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Engineering 2E. [Rodman].

The work of the Fall Term is devoted to the study of the Elements
of Electrical Engineering as comprised in the fundamental
principles of electrical measurements and of electric and magnetic
circuits.

Especial attention is given to the fundamental laws of Ohm and
Kirchhoff with practical exemplifications in numerous assigned problems.
The latter part of the term's work is introductory to the
detailed study of direct current dynamo machinery.

The laboratory course paralleling the lectures is devoted to the
methods of using electrical measuring devices and to the more elementary
tests of the characteristics of electric and magnetic circuits.

The winter Term is devoted to a detailed study of the theory,
construction, characteristics and operation of Direct Current Generators
and Motors and the accessory apparatus required for their
proper management and control. The latter part of the term's work
is concerned with the theory, construction and operation of Storage
Batteries of approved modern types. Problem work illustrating the
methods of calculation involved in direct current circuits and practical
examples from standard engineering practice form an important
adjunct to the lectures.

The parallel laboratory course is concerned with the experimental
determination of the complete characteristics, the efficiency and
the temperature conditions which are manifested in the practical
operation of direct current dynamo machinery and storage batteries.

The Spring Term is given to the study of Periodic Currents.
A careful study is made of circuits and their characteristics when
resistance, inductance and capacity are present in all their possible
combinations. Extended problem work is required to facilitate the
treatment of simple and complex circuits. Free use is made of
vector and symbolic notation and graphical solutions, while especial
attention is given to the standard methods of nomenclature by
means of which otherwise confusing effects may be clearly elucidated.

The physical conceptions are kept always prominently in view
and the value of mathematics as a tool is emphasized. The latter
part of the course is devoted to a rapid survey of alternating current
machines and apparatus in order to familiarize the student
with general types and characteristics.

The laboratory is chiefly concerned with the more complicated
tests on direct current machines, only a few exercises being devoted

to the study of circuits carrying periodic currents. Lecture hours,
9-10, Thursday, Friday, Saturday; laboratory hours, 12-2, Monday,
Tuesday.