ELENG137A
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ELENG 137A - Introduction to Electric Power Systems
Subject
ELENG
Course Number
137A
Department
Course Level
Undergraduate
Course Title
Introduction to Electric Power Systems
Course Description
Overview of conventional electric power conversion and delivery, emphasizing a systemic understanding of the electric grid with primary focus at the transmission level, aimed toward recognizing needs and opportunities for technological innovation. Topics include aspects of a.c. system design, electric generators, components of transmission and distribution systems, power flow analysis, system planning and operation, performance measures, and limitations of legacy technologies.
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Instructors
von Meier
American Cultures Requirement
No
Reading and Composition Requirement
None of the Reading and Composition Requirement
Prerequisites
Physics 7B; EECS 16A and EECS 16B, or consent of instructor.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Formats
Lecture, Discussion
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours
3
Discussion Hours
1
Outside Work Hours
8