Oct 23, 2026  
2026-2027 Academic Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
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ENGR 2219 - Linear Circuits I


Credits: 4

Catalog Description
This course includes the following topics: circuit elements, Kirchhoff’s laws, equivalent resistances, mesh and nodal analysis, source transformations, Thevenin and Norton, equivalent circuits, RL, RC, and RLC circuits, and sinusoidal steady state analysis. Topics for audio circuits include Fourier series, filters, and amplifiers. Laboratory is included.

Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): MATH 1400  and PHYS 1327  
Additional fee to student: No

Learner Outcomes
  1. Comprehend and apply fundamental engineering concepts related to electric and electronic circuits.
  2. Present clear and accurate solutions with respect to mathematics.
  3. Construct, test, and analyze circuits in a laboratory setting.

Major Areas of Course Content
  1. Circuit variables, circuit elements, and simple resistive circuits
  2. Kirchhoff’s laws
  3. Node-voltage and mesh-current methods
  4. Source transformations
  5. Inductance and capacitance
  6. RL, RC, and RLC circuits
  7. Sinusoidal steady state analysis
  8. Operational amplifiers
  9. Fourier series
  10. Filters and amplifiers
  11. Applications to audio circuits

Credit for Prior Learning Options
Course-Specific Exam

Credit for Prior Learning Option Procedure(s)
Students will be required to successfully complete a comprehensive exam covering all of the major areas of course content. Since there are design and laboratory components to this course, the student will have to design and/or fabricate an assigned project to demonstrate their ability to perform this portion of the course.



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