ENGI 242 - Circuits 1

    Recent Professors
    Antonio Castro
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    25 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Completion of PHYS-240 with a minimum grade of C.
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    An introductory course in the analysis of linear circuits containing resistors, inductors, capacitors, independent and dependent voltage, and current sources. Analysis techniques are developed from Kirchhoff's network theorems and include node and loop methods, superposition and source transformations. Thevenin's and Norton's theorems are applied to DC and AC circuits. Differential equations are used to find transient response. Periodic waveform analysis including evaluation of average and rms values. AC analysis techniques include sinusoids and phasors, the concept of impedance, frequency response, and resonance. Use of simulation software, ideal operational amplifiers and transformers, approximations at high and low frequencies, impedance matching, and three-phase circuits.
    Usually Held
    Mon 5:30pm–6:55pm, Mon 7:05pm–8:30pm, Wed 7:05pm–8:30pm