Need a Refresher on Basic EE Theory Before Starting University?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around resources for refreshing basic electrical engineering (EE) theory in preparation for university studies. Participants share recommendations for textbooks, online courses, and tutorials that cover foundational topics such as charge, voltage, current, and circuit analysis.

Discussion Character

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  • Technical explanation
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks resources to refresh knowledge on basic EE topics, including Faraday's law, Kirchhoff's laws, RC circuits, and operational amplifiers.
  • Another participant recommends "Div, Grad, Curl and All That" by Schey for its integration of EE theory with vector calculus, alongside a practical resource titled "Practical Electronics for Inventors."
  • A different participant suggests a tutorial that introduces charge, voltage, and current concepts, highlighting its accessibility compared to traditional textbooks.
  • One participant mentions a free downloadable book, "Electricity - Basic Navy Training Courses," as a comprehensive resource for learning electricity fundamentals.
  • A participant expresses a need for problem sets related to basic circuit analysis, indicating a gap in their mathematical background for more advanced topics.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the need for resources to refresh EE knowledge, but there are varying preferences for specific materials and approaches. No consensus on a single best resource is reached.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express limitations in their mathematical background, which may affect their ability to engage with certain recommended resources, particularly those involving multivariable calculus.

Who May Find This Useful

Students preparing for electrical engineering studies, individuals seeking to refresh their knowledge of basic electrical concepts, and those looking for practical applications in electronics.

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I'm going to be starting university in september studying electrical engineering and I'm just looking for a textbook, website, online course or whatever to give me a bit of a refresher / head start on basic EE theory. In high school I have covered topics like faradays law, basic Kirchoffs laws problems, RC circuits, some circuits with 555 timers and OP Amps from an electronics class. However I've forgotten some of the stuff and i'd just like something I can go through to give me a refresh on those topics (there's probably some more I've forgotten to meantion) at a university intro class level and maybe buid upon that and learn something new like inductors.
 
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Thanks jedishrfu both those books look really good for what I'm looking since I could probably do with a brush up on my practical skills as well.
 
This tutorial is a brief introduction to the concepts of charge, voltage, and current. This tutorial is not as long and tedious as a college textbook, yet it contains more information than students are likely to find in an elementary schoolbook.
http://www.swansontec.com/set.html

I first learned electronics in U. S. Navy schools, so I am a little biased. So, if anyone is serious about learning electricity and electronics, this free downloadable book is the best choice possible!

Here is the "Electricity - Basic Navy Training Courses" (NAVPERS 10622) in its entirety (or will be eventually). It should provide one of the Internet's best resources for people seeking a basic electricity course - complete with examples worked out (links to quizzes at end of chapters).
Electricity - Basic Navy Training Courses
NAVPERS 10622
PREFACE
This book is intended as a basic reference for all enlisted men of the Navy whose duties require them to have a knowledge of the fundamentals of electricity.

http://www.rfcafe.com/references/electrical/Electricity%20-%20Basic%20Navy%20Training%20Courses/electricity%20-%20basic%20navy%20training%20courses.htm
 
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Thanks bobbywhy for those links.

I got a copy of Practical Electronics for Inventors and I'm working through the theory section at the start of it as I don't have just enough maths background for Div, Grad, Curl and all that, since I haven't covered multivariable calculus before. I was just wondering if anyone knew any decent problem sets for those basic circuit analysis questions since we'd definitely be expected to know them as its covered in high school here.
 

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