Course Resources:

Files -- Distribution point for course-related files (PDF (do you need the plug-in?), Word, Matlab, Maple, etc.).

FAQ -- Frequently asked questions (answers, too!).

EC300 Discussion Group -- A place where the class can communicate beyond the classroom.

Matlab -- Tips and techniques for using Matlab in this course, including pointers to some great on-line tutorials.

Maple -- Tips and techniques for using Maple in this course.

Circuit Simulators -- We will use PSpice and/or Electronics Workbench. This link provides company links for these and other circuit simulator products, most of which provide free evaluation versions.

Course Description:

In this course you will learn a new way to view circuits. In EC200 you viewed circuits as collections of resistors, inductors, etc. In EC300, you will start to view them as systems ("black boxes") that accept inputs and produce outputs. We will first extend what you learned about power, phasors, and filter design. Then we will look at several ways to find the spectrum of a signal, and how a system might modify that spectrum. As with your previous classes, we will also continue to develop your ability to communicate technical information, hone your computer skills (e.g., Matlab and Maple), and extend your laboratory experience to include synthesis and analysis of circuits.