Electrical Basics and Laboratory

Fall 2024 > Engineering/Engineering Technology > ETEC.1300 > 001

Course No: ETEC.1300-001; SIS Class Nbr: 4899; SIS Term: 3410
Course Status: Open

Course Description

This course introduces the basic principles of electrical engineering, including the concepts of voltage, current, resistance, inductance and capacitance. Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, superposition, Thevenin's theorem, and Norton's theorem will be covered. Alternating current concepts, frequency response and filters are discussed. The use of laboratory power supplies and measuring instruments such as oscilloscopes, voltmeters, ammeters and ohmmeters are demonstrated. Written reports are required.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: MATH.1250
  • Core Codes: STEM
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Alan Rux
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • M | 6:30 PM-9:20 PM ET
  • 2024 Fall: Sep 04 to Dec 20
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1155
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: A.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology

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