EET Learning Statement for Outcomes - Develop and Prepare

Learning Statement for Outcome 3

Outcome 3

Apply the fundamentals of algebra, trigonometry, and calculus to problem solving in electrical engineering technology areas.

Performance Indicators:

· Recognize and identify the mathematics used in problem-solving experiences.

· Apply the fundamentals of mathematics to coursework, job, or other life experiences.

Learning Statements:

· Using algebra is very common when working with electronics and figuring out different calculations through components and equipment. Something as simple as figuring out the current in a circuit using ohms law in Circuit Theory I uses algebra, almost every single calculation I have done used some sort of algebra. In an assignment in Circuit Theory I, I had to figure out different resistances across resistors with current sources and a mixture of current and voltage sources. Doing this I had to solve for many different variables using simple algebra. Also in this assignment I had to find loop and nodal equations, which involved solving using multiple variables and fractions.

· When dealing with Alternating Current, we use trigonometry to find out the frequency and wavelength of the different voltages. When dealing with Radio communications AC is what is used for a carrier frequency for the different frequency modulated and amplitude modulated signals. In electronics communication we learned about different high pass and low pass filters which allow part of the wave to go through and keep part of wave out of a circuit. In Circuit Theory II I had an assignment where I had to find Capacitive and Inductive reactance given the frequency and capacitance or inductance. In addition to this I needed to find polar and rectangular forms involving cos, sin and tan functions; not only did I find these different forms but I added and subtracted in them and converted back and forth.

· While taking calculus through Excelsior I had many different electronics examples that I worked out during the course. One example was a problem where there was an inductor in a circuit and voltage was affected by a changing current, we were to find the amount of current after 40 seconds.

Evidence Used to Support Learning Statements:

· Tab C-7, ELEC 152, Circuit Theory I, Module 6A Assignment

· Tab C-8, ELEC 153 Circuit Theory II, M1A2 Text Book Assignment

· Tab C-2, Tech 201 Homework, Chapter 26.1 # 5

Tab C-7, ELEC 152, Circuit Theory I, Module 6A Assignment

Tab C-8, ELEC 153 Circuit Theory II, M1A2 Text Book Assignment

Tab C-2, Tech 201 Homework, Chapter 26.1 # 5