Foundations of Electric Circuits by J.R. Cogdell

Foundations of Electric Circuits

Features

Cover Type: Paperback with 300 pages

Published by: Prentice Hall December 31, 1998

Written in: English

ISBN 10 Number: 0139077421

ISBN 13 Number: 978-0139077425

Book Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 1.1 inches

Weighs: 1.5 pounds

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Extracted from the highly successful Foundations of Electrical Engineering by the same author, this book designed for a non-major, one-semester course with coverage of electric circuits, introduces concepts and vocabulary that are defined clearly and accurately, key unifying ideas in electric circuits are identified with icons in the margins, and problem solving techniques are presented in the many examples.

The book presents basic circuit analysis techniques, first and second-order transient analysis, AC circuit theory, transient and steady state circuit analysis based on complex numbers, and an introduction to electric power systems.

The presentation assumes knowledge of basic physics and calculus and is ideal for electrical engineering students with one course in circuits. Used with Foundations of Electronics, this book is ideal for a one-semester course in circuits and electronics for physics, engineering, or computer science students.

FEATURES/BENEFITS

Emphasis is placed on clear definitions of concepts and vocabulary.
Problems are offered at three levels: "What if" problems extending examples in the text, with answers; "Check our understanding" problems after each major section, with answers, and extensive end-of-chapter problems identified with chapter sections, with answers for odd problems.
Full pedagogical tools: chapter objectives, marginal aids, chapter summaries, chapter glossaries tied to context, and a complete index.

Reader Reviews
I used this in a required engineering course on Electrical Engineering for non-EE majors. This was a great reference and I still keep it on my bookshelf years later. The example problems were done step-by-step and the techniques laid out were easy to extrapolate into the assigned problems at the end of each chapter. I dislike it when books skip too many steps in the example problems. Overall, the book is lightweight and a great size without skimping on being comprehensive. Highly recommended. Comment | | (Report this)

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