CIRCUIT THEORY I

Course Description

The course provides students with fundamental Concepts of Circuit Theory: Current, Voltage, Power and Energy as well as Definitions of Circuit Componentes: Voltage Current Sources; Resistors and Ohm's Law. Computation of Power over a Resistor, Set Up Circuit Model. Kirchhoff's Current and Voltage Laws. Resistors in Series and Parallel Configuration; Voltage and Current-Divider Circuits. Ampermeter, Voltmeter and Ohmmeter Circuits. Wheatstone Bridge, Triangle-Star Transformation. Loop Currents and Node Voltages Techniques, Source Transformation. Linearity and superposition principles, source transformations. Thevenin's and Norton's Theorems, Maximum Power Transfer, Graf Theory. Inductance and capacitance. The natural and forced response of the first – order (RL and RC) circuits. Natural and step responses of second-order RLC circuits.

CIRCUIT THEORY I

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 To be able to Identify linear systems and represent those systems in schematic form
2. 02 To be able to Apply Kirchhoff's current and voltage laws and Ohm's law to circuit problems
3. 03 To be able to Simplify circuits using series and parallel equivalents and using Thevenin and Norton equivalents
4. 04 To be able to Perform node and loop analyses and set these up in standard matrix format
5. 05 To be able to Identify and model first and second order electric systems involving capacitors and inductors
6. 06 To be able to Predict the transient behavior of first and second order circuits

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Electrical Engineering Principles and Applications, 3rd Edition, by Allan R. Hambley, Pearson Education 2005.
2. 02 Electronics for Computer Technology, Terrell, Thomson Delmar Learning, 2003
3. 03 Fundamentals of Electric Circuits (Third Edition), C. K. Alexander, M. N. O. Sadiku, McGraw Hill, 2007
4. 04 Electric Circuits Fundamentals, 6th Edition, by Thomas L. Floyd, Pearson Education 2004.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Identify linear systems and represent those systems in schematic form. SOLO 1
2. L02 Apply Kirchhoff's current and voltage laws and Ohm's law to circuit problems. SOLO 4
3. L03 Analyze circuits using series and parallel equivalents and using Thevenin and Norton equivalents. SOLO 4
4. L04 To be able to Perform node and loop analyses and set these up in standard matrix format SOLO 4
5. L05 Identify and model first and second order electric systems involving capacitors and inductors. SOLO 1
6. L06 Predict the transient behavior of first and second order circuits. SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
2. P02 Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline to the solution of complex engineering problems.
3. P03 Ability to define complex engineering problems by using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the problem addressed.
4. P04 Ability to formulate complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
5. P05 Ability to analyse and solve complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
6. P06 Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems.
7. P07 Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products in a way that meets present and future needs while considering realistic constraints and conditions.
8. P08 Ability to select and use appropriate techniques and resources—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
9. P09 Ability to select and use modern engineering and computational tools—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
10. P10 Ability to conduct literature research and use appropriate research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
11. P11 Ability to design experiments for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
12. P12 Ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyse results, and interpret findings for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
13. P13 Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
14. P14 Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
15. P15 Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to the principles of professional engineering conduct.
16. P16 Awareness of acting impartially without discrimination in any matter and of being inclusive of diversity.
17. P17 Ability to work effectively as an individual.
18. P18 Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in intra-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
19. P19 Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
20. P20 Ability to communicate effectively in spoken form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
21. P21 Ability to communicate effectively in written form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
22. P22 Knowledge of professional practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis.
23. P23 Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
24. P24 Ability for independent and lifelong learning.
25. P25 Ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies.
26. P26 Lifelong learning ability that includes the capacity to think critically about technological changes.

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