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2012-2013 University Catalog

BENG 380 - Introduction to Circuits and Electronics

Credits: 3 (NR)
Builds on simple circuit concepts introduced in PHYS 260. Includes circuit analysis using superposition, equivalent circuits and transient analysis of RL, RC and RLC circuits; sinusoidal excitations, AC steady state analysis; frequency response; operational amplifiers; semiconductor devices such as diodes, field effect and bipolar transistors; and digital logic circuits. (Not intended for those majoring in electrical or computer engineering.)

Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in PHYS 260 and in MATH 214. Prerequisite enforced by registration system.

Corequisite(s): BENG 320.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0
When Offered: Fall