Fundamentals of Electrical and Electro-mechanical Power Conversion

Covers electromagnetic induction, motor control via Lorentz forces, and power conversion using power electronics.

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Historical reviews of Daniel Ludois: One reviewer described the workload as very manageable, while noting that lectures were long but helpful and the final exam was quite difficult.

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(MATH 234 or 376), (PHYSICS 202, 208, or 248), andE C E 376, or member of Engineering Guest Students

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Historical reviews of Steven Fredette: Steven Fredette used a flipped classroom format and provided numerous worked examples to support student learning.

DANIEL COLIN LUDOIS is recorded teaching in Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

STEVEN FREDETTE is recorded teaching in Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2020. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Historical reviews for ECE 377 highlight helpful instruction and manageable workloads, though one reviewer noted a difficult final exam compared to regular quizzes.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2023: 3.25 GPA, 49.4% A/AB (n=77 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.56 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.29 GPA, 42.9% A/AB (n=7 letter grades).

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Historical reviews of Daniel Ludois: One reviewer described the workload as very manageable, while noting that lectures were long but helpful and the final exam was quite difficult.

Historical reviews of Daniel Ludois, Steven Fredette: Students appreciated worked examples and a personable instructor who assisted with in-class exercises and homework struggles.

Topics

  • Electromagnetic induction, transformers, and induction heating.
  • Lorentz forces, DC/AC motors, and linear actuators.
  • Power electronics, motor drives, and direct power converters.

Skills

  • Applying electromagnetic induction to transformers and induction heating.
  • Operating and controlling DC/AC motors and linear actuators using Lorentz forces.
  • Performing electrical power conversion using power electronics for motor drives and converters.

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