2151

 

Instructor: B. Panoutsopoulos, Ph.D.
Office: Room 2210
Office Hours: M. 12:00-1:00, T. 11:00-12:00, W. 4:00-5:00, T. 11:00:12:00 and by appointment.
Electronic mail: BPanoutsopoulos@ccri.edu

(All e-mail must be sent with the subject: ENGR-2151-xxx; where xxx is the section number.)
Telephone: (401) 825-2456  
Facsimile:  

Personal web site: At the course site. 

 

Catalog Course Description:

 

ENGR 2150 - Introduction to Electrical Engineering (Engineering Physics II) (3 Credits)

This basic course in electrical engineering includes a study of static, electric and magnetic fields, Coulomb’s law, capacitance and inductance, Gauss’ Law, Ampere’s Law, electrical current and voltage.

(Prerequisites: MATH 1910 and PHYS 1100 or equivalent) Lecture: 3 hours

 

 

Course Material:

 

  1. Either
    Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman, A. Lewis Ford. University Physics with Modern Physics.
    13th edition. Addison-Wesley. ISBN 0321696867
    or
    Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman, A. Lewis Ford. University Physics with Modern Physics. Volume 2. 13th Edition. Addison-Wesley. ISBN 978-0-321-50076-2 

    (Not required) Mastering Physics Student Access Kit, Addison-Wesley,. ISBN-978-0-321-50028-1.
    This kit normally comes with a new textbook.
    Access to http://www.masteringphysics.com/ logon as student
  2. Engineering Journal: Students must purchase a bound notebook to be set up and used as an Engineering Journal. Details will be given for the journal set up.
  3. USB Flash memory: Student must purchase a USB Flash memory device (Jump-Drive) and bring it to all classes.
  4. Office Suite: The student must have access to an Office suite outside of class.

 

Additional Resources:

 

  1. Douglas C. Giancoli. Physics: Principles with Applications. 7th Edition. Addison-Wesley. 2013.
  2. Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett Physics for Scientists and Engineers. Cengage Learning; 9th edition. 2013.
  3. Randall D. Knight. Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics. 3rd Edition. Addison-Wesley. 2012.
  4. Hans C. Ohanian, John T. Markert. Physics for Engineers and Scientists. 3rd Edition. Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc. 2008.
  5. David Halliday, Robert Resnick and Jearl Walker. Fundamentals of Physics. 10th edition. Wiley. 2013.
  6. Ruth W. Chabay, Bruce A. Sherwood. Matter and Interactions. 3rd edition. Wiley. 2010.

Additional Resources (On-line courses - Free):

  1. Carnegie-Mellon University: https://oli.cmu.edu/jcourse/webui/guest/join.do?section=physics
  2. MIT: http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8-02-electricity-and-magnetism-spring-2002/index.htm.
  3. Saint Anselm College Calculus-Based Physics by Jeffrey W. Schnick, Ph.D.: http://www.anselm.edu/internet/physics/cbphysics/offsite.html
  4. UC Berkley: http://webcast.berkeley.edu/series.html#c,d,Physics
  5. Yale University: http://oyc.yale.edu/physics
  6. Physics: Free on Line
    http://www.openculture.com/physics_free_courses

Recommended Handbook:

DOD Fundamentals Handbook Mathematics Volume 1
DOD Fundamentals Handbook Mathematics Volume 2

Spigel, Maurey. Mathematical Handbook. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company, Schaum's Outline Series, 1978.

 

References:

DOE FUNDAMENTALS HANDBOOK ELECTRICAL SCIENCE Volume 1 of 4

DOE FUNDAMENTALS HANDBOOK ELECTRICAL SCIENCE Volume 2 of 4

DOE FUNDAMENTALS HANDBOOK ELECTRICAL SCIENCE Volume 3 of 4

DOE FUNDAMENTALS HANDBOOK ELECTRICAL SCIENCE Volume 4 of 4

 

Suggested References (Advanced):

Suggested References (Special Topics):

Collection of Problems:

Publications - Magazine Articles:

Additional Resources (Simulation):

  1. Physics Education Technology (PhET)
    http://phet.colorado.edu/

Course Objectives:

  1. Learn and apply creative thinking to technical activates and problem solving.
  2. Learn and apply critical thinking to technical activates and problem solving.
  3. Learn about the major activates of scientists, engineers, technologists, and technicians.
  4. Learn project management and effective technical team activity skills.
  5. Learn to use spreadsheets and their use in technical applications.
  6. Learn to use word processors to prepare documents (reports, resumes, etc.).
  7. Learn to use presentations for technical presentations (preparation and presentation.).
  8. Learn to the basics of wind turbine technology.
  9. Learn the benefits of ethical behavior and practices in engineering and business.
  10. Learn the engineering design process.
  11. Learn how to setup and keep engineering journal. 
  12. Learn basic technical sketching.

Course Methodology:

  1. Classroom lectures and discussions (Socratic approach)
  2. Classroom project team/instructor meetings
  3. Classroom computer applications and laboratory activities
  4. Notes and assignments.
  5. Computer based homework
  6. Internet and library based assignments
  7. Outside of class Project Team meetings and activities.

 

Additional Resources (Software - Free):

 

  1. Computer Algebra System http://maxima.sourceforge.net/

  2. Mathematical Notepad http://en.smath.info/forum/

  3. Sketching – Drawing – Drafting https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Dia

  4. Equation editor (fonts) http://www.dessci.com/en/products/MathType/

  5. Graphing http://scidavis.sourceforge.net/ 

  6. Mathematical http://www.scilab.org/

  7. Office suite http://www.openoffice.org/ 

  8. Mathematical http://www.geogebra.org/cms/en/

  9. Project management

  10. Electric circuit simulation http://qucs.sourceforge.net/

  11. Notepad http://notepad-plus-plus.org/

  12. Brainstorming

  13. Books (free) http://bookboon.com/ 

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