SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY

College Of Engineering
A.Y. 2010-2011, 1st SEMESTER

COURSE OUTLINE

I. Course Code : CIRCIT1

II. Course Title : Circuits 1
III. Prerequisite : Physics 2 and Integral Calculus
IV. Co-requisite : Differential Equations
V. Course Credit : 4 units (3 units lecture and 1 unit laboratory)
VI. Course Description :
Fundamental relationships in circuit theory, mesh and node equations; resistive networks,
network theorems; solution of network problems using Laplace transform; transient analysis;
methods of circuit analysis.

VII. Course Objectives:

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
1. Formulate and solve mathematical equations that describe resistive circuits and apply the
theorems that are used to analyze resistive circuits;
2. Formulate mathematical equations that describe electric circuits with resistors, inductors and
capacitors;
3. Determine the performance of first-order and higher-order networks under transient conditions;
4. Use computer-aided tools to create, simulate, and verify electric circuits.
5. Familiarize oneself with the different electric and electronic components which are available in
the market.
6. Fabricate electric circuits using EAGLECAD Freeware version.

VIII. Course Outline:

Note: Two lecture sessions are equal to one Laboratory session.

Session Session Coverage (Lecture) Session Coverage (Laboratory)

Grading Policies, Course Syllabus, Expectations

Network Reduction Techniques

1
• Series and Parallel Combination
• Wye-Delta Transformation Grading Policies, Course Syllabus,
Expectations, Safety Practices
Network Reduction Techniques
• Current and Voltage Division
2
• Source Transformation Dependent
Sources
Network Reduction Techniques Familiarization with Electric Components
3
• Nodal Analysis and Schematic Diagrams
Network Reduction Techniques
4 • Mesh Analysis Component Placements
• Ladder Method Datasheets
5 FIRST LONG QUIZ
Network Theorems
Experiment 1
6 • Linear Electric Circuit
• Principle of Superposition
Nodal and Mesh Analysis
Network Theorems
7 Superposition
• Thevenin’s and Norton’s Theorems
Network Theorems
• Maximum Power Transfer Theorem Experiment 2
8 • Other Network Theorems Circuits with
Non-Linear Resistance (Graphical Network Theorem Experiments
Analysis)
9 SECOND LONG QUIZ
PRELIM EXAMINATIONS
Capacitors and Inductors Experiment 3
10 • Self and Mutual Inductances.
• Capacitance. Analog and Digital DC Measurements
 Capacitors and Inductors
11
• Coupled Circuits
12 FIRST LONG QUIZ
Equilibrium Equations for RLC
Networks
13 • Loop-Current Formulation
• Node-Voltage Formulation
• State-Variable Formulation
Review of Ordinary Differential Equation

14 Transient Analysis of First-Order Networks

• First-Order Transients
• Source-Free RL and RC Circuits
Transient Analysis of First-Order Networks
15 • RL and RC Circuits with External Sources

16 SECOND LONG QUIZ

Transient Analysis of First-Order Networks
• Steady-State and Transient Response
17
• Steady-State Behavior of L and C with
Constant Sources
Transient Analysis of First-Order Networks
18 • General Procedure for Solving First Order
RC and RL Circuits
19 THIRD LONG QUIZ
MIDTERM EXAMINATIONS
Transient Analysis of Higher-Order Networks
20 • Second-Order Transients EAGLECAD Schematic and Layout
• Series and Parallel RLC Networks
21 FIRST LONG QUIZ
Transient Analysis of Higher-Order Networks
22
• Higher-Order Transients
Transient Analysis of Higher-Order Networks
• Formulation of Differential Equations
23
• Evaluation of Initial Conditions
• Solution of the Differential Equation
Transient Analysis of Higher-Order Networks
24
• Examples of Higher-Order networks
25 SECOND LONG QUIZ
Transient Analysis of Higher-Order Networks
26 • Formulation of State Equations
• Numerical Solution of State Equations
Transient Analysis of Higher-Order Networks
27
• Numerical Solution of State Equations
28 THIRD LONG QUIZ
29 Transient Solution using Laplace Transforms
30 FOURTH LONG QUIZ
FINALS EXAMINATIONS

IX. Evaluation:
• Lecture Components

Component Prelim/Midterm/ Finals (%)

Short Quiz [Enabling
10
Skills](Remembering/Understanding)
Long Quiz [Applying] 20
Major Exam [Analyzing/Evaluating] 40
Seatwork/Exercise/Board
15
Work/Recitation
Attendance 10
Homework 5
Project/Research [Creating]
 • Laboratory Components

Component Prelim/Midterm/Finals (%)

Attendance 20
Experiment 80

• Periodical Grade:
o CIRCIT1 Grade = (Lecture Part)*0.75 + (Laboratory Part)*0.25
o Base 0

X. System of Grading:

Prelim Grade 30%

Midterm Grade 30%
Finals Grade 40%
100%

XI. References:
Fundamentals of Electric Circuits by Charles Alexander and Matthew Sadiku
Circuit Analysis: Theory and Practice by Allan Robbins
Introduction to Electric Circuits by Richard Dorf and James Svoboda (main text)
Basic Engineering Circuit Analysis by J. David Irwin and Robert Nelms

Prepared:

ELMER R. MAGSINO, MS EE
Dean, COE