Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

North South University, Bashundhara, Dhaka-1229, Bangladesh

EEE141/ETE141, Section 10

Course Number and Title: EEE141/ ETE141 - Electrical Circuits I

Credits: 3 SCH

Semester: Summer 2023

Course Type: Required, Engineering, Lecture

Course Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Calculus

Instructor(s): Dr. Mohammad Monirujjaman Khan

Office: SAC 1027, Phone: 55668200, Ext. 1565
Email: [email protected]

Grading policy: Attendance: 5%, Assignment: 10%, Quiz: 20%, Project: 10%
Midterm: 25%, Final: 30%

May be changed. Depends on University and UGC Decision.

Course Schedule/Timing: MW 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM

Meeting Place: SAC 205

Office Hours and Location: Email me at : [email protected]

MWT: 12:00 PM-1.30PM

Office hour location is the same as the Instructor’s office location

Course Description: The primary goal of this course is to introduce the basics of DC electrical circuits,
including the concepts of current, voltage, power, and energy. Topics include DC sources, resistance,
capacitance, inductance, and magnetism. Resistive circuits are analyzed using Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s
Laws. Circuits are also solved using superposition theorem, Thevenin’s theorem, Norton’s theorem,
nodal and mesh analyses. Computer-aided analysis of circuits using PSPICE and MultiSim is also
introduced. This course has a mandatory laboratory session (EEE 141L - Electrical Circuits I Lab) every
week.

Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
 develop in-depth knowledge of circuit elements (active and passive), their characteristics
and their functioning when networked.
 analyze many engineering problems by tracing the various elements in the set processes in
terms of the electrical equivalents.
 gain knowledge and understanding that would help design systems after analyzing the
circuit under all conditions.

Textbook: Introductory Circuit Analysis, Robert L. Boylestad, Prentice Hall, 11th/12th Edition

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Reference(s): Electric Circuits, James W. Nilsson and Susan A. Riedel, Prentice Hall, 10th Edition.
Charles K. Alexander and Matthew N.O. Sadiku, ‘Fundamental of Electric Circuits’
5th Edition, McGraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited, New Delhi, 2014-2015.
Course Learning Outcomes: The students who complete this course should possess:

a) Knowledge: an ability to 1. Formulation and use of mathematical knowledge (calculus,

apply knowledge of probability and statistics, differential equations,
mathematics, science, and transformations, complex variables, linear algebra, etc.)
engineering 2. Formulation and use of principles of Physics to solve problems
in engineering.
3. Apply knowledge of the Fundamentals of Electrical and
Electronic Engineering (Basic electronic measurements, DC
and AC circuit analysis, Digital logic devices and operations,
Basic signal processing (filtering, amplification, etc.), physical
foundation of semiconductor, Control, Communications,
Power etc.)
b) Experiment & Interpretation: 1. Design and set up experiments.
an ability to design and conduct 2. Conduct experiments and perform measurements.
experiments, as well as to 3. Detect the experimental faults and troubleshoot them
analyze and interpret data 4. Analyze data and interpret results.

Topics covered and level of coverage (Topic/Hours): (Subject to change by the instructor)

Topic Level of Coverage

Introduction System of Units, Power of Ten, Fixed point, Floating Point,
Scientific and Engineering Notation, Conversion Between
Levels of Power of Ten. Conversion Within and Between
Systems of Units.
Voltage and Current Voltage, Charge and Current, Conductor and Insulators,
Semiconductor
Resistance Introduction of Resistance, Resistance Circular Wire, Basic
Concepts and Assumptions, Types of Resistors, Color Coding
and Standard Resistors Values.
Ohm’s Law, Power, and Ohm’s Law, Plotting Ohm’s Law, Power, Energy, and Efficiency
Energy
Series DC Circuits Series Resistors, Series Circuits, Power Distribution in a Series
Circuit, Voltage Sources in Series, Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law, Voltage
Division in a Series Circuit, Voltage Regulation and the Internal
Resistance of Voltage Sources, Loading Effects of Instruments
Parallel DC Circuits Parallel Resistors, Parallel Circuits, Power Distribution in a Parallel
Circuit, Kirchhoff’s Current Law, Current Divider Rule, Voltage
Sources in Parallel, Open and Short Circuits, Voltmeter Loading
Effects
Series-Parallel Circuits Series-Parallel Networks, Reduce and Return Approach, Block
Diagram Approach, Ladder Networks, Voltage Divider Supply
(Unloaded and Loaded)

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 Methods of Analysis and Current Sources, Source Conversions, Current Sources in Parallel,
Selected Topics (dc) Current Sources in Series, Branch-Current Analysis, Mesh Analysis,
Nodal Analysis, Bridge Networks, Y-∆ (T- π ) and ∆ -Y ( π -T)
Conversions
Network Theorems Superposition Theorem, Thevenin’s Theorem, Norton’s Theorem,
Maximum Power Transfer Theorem
Capacitors The Electric Field, Capacitance and Capacitors, Transients in
Capacitive Networks (Charging and Discharging Phases), Thevenin’s
Equivalent Circuit, The Current iC, Capacitors in Series and Parallel
Inductors Magnetic Field, Inductance and Induced Voltage vL, Transients in
Inductive Networks (Storage and Release Phases), Thevenin’s
Equivalent Circuit, Inductors in Series and Parallel

Attendance Policy: Attendance in classes is integral to the success of a student in this course.
Nevertheless, if a student needs to miss a class for unavoidable reasons, the student must e-mail the
instructor prior to the class period stating the reason for being absent. In case the student fails to
notify the instructor because of illness or other unavoidable reasons, certification such as a doctor’s
certificate may be necessary to get the absence excused. A partial unexcused absence may result from
the following behaviors:
 A weak excuse for missing the class for which a prior e-mail message was sent
 Coming late or leaving early
 Disruptive behavior that results in instructor asking the student to leave for the rest of the
period.

Homework Rules:
1. Unless otherwise specified, homework assignments will be graded on completion basis.
Reasonable effort to solve a problem completely will earn full points. A partial credit may be
given if the problem has only been partially solved.
2. Homework problems copied from other students will result in zero (0) credit for the students
doing the copying and the students allowing the copying. The students are allowed to discuss
the techniques how to solve the problems. Only direct copying is strictly forbidden.
3. After the graded homework is returned, students are required to verify the accuracy of their
solution to assigned problems by comparing with the instructor provided solution.
4. The cover page must include the following information:
a. Your name:
b. Course number and section:
c. Instructor’s name: Dr. Mohammad Monirujjaman Khan
d. Homework number:
e. Homework due on:
f. Homework turned in on:
g. Problems assigned:[For example: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12]
h. Problems completely solved:[For example: 3, 6, 8]
i. Problems partially solved: [If there are parts a, b, c, etc., you must write which parts
have been solved. For example: 4(a), 4(c), 5(a)]
j. Problems unsolved:[For example: 3, 4(b), 5(b), 5(c), 12]

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 5. All homework assignments have to be in manuscript (hand-written) form and properly stapled.
Photocopies or any electronic submissions are not acceptable.

General Rules:
1. The instructor has the right to modify, add, or remove topics in the syllabus.
2. No one is exempt from any test, homework, quiz, and final exam.
3. Use of cell phones in the class is not permitted.
4. A student who is absent from a class is responsible for obtaining knowledge of what happened
in the class, especially information about announced tests, papers, or other assignments.
5. If a student misses a previously announced examination without valid reason and prior written
notification to the instructor, is not entitled to make up the exam.
6. Students are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors. Academic
dishonesty includes cheating, inventing false information or citations, plagiarism, tampering
with computers, destroying other people’s property, or academic misconduct.
7. Extra class will be given if there is a need.

Exam Rules:
1. Unless otherwise instructed, during each exam a student may use a calculator (traditional one
having no wireless communication abilities). Mobile phones cannot be used as calculators.
2. Mobiles phones must be put away in a bag away from the student before the exam starts. If
you do not have a bag, you must hand in the phone to the instructor/proctor before taking
the exam.
3. Any attempt to cheat such as looking at others’ exam papers or copying from other sources will
be strictly handled. If cheating is caught, the exam may be canceled right away. Based on the
severity of cheating, further disciplinary actions may be taken, which may ultimately result in
expulsion from the university.
NSU Grading Policy:
Letter grades indicating the quality of course work completed is interpreted as follows.
Numerical Scores Letter Grade Grade Points
Per Credit
93 and above A Excellent 4.0
90 - 92 A- 3.7
87 - 89 B+ 3.3
83 - 86 B Good 3.0
80 - 82 B- 2.7
77 - 79 C+ 2.3
73 - 76 C Average 2.0
70 - 72 C- 1.7
67 - 69 D+ 1.3
60 - 66 D Poor 1.0
Below 60 F* Failure 0.0
I** Incomplete 0.0
W** Withdrawal 0.0
R** Retaken 0.0

As a rule of thumb, every week you should spend at least 3 times the number of credit hours. If the
course is of 3 credit hours then you need to allocate 9 hours every week outside the lecture.