Covers basics of DC circuit analysis starting with the definition of voltage, current, resistance, power and energy. Linearity and superposition, together with Kirchhoff's laws, are applied to analysis of circuits having series, parallel and other combinations of circuit elements. Thevenin, Norton and maximum power transfer theorems are proved and applied. Circuits with ideal op-amps are introduced. Inductance and capacitance are introduced and the transient response of RL, RC and RLC circuits to step inputs is established. Practical aspects of the properties of passive devices and batteries are discussed, as are the characteristics of battery-powered circuitry. The laboratory component incorporates use of both computer and manually controlled instrumentation including power supplies, signal generators and oscilloscopes to reinforce concepts discussed in class as well as circuit design and simulation software.

One semester of paid work experience in electrical engineering.

This course covers fundamental principles and applications of optoelectronic devices and systems, with emphasis on the electronic and optoelectronic properties of semiconductors as well as advanced optoelectronic device physics. It covers the interaction of light with semiconductor materials, the operation of key optoelectronic components, and their engineering applications in modern technology. Specifically, the course will cover the following topics: semiconductor physics for optoelectronics including crystal structure and device fabrication approach, electronic band structure properties in semiconductors; light-emitting diodes and laser diodes, photodetectors, solar cells, optical modulators, and fiber-optic communication systems. The course emphasizes both theoretical foundations and practical applications in engineering. Class projects allow students to apply what they have learned in a real-world context, enabling a deeper understanding of course the material.

This course covers fundamental principles and applications of optoelectronic devices and systems, with emphasis on the electronic and optoelectronic properties of semiconductors as well as advanced optoelectronic device physics. It covers the interaction of light with semiconductor materials, the operation of key optoelectronic components, and their engineering applications in modern technology. Specifically, the course will cover the following topics: semiconductor physics for optoelectronics including crystal structure and device fabrication approach, electronic band structure properties in semiconductors; light-emitting diodes and laser diodes, photodetectors, solar cells, optical modulators, and fiber-optic communication systems. The course emphasizes both theoretical foundations and practical applications in engineering. Class projects allow students to apply what they have learned in a real-world context, enabling a deeper understanding of course the material.

Topics and subject areas that are not among the courses listed here are frequently offered under the special topics title. Under the same title also may be found experimental courses that may be offered for the first time. Such courses are offered in a formal format; that is, regularly scheduled class sessions with an instructor. The level of complexity is commensurate with an undergraduate engineering course at the 200 level.

This course is a capstone project using research facilities available inside or outside of RIT.