Course Outline
Course Outline
Course Outline
Theory
Electric Circuit Analysis-1 (ECA-1)
Course Code: EEE-121 (3+1)
Course Prerequisites:
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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:
Reference Books:
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.
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)
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:
Assessment Plan:
Theory Quizzes (4) 15%
Class Policy:
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
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
Singularity Functions:
Week−14 Unit step function, Unit impulse function, Unit Ramp function, Related Problems
Step Response of RC and RL Circuits, Related Problems