INTRODUCTORY EXPERIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
An introduction to electrical and electronic devices, circuits and systems including software and hardware focusing on a real-world project.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: None Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Create and read electrical circuit schematics and systematically assemble them on a breadboard using discrete components Audience: Undergraduate 2. Verify operation of electrical circuits using electrical measuring instruments such as multimeters and oscilloscopes Audience: Undergraduate 3. Use a microcontroller with computer coding to read digital/analog signals, and provide digital/analog outputs that perform simple electrical functions Audience: Undergraduate 4. Communicate test results from electrical measurements using tables and charts Audience: Undergraduate 5. Perform simple electrical circuit calculations on quantities such as power, energy, voltage, current, frequency and time Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Create and read electrical circuit schematics and systematically assemble them on a breadboard using discrete components Audience: Undergraduate 2. Verify operation of electrical circuits using electrical measuring instruments such as multimeters and oscilloscopes Audience: Undergraduate 3. Use a microcontroller with computer coding to read digital/analog signals, and provide digital/analog outputs that perform simple electrical functions Audience: Undergraduate 4. Communicate test results from electrical measurements using tables and charts Audience: Undergraduate 5. Perform simple electrical circuit calculations on quantities such as power, energy, voltage, current, frequency and time Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027