Circuit Analysis
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IITA0104 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-IT 2010 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2011-2012) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Chavez Vega, Santiago |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Courses During the Academic Year 2011-2012
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I-IT-2N | 2012-01-09 – 2012-03-02 | Ari Luukkonen | English | 2011-12-07 – 2012-01-15 |
Learning Outcomes
After this course the student will have a good working knowledge of basic circuits, masters the routine of phasor calculation of circuits, knows how to apply them in practice and to choose the best method for each application. The student will also be able to simulate the studied circuits by using simulation software.
Student's Workload
The total amount of student's work is 81 h, containing 42 h of scheduled contact studies.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
DC and AC Circuits.
Contents
Phasor calculation, basics of power calculations in AC circuits, resonance circuits and their applications. Mesh current, node voltage, superposition, Thevenin and Norton methods. Bipolarity and tetrapolarity, use of decibel in electrical circuits, circuits containing amplifiers and basics of three-phase systems.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
- Lecture Notes
- Boylestad Robert L.
Introductory Circuit Analysis
Prentice Hall; 12 edition (January 15, 2010)
- Allan H. Robbins, Wilhelm C. Miller
Circuit Analysis: Theory and Practice
Thomson Delmar Learning, 4th edition, 2007
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, computer simulations, exercises.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1: The student knows those subjects of the course, which are necessary for the forthcoming studies and working life.
Grade 3: The student is well-abled to utilize the course contents.
Grade 5: The student is able to apply creatively the contents of the course.
Assessment Methods
Exercises, an examination, compulsory participation in PC exercises.