Module 6: Current and Circuits

Syllabus List of Modules Schedule Laboratories

Web Material: Electric Current

Objectives:
After completing this module students will be familiar with the definitions of current density, current, resistance, and resistivity.  They will be able to solve simple circuit problems.
Additional Material:
Serway, Chapters 21.1-21.5
CD and Workbook, Modules 13.1-13.3
Assignment:
Assignment 12

 

Web Material: Kirchhoff's Rules

Objectives:
After completing this module students will be able to use Kirchhoff's rules to analyze DC circuits.  Students will be able to find the equivalent resistance of resistors in series and in parallel.
Additional Material:
Serway 3rd and 4th edition, Chapters 21.6-21.10
Serway, 2nd edition, Chapters 21.6-21.9
CD and Workbook, Modules 13.4-13.5
Assignment:
Assignment 13