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CIRCUIT ANALYSIS 1

(Date of document: 7th May 2014)

Course Code : EEEB113

Course Status : Core for BEPE, BEEE & BME

Level : Degree

Semester Taught : Semester 1 for BEPE & BEEE, Semester 3 for BME

Credit : 3

Co-requisites : -

Assessments : Final Exam 50% Test 1 15%

Test 2 15% Assignments / Quizzes 20% Lecturers : Chen Chai Phing / Zaipatimah Bte. Ali / Sarveswaren / Nurzanariah

Binti Roslan / Ismail Bin Said / Halil Hussain / Ya'akob Bin Raja

Omar / Sharifah Azma Bte Syed Mustaffa / Marayati Bte Marsadek

Course Description : This course introduces the basic knowledge and understanding of

electrical D.C. resistive circuits, circuit analysis techniques, ideal

operational amplifier (op-amp) and transient and step responses

for first and second orders circuits.

Course Objectives : 1. To understand electrical physical quantities and active and

passive circuit elements.

2. To understand and apply fundamental circuits laws and

theorems, i.e. Ohms and Kirchhoffs laws, superposition, source

transformation theorem, Thevenins and Nortons theorems.

3. To understand definition of node voltage and mesh current.

Solve basic network problem using mesh and nodal analysis

methods.

4. To be able to distinguish between methods of circuit analysis

and use them appropriately.

5. To be able to solve simple op-amp circuit using circuit analysis

techniques.

6. To be able to calculate time constant, natural and step responses

using circuit analysis methods.

Transferrable Skills : Students are encouraged to simulate circuits using LTSPICE.

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Course Outcomes:

Course Outcomes PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 a b c a b a b c a b c a b a b a b a b c a b

1. Able to identify basic circuit elements and quantities, and understand the fundamental circuit laws (KVL, KCL, Ohms Law, Voltage and Current Division)

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2. Able to apply the fundamental circuit laws in solving circuit problems

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3. Able to identify nodal analysis and mesh analysis

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4. Able to apply nodal analysis and mesh analysis in solving circuit problems

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5. Able to apply circuit theorems (Superposition, Source Transformation, Thevenins Theorem, Nortons Theorem and Maximum Power Transfer) in solving circuit problems

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6. Able to understand the basic principle of an ideal op-amp and apply the characteristics in solving op-amp circuit problems

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7. Able to distinguish between first order (RC and RL) and second order (RLC) circuits

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8. Able to determine the response of first order and second order D.C. circuits

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Assessment-Course Outcomes Matrix:

No. Assessments PO1 PO1 PO1 PO1 PO1 PO1 PO1 PO1 CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5 CO6 CO7 CO8

1 Test 1 X X X X 2 Test 2 X X 3 Assignments / Quizzes X X X X X X X X 4 Final Exam X X X X X X

PO Emphasis:

Bloom's Coverage:

Cognitive Psychomotor Affective Low Med High Total Current Coverage (%) 13.8 86.2 0 0 0 100

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 Total Current Coverage (%) 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100

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Course Outline: Topic 1: Basic circuit elements and quantities concepts

Application of SI Units Concept of voltage, current, power and energy Concept of independent and dependent sources

Topic2: Basic circuit analysis laws Introduction to circuit element resistor Basic concepts of network topology (node, branch & loop) Ohms law Kirchhoffs laws Resistors in series and parallel Voltage divider and current divider Wye-delta transformations

Topic 3: Methods of analysis in circuit Nodal analysis Application of supernode in nodal analysis Mesh analysis Application of supermesh in mesh analysis

Topic 4: Useful circuit theorems Superposition theorem Source transformation theorem Thevenins theorem Nortons theorem Maximum power transfer theorem

Topic 5: Introduction to op-amp Ideal op-amps Applications of op-amps: inverting amps, non-inverting amps, summing amps,

difference amps and cascaded op-amps

Topic 6: Introduction to capacitor and inductor Basic constructions of capacitor and inductor Voltage-current relationship for capacitor and inductor Capacitor and inductor under steady-state or DC condition Series and parallel combination for capacitors and inductors

Topic 7: First order circuits Natural response of RC and RL circuit Concept of singularity functions Step response of RC and RL circuit

Topic 8: Second order circuits Concept of initial and final values in RLC circuit Natural response of series and parallel RLC circuit (overdamped, critically

damped and underdamped solution) Step response of series and parallel RLC circuit (overdamped, critically damped

and underdamped solution)

References:

1. Charles K. Alexander and Matthew N.O. Sadiku , Fundamentals of Electric Circuits, 5th ed, McGraw-Hill, 2013.

2. Nilsson and Riedel, Electric Circuits, 9th ed., Pearson, 2011.

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What is Program Educational Objectives (PEO)? PEO are objectives that UNITEN graduates should achieve after five (5) years of graduation. What are Programme Outcomes (PO)? PO are the expected traits that UNITEN students should have upon graduation.

Summary of BEEE/BEPE/BME Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

PEO No.

Program Educational Objectives

UNITEN produces EE, EP and ME engineering graduates who:

PEO1 Practicing engineers in electrical/computer and communication engineering with the ability to venture into energy related business.

PEO2 Hold leadership responsibilities and/or establish their own enterprises.

PEO3 Have professional qualifications/certifications in electrical/computer and communication engineering related areas.

PEO4 Engages in activities to enhance knowledge in their professional works.

BEEE/BEPE/BME Programme Outcomes (PO)

PO No.

Program Outcomes

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics Engineering (BEEE) and Bachelor of Electrical Power Engineering (BEPE) and Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME) programmes will have the ability to:

PO Statements Sub-attributes

PO1

Apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics, science and electrical/computer & communication engineering principles in solving complex problems

a) Comprehend the fundamental knowledge of mathematics, science and electrical/computer & communication engineering (C1,C2)

b) Apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics, science and electrical/computer & communication engineering principles in solving engineering problems (C3, C4)

c) Solve complex engineering problems by relating/incorporating fundamental knowledge of mathematics, science and electrical/computer & communication engineering principles. (C5,C6)

PO2

Identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex electrical/computer & communication engineering problems

a) Identify, formulate and solve electrical/computer & communication engineering problems (C3, C4)

b) Evaluate and synthesize the solution to complex electrical/computer & communication engineering problems (C5,C6)

PO3

Design solutions for complex electrical/computer & communication engineering problems that meet specific needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, culture, society, and environment.

a) Illustrate solutions for electrical/computer & communication engineering problems with appropriate consideration for public health and safety. (C3, C4)

b) Illustrate solutions for electrical/computer & communication engineering problems with appropriate consideration for culture, society, and environment. (C3, C4)

c) Propose solutions for complex electrical/computer & communication engineering problems that meet specific needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, culture, society, and environment. (C5,C6)

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PO No.

Program Outcomes

PO4

Conduct investigations, interpret data and provide conclusions in investigating complex problems related to electrical/computer & communication engineering

a) Use research methods for collecting data (C1, C2) b) Analyse and interpret data using engineering

principles and appropriate techniques (C3,C4) c) Design & evaluate solutions to complex engineering

problems by employing research methods and data interpretation skills (C5,C6)

PO5

Create appropriate techniques, select resources, and apply modern engineering tools to execute complex engineering activities

a) Usage of modern tools to execute electrical/computer & communication engineering activities (P1,P2)

b) Manipulation of modern tool to execute complex engineering activities (P3,P4)

PO6

Apply reasoning in assessing societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice

a) Apply reasoning in assessing societal, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice (C3, C4)

b) Apply reasoning in assessing health and safety issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice (C3, C4)

PO7

Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of professional engineering solutions in environmental contexts and the need for sustainable development

No sub-attribute (C2,C3)

PO8 Demonstrate commitment to professional and ethical principles

No sub-attribute (A3)

PO9

Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities

a) Communicate effectively by means of oral

presentation (P3)

b) Communicate effectively by means of report writing

(P3)

c) Communicate effectively by means of oral

presentation and/or report writing on complex

engineering activities (P3)

PO10 Function effectively as an individual and in a group with the capacity to be a leader

No sub-attribute (A4)

PO11 Acknowledge the need for, and be able to engage in life-long learning

No sub-attribute (C2)

PO12

Demonstrate knowledge on project management principles and entrepreneurship skills

a) Demonstrate knowledge on project management principles (C2,C3)

b) Demonstrate knowledge on entrepreneurship skills (C2,C3)