MATT 1150 - Electrical Technology and Circuits

Credits: 4
Lecture: 45
Lab: 0

Introduces electrical fundamentals: nomenclature, symbols, SI units and schematic diagrams. Covers conductors, voltage, current, resistance and power. Uses Ohm’s, Watt’s and Kirchhoff’s Laws to analyze series and parallel circuits. Covers magnetism, alternating current, capacitance, inductance, time constants and resonance. Introduces semiconductor devices (diodes, transistors, opamps) and electronic circuit applications. Emphasizes hands-on lab experiments, test and measurement equipment, troubleshooting and technical report writing. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab are required.

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): MATT 1150L