Electric Circuit Analysis (ECE 2006) − Spring, 2009
Instructor: Dr. Mohammed Hasan
Office: MWAH 254, Phone: (218)726-6150, Email: mhasan@d.umn.edu, Office hours: 10:00AM 12:00 Th
Teaching Assistant: Waqas Ahmad
Office: MWAH 291, Phone
, Email: ahma0097@d.umn.edu
Lecture: MWAH 191, 4:00-5:15 PM, Tuesday & Thursday
Lab: MWAH 391, 9:00-12:00 PM, or 1:00-4:00 Tuesday
Textbook: “Fundamentals of Electric Circuit”, 3rd Edition, by Alexandar & Sadiku, McGraw-Hill, 2008
Course Objective: This course is designed to familiarize students with theoretical and experimental
techniques to analyze DC and AC electric circuits. This course will build the necessary
foundation for the student to further explore any other electronics subject.
Prerequisite: PHYS 2011
Grading policy: Labs 20%, Homework and Quizzes 15%, Two mid-term exams: 20% each, Final exam: 25%
Grading Scale A: 96-100, A-: 91-95, B+: 86-90, B: 81-85, B-: 76-80, C+: 71-75, C: 66-70, C-: 61-65, D+: 56-60,
D: 51-55, F: 50 or less
Computer Usage: Spice ® is required to simulate the circuits. It is accessible from most ECE computers. You can also download it at:
www.rcgresearch.com.
Lecture Topics
Chapters
Class introduction; basic concepts: voltage, current, power
1.1-1.6
Circuit element; Ohm’s law & Kirchhoff’s Law
2.1-2.4
Resistor combination, Y-.transformation, Nodal analysis
2.5–2.7, 3.1–3.3
Mesh analysis, Superposition
3.4–3.8, 4.1–4.3 10
Source modeling, Thevenin’s theorem
4.4– 4.5
Norton’s theorem , maximum power transfer
4.6– 4.8 10 min quiz #2–10/02
Operational amplifiers
5.1–5.5 Mid-term exam I
sum and differential amplifiers; series and parallel capacitors;
5.6–5.8, 6.1–6.3
series and parallel inductors; first-order circuits
6.4–6.5, 7.1–7.6
Second-order circuits
8.1–8.8 10 min quiz #3–10/30
sinusoidal sources and phasors
9.1–9.4
Impedance and admittance
9.5–9.7 Mid-term exam II
AC steady-state analysis
10.1–10.8
AC power analysis; three-phase circuit
11.1–11.6, 12.1 –12.7
Magnetic coupled circuits
13.1–13.6
Frequency Response
14.1–14.8
Lab table
Experiment #
Exp.1
Exp.2
Exp.3
Exp.4
Exp.5
Exp.6
Exp.7
Exp.8
Exp.9
Exp.10
Exp.11
Title
Oscilloscope, function generator, and voltage division
Digital multimeter
Introduction to Pspice ®
Equivalent equipment circuits
Operational amplifiers
Operational amplifiers: Part II
Astable multivibrator
RC&RL transient response
RLC transient response
RLC frequency response
AC circuits
ORGANIZATION:
1. Homework will be assigned every two weeks on average. Midterm and final exams are closed books and will be cumulative. You are not
allowed to bring anything to the exam, except a calculator. Quizzes are also closed books. No "cheat-sheet" is allowed in exams and quizzes.
2. Under absolutely no circumstances there will be make-up exams or quizzes. You are permitted to miss one homework, and one quiz. The
missed assignments will not count. For students that take all quizzes and turn in all assignments, the lowest grade assignments will be dropped.
Any additional missed quiz will count as zero towards the final grade. There will be no exceptions.
3. Students are permitted only 3 late days per semester to use for homework and lab reports (not pre-labs). Beyond these 3 late days for
homework and lab write-ups, no late work will be accepted unless arrangements have been made in advance for what is deemed necessary
reasons (e.g. family illness, etc...).
4. Excused absence from the midterm exam must be obtained in advance. Excused absences will be made only in extreme circumstances
(serious illness, etc.). Unexcused absences from the midterm will result in a grade of zero for that exam. Requests for excused absences
should me made in advance and must be supported by appropriate documentation (e.g., a doctor's note). If the final exam is missed then the
grade will be automatically an F. I almost never give an I (incomplete), unless there is a very justified medical reason.
ECE 2006 – Electrical Circuit Analysis
Spring Semester 2009
2007-2009 Catalog Course Description:
Educational Goals:
Basic circuit analysis: resistive circuits, voltage and current
sources-independent and dependent. Nodal and mesh
analysis. Network theorems. Energy storage elements. RC,
RL, and RLC transient and steady state analysis, phasors,
SPICE analysis. (3 hrs lecture, 3 hrs lab)
This first course, circuit theory, is designed to
familiarize students with the analysis and design of
basic circuits. This course covers resistive circuits,
dependent sources operational amplifiers, energy,
storage elements, first and second order circuits, AC
excitation and phasor, steady state analysis and power,
and three-phase circuits: the laboratory component of
the course provides students an opportunity to use
instruments, such as scopes and meters for measuring
voltages and currents in different-circuits. In addition,
students will have the opportunity to analyze and
design circuits using PSPICE.
Pre-requisite: PHYS 2011
Co-requisite: MATH 3280
Course Objectives:

Master resistive circuits. (a.b,c,e,n)

Introduce dependent sources and
operational amplifiers. (a,b,c,e,n)

Discuss thoroughly different analysis methods
such as nodal and mesh analysis, and source
transformation in solving circuits. (a,b,c,e,i,k,n)

Incorporate energy storage elements such as
inductors and capacitors in circuit analysis.
(a,b,c,e,i,k,n)
Clear documentation of lab results and a formal report
are required. Comparison of lab and theoretical results
are required.
Relationship to ECE Program Outcomes:

Introduce students to the first course in circuit
analysis.

Requires students to apply integral and
differential calculus in order to study circuit
response.

Master first and second order circuits.(a,b,c,e,i,k,n)

Analyze sinusoidal sources using phasors.
(a,b,c,e,i,k,n)

Prepares students to analyze and design
advanced circuits.

Emphasize AC steady state analysis and power.
(a,b,c,e,i,k,n)


Exposes student to AC analysis and prepares
them to take courses in power, control systems
and electronics.
Introduce three-phase AC circuits. (a,b,c,e,i,k,n)
Accreditation Outcomes Addressed By This Class: (Students should demonstrate :….)
a. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
b. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
c. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
e. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
g. an ability to communicate effectively.
i. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
k. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
n. an ability to work in a hands-on laboratory in most of the required courses.
*A ‘D’ represents achievement that is worthy of credit but does not meet the class requirements. An ‘F’ represents work that is
not worthy of credit or no prior agreement between the student and instructor that an ‘I’ (Incomplete) would be awarded such
that the student would subsequently complete the necessary work to receive a grade (as defined by
http://www.fpd.finop.umn.edu/groups/senate/documents/policy/gradingpolicy.html).
Students are expected to conducts themselves in a manner that is respectful of both the instructor and other students.
Furthermore, sexual harassment of any form will not be tolerated. Individuals who have any disability, either permanent or
temporary, which might affect their ability to perform in the class, are encouraged to inform the instructor at the start of the
semester. Adaptations may be made as required to provide for equitable participation.
Prepared by: Mohammed Hasan
Date: January 20, 2009