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Introduction to electric energy sources, energy storage devices, energy economics, environmental issues, and electrical hazards. Principles of electric power systems -- transmission and distribution. Basic electromechanical conversion systems-pulse and distribution transformers, induction rotating machines. Principles of electric energy conversion-static power supplies, static controllers, and electric power quality. Fundamentals of power management-heat-sinks and cooling systems. Alternate-week experiments with basic electrical machines. OBJECTIVES: Become familiar with energy sources, storage devices, and their economical and environmental management; analysis and design of transmission and distribution systems, basic electrical machinery, and power electronic converters.