INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA COURSE

OUTLINE

Kulliyyah Engineering
Department Electrical & Computer Engineering
Programme All Engineering Programmes
Course Title Electric Circuits
Course Code EECE 1131
Status Core
Level 1
Credit Hours 3
Contact Hours 3 hr lectures, 2 hr tutorials

Pre-requisites Nil
(if any)
Co-requisites Nil
(if any)
Instructional Lectures, tutorials
Strategy
Method of
Evaluation LO Method %
1, 2, 3 Mid Term 30%
Exam
1, 2, 3, 4 EOS Exam 50%
1, 2, 3, 4 Quiz/ 20%
Assignments
Instructor Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sheroz Khan (Co-ordinator)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Amelia Wong Binti Azman
Dr. Aliza 'Aini Binti Md Ralib @ Md Raghib
Dr. Farah Diyana Bt. Abdul Rahman
Dr. Huda Adibah Bt. Mohd. Ramli
Dr. Norazlina Bte Saidin
Nurul Arfah Binti Che Mustapha
Prof. Dato' Sri Dr. Mashkuri Bin Yaacob
Prof. Dr. A. H. M. Zahirul Alam
Semester offered Every Semester

Course Objectives The objectives of this course are to:

1. Introduce the fundamental concepts of electric circuit parameters-charge, current,
voltage, power, energy and circuit elements.
2. Analyse physical circuits through the use of Kirchhoff's laws and ideal circuit element
models.
3. Emphasise linearity of circuits through superposition and Thevenin/Norton equivalents.
4. Acquaint the students on alternating current linear circuits, phasor and frequency
domain analysis techniques.

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Learning outcomes Upon completion of this course the students will be able to:
1. Apply the concepts and understand the relationship between the electrical quantities
using basic laws of electric circuits
2. Analyse and simplify basic resistive circuits, and to understand basic analysis tools for
solving resistive circuits
3. Analyse circuits by linearity, superposition, Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems.
4. Analyse circuits with storage elements and simplify AC circuits using phasor and
frequency domain analysis techniques.

Course Synopsis Basic electrical concepts, basic laws, application of laws for analysis of circuits; Resistive
circuits and applications; Simplification conversions; Circuit theorems and analysis for
resistive circuits; Maximum power transfer theorem; Inductance and capacitance; Evaluate
circuit performance; Sinusoidal excitation of RLC circuits, phasors and phasor diagrams, AC
steady-state circuit analysis using phasors; Average and rms values of AC signals; Power
calculations and power factor analysis.
Total Student
Learning Time Face to Face Assessments
(TSLT) Total
TutorialPractical Midterm Independent
EOSE Learning Student
Lecture
Learning
Time

42 28 2 3 45 120

Mapping of Course Outcomes to the Programme Learning Outcomes (CIE/COM)

Learning Outcome of the course Programme Outcomes

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12
1. Apply the concepts and understand the
relationship between the electrical quantities   
using basic laws of electric circuits
2. Analyse and simplify basic resistive circuits,
and to understand basic analysis tools for   
solving resistive circuits
3. Analyse circuits by linearity, superposition,
  
Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems.
4. Analyse circuits with storage elements and
simplify AC circuits using phasor and   
frequency domain analysis techniques.

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Course Outlines / Week Topics Reading
Contents Assignment
1 Basic concepts: electrical quantities - charge, current; Chapter 1
difference between voltage and current; dc and ac voltage
and current; circuit elements.

2, 3 Basic laws: Ohm’s law and resistivity, Kirchhoff’s laws, Chapter 2

series resistors and voltage division, parallel resistors and
current division, Wye-Delta and Delta-Wye transformation.

4, 5 Methods of analysis: nodal analysis, nodal analysis with Chapter 3

voltage sources, mesh analysis with current source; super
loop and super-node concepts; solution by inspection

6, 7, 8 Circuit theorems: source transformations, linearity property Chapter 4

and superposition theorem, Thevenin’s and Norton’s
theorems, maximum power transfer theorem and their
applications

9, 10 Capacitors and inductors: capacitors, series and parallel Chapter 6

capacitors, inductors, series and parallel inductors, practical
problems and applications.

11, 12, Alternating current circuits: sinusoids, phasors, phasors Chapter 9

13 relation for circuit elements, impedance, admittance, Chapter 10
Kirchhoff’s laws in frequency domain, ac nodal and mesh
analysis, superposition theorem, Thevenin’s and Norton’s
equivalent circuits, practical problems and applications,
maximum power transfer and matching theorem.

13, 14 AC power analysis: instantaneous and average power,

active (or rms power ) and reactive power, apparent Chapter 11
power, power factor and its correction, power
measurement in single phase circuits, practical problems
and applications.

References Required:
1. Alexander, C. K. & Sadiku, M. N. O., (2007), Fundamentals of Electric Circuits,
McGraw Hill.

Recommended:
2. Wilson, J. W. & Riedel, S., A., Electric Circuits, (2006), 6th Edition Prentice Hall.
3. Dorf, R. C. & Svoboda, J. A, (2006), Introduction to Electric Circuits, 6th Edition, John
Wiley & Sons.

Proposed Start Date Semester I, 2015-2016

(Semester)
Batch of Students to 2015 intake and onwards
be Affected

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Kulliyyah Programme Outcomes and the relation between KOE PO with outcomes from EAC, MQF 1
domain, MOHE2 domain and Soft Skills

At the end of the programme, students are able to:

KOE PO EAC MQF MOHE Soft
Domain Domain Skills
1. Engineering Knowledge (T) - Apply knowledge of
mathematics, sciences, engineering fundamentals and 1 1&6 1 -
specialization to solve complex engineering problems.
2. Problem Analysis (T) – Identify, formulate, perform
relevant literature review and analyze complex engineering
problems, and reaching substantiated conclusions using first 2 1&6 1 1
principles of mathematics, natural sciences and
engineering sciences.
3. Design/Development of Solutions (A) – Design solutions
whilst exhibiting innovativeness, for complex engineering
problems and design systems, components or processes that
meet specified needs; with appropriate consideration of 3 2, 3 & 6 2 1
cost, sustainability issues, environmental impact, public
health and safety, engineering ethics as well as cultural
and social needs.
4. Investigation (D) - Conduct investigation on complex
problems whilst displaying creativity, by using
researchbased knowledge and method, including design of 4 2&6 2, 3 1
experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and
synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
5. Modern Tool Usage (A & D) - Create and apply appropriate
techniques, resources and modern engineering/IT tools,
which includes making prediction and modelling of the 5 6&7 7
complex engineering activities with understanding of
limitations.
6. The Engineer and Society (ESSE) - Apply reasoning based
on contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety,
legal, cultural, contemporary issues, and the consequent 6 3&4 5 4
responsibilities relevant to professional engineering
practices.
7. Environment and Sustainability (ESSE) - Understand the
impact of professional engineering solutions in societal,
7 3&4 5 4
global, and environmental contexts and demonstrate
knowledge of and need for sustainable development.
8. Ethics (ESSE) –Apply professional ethics with Islamic
values and commit to responsibilities and norms of 8 3&4 6 4
professional engineering code of practices.
9. Communication (S) - Communicate effectively within the
engineering community and with the society at large, which
include but not limited to writing effective reports and 9 5&7 4, 7 2
documentation, delivering effective presentation as well as
giving and receiving clear instructions.

1
Malaysian Qualifications Framework
2
Ministry of Higher Education

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10. Individual and Team Work (S) - Able to function effectively
both as an individual or member of a team, or a leader in a 10 5&8 5, 8 3
diversified multi-disciplinary team settings.
11. Life Long Learning (S) -Recognize the need for, and have the
preparation and ability to engage in independent and lifelong 11 7 7 5
learning in the broadest context of technological change.

12. Project Management and Finance (S) - Demonstrate and

apply engineering management and financial principles into
one’s work, which include being an effective 12 8 5, 8, 9 6, 7
member/leader in projects with multidisciplinary settings
and identify opportunities of entrepreneurship.

The program learning outcomes (PO) are grouped into 5 general areas to identify the nature of the skills
and capability involved. These groups are:

1. Technical (T) – essential capabilities related to traditional scientific and engineering knowledge
2. Analysis (A) – creatively working with available data and engineering tools and fundamental
knowledge to correctly solve basic problem
3. Design (D) – being able to perceive the best solution for both small scale and large scale project by
involving all required basic problems
4. Ethics, Safety, Society and Environment (ESSE) - giving appropriate consideration to matters
pertaining to professionalism and ethics, safety, local and global society and the environment
5. Work skills (S) – being and effective communicator and effective member of a team and to
appreciate the need to continuously acquired skills and abilities.

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 LEARNING OUTCOMES OF OTHER DOMAINS

MQF learning outcomes MOHE Domain Learning Outcomes

domains:
MOHE learning outcomes Soft Skills Learning Outcomes:
domains:

1. Knowledge 1. Knowledge in Specific 1. Critical Thinking and

2. Practical skills AreaContent Problemsolving Skills
3. Social skills and 2. Practical Skills 2. Communication Skills
responsibilities 3. Critical Thinking and 3. Teamwork Skills
4. Values, attitudes and Scientific Skills 4. Ethics & Moral
professionalism 4. Communication Skills Professionalism
5. Communication, 5. Social Skills, Teamwork and 5. Life-long Learning and
leadership and team Responsibilities Information Management
skills, 6. Values, Ethics, Moral and 6. Entrepreneurial Skills
6. Problems solving and Professionalism 7. Leadership Skills
scientific skills 7. Information Management and
7. Information management Life Long Learning
and lifelong learning 8. Management and
skills; and Entrepreneurship
8. Managerial and 9. Leadership Skills
entrepreneurial skills