CIRCUIT ANALYSIS 1

(Date of document: 7th June 2016)

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%

Lecturer : Puan. Nurzanariah Binti Roslan (Room no: BN-3-56)

Email- nurzanariah@uniten.edu.my

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 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 X
understand the fundamental
circuit laws (KVL, KCL, Ohms
Law, Voltage and Current
Division)
2. Able to apply the
fundamental circuit laws in X
solving circuit problems
3. Able to identify nodal
X
analysis and mesh analysis
4. Able to apply nodal analysis
and mesh analysis in solving X
circuit problems
5. Able to apply circuit
theorems (Superposition,
Source Transformation,
Thevenins Theorem, Nortons X
Theorem and Maximum Power
Transfer) in solving circuit
problems
6. Able to understand the
basic principle of an ideal op-
amp and apply the X
characteristics in solving op-
amp circuit problems
7. Able to distinguish between
first order (RC and RL) and X
second order (RLC) circuits
8. Able to determine the
response of first order and X
second order D.C. circuits
Course Outcomes:
Assessment-Course Outcomes Matrix:

PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO
No Assessments 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
. CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5 CO6 CO7 CO8
1 Test 1 X X X X
2 Test 2 X X
3 Assignments / X X X X
X X X X
Quizzes
4 Final Exam X X X X X X

PO Emphasis:

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

Bloom's Coverage:

Cognitive Psychomotor Affective

Low Me Hig Total
d h
Current Coverage (%) 13. 86. 0 0 0 100
8 2
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.
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 Program Educational Objectives

No. 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)

Program Outcomes
PO Students graduating from the Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics Engineering (BEEE) and
No. Bachelor of Electrical Power Engineering (BEPE) and Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
(BME) programmes will have the ability to:
PO Statements Sub-attributes
Apply fundamental knowledge of a) Comprehend the fundamental knowledge of
mathematics, science and mathematics, science and electrical/computer &
electrical/computer & communication communication engineering (C1,C2)
engineering principles in solving complex b) Apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics, science
problems and electrical/computer & communication engineering
PO1
WA1 (WK1-WK4) 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)
Identify, formulate, analyse and solve a) Identify, formulate and solve electrical/computer &
complex electrical/computer & communication engineering problems (C3, C4)
PO2 communication engineering problems b) Evaluate and synthesize the solution to complex
WA2 (WK1-WK4) electrical/computer & communication engineering
problems (C5,C6)

Design solutions for complex
electrical/computer & communication
engineering problems that meet specific
needs with appropriate consideration for b) Illustrate solutions for electrical/computer &
PO public health and safety, culture, society,
No.
PO3 and environment.
WA3 (WK5)
Conduct investigations, interpret data
and provide conclusions in investigating
complex problems related to
PO4 electrical/computer & communication
engineering
WA4 (WK8)
Create appropriate techniques, select a) Usage of modern tools to execute electrical/computer &
resources, and apply modern engineering
PO5 tools to execute complex engineering b) Manipulation of modern tool to execute complex
activities
WA5 (WK6)
Apply reasoning in assessing societal,
health, safety, legal and cultural issues
and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to professional engineering
PO6 practice
WA6 (WK7)
Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of
professional engineering solutions in
PO7 environmental contexts and the need for
sustainable development
WA7 (WK7)
Demonstrate commitment to
PO8 professional and ethical principles
WA8 (WK7)
Communicate effectively on complex
engineering activities
WA10
PO9
Function effectively as an individual and
in a group with the capacity to be a
PO10
leader
WA9
Program Outcomes
a) Illustrate solutions for electrical/computer &
communication engineering problems with appropriate
consideration for public health and safety. (C3, C4)
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)
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)
communication engineering activities (P1,P2)
engineering activities (P3,P4)
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)
No sub-attribute (C2,C3)
No sub-attribute (A3)
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)
No sub-attribute (A4)
 Program Outcomes
PO Acknowledge the need for, and be able to No sub-attribute (C2)
No.
PO11 engage in life-long learning
WA12
Demonstrate knowledge on project a) Demonstrate knowledge on project management
management principles and principles (C2,C3)
PO12
entrepreneurship skills b) Demonstrate knowledge on entrepreneurship skills
WA11 (C2,C3)