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Fundamentals of Electrical Circuits

Course Description: - Fundamental elements and concepts of circuits. - Basic laws of circuit theory: Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws. - Circuit theorems: Superposition theorem, Thevenin's and Norton's theorems, maximum power transfer theorem. - DC circuit analysis techniques: Nodal analysis and mesh analysis. - Sinusoidal sources and the concept of phasors in circuit analysis. - AC circuit analysis techniques: Nodal analysis and mesh analysis.
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: PHYS131
Objectives of the course :

Upon completion of this course, the student will be taught the following:
– Concepts and standards related to: Voltage, Current, Power, Energy, Resistance, Capacitance, and Inductance.
Kirchhoff's laws, linearity, superposition, Thevenin's theorem, and Norton's theorem in circuit design and analysis.
– Generation of sinusoidal voltage, frequency, angular velocity, root mean square (RMS), and phase displacement (leading, lagging, and in-phase).
- Analysis of alternating current electrical circuits, and application and representation of various theories.
– The concept of real power, reactive power, and power factor in AC electrical circuits.

Course outputs :
  • Understanding the fundamental laws of electrical circuit theory: Ohm's Law, and Kirchhoff's Laws
  • Understanding circuit analysis techniques such as nodal analysis, mesh analysis, superposition, etc.
  • Understanding fundamental theories (Thévenin's theorem, Norton's theorem, and the maximum power transfer theorem) for solving electrical circuits.
  • Analysis of Direct Current and Alternating Current Circuits Using Different Methods: Branch Current Analysis, Mesh Analysis, and Nodal Analysis.
  • Electrical Circuit Analysis using Thevenin's and Norton's Theorems and the Maximum Power Transfer Theorem.
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  • Last updated: 2026-05-17

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