Location
Daytona Beach, Florida
Description
Transient circuit analysis is a particularly challenging topic in introductory circuit analysis courses. In illustrating the solution of transient analysis problems, many textbooks emphasize the procedure of problem solving. While such focus provides valuable training for students, we believe an in-depth understanding of critical concepts in transient process is crucial and needs to be emphasized in classroom instruction. In this paper, a concept diagram is presented that focuses on three critical time instants for transient analysis. Important concepts for each time instant are clearly presented by this simple diagram, which integrates all relevant concepts in an organized manner. The diagram is an effective tool for outlining and reviewing transient analysis concepts.
A Concept Diagram for Transient Circuit Analysis Instruction
Daytona Beach, Florida
Transient circuit analysis is a particularly challenging topic in introductory circuit analysis courses. In illustrating the solution of transient analysis problems, many textbooks emphasize the procedure of problem solving. While such focus provides valuable training for students, we believe an in-depth understanding of critical concepts in transient process is crucial and needs to be emphasized in classroom instruction. In this paper, a concept diagram is presented that focuses on three critical time instants for transient analysis. Important concepts for each time instant are clearly presented by this simple diagram, which integrates all relevant concepts in an organized manner. The diagram is an effective tool for outlining and reviewing transient analysis concepts.