California State University, Los Angeles
College of Engineering, Computer Science and Technology
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
EE-3030, Circuit Analysis II
Spring 2025
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Dr. Masood Shahverdi
E&T A314
(323) 343-4474
mshahve3@calstatela.edu
Wednesdays: 3:40-4:48 pm
Thursdays (every other week) 3:15-5:00 pm
https://calendly.com/shahverdi_officehours
TuTh 9:25 am - 10:40 am
E&T 332
EE 3020 – Signals and Systems
Course Description
Advanced techniques in circuit analysis including transformation methods with
applications to a broad range of circuit problems in Electrical Engineering; introduction
to two-port network modeling; 1st order and nth order switching circuits.
Major Topics Covered in the Course
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Quick review: ac/phasor analysis
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Power analysis: complex power, power factor correction methods, maximum
power transfer through a single-phase transmission line, utility companies’
conditions on power factor, and miscellaneous topics related to AC
transmission.
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First-order switching circuits.
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General circuit analysis using the Laplace transform method, including opamp circuits and nth-order switching circuits.
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Modeling of the energy storage elements with non-zero initial conditions
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Mutual inductance (general analysis method using Laplace transform and
mesh), ideal transformers (if time permits), autotransformers (if time
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permits).
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Frequency domain analysis using Fourier transform, including passive filters
and active filters (with op-amps).
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Impedance and frequency scaling methods
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Two-port network modeling and analysis
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Applications of Fourier series in circuit analysis (if time permits)
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State-space modeling of the circuit (if time permits)
Course Goals and Student Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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To acquire an understanding of the introduction to single and three-phase AC
power analysis.
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To acquire an understanding of the switching circuits.
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To acquire an understanding of the Laplace transform method to solve transient
circuits.
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To acquire an understanding of the frequency domain analysis in passive and
active filters.
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To acquire an understanding of the two-port network modeling.
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A. Knowledge Outcomes
1. Knowledge of the fundamentals of mathematics. (ABET a)
2. Knowledge of the fundamentals of science. (ABET a)
3. Knowledge of the engineering principles. (ABET a)
5. Focus on a specialization field in engineering.
B. Skills Outcomes
3. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve Electrical and Computer Engineering
problems. (ABET e)
5. Capability to use the computer and other modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice. (ABET k)
6. Ability to work individually and in teams on projects including those of a
multidisciplinary nature. (ABET d)
7. Skills to find and use available technical information. (ABET k)
C. Attitude Outcomes
1. Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning. (ABET i)
Note:
Students may vary in their competency levels on these outcomes, and they can expect
to achieve these outcomes only if they honor all course policies, attend classes
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regularly, complete all assigned work in good faith and on time, and meet all other
course expectations of them as students.
Students need calculator that can handle complex numbers operation.
Textbook
Irwin, David J., and Mark R. Nelms. Basic Engineering Circuit Analysis. 12th ed., Wiley,
2021, ISBN: 978-1-119-50195-4.
Course Outline:
Chapter 7: First and Second-Order Transient Circuits
Chapter 9: Steady-State Power Analysis
Chapter 10: Magnetically Coupled Networks
Chapter 11: Polyphase Circuits
Chapter 12: Variable-Frequency Network Performance
Chapter 14: Application of the Laplace Transform to Circuit Analysis
Chapter 16: Two-Port Networks
Classroom Protocol
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Students are expected to attend the class regularly.
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No cell phone use is permitted.
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No food or drink is allowed.
Dropping and Adding
Students are responsible for understanding the policies and procedures about
add/drops, academic renewal, etc. Students should be aware of the current deadlines
and penalties for adding and dropping classes: https://get.calstatela.edu/Registrar.htm.
Assignments and Grading Policy
Homework
15%
Quizzes
55%
Final Exam
30%
Important Notes
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All quizzes and exams are closed-book, closed-notes.
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No exception for rearranging a make-up exam!
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If a student misses a quiz or exam, they will lose all the points for that exam.
Only documented excuses will be considered.
Attendance Policy
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Up to two absences: OK.
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Three absences: -2%
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Four absences: -4%
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Five absences: -10%
 More than five absences: NC/F
Scale for Awarding Letter Grades
94-100
A
90-93
A-
87-89
B+
82-86
B
79-81
B-
76-78
C+
70-75
C
Below 70
NC
Curve
At the end of the semester and after adding all the items, all the grades would be curved
based on the highest grade in the class (capped at 6 points). For example, if the highest
grade were 96, then 4 points would be added to all the students. The maximum curve
applied will be 6 points.
University Policies
Student Handbook
Information on student rights and responsibilities, academic honesty, standards of
conduct, etc., can be found in Schedule of Classes
(http://www.calstatela.edu/classschedule/) under Policies and Procedures.
Plagiarism and Cheating policy
All exams, quizzes, homework, and projects are to be done independently. Copying
homework solutions from another student or any source, copying on exams, etc. and
cheating in any form, fashion, or capacity will not be tolerated. If any assignment has
been copied from or with another student, both students will receive an F as the final
grade of the course.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Reasonable accommodation will be provided to any student who is registered with the
Office of Students with Disabilities and requests needed accommodation.
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Important Notes
1) Each homework must be uploaded to Canvas website on or before the due date.
No hard copy will be collected. Try to upload it sooner as no excuse regarding
internet problems is accepted. You can change your submission multiple times
prior to the deadline.
2) If students failed to upload the homework before the deadline, they can still upload
it until 12 hours after the deadline. As a penalty for late submission, 50% of the
grade will be deducted from the homework even if it is uploaded a few second
after the deadline.
3) Students can seek help for solving their homework. But students must submit their
own version. Copying someone else’s homework is considered cheating.
The above schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to
change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or ensure
better student learning.
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Plagiarism and Cheating policy
I. Cheating
At Cal State LA, cheating is defined as the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain
credit for academic work through the use of any dishonest, deceptive, or fraudulent
means. The following examples are intended to be representative, but not allinclusive:
(a) Examinations/Tests Administered by Faculty or the University
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Copying from another student’s paper
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Employing signals to obtain answers from or provide answers to others
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Stealing or arranging for the theft of an examination
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Knowingly reviewing an unauthorized copy of an examination
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Using lecture notes or textbooks during an examination when prohibited
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Possessing crib notes at the location and during the time of the examination
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Having someone else take an examination in your place
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Feigning illness or telling falsehoods to avoid taking an examination at the
scheduled time
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Claiming falsely that you took an examination at the scheduled time
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Storing and/or accessing course subject matter in a calculator, computer or
recording device, without authorization from the instructor, when such
instruments are otherwise permitted to be used during an examination period
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Utilizing calculators and/or other learning aids forbidden by the instructor
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Obtaining assistance in answering questions on a take-home examination,
when such action is specifically prohibited
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Attempting to use or using bribery to obtain an undeserved grade
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Changing an answer on a graded test and claiming the student’s response to
the question was incorrectly marked wrong
(b) Papers/Reports, Laboratory/Homework
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Copying the work of other persons in whole or in part and claiming authorship
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Submitting a paper obtained from a any source that provides research/term
papers
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Using a ghost writer to compose a paper and claiming authorship
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Claiming an assigned share of a team report, toward which insufficient or no
contribution was made
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Lying about the reason for not submitting a report on time
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Pretending to have submitted a paper to an instructor
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Stealing another student’s report and submitting it as one’s own work
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Submitting the same term paper to two or more different instructors for credit in
their courses without their prior permission
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Inventing, falsifying, or altering data for a research survey or laboratory
experiment
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Misrepresenting the authorship of an experiment or exercise
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Depending upon others to complete laboratory assignments or homework when
instructions call for independent work
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Sabotaging someone else’s laboratory work or other exercise
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Fabricating bibliographic references
II. Plagiarism
At Cal State L. A., plagiarism is defined as the act of using ideas, words, or work of
another person or persons as if they were one’s own, without giving proper credit to
the original sources.
The following examples of plagiarism are intended to be representative, but not allinclusive:
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Failing to give credit via proper citations for others’ ideas and concepts, data
and information, statements and phrases, and/or interpretations and
conclusions
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Failing to use quotation marks when quoting directly from another, whether it be
a paragraph, a sentence, or a part thereof
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Paraphrasing the expressions of thought by others without appropriate
quotation marks or attribution
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Assembling parts from various works and submitting the synthesis or single
paper as one’s own creation
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Representing another’s artistic/scholarly works, such as musical compositions,
computer programs, photographs, paintings, drawings, sculptures, or similar
works as one’s own
III. Misrepresentation
Knowingly furnishing false academic information to a University official, faculty
member, or campus office is subject to discipline for academic dishonesty.
IV. Collusion
Any student who intentionally helps another student perform any of the above acts
of cheating, plagiarism or misrepresentation is subject to discipline for academic
dishonesty.
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