General Information
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 Description:
MAE140 is a course in linear circuit theory for non-EE engineering students.
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Material covered in this
course include:
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 Circuit Analysis Techniques:
- Kirchhoff Laws
- Node-voltage and Mesh-current
- Thevenin & Norton Equivalent
- Resistive Circuits
- Dependent sources and Active Circuits
- Operational Amplifiers basics
- Concept and utility of Feedback
- Dynamic circuits
- Sinusoidal Steady-State Response
- Official Prerequisites
A grade of C- or better in Math 20A or 21D, Math20F, and Physics 2B.
- What you really need to
know:*
- How to solve system of linear
algebraic equations'
- How to solve first and second
order liner differential equation with
constant coefficients;
- Algebra of Complex variables.
- *"Know" means that you can do
the above in a reasonable time and get the right answer at least 90% of
the time. Check the "Useful Info" button for some tutorial and some problems
to test your knowledge.
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Instructor: Prof. Farrokh Najmabadi
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Office: 457B EBUII.
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Office hours: Tuesday 1:30-3:00 at 457B EBUII or by Appointment
(Send E-mail).
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Phone: 534-7869
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Click here
to send E-email to Prof. Najmabadi (najmabadi@fusion.ucsd.edu)
- Teaching Assistant: Alex
Seguritan
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Office hours: Friday 2:00-3:30 at 103 EBUII
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Click here
to send E-email to Alex (asegurit@ucsd.edu)
- Class Schedule:
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Lecture: Mon, Wed, and Fri 12:20 to 1:10 (Warren Lectur Hall)
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Discussion Session: Monday 1:25 to 2:15 (104 SOLIS)
- Text Book:
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"Analysis and Design of Linear Circuits," 3rd edition by Thomas and Rosa
(Available at Student Store). We will study the first eight chapters of the
book.
Check out the library. There are many books on fundamentals of linear circuit
theory, each having a slightly different slant on their approach while covering
basically the same material. You may find one that
is easier for you to read and understand.
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If you are interested in electronic circuit and design, you may want to check
the "Useful Info" button.
- Grades:
The course grade is calculated based on:
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homeworks: |
30% |
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midterm (2 midterms 15% each) |
30% |
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final: |
40% |
- Grading Policy
for homeworks, midterms, and final:
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For each problem, 20% of total points are for the CORRECT final answer.
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You can lose up to an additional 10 points in homeworks, midterms, and final if
the work handed in is not legible, messy, and unclear. The rule is that a
reader should be able to read and understand your work WITHOUT you explaining
it in person.
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Usually, homeworks are posted on the class Web site each Wednesday.
The homeworks are due at
the class time the following Wednesday (or drop off at Prof. Najmabadi's
office on Wednesday before 12:00 noon). Solution to
homeworks are available on the class Web Site the following Friday afternoon.
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Late homework are accepted until Friday (Two days late). You will lose
20% of the your homework grade for lateness. Late homework should be dropped at
Prof. Najmabadi's office or at the class during Friday lecture.
Homeworks will NOT be accepted after Friday noon.
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Graded homeworks will be returned to you a week later (on Wednesdays) at the class.
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If you questions about your homework grade, contact the Teaching Assistant,
Alex Seguritan. You have only ONE week from the date that homeworks are
distributed to appeal your homework grade.
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Exams are closed book, notes, etc. You can bring one sheet of notes to each of
midterms or the final. You can bring a calculator.
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Midterms are currently planned for Wednesday Feb. 7th and Monday March
5th. Dates may change slightly depending on the course progress.
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Check Student Link and/or this Web site after the sixth week of classes for the
location of final exam. The Final Exam is currently planned for Tuesday March
20 11:30 to 2:30. Always check the time and location of all final exams
before the exam as the time or location may change.
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MAE140,
Linear circuit Theory (Winter 2001)
