ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING.
900. Elements of Electrical Engineering. [Rodman.]
10:30-11:30, M. W. F.
Lectures treating fundamental principles of Electrical Engineering; basic
ideas and fundamental units discussed; magnetic circuits and continuous electric
currents treated in detail; electromagnetism carefully studied. Special attention
is given to the physical conceptions involved, and numerous assigned problems
exemplify and broaden the theoretical discussions. 3 hours per week of supervised
problem work. (Fall.)
901. Direct Current Machines. [Rodman.]
10:30-11:30, M. W. F.
Lectures on the theory, construction, characteristics, and operation of direct
current generators and motors and the accessory apparatus required for the
proper management and control of these machines. The principles of testing
such machines are carefully discussed. Problems illustrating the methods of
calculation involved in continuous current circuits and practical examples from
standard engineering practice form an important part of the work. 3 hours per
week of supervised problem work. (Winter.)
902. Periodic Currents. [Rodman.]
10:30-11:30, M. W. F.
Lectures on electrostatic phenomena, variable currents, alternating currents,
and alternating current circuits, both single and polyphase. A careful study is
made of circuits with periodic currents and their characteristics when resistance,
inductive reactance and capacity reactance are present in their various combinations.
Extensive problem work is required to facilitate the treatment of simple
and complex circuits. 3 hours per week of supervised problem work. (Spring.)
903. Alternating Current Machinery. [Rodman.]
11:30-12:30, M. W. F.
Lectures on the theory, construction, characteristics, and operation of alternating
current generators, synchronous motors, rotary converters, and transformers.
These machines are considered as units and as integral parts of electrical
systems. The principles of testing such apparatus under various conditions
of loading are discussed, and assigned problem work illustrates the theory and
practice. 3 hours per week of supervised problem work. (Fall.)
904. Alternating Current Machinery. [Rodman.]
11:30-12:30, M. W. F.
This course is a continuation of 903. The lectures treat more particularly
alternating current motors, induction, series and repulsion types, with their characteristics
and control apparatus. Methods of testing are outlined and graphical
methods of calculation and predetermination of operating characteristics are discussed.
Problems taken from engineering practice serve to broaden and fix the
theoretical deductions. 3 hours per week of supervised problem work. (Winter.)
906. Illumination and Photometry. [Rodman.]
11:30-12:30, M. W. F.
Lectures on light, its physical properties; illuminants and their characteristics;
shades and reflectors; photometry, standards and apparatus; illumination
calculations for point and surface sources; principles of interior, exterior, decorative,
and scenic illumination. Problems illustrating computations necessary for
the consideration of the Illuminating Engineer are assigned. (Fall.) Optional
for Hydro-electric Engineering (920).
907. Electric Traction. [Rodman.]
11:30-12:30, M. W. F.
Lectures on the various types of electric motors for traction purposes, controllers
and systems of control, brakes, rolling stock, track, train performance,
and electric railway economics. A discussion with problems of the complete
electrification system for electric railways, including generating apparatus, transmission,
sub-stations and equipment, distribution, and utilization of electrical energy
for car propulsion. (Spring.)
910. Direct Current Systems. [Rodman.]
10:30-11:30, T. Th. S.
Lectures dealing with the fundamentals of electrical circuits and direct current
machinery. Problem work accompanies the lectures. The course is essentially
for the non-electrical engineering students. (Fall.)
911. Alternating Current Systems. [Rodman.]
10:30-11:30, T. Th. S.
Lectures covering the fundamentals of alternating current circuits and
machinery. Brief expositions of the subjects of electric lighting and power
fundamentals. For non-electrical engineering students. (Winter.)
915. Alternating Current Machinery. [Rodman.]
11:30-12:30, M. W. F.
This course is a continuation of 903-4. A more detailed study of the
operating characteristics of alternating current machinery is taken up particularly
treating the machines from the standpoint of design. Problems are
solved to clarify the theory. 3 hours of supervised problem work per week.
(Spring.)
920. Hydro-electric Engineering. [Rodman.]
11:30-12:30, T. Th. S.
A course of lectures dealing with the fundamentals of hydro-electric
engineering from the consideration of rain-fall through the various steps
of investigation and construction to the finished plants, with especial emphasis
on the economic features of the problem. (Fall.) Optional for Illumination
and Photometry 906-956.
930. Electric Power Transmission. [Rodman and Miller.]
12:30-1:30, T. Th. S.
A study of the problems involved in modern electric power transmission.
Treating the inductance and capacity of lines, aerial and underground;
corona; steady state solutions for short and long lines. (Fall.)
931. Electric Power Transmission. [Rodman and Miller.]
12:30-1:30, T. Th. S.
A continuation of course 930, dealing with such aspects of the problem
of electrical transmission of energy as the production, effect and calculation
of transients with means of protecting against such phenomena.
(Spring.)
940-941-942. Electrical Communication. [Rodman and Miller.]
A course dealing with the general subject of electrical communication
of intelligence by wire and wireless telegraph and telephone with emphasis
on the theoretical details of the subject. Treatment of the various mechanisms
and circuits utilized with particular reference to the vacuum tube engineering.
(Fall, Winter, Spring.)
