Course Description and Outcomes

Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

School of Engineering and Computer Science
Brac University

EEE 101 Electrical Circuits I – v3

EEE 201 Electrical Circuits I - v1, v2

EEE 101L Electrical Circuits I Lab – v3

EEE 202 Electrical Circuits I Laboratory (1.5 credits) – v1, v2

A. Course General Information:

Course Code: EEE101
EEE101L
Course Title: Electrical Circuits I
Electrical Circuits I Laboratory
Credit Hours (Theory + Laboratory): 3+1
Contact Hours (Theory + Laboratory): 3+3
Category: Program Core
Type: Required, Engineering, Lecture + Laboratory
Prerequisites: PHY 111 Principles of Physics
MAT 110 Mathematics I Differential Calculus and Co-ordinate Geometry
Co-requisites: None
Equivalent Course ECE 101 Electrical Circuits I – v3
ECE 201 Electrical Circuits I - v1, v2

ECE 101L Electrical Circuits I Laboratory – v3

ECE 202 Electrical Circuits I Laboratory (1.5 credits) – v1, v2

B. Course Catalog Description (Content):

The course is designed to acquaint students with basic DC electrical circuits and their working. The Kirchhoff’s laws, node voltage
methodology and circuit theorems are used to solve simple DC circuits’ problems. The course then covered the network elements,
types of networks & analysis of complex circuits using Mesh current & Nodal voltage method, various circuit theorems such as:
Norton’s Theorem, Thevenin’s Theorem, Superposition Theorem and develop an understanding of how to apply these circuit
theorems/techniques for solving different types of complex DC circuit problems having dependent and independent voltage and
current sources, ability to apply delta-wye conversion techniques to analyze different types of more complex circuits and calculate
maximum power transfer for these circuits. The response of first order RC and RL circuits is also analyzed along with step
response. Similar to electric circuit, magnetic circuit also analyzed using basic equations and methods to solve magnetic circuit
problems. In addition to class lectures, comprehensive mandatory laboratory (EEE101L) exercises are also designed so that
theoretical knowledge may be coincided with practical.

C. Course Objective:

This course is considered as the backbone to fundamental electrical circuits and analysis. Ability to use the techniques, skills and
modern engineering tools necessary for modern engineering practice related to DC circuit applications. The rationale of the course
is to enable the students to develop the sound understanding of and ability to design and analyze basic electrical DC circuits. As
one of the core courses for the EEE program, the knowledge from the course will be applied in future EEE courses such as AC
circuits, Electronic devices. The course allows the use the students to use modern engineering techniques, skills and tools to fulfill
practical engineering problems related to DC circuit.

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 D. Course Outcomes (COs):

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to

Sl. CO Description
CO1 Explain the fundamental concepts of linear electrical circuit elements and magnetic properties of materials
CO2 Apply different circuit analysis techniques and circuit theorems to solve circuits for unknown quantities
CO3 Interpret the natural and transient responses of the first order electric systems involving capacitors and inductors
CO4 Use simulation tool to construct DC circuit in schematic level
CO5 Demonstrate basic proficiency in building, debugging and testing basic electrical circuits

E. Mapping of CO-PO-Taxonomy Domain & Level- Delivery-Assessment Tool:

Sl. CO Description POs Bloom’s Delivery Assessment

taxonomy methods and tools
domain/level activities

EEE 101 Electrical Circuits Mapping of

CO - PO
Explain the fundamental concepts of linear Indicators -
Cognitive/ Lectures, Assignment,
CO1 electrical circuit elements and magnetic properties of a
Understand notes Quiz Knowledge
materials
Apply different circuit analysis techniques and
Profile
Cognitive/ Lectures, Assignment,
CO2 circuit theorems to solve circuits for unknown a
Apply notes Quiz, Exam
quantities
Interpret the natural and transient responses of the
Cognitive/ Lectures, Assignment,
CO3 first order electric systems involving capacitors and a
Apply notes Quiz, Exam
inductors
EEE 101L Electrical Circuits Lab
Cognitive/
Use simulation tool to construct DC circuit in Understand, Lab Work, Lab
CO4 e Lab Class
schematic level Psychomotor/ Exam
Manipulation
Cognitive/
Demonstrate basic proficiency in building, Understand, Lab Work, Lab
CO5 e Lab Class
debugging and testing basic electrical circuits Psychomotor/ Exam
Manipulation
CO No. PO No. Applicable PO Indicator Knowledge Profile
CO1 a a1, a3 K1, K3
CO2 a a4 K3
CO3 a a4 K3
CO4 e e3 K6
CO5 e e1, e3 K6

Description of PO Indicators

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 PO Description Indicator Description
(a) Engineering knowledge: Apply a1. Explain the concepts of mathematics, science and engineering
knowledge of mathematics, natural knowledge required to solve complex engineering problems
science, (electrical and electronic /
a3. Apply the appropriate knowledge of natural sciences to solve electrical
electronic and communication)
and electronic engineering problems
engineering fundamentals, and
specialization to the solution of a4. Apply fundamental and specialized engineering knowledge to solve
complex (electrical and electronic / complex electrical and electronic engineering problems
electronic and communication)
engineering problems. (K1 to K4)

(e) Modern tool usage: Create, select e1. Select appropriate techniques, resources, modern engineering and IT
and apply appropriate techniques, tools to solve complex engineering problems
resources, and modern engineering
and IT tools, including prediction e3. Use appropriate modern engineering, IT including modelling and
and modelling, to complex (electrical simulation tools and techniques to develop and evaluate the solution
and electronic / electronic and of complex engineering problems
communication) engineering
problems, with an understanding of
the limitations. (K6).

Description of Applicable Knowledge Profiles

K1 Natural Sciences A systematic, theory-based understanding of the natural sciences applicable to the
discipline
K3 Engineering A systematic, theory-based formulation of engineering fundamentals required in the
fundamentals engineering discipline
K6 Engineering Knowledge of engineering practice (technology) in the practice areas in the engineering
practice discipline

F. Course Materials:

i. Text and Reference Books:

Sl Title Author(s) Publication Edition Publisher ISBN

. Year
1 Fundamentals of Charles K. 2009 4th Ed. McGraw-Hill 978–0–07–352955–4
Electric Circuits Alexander, Matthew
N.O. Sadiku
2 Introductory Circuit Robert L. Boylestad 2015 11th Ed. Prentice-Hall 0-13-173044-4
Analysis

ii. Other materials (if any)

a. Lecture notes/presentation slides

b. Lab hand-outs
c. Lab usage manual
d. Simulation tool (PSpice)

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G. Lesson Plan (Theory):

No Topic Week/Lecture# Related CO (if any)

1 Basic definitions and units of electrical parameters, Active Lecture 1-2 CO1
and passive circuit elements, Independent and dependent
voltage and current sources.
2 Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s current law, Kirchhoff’s voltage law, Lecture 3-4 CO1
Series Circuits, Parallel Circuits. Series-parallel circuits,
Calculation of equivalent resistance, Voltage and Current
division.
3 Nodal Analysis of electrical circuits using independent Lecture 5-6 CO2
voltage/current sources, Nodal Analysis of electrical circuits
using dependent voltage/current sources.
4 Mesh Analysis of electrical circuits using independent Lecture 7-8 CO2
voltage/current sources, Mesh Analysis of electrical circuits
using dependent voltage/ current sources.
5 Superposition theorem, Thevenin’s theorem using both Lecture 9-12 CO2
dependent and independent sources, Norton’s theorem,
Source transformation theorem.

Midterm Exam
6 Delta–Wye transformation, Condition for maximum power Lecture 14-16 CO2
transfer calculations.
7 Inductors and capacitors, Series parallel combination Lecture 17-20 CO3
circuits of inductors and capacitors. Responses of RL and
RC circuits: Natural responses & Complete responses.
8 Magnetic fields, Flux density, Permeability, Reluctance, Lecture 21-23 CO1
Ohm’s Law for magnetic circuits. Magnetizing force,
Hysteresis, Ampere’s Circuital Law, Determination of flux
and magneto motive force. Solving different magnetic
circuit problems.
9 Discussing and solving problems about various topics Lecture 24 CO2, CO3, CO1
Final Exam

H. Lesson Plan (Laboratory):

Activity Week# Related CO (if any)

Group Formation, Marks Distribution, Report Structure, Project
Requirement, Activity List, Course Outcome Assessment, Student 1
Feedback, Google Classroom etc.
Experiment 1 – Verification of KVL and KCL 2
Experiment 2 – Introduction to Series-Parallel Circuits 3
Experiment 3 – Verification of Superposition Principle 4
Experiment 4 – Introduction to PSpice, Introduction to Series-Parallel
5
Circuits and Verification of Superposition Principle using PSpice
Experiment 5 – Verification of Thevenin’s Theorem and Maximum
6
Power Transfer Theorem
Recess for Midterm Examination of Theory Courses 7
Experiment 6 – Introduction to AC Voltage Source and Oscilloscope 8
Experiment 7 – Study of Transient Behavior of RC Circuit 9
Experiment 8 – Verification of Thevenin’s Theorem and Maximum 10
Power Transfer Theorem and Study of Transient Behavior of RC

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 Circuit using PSpice
Hardware Examination 11
Project Submission 12 CO4

I. Assessment Tools (Theory):

Assessment Tools Weightage (%)

Class Performance & Attendance 10
Assignment 15
Quizzes 20
Midterm Exam 25
Final Exam 30

J. Assessment Tools (Laboratory):

Assessment Tools Weightage (%)

Attendance 10
Hardware class performance 10
Hardware report 10
Software report 10
Project 30
Hardware examination 30

K. CO Assessment Plan:

Assessment Tools Course Outcomes

CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5
Quizzes (Q)   
L. CO Attainment
Assignment   
Policy:
Midterm exam 
Final Exam   As per Department of
Lab work   EEE Course Outcome
Lab Exam.   Attainment Policy

M. Grading policy:

As per Brac University grading policy

N. Course Instructor (For Section 8): Mr. Nahid Hossain Taz

Lecturer
Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE)
Office: 4E16, BSRM School of Engineering

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