CIRCUIT ANALYSIS II

(Date of document: 6th May 2014)

Course Code

EEEB123

Course Status

Core for BEEE and BEPE

Level

Degree

Semester Taught

Credit

Pre-requisites

Circuit Analysis I (EEEB113)

Differential Equation (MATB143)

Co-requisites

None

Assessments

Final Exam

50%

Test 1

15%

Test 2

15%

Quizzes / Assignment

20%

Course Description

This course introduces students to the theory and principles

of circuit analysis in single and three phase systems,
magnetically coupled coil and two port networks. It also
provides students with a comprehensive treatment of circuit
analysis in the frequency domain.

Course Objectives

1. To apply circuit analysis methods in single-phase and threephase AC systems.

2. To analyse circuits with magnetically coupled coils and twoport networks
3. To provide an understanding of concepts in frequency
response
4. To provide an understanding of the theorems, laws and
application of Laplace transform.

Transferrable Skills :

None

Course Outcomes

:
PO
1
a

PO
2
c

1. Course outcome (CO1)

Able to define the concept of sinusoids and
phasors
2. Course outcome (CO2)

Able to perform AC circuit analysis and power

analysis
3. Course outcome (CO3)

Determine circuit parameters for balanced

three phase systems
4. Course outcome (CO4)
Determine circuit parameters for magnetically
coupled coils and ideal transformers
5. Course outcome (CO5)

Derive transfer functions, and analyze

resonant circuit and filters
6. Course outcome (CO6)

Determine the Laplace and Inverse Laplace

transform of functions
7. Course outcome (CO7)

Analyze linear circuits using Laplace

transforms with and without initial conditions
8. Course outcome (CO8)
Identify circuit characterization via general
two-port network

b a

PO
3
b

PO
4
c

PO
5
c

PO
6
a

PO
7

PO
8

PO
9
a b c

PO
10

PO
11

PO
12
a

Assessment-Course Outcomes Matrix

Assessments
Quizzes
Test 1
Test 2
Final Exam

PO1(a)
CO1

PO1(b)
CO2

PO2(a)
CO3

PO1(b)
CO4

PO2(a)
CO5

PO1(a)
CO6

PO2(a)
CO7

PO1(a)
CO8

X
X

X
X

X
X

X
X

X
X

PO emphasis

Current
Coverage
(%)

PO1

PO2

68.9

31.1

PO3

PO4

PO5

PO6

PO7

PO8

PO9

PO10

PO11

Total
100

Bloom's Coverage (%) :

Current Coverage (%)

PO12

Low
12.5

Cognitive
Med High
87.5

Psychomotor

Affective
Total
100.0

Course Outline

Topic 1:

Chapter 9 Sinusoids and Phasors (9.19.5 and 9.7)

Concept of sinusoids, phasors and phasor relationships for circuit
Concept of impedance, admittance and their combination

Topic 2:

Chapter 10 Sinusoidal Steady-State Analysis (10.1-10.3 and 10.5)

Application of nodal and mesh analysis
Application of source transformation circuit theorem

Topic 3:

Chapter 11 AC Power Analysis (11.1-11.2 and 11.4-11.7)

Instantaneous and Average Power
Effective or RMS Value
Apparent Power and Power Factor
Complex Power

Topic 4:

Chapter 12 Three-Phase Circuits (12.1-12.4 and 12.7)

Balanced three phase voltages and sources
Analysis of the Wye-Wye and Wye-Delta circuits
Power in a balanced system

Topic 5:

Chapter 13 Magnetically Coupled Circuits (13.1-13.3 and 13.5)

Self and mutual inductance, and induced voltages
Energy calculations
Ideal transformer and equivalent circuits for coupled coils

Topic 6:

Chapter 14 Frequency Response (14.1-14.2 and 14.5-14.8)

Transfer functions
Filters (i.e. low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, band-stop) for passive and active
elements

Topic 7:

Chapter 15 Introduction to Laplace Transform (15.1-15.4)

Definition and Properties of Laplace Transform
Inverse transform via partial fractions

Topic 8:

Chapter 16 Application of Laplace Transform (16.1-16.4)

Circuit elements and circuit analysis in s-domain with and without initial
condition
Transfer function

Topic 9:

Chapter 19 Two Port Networks (19.1-19.4)

Two port parameters (i.e. impedance, admittance and hybrid parameters)

References:
1. Charles K. Alexander and Matthew N.O. Sadiku, Fundamentals of Electric Circuits, 5th ed, McGrawHill, 2011.
2. Thomas L. Floyd and David M. Buchla, Electric Circuits Fundamentals, 8th ed., Pearson, 2010.
3. Nilsson and Riedel, Electric Circuits, 9th ed., Pearson, 2011.

What is Program Educational Objectives (PEO)?

PEO are objectives that UNITEN graduates should achieve after five (5) years of graduation.
What are Programme Outcomes (PO)?
PO are the expected traits that UNITEN students should have upon graduation.
Summary of BEEE/BEPE/BCCE Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
Program Educational Objectives

PEO
No.

UNITEN produces EE, EP and CC engineering graduates who:

PEO1 Practicing engineers in electrical/computer and communication engineering with the ability to venture into
energy related business.
PEO2 Hold leadership responsibilities and/or establish their own enterprises.
PEO3 Have professional qualifications/certifications in electrical/computer and communication engineering
related areas.
PEO4 Engages in activities to enhance knowledge in their professional works.
BEEE/BEPE/BCCE Programme Outcomes (PO)
Program Outcomes
PO
No.

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics Engineering (BEEE) /
Bachelor of Electrical Power Engineering (BEPE) / Bachelor of Computer & Communication
Engineering (BCCE) programmes will have the ability to:
PO Statements
a)

PO1

Apply fundamental knowledge of

b)
mathematics, science and
electrical/computer & communication
engineering principles in solving complex
c)
problems

PO2

Identify, formulate, analyse and solve

complex electrical/computer &
communication engineering problems

a)
b)

Sub-attributes
Comprehend the fundamental knowledge of
mathematics, science and electrical/computer &
communication engineering (C1,C2)
Apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics, science
and electrical/computer & communication engineering
principles in solving engineering problems (C3, C4)
Solve complex engineering problems by
relating/incorporating fundamental knowledge of
mathematics, science and electrical/computer &
communication engineering principles. (C5,C6)
Identify, formulate and solve electrical/computer &
communication engineering problems (C3, C4)
Evaluate and synthesize the solution to complex
electrical/computer & communication engineering
problems (C5,C6)

PO3

a) Illustrate solutions for electrical/computer &

communication engineering problems with appropriate
consideration for public health and safety. (C3, C4)
Design solutions for complex
b) Illustrate solutions for electrical/computer &
electrical/computer & communication
communication engineering problems with appropriate
engineering problems that meet specific
consideration for culture, society, and environment.
needs with appropriate consideration for
(C3, C4)
public health and safety, culture, society,
c) Propose solutions for complex electrical/computer &
and environment.
communication engineering problems that meet specific
needs with appropriate consideration for public health
and safety, culture, society, and environment. (C5,C6)

PO4

Conduct investigations, interpret data

and provide conclusions in investigating
complex problems related to
electrical/computer & communication
engineering

PO5

PO6

PO7

PO8

PO9

a) Use research methods for collecting data (C1, C2)

b) Analyse and interpret data using engineering
principles and appropriate techniques (C3,C4)
c) Design & evaluate solutions to complex engineering
problems by employing research methods and data
interpretation skills (C5,C6)
a) Usage of modern tools to execute electrical/computer &
Create appropriate techniques, select
communication engineering activities (P1,P2)
resources, and apply modern engineering
b) Manipulation of modern tool to execute complex
tools to execute complex engineering
engineering activities (P3,P4)
activities
a) Apply reasoning in assessing societal, legal and
Apply reasoning in assessing societal,
cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities
health, safety, legal and cultural issues
relevant to professional engineering practice (C3, C4)
and the consequent responsibilities
b) Apply reasoning in assessing health and safety issues
relevant to professional engineering
and the consequent responsibilities relevant to
practice
professional engineering practice (C3, C4)
Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of
professional engineering solutions in
environmental contexts and the need for
sustainable development
Demonstrate commitment to
professional and ethical principles

Communicate effectively on complex

engineering activities

Function effectively as an individual and

PO10 in a group with the capacity to be a
leader
Acknowledge the need for, and be able to
PO11
engage in life-long learning
Demonstrate knowledge on project
PO12 management principles and
entrepreneurship skills

No sub-attribute (C2,C3)

No sub-attribute (A3)
a) Communicate effectively by means of oral
presentation (P3)
b) Communicate effectively by means of report writing
(P3)
c) Communicate effectively by means of oral
presentation and/or report writing on complex
engineering activities (P3)
No sub-attribute (A4)
No sub-attribute (C2)
a) Demonstrate knowledge on project management
principles (C2,C3)
b) Demonstrate knowledge on entrepreneurship skills
(C2,C3)