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Introduction To Electrical Engineering: A Freshman/Sophomore Level Course Covering The Breadth Of Electrical Engineering

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Conference

2001 Annual Conference

Location

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Publication Date

June 24, 2001

Start Date

June 24, 2001

End Date

June 27, 2001

ISSN

2153-5965

Page Count

4

Page Numbers

6.658.1 - 6.658.4

DOI

10.18260/1-2--9476

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https://peer.asee.org/9476

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585

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Alan Sahakian

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Abstract

We describe our new introductory course in Electrical Engineering, which covers the breadth of the field, rather than in in-depth treatment of circuits. A single unifying example, the CD player, is used to introduce the fundamental areas and their applications. Digital signal processing, coding and communications, control systems, optics, solid state, and electronics are all seen at work in a familiar electronic device. Seven laboratory experiments are included to reinforce the lectures. Our experience after two offerings has been positive, with both EE and non-EE engineering students enrolled.

Sahakian, A. (2001, June), Introduction To Electrical Engineering: A Freshman/Sophomore Level Course Covering The Breadth Of Electrical Engineering Paper presented at 2001 Annual Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico. 10.18260/1-2--9476

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