University of Science and Technology of Hanoi
Address: Education and Service Bldg, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau
Giay, Hanoi
Telephone/ Fax: +84-4 37 91 69 60
Email: officeusth@usth.edu.vn
Website: http://www.usth.edu.vn
COURSE SYLLABUS
Academic field: Energy / Electrical
Engineering
Subject: Electrical Circuits I
Lecturer: Dr. Nguyen Xuan Truong
Phone: 0968-456-006
E-mail: nguyen-xuan.truong@usth.edu.vn
Academic year: 2019-2020
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Credit points
04
Level
Undergraduate
Teaching time
Location
University of Science and Technology of Hanoi
Time Commitment
Lecture
30 hrs
Exercises
10 hrs
Practical
8 hrs
Total
48 hrs
Prerequisites
Mathematical analysis, Physic B1; General mathematics
Recommended
background knowledge
Knowledge of physics ; Differential Equations, General
mathematics
Course description:
Introduction to theory, analysis and design of electric circuits:
• Resistance, inductance, capacitance
• Voltage, current, power, energy
• Kirchhoff's laws
• Node analysis, mesh analysis of DC circuits
• Thevenin's theorem, Norton's theorem
• Operational amplifiers
• First and second order transient circuits
Course Objectives
The goal of this course to develop an understanding of the
elements of electric circuits and the fundamental laws, general
techniques such as Nodal and Mesh analysis, Thevenin and
Norton equivalent circuits used in analyzing electric circuits.
Study on energy storage elements will help students to understand
the transient and the steady-state response of RLC circuits. The
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course also aims to introduce elementary electronic circuits such
as operational amplifiers and their circuit models.
Course Learning
Outcomes(LO)
Assessment/ Evaluation
Prescribed Textbook(s)
Having successfully completed this course, students will be able to:
• LO-1: Interpret the basic circuit concepts, such as voltage,
current, power, energy, current range and its effect on person,
etc.
• LO-2:Use Node and Mesh analyses techniques for the
analysis of linear time invariant circuits.
• LO-3: Analyze circuits by utilizing Thevenin’s and Norton’s
theorems.
• LO-4: Analyze circuits with Operational Amplifiers.
• LO-5: Interpret the operation of capacitors and inductors; and
analyze both transient and steady-state response of first order
circuits
• LO-6: Analyze second order circuits
• LO-7: Display a professional commitment to group work
through cooperative quizzes.
Attendance/Attitude
10 %
Exercise(s) – in class
10 %
Practical
Assignment (group
report)
Final exam
20 %
20 %
40 %
[1] J. David Irwin, R. Mark Nelms, Basic Engineering Circuit
Analysis, 2008 John Wiley & Sons Inc.
[2] John O'Malley, Schaum's Outline of Theory and Problems of
Basic Circuit Analysis, Second edition, McGraw-Hill
EXPERIMENTAL COURSE CONTENTS
Basic Measurement Techniques. Series Circuits and KVL. Parallel Circuits and KCL. Loading Effect
and Whetstone Bridge, R/2R Ladder Network. Internal Resistance, Thevenin Theorem and Norton
Theorem. Power Transfer Theorem. Voltage/Current behavior in Capacitors. Voltage Current behaviors
in Inductors.
Document(s): https://moodle.usth.edu.vn/course/view.php?id=333
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Address: Education and Service Bldg, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau
Giay, Hanoi
Telephone/ Fax: +84-4 37 91 69 60
Email: officeusth@usth.edu.vn
Website: http://www.usth.edu.vn
COURSE CONTENTS & SCHEDULE
1
INTRODUCTION
1. Basic concepts and
quantities
Charge,
voltage,
current, power …,
Electrical
Safety:
physiological effect of
electric shock
2. Circuit elements
2.1. Active element:
voltage
and
current
source
(independent,
dependent)
2.2. Passive element:
resistor, inductor,
capacitor
2.3. Measuring
devices:
Ohmmeter,
Ammeter,
Voltmeter
3. Basic laws in electric
circuit
3.1.
Ohm’s law
3.2.
Kirchhoff’s
laws
3.3.
Exercises
2
DC CIRCUIT ANALYSIS
1. Introduction
2. Nodal Analysis
3. Loop Analysis
3
OPERATIONAL
AMPLIFIER
1. Introduction
2. Op-Amp Operation
3. Popular
Op-Amp
Circuit
4. Circuits with Multiple
Prc.
Exr.
Contents
Lect.
Lecture
Hours
Assignment(s)
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Operational Amplifiers
4
NETWORK THEOREMS
1. Introduction
2. Thevenin’s
and
Norton’s theorems
3. Maximum
power
transfer theorem
5
FIRST and SECONDORDER TRANSIENT
CIRCUITS
1. Introduction
2. First-Order Circuit
3. Second-Order
Circuit
Notes:
- Abbreviation: Lect. (lecture), Exr. (Exercise), Prc. (Practise).
- Exercises may include assignment, reports, student’s presentation, homework, class exercises ...for each
class sessions
- Practicals mostly refer to Lab- work or outside practice such as field trip.
Reference Literature:
[1] J. David Irwin, R. Mark Nelms, Basic Engineering Circuit Analysis, 2008 John Wiley &
Sons Inc.
[2] John O'Malley, Schaum's Outline of Theory and Problems of Basic Circuit Analysis,
Second edition, McGraw-Hill
[3] Charles K. Alexander, Matthew N. O. Sadiku, Fundamentals of Electric Circuit, fifth
edition, McGraw-Hill
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