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  • This course is designed to provide a complete understanding of electric circuits starting from the basics and fundamentals of electrical engineering moving to advanced topics in electric circuits for complete beginners without any previous knowledge.

Electric circuits analysis is the fundamental theory upon which all branches of electrical engineering are built. Many branches of electrical engineering, such as power engineering, electric machines, control, electronics, communications, and instrumentation, are based on electric circuit theory.

  • The course is roughly divided into the following topics:

                                    <<<< Basics and fundamentals of electrical engineering and electronics >>>>

  1. What is an electric circuit?

  2. System of Units & SI Prefixes

  3. Definitions of electric charge, current, voltage, power and energy

  4. Basic circuit elements and their applications

  5. DC current vs. AC current

  6. Difference between independent and dependent sources

  7. Power balance in electric circuits

                                    <<<< Fundamental laws in DC electric circuits >>>>

  1. Ohm's law in electric circuits

  2. Various properties of resistors

  3. Kirchhoff’s current law (KCL) and Kirchhoff’s voltage law (KVL)

  4. Short circuit and open circuit

  5. Circuit reduction topology using series and parallel resistors

  6. Voltage and current divider rules

  7. Star and delta connections

  8. Star to Delta transformation and vice versa for the circuit reduction

  9. Nodal analysis method and concept of super node

  10. Electric circuit applications as lighting systems

                                    <<<< Advanced theorems in DC circuit analysis >>>>

  1. The concept of linearity and  linear circuits

  2. Different electric circuit theorems such as superposition and source transformation theorems

  3. Thevenin theorem in electric circuits

  4. How to apply Thevenin with dependent sources?

  5. The maximum power transfer theory using Thevenin

  6. Norton theorem in electric circuits

                                    <<<< Capacitors and Inductors in Electric circuits >>>>

  1. Various properties for capacitors and inductors

  2. The voltage and current relations in capacitors and inductors

  3. The energy stored in capacitors and inductors

  4. How to simplify capacitive, and inductive circuits?

  5. Series and parallel capacitors and inductors

                                    <<<< Operational Amplifiers >>>>

  1. Basics of operational amplifiers (Op-Amps)

  2. Difference between ideal and practical Op-Amps

  3. Different types of Op-Amps such as inverting, non inverting, summing and difference amplifiers

  4. Different applications on Op-Amps such as differentiator, integrator, cascaded Op-Amps

  5. How to implement digital to analog converter (DAC) using Op-Amps?

  6. How to build instrumentation amplifier (IA) using Op-Amp circuits?

                                    <<<< DC transient circuits >>>>

  1. First order DC transient circuits

  2. Forced and free response of R-L circuit

  3. Forced and free response of R-C circuit

  4. The key to working with any R-L or R-C circuits

  5. The analysis of second order DC transient circuits

  6. Analysis of series RLC circuit

  7. Different responses for RLC circuit

  8. How to analyze any general RLC circuit?

                                    <<<< AC Electric Circuit Analysis >>>>

  1. Practical difference between AC and DC circuits

  2. AC sinusoidal sources and phasors

  3. Identify the phasor representation for AC sources

  4. V-I relations for resistors, inductors and capacitors in AC circuits

  5. Definitions of impedance and admittance

  6. Apply different circuit techniques and theorems in AC circuits

  7. Apply

  8. How to improve the power factor in 3-ph circuits?

                                    <<<< Resonance in Electric Circuits >>>>

  1. Realize the electric resonance phenomena in electric circuits

  2. Series resonance vs. parallel resonance

  3. Properties of resonant circuits

  4. Half power frequencies in resonant circuits

  5. Bandwidth and quality factor for electric resonance

  6. Applications of resonance circuits

  7. Drawbacks of unwanted resonance

  •    You will find several solved examples and practical applications to illustrate the analysis of practical circuits

                By the end of this course, you will be able to start your career in electrical engineering, power and

               computer engineering and electronics so that you will be able to analyze different electric circuits

               from basics to advanced

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                See you in the course .

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Covers fundamentals electric circuits required to start a career in electrical engineering, power and computer engineering and electronics
Develops skills in AC and DC electric circuit analysis, which are applicable across a wide range of industries
Teaches electric circuit theory, which is the foundation for many branches of electrical engineering, including power engineering, electric machines, control, electronics, communications, and instrumentation
Provides a comprehensive understanding of electric circuits, from the basics and fundamentals to advanced topics, making it suitable for beginners without any previous knowledge
Introduces learners to various electrical theorems and laws, including Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, and Thevenin's theorem, which are crucial for circuit analysis and design
Covers resonance in electric circuits, which is essential for understanding various electronic devices and applications

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Read 'Electric Circuits'
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  • Read through the chapters on basic circuit concepts, circuit analysis, and circuit theorems.
  • Solve the practice problems at the end of each chapter.
Ohm's Law Practice Problems
Complete practice problems to apply Ohm's Law independently
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  • Calculate current, voltage, or resistance in simple circuits using Ohm's Law.
  • Solve for unknown values in series and parallel circuits.
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  • Learn how to apply Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL) to analyze circuits.
  • Learn how to apply Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL) to analyze circuits.
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  • Discuss different methods for analyzing circuits.
  • Work together to solve circuit analysis problems.
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Design and Build a Simple Circuit
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  • Choose a simple circuit design.
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  • Assemble the circuit according to the design.
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Learners who complete The Ultimate Electric Circuits for Electrical Engineering will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Electrical Engineer
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Electronics Engineer
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We've selected six books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in The Ultimate Electric Circuits for Electrical Engineering.
Classic textbook on electric circuits and is commonly used in academic institutions. It provides a comprehensive overview of the subject matter and valuable reference for engineers and students alike.
Is another popular textbook on electric circuits and is known for its clear explanations and豊富なexample problems. It good choice for students who are looking for a more in-depth understanding of the subject matter.
Good choice for students who are looking for a comprehensive introduction to circuit analysis. It covers a wide range of topics, including circuit theory, circuit simulation, and circuit troubleshooting.
More advanced textbook on electric circuits and is suitable for students who have a strong foundation in the subject matter. It covers a wide range of topics, including circuit analysis, network theory, and power systems.
Good choice for students who are new to electric circuits and is written in a clear and concise style. It covers the basics of circuit analysis and good starting point for students who want to learn more about the subject matter.
Good choice for students who are looking for a basic introduction to electrical engineering. It covers the fundamentals of circuit analysis and good starting point for students who want to learn more about the subject matter.

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