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EET 320Industrial Electricity and Electronics

3 credits · Electrical Engineering Technology · Penn State

Basic circuit theory applied to DC/AC circuits containing resistors, inductors, capacitors; magnetic circuits; power; control; electronic applications. EET 320 Industrial Electricity and Electronics (3) This course is designed to offer non-electrical students the opportunity to become familiar with the theory and operation of electrical, electronic, and electromechanical devices that are widely used in practice. The course concentrates on the most important concepts, rather than in-depth treatment of any individual area. The number of units covered depends on the class background. The topics covered in this course include:1. Introduction 2. DC Networks 3. AC Networks 4. Magnetics 5. DC & AC Machinery 6. Selected topics depending on class background (if time permits): Basic electronic devices and their applications; Integrated circuits and their applications; Power Distribution; Transducers & signal conditioning; Control Systems Electronic Instrumentation.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

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Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 2 · Spring (1 program).

One of the options in (1)

  • Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S. (Capital)
What it opens up

Courses that list EET 320 as a prerequisite (1)

  • MET 341 Mechanical Measurements and Instrumentation