EE 2415 Circuits I: Course Overview, Resources, and Grading Structure
This introductory course in electric circuits focuses on essential concepts, circuit laws, and practical applications using PSpice software. Key components include lecture materials, homework assignments, and grading criteria. Students will be evaluated through exams, homework, and participation. Resources such as Adobe Acrobat Viewer and multiple web browsers are recommended for optimal access to materials. For questions or assistance, students can reach out via provided contact details. Find course syllabus, assignment submissions, and support resources on the designated course URL.
EE 2415 Circuits I: Course Overview, Resources, and Grading Structure
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E E 2415 Circuits I Lecture 0 - Basic Information
Textbook and Software • Introduction to Electric Circuits9th edition, by Dorf & Svoboda • PSpice 9.1 Evaluation Version - Orcad • A Good Web Browser (Graphic Capability) • FireFox • Safari • Google Chrome • Internet Explorer • Adobe Acrobat 9.0 Viewer (on Web)
Course URL • http://www.uta.edu/ee/hw/hw2415-1 • All Homework assignments here • Course Syllabus (schedule & rules) here • Lectures will be posted here • Links to other relevant places posted here • Announcements and messages here
Points for Activities • Exam I 20% • Exam II 20% • Homework 12% • PSpice Problems 10% • Participation 8% • Final Exam 30%
Grade Values • A 90% to 100% • B 80% to 89% • C 70% to 79% • D 60% to 69% • F 0% to 59%
Exams • 70% of your grade is derived from exams • Exams are taken locally • Calculators needed • Scientific Calculator • Complex Arithmetic • Solve Simultaneous Equations
Homework Submission • Get your homework assignment from web • Print from your browser to get hardcopy • Work out the problems • ask for help if needed • see IEEE Mentoring Office • See GTA or Instructor during Office Hours • Use email, if necessary • EE 2415-001 - Submit Solutions on Web
PSpice Assignments • OrcadPSpice 9.2 Eval to be used • Problems are text version • See Tutorial: http://www.uta.edu/ee/hw/pspice/ • Campus Students Submit Printouts • Usually submit the “out” file • Sometimes submit Probe file results
Grading Rubric for Exams 1 • Mastering • M6 Correctly applied circuit laws to the conditions of the problem and correctly solved the ensuing equations. Work was logical and orderly. (100% - 95%) • M5 Got mostly correct results, but work could be better organized and documented. Used an inefficient method or overlooked an easier or simpler procedure. (95% - 85%)
Grading Rubric for Exams 2 • Developing • D4 Mostly used appropriate solution procedures, but made arithmetic, algebraic or organizational errors. (85% - 60%) • D3 Properly used the fundamental circuit laws, but missed one or more key concepts in setting up the problem’s solution. (60% - 40%)
Grading Rubric for Exams 3 • Emerging • E2 An earnest attempt made, but lacked proper use of KVL, KCL, Ohm’s Law or the Passive Sign Convention at significant stages of the problem.(40% to 20%) • E1 Did not make significant progress on the problem.(20% - 0%)
Contacting Me • Phone: (817) 272-2671 • Email: dillon@uta.edu • FAX: (817) 272-2253 • Mail: • William E. Dillon, Ph.D., P.E. • The University of Texas at Arlington • Electrical Engineering Department • P.O. Box 19016 • Arlington TX 76019-0016 USA
