2130. Electrical Circuits I (4) Electrical circuit theory, Kirchoff's and Ohm's
laws, circuit analysis theorems, Norton and Thevenin equivalence. The
analysis of resistor circuits, with capacitors and inductors, in DC and AC
steady state. Transients and variable frequency response are studied,
including computer solutions to circuit problems. Prereq: CEEN 1030 and
2250. MATH 3350 prior to or concurrent.
Text:
Basic Engineering Circuit Analysis, 7th edition. J. David
Irwin, Wiley
Class/Laboratory
Schedule:
Two 75-minute lectures each week.
Course Outcomes:
The student understands the basic concepts of electrical quantities
[CENG(9a)][EENG(9a)] High
The student understands basic circuit elements (resistors, sources)
and their current vs. voltage characteristics [CENG(9a)][EENG(9a)] High
The student understands basic energy storage elements (capacitor
and inductor) and their current vs. voltage characteristics [CENG(9a)][EENG(9a)]
High
The student understands op-amp models and the ideal op-amp assumptions
[CENG(9a)][EENG(9a)] High
The student understands the concepts of input/output resistance
and equivalent circuits [CENG(9a)][EENG(9a)] High
The student is able to apply the basic laws of circuit analysis,
namely Ohm's law and Kirchhoff's voltage and current laws [CENG(9a)][EENG(9a)]
High
The student can apply simultaneous linear equation techniques to
the analysis of linear dc circuits [CENG(5)][EENG(5)] High
The student is able to analyze linear circuits using nodal, loop,
Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuit methods [CENG(9a)][EENG(9a)]
High
The student can perform dc power analysis and determine the condition
for maximum power transfer [CENG(9a)][EENG(9a)] High
The student is able to apply complex phasor techniques to the analysis
of sinusoidal steady-state ac circuits. [CENG(9a)][EENG(9a)] High
The student is able to analyze first- and second-order RLC transient
circuits [CENG(9a)][EENG(9a)] High
The student can analyze simple op-amp circuits with resistive and
energy storage elements [CENG(9a)][EENG(9a)] High
The student is able to analyze simple diode and transistor circuits
with first-order dc models. [CENG(9a)][EENG(9a)] High
The student can apply analytical and computational techniques, including
computer simulation programs for the design, analysis and verification
of electrical circuits [CENG(4, 9af)][EENG(4, 9af)] Med
The student is able to work productively with others toward the
successful completion of group assignments. [CENG(10)][EENG(10)] High
The student is able to develop individual problem solution methods
and present these methods to members of the assignment team. [CENG(10)][EENG(10)]
Med
Course Topics:
Basic concepts of electrical quantities and electrical sources.
1 week
Fundamental techniques of circuits analysis 2 weeks
Ohm's law and Kirchhoff's laws.
Simple resistive circuits: series and parallel combinations,
single loop and single node-pair, wye-delta transformation.
Nodal and loop analysis, op-amp circuits.
Additional analysis techniques 2 weeks
Linearity and superposition.
Source transformation; Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits;
power transfer.
Circuits with energy storage elements: capacitor and inductor. 1
week
Sinusoidal steady-state analysis 3 weeks
Diodes and transistor first-order models 1 week
First-order transient analysis of RL and RC circuits. 2 weeks
Second-order transient analysis of RLC circuits. 2 weeks
Exams 1 week
The Reason this
Course is in the Program:
Electrical circuits are the basis of electrical, electronics
and computer devices and systems. This course introduces the students to
the fundamentals of electrical circuit analysis. Basic theorems and methods
for the analysis of linear electrical circuits that are applicable to follow-on
CEEN courses in circuits, electronics, digital and communications systems
are investigated and applied.
