Maricopa Community Colleges  ELT102   19956-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/25/95
ELT102 19956-99999 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Mathematics for Electronics II
The study of simultaneous equations, quadratic equations, trigonometric relationships, periodic functions and logarithms as applied to AC(alternating current) circuit analysis. Application of the scientific calculator to technical problem solving in electronics. Prerequisites: ELT101 or equivalent.
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ELT102   19956-99999 Mathematics for Electronics II
1. Solve linear systems of equations. (I)
2. Solve electronic circuit problems with determinants. (I)
3. Apply the properties of logarithmic and exponential functions to solve electronic circuit problems. (II, VIII)
4. Solve quadratic equations. (III)
5. Utilize the ability to convert between degrees and radians to solve phase angle problems. (IV, VII)
6. Solve technical design problems by trigonometry. (V)
7. Define and graph trigonometric functions related to electronic waveforms. (V)
8. Solve AC circuit problems. (VI, VII)
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ELT102   19956-99999 Mathematics for Electronics II
    I. Solving simultaneous equations
        A. Graphic
        B. Addition/subtraction
        C. Comparison
        D. Substitution
        E. Determinants
        F. Calculator
        G. Electronic circuit problems
      II. Exponents and radicals
          A. Laws of exponents
          B. Operator j in circuit analysis
          C. Complex number algebra
        III. Quadratic equations
            A. Pure quadratic equation
            B. Complete quadratic equation
            C. Solving quadratic equations
            D. Solution by calculator
          IV. Angles and triangles
              A. Generation of an angle
              B. Sexagesimal and circular systems
              C. Use of the calculator to convert between systems
              D. Similar and right triangles
            V. Trigonometry
                A. Trigonometric functions
                B. Trigonometric values
                C. Solution of right triangles
                D. Trigonometric identities and equations
                E. Applications, including antenna structure designs
              VI. Vectors and phasors
                  A. Notation
                  B. Summation
                  C. Rectangular and polar forms and conversions
                  D. Phasor algebra
                  E. Electronic circuit applications
                  F. Problem solving with the calculator
                VII. Periodic functions
                    A. Equations and graphs
                    B. Angular motion
                    C. Amplitude
                    D. Period
                    E. Frequency
                    F. Phase
                    G. Circuit analysis involving phase shift, peak, RMS, and time
                  VIII. Logarithms
                      A. Definition and notation
                      B. Common and natural system
                      C. Logarithms from a calculator
                      D. Change of base
                      E. Logarithmic equations
                      F. Exponential equations
                      G. Application of logarithmic and exponential equations to power, RC, and L/R time constant circuits
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