EE201: Fundamentals of Electric Circuits
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EE201: Fundamentals of Electric Circuits. Credits 3. Basic circuit elements and
concepts; Basic laws of circuit theory: Ohm's law, Kirchoff's law; Circuit theorems:
superposition principle, Thevenin and Norton theorems; maximum power transfer
theorem, Techniques of DC circuit analysis: Nodal and mesh analysis; Sinusoidal
sources and the concept of phasor in circuit analysis Techniques of AC circuit
analysis: Nodal and mesh analysis.
Prerequisite
Phys 104
Class/Lab
Schedule
Three one-hour class sessions per week
Textbook
1. Boylestad, Introductory Circuit Analysis, Prentice-Hall, New Jersey, 2007
References
1. Nilsson & Riedel, “Electric Circuits“, Seventh Edition, Prentice Hall, 2005.
The objectives of the course are :
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To ensure that the students understand electric circuit and its elements.
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To review the basic laws of the circuit theory and network theorems.
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To impart methods to analyze basic laws and network theorems to DC circuit .
To impart the knowledge to differentiate the energy-storage circuit elements,
sinusoidal sources
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To deliver the concept of the phasor diagram in AC circuits.
Basic circuit elements and concepts; Basic laws of circuit theory: Ohm's law,
Kirchoff's law; Circuit theorems: superposition principle, Thevenin and Norton
theorems; maximum power transfer theorem, Techniques of DC circuit analysis:
Nodal and mesh analysis; Sinusoidal sources and the concept of phasor in circuit
analysis Techniques of AC circuit analysis: Nodal and mesh analysis.
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course students should be able to :
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Recognize the basic circuit elements, charge, current voltage, resistance, etc.
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Recognize the basic laws of circuit theory: Ohm's law, Kirchoff's law
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Demonstrate the techniques of Dc circuit analysis, nodal and loop analysis, superposition, etc.
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Describe the working of the energy stored elements.
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Understand the fundamentals of Steady-State Sinusoidal Analysis.
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Demonstrate the ability to analyze DC and AC circuits.
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Develop the ability to effectively communicate (written expression) using standard electrical
symbols and terminology.
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Ability to interpret electrical schematic diagrams and design an appropriate electrical connections
to perform certain operation
Relationship of the course to Electrical Engineering Program Outcomes
None
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An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
interpret data.
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social,
political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
An ability to communicate effectively.
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering
solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning.
A knowledge of contemporary issues
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice.
Prepared by:
Prof. Ibraheem Nasurdin
Date:
April 7,2015
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