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COMSATS University Electrical and Computer

Islamabad, Abbottabad Engineering Department


Campus. Fall−2019

Theory
Electric Circuit Analysis-1 (ECA-1)
Course Code: EEE-121 (3+1)

Course Prerequisites:

 Applied Physics for Engineers


 Calculus-I

Course Instructor: Dr. Zahid Mahmood Jehangiri

E-mail: [email protected]

Office: K-Block, Room K-306

Course Catalog Description:

ECA-1 is the basic essential core course for the Undergraduate (BS) students under the umbrella
of Electrical Engineering. This course is based on the analytical skills used for solving the
mathematical model of any physical circuit. The course starts from the basics of electric circuits,
such as current (I), voltage (V) and power and then head towards different circuit techniques
used for analyzing the circuits. Initially, course focuses on resistive circuits (R) and further, on
the final portion, student is introduced to the circuits with energy storage elements, namely
capacitors (C) and inductors (L). Students are also taught how the V, I vary in source free RC
and RL circuits (DC sources in charging phase). Finally, students are given lectures that how we
can calculate the step response of RC and RL Circuits. Introduction to the second order circuits
is also taught to make students well prepared for the subsequent ECA-2 course. The subject is
delivered through lectures, tutorials, laboratory experiments and assignments.

Text Books:

 Fundamentals of Electric Circuits by Alexander & Sadiku


 Engineering Analysis by William Hayt

Reference Books:

 Circuit Analysis by D. Irwin


 Electric Circuit Analysis by Boylestad

Course Learning Objectives:

This course familiarizes students with the different techniques which are useful for solving the
mathematical models of circuits. During this course, students will understand the fundamental
laws and different simple and complex techniques, which are useful for circuit analysis.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):


After successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Describe the basic laws of circuit theory for the solution of any given circuit. [KCL, KVL,
OHM’s Law, CDR, VDR, resistance, and source combination], (C2-PLO1).
2. Apply Nodal, Mesh, and Circuit Theorems for the analysis to develop a solution of relatively
complex circuits. (C3-PLO1)
3. Analyze 1st and 2nd Order Circuits (RL, RC, and RLC). (C4-PLO2)

Course Contribution to Engineering:

Some of the examples and assignments require the solution of open-ended problems where
the student must consider alternative solutions. In addition, they must consider economic and
reliability constraints.

Course Schedule:

 3-Credit Hours per Week


 One Laboratory Session / Week (3 hours per session)
Learning Outcomes Assessment Plan:

Sr. Course Learning Outcomes [CLOs] Assessment


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1. CLO1 Assignment No. 1
2. CLO1 Quiz No. 1
3. CLO1, CLO2 Sessional No. 1
4. CLO2 Assignment No. 2
5. CLO2 Quiz No. 2
6. CLO3 Assignment No. 3
7. CLO3 Quiz No. 3
8. CLO2,3 Sessional No. 2
9. CLO3 Assignment No. 4
10. CLO3 Quiz No. 4
11. CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 Terminal Examination

Course Learning Outcomes mapped to Standard Program Learning Outcomes:


PLOs/
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
CLOs
1 C2
2 C3
3 C4

Assessment Plan:
Theory Quizzes (4) 15%

Homework Assignments 10%


2 Sessional exams (in class, 60-80 minutes each, 25%
10%+15%)
Terminal Exam (3 hours) 50%
Total (theory) 100%
Lab
work Lab Reports (12) 25%
2 Lab Sessional 25%
Lab Project and Terminal Exam 50%
Total (lab) 100%
Final marks Theory Marks * 0.75 + Lab marks * 0.25

Class Policy:

Class attendance is mandatory (80% minimum required).


 You should come to the classroom before the instructor. Late comers will not be allowed
to enter the classroom. Students, who are absent over 25% of the class time, will not be
allowed to enter the final examination.
 You should turn off your cellular phone before entering the classroom. You should not
leave the classroom to make or take cellular phone calls.
 You should bring a notepad and/or a writing instrument to every class and take detailed
notes.
 You should pay attention to the instructor and participate in class discussions.
 You should not do other work during class time.

Honor Code: Any form of cheating, plagiarism, and/or academic dishonesty will result in an "F"
grade in the course.
Late Work and Examinations: Late homework will not be accepted. Students who know that
they are going to miss class should make arrangements in advance. Exams will be closed book
and in-class. There will not be any make-up for quizzes and Sessional exams except the cases of
hospitalization or detention.
List of Open Source Software/learning website: http://www.electrical-engineering-
portal.com/ - www.vlab.co.in

Course Outline: Tentative Lecture breakdown (32 Lectures)


Basic Concepts:
Review of concepts, Current, Voltage, Power, Passive Sign Convention, Ciruit
Week−1 elements

Basic Laws:
Week−2
Ohm’s Law, KCL and KVL, Circuit examples and problems
Basic Rules:
Week−3~4 CDR, VDR, Resistors Equivalence, Wye-Delta Transformation, Related Circuit
problems
Methods of Analysis
Week−5
Nodal Analysis, Super Nodes, Related Problems
Week−6 Sessional−I

Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law:


Week−7~8
Mesh Analysis, Super Mesh, Related Problems
Circuit Theorems:
Principle of Superposition, Practical voltage sources, Practical current sources,
Week−9~11
Source transformation, Related Problems, Thevenin’s Theorem and Related
Problems, Norton’s Theorem and Related Problems, Maximum power transfer
Week−11 Sessional−II

Capacitors and inductors:


Understand Capacitor construction, capacitance of capacitor, Analyze the factor
Week−12
affecting the capacitance of the capacitor, Interpret the construction of inductor &
Inductance of inductor, Determine the factor affecting the inductance of inductor

First Order Circuits:


Week−13 Understanding of Source free RC Circuits, Related Problems, Extrapolate the Source
free RL Circuits, Related Problems

Singularity Functions:
Week−14 Unit step function, Unit impulse function, Unit Ramp function, Related Problems
Step Response of RC and RL Circuits, Related Problems

Second Order Circuits


The Source free series RLC Circuits, Related Problems, The Source free Parallel RLC
Week−15~16
Circuits, Related Problems, Step Response of Series RLC Circuits, Related Problems,
Step Response of Parallel RLC Circuits, Related Problems

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