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    SES # TOPICS KEY DATES
    1 Introduction Problem set 1 out
    2 Review of network theory: power
    3 Inductance, capacitance, first and second order transients

    Problem set 1 due

    Problem set 2 out
    4 Simple ordinary differential equations (ODE's): buck and boost converters
    5 Sinusoidal steady state: complex impedance

    Problem set 2 due

    Problem set 3 out
    6 Two-ports and transformers
    7 Polyphase circuit

    Problem set 3 due

    Problem set 4 out
    8 Transmission lines
    9 Unbalanced circuits: symmetrical components

    Problem set 4 due

    Problem set 5 out
    10 Faults and network protection
    11 Load flow

    Problem set 5 due

    Problem set 6 out
    12 Load flow example Quiz 1 two days after Ses #12
    13 Forces in electromagnetic systems, Maxwell stress tensor

    Problem set 6 due

    Problem set 7 out
    14 Induction and principal of virtual work, Poynting's theorem
    15 Multiply excited systems and synchronous machines
    16 Operation of synchronous machines

    Problem set 7 due

    Problem set 8 out
    17 Magnetic circuits, materials, losses, and variable reluctance machines

    Problem set 8 due

    Problem set 9 out
    18 Induction machine theory

    Problem set 9 due

    Problem set 10 out two days after Ses #18
    19 Induction machine operation: torque/speed curves
    20 Drive systems: inverters, field oriented control

    Problem set 10 due

    Problem set 11 out
    21 Faraday's Law again: direct current (DC) machines
    22 DC machine connections and operations Problem set 11 due
    23 Permanent magnets and brushless DC machines Quiz 2 two days after Ses #23