Course Title: Introduction to Electrical Engineering

Course Code: EE101

Academic Year: 2021-2022
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor: Dr. Johnathan Lee, PhD
Email: jlee@university.edu
Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Room 204, Engineering Building

Course Description:
Introduction to Electrical Engineering (EE101) provides a foundational overview of the concepts,
principles, and practices that underpin the field of electrical engineering. This course covers the basics
of circuit analysis, electronic devices, signal processing, and systems engineering. Designed for first-
year engineering students, the course aims to equip learners with the core skills and knowledge
essential for advanced studies in electrical and electronics engineering.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. Understand and apply the principles of electric circuits, including Ohm’s Law and Kirchhoff's
Laws.
2. Analyze simple DC and AC circuits using techniques such as node voltage and mesh current
methods.
3. Describe the operation and characteristics of semiconductor devices such as diodes and
transistors.
4. Understand the basic concepts of digital logic circuits and their applications in computing.
5. Implement and debug simple circuits in lab settings using standard electrical engineering tools
and instruments.

Required Textbook:
• Alexander, Charles K., and Matthew N.O. Sadiku. Fundamentals of Electric Circuits. 6th ed.,
McGraw-Hill Education, 2020.

Reference Materials:
• Hambley, Allan R. Electrical Engineering: Principles & Applications. 7th ed., Pearson, 2018.
• Floyd, Thomas L. Digital Fundamentals. 11th ed., Pearson, 2019.

Course Format:
This course will be delivered through a combination of lectures, lab sessions, and discussion groups.
Lectures will focus on theory and problem-solving techniques, while weekly lab sessions will provide
hands-on experience in designing and testing electrical circuits.
Evaluation Methods:
• Midterm Examination: 25%
• Final Examination: 35%
• Laboratory Performance: 20%
• Homework Assignments: 15%
• Participation and Attendance: 5%

Course Schedule:
• Week 1-2: Introduction to Electrical Engineering; Basic concepts and laws
• Week 3-5: DC Circuit Analysis
• Week 6-8: AC Circuit Analysis
• Week 9-10: Midterm Review and Examination
• Week 11-13: Semiconductors and Diodes
• Week 14-15: Transistors and Amplifiers
• Week 16-17: Digital Logic Circuits
• Week 18: Course Review and Final Examination Preparation

Policies:
• Attendance: Regular attendance is mandatory for all lectures and lab sessions.
• Academic Integrity: All students must adhere to the university’s standards of academic
integrity. Cheating, plagiarism, or any form of dishonesty will result in disciplinary action.
• Late Submissions: Assignments submitted past the due date will incur a penalty unless prior
permission is granted by the instructor.
This course syllabus provides a comprehensive guide to the structure and expectations of the
Introduction to Electrical Engineering course, offering students a robust foundation in the field.