What Makes Analog Circuits So Fascinating?

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The discussion revolves around various academic courses that participants are planning to take or have taken, focusing heavily on advanced mathematics, physics, and engineering subjects. Key courses mentioned include Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Modern Physics, and Thermodynamics, with many expressing excitement about the upcoming semester filled with applied math. Participants share their experiences and concerns about course difficulty, particularly after a long break from math. There is also a notable interest in specialized topics such as General Relativity, String Theory, and various advanced mathematics courses like Algebraic Number Theory and Functional Analysis. Some participants express a mix of anticipation and anxiety about the workload, especially in graduate-level courses that demand significant time commitment. Additionally, there are inquiries about specific courses like Analog Circuits, with descriptions highlighting practical applications and laboratory work. Overall, the thread reflects a vibrant academic community engaged in rigorous study across STEM fields.
  • #31
I've got quite a semester to look forward to.

Signals and Systems
Component and Subsystem Design I
Computer Controlled Systems Design I
Computer Architecture and Organization II
Engineering Ethics
Macroeconomics
 
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  • #32
I have taken Macroeconomics & Microeconomics, both I thought to be fun. Economics is a very interesting field and can be difficult. There are two economics books I have been planning to read:
1. Adam Smith- "Wealth of Nations" released in 1776.
2. John Maynard Keynes- " The Economics Consquences of Peace" not sure when released.
 
  • #33
Has anyone taken analog circuits?
 
  • #34
Winzer said:
Has anyone taken analog circuits?

Whats the course description like?
 
  • #35
My dad went back to school this fall to get into engineering (something he'd left 20 years ago) and had analog circuits or a very similar class. He ended up getting out of it because Dynamics (his other class) was requiring more work.
 
  • #36
ranger said:
Whats the course description like?

"Introduction to methods of electronics measurements, particularly the application of oscilloscopes and computer based data acquisition. Laboratory experiments in the use of basic electronic for physical measurements. Topics covered include diodes, transistors (FET and BJT), operational amplifiers, filters, transducers, and integrated circuits. Emphasis on practical knowledge, including prototyping, troubleshooting, and laboratory notebook style."
 
  • #37
Winzer said:
"Introduction to methods of electronics measurements, particularly the application of oscilloscopes and computer based data acquisition. Laboratory experiments in the use of basic electronic for physical measurements. Topics covered include diodes, transistors (FET and BJT), operational amplifiers, filters, transducers, and integrated circuits. Emphasis on practical knowledge, including prototyping, troubleshooting, and laboratory notebook style."

Yes, I've had a similar course. Although measurements and data acquisition was covered in a separate course. And the latter part of the description was another course by itself.
 
  • #38
Differential Equations
Principles of Chemical Engineering
Introduction to Polyer Science and Engineering
STEPS II- Strategies for Team-based Engineering Problem Solving
Computational Methods
Principles of Economics

Yikes! that's going to be one hard semester
 
  • #39
FaNgS said:
Differential Equations
Principles of Chemical Engineering
Introduction to Polyer Science and Engineering
STEPS II- Strategies for Team-based Engineering Problem Solving
Computational Methods
Principles of Economics

Yikes! that's going to be one hard semester

Economics I find to to fun, that Introduction to Polymer Science and Engineering will be cool.
Enjoy your semester.
 
  • #40
Control Systems
Digital Signal Processing
Design Lab
Communication Systems
Teaching Practicum (TA)
 
  • #41
Light & Heat calculus based physics
Modern differential equations
Java programming
Chinese Sem 2
Critical Reading and Argumentation
IBeam work at ASU lab
 
  • #42
Linear Algebra
Quantum Physics
Elec & Magnetism
Mechanics & Special Relativity
Astronomy II?
 
  • #43
Winzer said:
Has anyone taken analog circuits?

I just took a course called "Introduction to Laboratory Electronics" that sounds very similar to the one you've described. I went into it a bit nervous, as I knew very little about circuitry, but I didn't want to leave it! It was so much fun playing with breadboards and you get to learn lots of cool things in that course. I had no idea you could use op amps to solve differential equations! Not saying you'll love it but it was a lot more interesting than I expected.
 

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