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. If, after reading all of the information here, you decide to register for this course, be sure to take the three steps indicated at the bottom of this page. .. What is ENGN 20? ENGN 20 is an introductory course in circuit analysis. You will learn how to determine the natural, forced and complete responses of zero, first and second-order networks using standard circuit-analysis techniques including Kirchhoff's Laws, mesh and nodal analysis, Thevenin and Norton's Theorems, generalized impedance and admittance techniques and phasor methods. . Who should take ENGN 20? Students majoring in electrical and many other types of engineering. ENGN 20 serves as a standard lower division transfer course to many schools. The prerequisites are Mathematics 110C and Physics 4B, both of which may be taken concurrently. For specific university, engineering major and lower division course requirements visit www.assist.org. . Is this a different course than the ENGN 20 offered on campus? No. The online section is the exact same class as the onsite section.. . Why take a course
online?
You should consider your individual skills and specific situation to decide if the online option is for you. As any engineer would ask, "Do the benefits outweigh the cost?" . What type of student takes ENGN 20 online? The online student must have excellent time management and organizational skills. They take responsibility for their own learning process. They are able to read a textbook and learn from it. They complete all assignments on schedule. They realize when they understand a concept, and more importantly, when they do not. They are able to articulate, in writing, any questions that they may have so that they can submit them via email. It goes without saying that the online student needs convenient internet access and comfort with the computer interface. . . How much time is an
online student expected to spend on the
course? . ENGN 20 is a 3 lecture unit course, which, according to college guidelines, requires 6-9 hours/week of work outside of the classroom. Counting the class time an onsite section would include, the online student needs to spend 9 - 12 hours/week working on the class. . If you enroll for this course, you should plan on spending at least two hours per day, 5 days per week working on it. Anything less is certain failure. If you cannot carve out that kind of time commitment in your schedule, please do not enroll for this course. . What is required of the online ENGN 20 student? Since this is an online class
most, but not all, of the work will be done
remotely via the online server. . . Additionally, there are 3 mandatory on-campus meetings during semester.
Click here for the latest
schedule of on-campus meetings. Students need to bring a valid picture identification to the exams. Valid identification is limited to a California driver's license, a California identification card or a passport. How does the online environment work? If you are registered for an
online class you will be sent information on how
to log in and get access to the course just before
the semester starts. . . . .
Am
I ready to take an online course? . . . What if I still have questions? Contact me! (415) 239-3159
wkaufmyn@ccsf.edu . . I've decided that I want to take this class. What should I do now? 1. Register for it through the Office of Admissions and Records. 2. Attend the mandatory orientation session. .. 3. Start working! If you want to get an early start you can read the ENGN 20 course syllabus . . If you decide
that this course is right for you I look forward
to meeting you! And
don't forget to come to the .. Engineering and Technology Department City College of San Francisco
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