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. Should be able to write effective reports, understand written reports, and prepare design and production reports.
2. Should have the ability to make effective presentations.
3. Should have the ability to give and have clear and understandable instructions.
4. Should gain consciousness (awareness) about the necessity of lifelong learning.
5. Should have the ability to access information.
6. Should have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and constantly renew himself/herself.
7. Should gain the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility and should act in accordance with ethical principles.
8. Should gain knowledge about the standards used in engineering applications.
9. Should gain knowledge about project management, risk management, and change management practices in business life.
10. Should gain awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation.
11. Should gain knowledge about development in sustainability.
12. Should gain knowledge about the effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and security at universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering.
13. Awareness should be gained about the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
14. Should have sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
15. Should have the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science, and related engineering disciplines in complex engineering problems.
16. Should have the ability to detect, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.
17. Should have the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve complex engineering problems.
18. Should have the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions.
19. Should have the ability to apply modern design methods.
20. Should have the ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications.
21. Should have the ability to use information technologies effectively.
22. Should have the ability to design experiments, for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
23. Should have the ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
24. Should have the ability to work in intradisciplinary teams.
25. Should have the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
26. Should have the skills to work individually.
27. Should have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
28. Should have the knowledge of at least one foreign language.

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