Apr 03, 2026  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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ELE 1000 - Introduction to Electrical Engineering

2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course introduces common practices and ideas of electrical engineering, including terminology, problem solving methodology, basic analytical tools, laboratory practice, working in teams, and the engineering design process.
Prereq: None
This course meets the following Raider Core CLO Requirement: None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Use fundamental lab instrumentation, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, and power supplies
  • Use basic electrical engineering terminology
  • Interpret basic circuit schematic diagrams
  • Construct linear and quadratic models for basic engineering models
  • Perform complex arithmetic
  • Use computer tools for solving simple engineering problems
  • Interpret time-domain sinusoidal waveforms

Prerequisites by Topic
  • High school algebra and trigonometry

Course Topics
  • Linear models
  • Quadratic models
  • Complex numbers
  • Resistance and impedance
  • Sinusoidal waveforms

Laboratory Topics
  • Electronic instrumentation
  • Data acquisition
  • Mathematical modeling
  • Time management and self-assessment
  • Microcontrollers
  • Wiring and soldering
  • Motors
  • MATLAB
  • Digital logic and robotics

Coordinator
Dr. Richard W. Kelnhofer



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