227-1635-00L Electric Circuits

Semester	Autumn Semester 2019
Lecturers	M. Zima, D. Shchetinin
Periodicity	yearly recurring course
Language of instruction	English
Comment	Students without a background in Electrical Engineering must take "Electric Circuits" before taking "Introduction to Electric Power Transmission: System & Technology"

Courses

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Title

Hours

Lecturers

227-1635-00 G

Electric Circuits

3 hrs

Mon	13:15-16:00	ETZ E 9 »
	14:15-17:00	ETZ E 9 »
10.10.	15:15-18:00	ETZ E 9 »
17.01.	12:15-16:00	ETZ E 9 »
	16:15-18:00	ETZ E 9 »

M. Zima, D. Shchetinin

Catalogue data

Abstract	Introduction to analysis methods and network theorems to describe operation of electric circuits. Theoretical foundations are essential for the analysis of the electric power transmission and distribution grids as well as many modern technological devices – consumer electronics, control systems, computers and communications.
Learning objective	At the end of this course, the student will be able to: understand variables in electric circuits, evaluate possible approaches and analyse simple electric circuits with RLC elements, apply circuit theorems to simple meshed circuits, analyze AC circuits in a steady state and understand the connection of the explained principles to the modelling of the 3-phase electric power systems.
Content	Course will introduce electric circuits variables, circuit elements (resistive, inductive, capacitive), resistive circuits and theorems (Kirchhoffs’ laws, Norton and Thevenin equivalents), nodal and mesh analysis, superposition principle; it will continue by discussing the complete response circuits (RLC), sinusoidal analysis – ac steady state (complex power, reactive, active power) and conclude with the introduction to 3-phase analysis; Mathematical foundations of the circuit analysis, such as matrix operations and complex numbers will be briefly reviewed. This course is targeting students who have no prior background in electrical engineering.
Lecture notes	lecture and exercises slides will be distributed after each lecture via moodle platform; additional materials to be accessed online (wileyplus)
Literature	Richard C. Dorf, James A. Svoboda Introduction to Electric Circuits, 9th Edition Online materials: https://www.wileyplus.com/ Lecture slides and exercises slides
Prerequisites / Notice	This course is intended for students outside of D-ITET. No prior course in electrical engineering is required

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits	4 credits
Examiners	M. Zima, D. Shchetinin
Type	session examination
Language of examination	English
Repetition	The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examination	written 120 minutes
Written aids	1 page A4 - own handwritten notes; basic calculator without communications capacity (ln, sin, cos, power and root functions are allowed)
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

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Offered in

Programme	Section	Type
Energy Science and Technology Master	Electrical Power Engineering	W
Science, Technology, and Policy Master	Energy and Mobility	W
Environmental Engineering Bachelor	Elective Block: Energy	W