Faculté de génie | Faculty of Engineering

École de science informatique et de génie électrique | School

of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Circuit Theory I
ELG 2138 A00
2024 Fall Term

Course Information
Class Schedule: MON 14:30:00 15:50:00 THURS 16:00:00 17:20:00

Instructor Information
Name: Emad Gad

Phone Number:
Email: [email protected]
Communication Preferences: EMAIL

Weekly Office Hours:

Time: MON 12:00-2:00 PM

Place: CBY A-511

Other Office hours: By Appointment on MS TEAMS

Other instructor(s):

Name Email Responsibilities

Labs supervision (Wednesday

and Thursday )
Adrian [email protected]
Lab reports marks
Assignments Grading
 Name Email Responsibilities

Labs supervision (Wednesday

and Tuesday sessions)
Mohamad [email protected]
Lab reports marks
Assignments Grading

Labs supervision (Tuesday and

Thursday sessions)
Jonathan [email protected]
Lab reports marks
Assignments Grading

Tutorial instruction (problem

Samhita [email protected] solving)
Assignments Grading

Labs supervision (Wednesday

session)
Ahmed [email protected] Lab reports marks
Assignments Grading

Before emailing a question, please fully read this syllabus and explore the associated resources. The
answers to many questions can be found in this document and students may be referred back to the
syllabus if the answer is already available. Please allow at least 2 business days for replies before
pursuing another route of communication.

Official Course Description

DC and sinusoidal steady state (AC) analysis of circuits. Basic passive circuit elements (resistors,
capacitors, inductors). Voltage and current sources. Kirchoff laws. Loop and nodal analysis. Circuit
theorems: Superposition, Maximum power transfer, Thevenin, Norton. Forced and natural responses
of RL and RC circuits using the differential equation approach. Sinusoidal signals, complex numbers,
phasors and impedance concepts. Average and RMS quantities. Steady state time-domain behaviour
of inductors and capacitors. Complex, average and apparent power. Introduction to the use of
electrical measurement equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, wattmeters, function generators
and oscilloscopes. Voltage, current and impedance measurement.

Course Learning Outcomes

Specific Course Learning Outcomes

Recognize resistors/capacitors/inductors in parallel or in series.
Combine resistors/capacitors/inductors in parallel or in series.
Utilize the principles of source transformation to simplify the analysis of
circuits with resistors and independent/dependent current/voltage
sources.
Utilize the Norton/Thevenin/Superposition theorems to simplify the
analysis of circuits with resistors and independent/dependent
current/voltage sources.
Analyze complex circuits with resistors and Direct Current
Independent/Dependent Current/Voltage sources using node-
voltage/mesh-current methods
Calculate the energy stored in capacitors/inductors
Determine the waveform of current/voltage in a capacitor/inductor from
a given voltage/current temporal waveform and initial conditions.
Determine the complete response of RL and RC circuits in the
presence of sequential switching
Use the concept of phasors to calculate the sinusoidal steady-state
response of circuits.
Compute the instantaneous/average/complex power in circuits excited
by sinusoidal sources.
Understand the maximum power transfer theorem.
Calculate the power factor of a given load.
Teaching Methods
The teaching of this course is, so to speak, example-centeric. The presentation of any new
technique or circuit theorem is often wrapped around an example showing a circuit illustrating the
application of the technique or the theorem used for the circuit analysis.

The delivery of the lectures will be using Power Point presentations prepared by the professor. The
presentation is typically formatted through animation of the various steps needed in the buildup to the
final result of the analysis.

Required Materials
Introduction to Electric Circuits, 9th Edition, Richard C. Dorf, James A. Svoboda (ISBN-13 978-
1118477502)

All Course Notes, illustration videos, Suggested Practice Problems are released on
BrightSpace.

Assessment Strategy

Name Type Weight Expected Date

Assignments Homework 15% Every Week
The schedule will be posted on
Labs Laboratory 15%
Brightspace
Day: Saturday, Oct 26
Time: 11:00 AM
Supervised in-person
Midterm Exam 25% Duration: 90 mins
exam
Place: CRXC407, CRXC408, and
CRXC442
Supervised in-person Scheduled by the faculty and announced
Final Exam 45%
exam in due time

Notes on Assignments

Assignments are posted at the rate of one assignment per week.

 There will be between 13 to 14 assignments. The best 12 (out of 13 or 14 marks) will be used
to evaluate your assignment mark.
Assignments are often one problem in length, and are given on an almost weekly basis.

Notes on the Labs

There are 5 lab sessions. Schedule for the lab sessions will be posted on Brightspace.
Lab experiments consist of two parts:
1. The pre-lab component and
2. the lab completion during the lab session.
Pre-Lab work is 30% of the total lab mark. Lab completion and demonstration of the work weigh
70% of the total lab mark.
The Lab TAs will examine your pre-lab work during the lab session. They will also ask
questions to the individual members of the lab group to ascertain that a quality preparation
effort was made in preparing for the lab
If a group could not complete the lab within the 3 hours session, they will have to complete it on
the following week, on their own and demonstrate to the TA their work.

University of Ottawa Grading Scheme

Academic Regulation A-3 - Grading System
Letter Grade Numerical Value Percentage Value
A+ 10 90 - 100
A 9 85 - 89
A- 8 80 - 84
B+ 7 75 - 79
B 6 70 - 74
C+ 5 65 - 69
C 4 60 - 64
D+ 3 55 - 59
D 2 50 - 54
E 1 40 - 49
F 0 0 - 39
 Letter Grade Numerical Value Percentage Value
ABS 0 Absent
EIN 0 Failure / Incomplete

Assessment Policies and Expectations

Attendance

Attendance for each lecture is mandatory. You are expected to

arrive on time and, unless there is an emergency, remain for the
entire session. At the start of each lecture, an attendance sheet
will be circulated, listing your name and a space for your
signature. To confirm your attendance, sign next to your name.
According to Faculty of Engineering regulations, you must attend
at least 80% of the scheduled course components to be eligible
for a passing grade.

Academic Integrity

Preamble
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allegations and setting sanctions. Further information on academic integrity is available on the
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Definition
1. Any act by a student that may result in a distorted academic evaluation for that student or
another student. Academic fraud includes but is not limited to activities such as:
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You can expect your facilitators to:

1. Support you in your success using the tools and policies described in this syllabus and the
associated netiquette guidelines;
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3. Provide constructive feedback and criticism;
4. Deliver sessions and events as scheduled; understanding that emergencies happen, I’ll
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Learners are expected to take responsibility for their own success.

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3. Come prepared to class having completed required readings or assignments;
4. Turn in assignments on time and in accordance with our late policies;
5. Proactively seek out support, attend office hours, or reach out to TAs or the Student Support
Services as needed;
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Be open-minded. Always respect others' opinions, even when they differ from yours.
Challenge ideas rather than the individual who offered them. Approach discussions to increase
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Course Calendar
Readings
Date Topic From Power Points Notes
Posted on Brightspace

Circuit Elements (sources/resistors) Module 1

Week 1
Ohm's Law, KCL and KVL. Module 2
 Readings
Date Topic From Power Points Notes
Posted on Brightspace

Combining Resistors in Series/Parallel

Voltage/Current Dividers
Week 2 Module 2
Examples of resistive circuit analysis
Power calculations in resistive circuits

Node Voltage Analysis Method

Week 3 Module 3
Mesh Current Analysis Method

Examples on Node Voltage and Mesh

Current Methods
Circuit Theorems (Source Module 3
Week 4
Transformations) Module 4
Circuit Theorems (The Superposition
Principles)

Circuit Theorems (Thevening and Norton

equivalent circuits)
Week 5 Module 4
Circuit Theorems (Maximum Power
Transfer Theorem)

Energy Storage Elements

Week 6 Module 5
Switching Elements

Week 7 Reading week.

Initial Conditions in Energy storage

elements Module 5
Week 8
The Complete Response of RL and RC Module 6
circuits

Steady-State response of RLC circuits

Week 9 Module 7
under sinusoidal excitation regime
 Readings
Date Topic From Power Points Notes
Posted on Brightspace

Phasor analysis of Sinusoidally excited

Week 10 Module 6
circuits

Steady-state Power Analysis in Circuits

Week 11 Module 8
excited by sinusoidal sources (Part I)

Steady-state Power Analysis in Circuits

Week 12 Module 8
excited by sinusoidal sources (Part II)

Week 13 General Review

Exam Period

Assessment Details

IMPORTANT
Final Grade Formula

This is the formula used to calculate the final mark (FINAL MARK)
on the course.

IF 25% of (MidTerm-Exam Mark) + 45% of (Final-Exam Mark) >=

35/100 ,

THEN:

FINAL MARK = 15% of Labs Mark

+ 15% of Assignments marks
+ 25% of (MidTerm-Exam mark)
+ 45% of (Final-Exam mark)

ELSE:
 FINAL MARK = Failure Mark (E, or F)

Bibliography
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© Emad Gad. All rights reserved.

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GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES ASSESSMENT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
CEAB Graduate
Attributes and
Levels:
I* (“introductory”)
D† (“developing) or I I I I D I I I
A‡ (“advanced”) to
indicate level of
expected
achievement

The following table is divided into three main sections

1) Attributes†: CEAB attributes covered and the level of expected achievement

I: Introductory, indicating students are working at a basic level, working with foundational
elements, techniques or methodologies of the learning outcome

D: Developing, indicating students are learning how to perform the attribute at an intermediate
level

A: Advanced/Applied, indicating students are learning how to perform the attribute as written at
a level that is expected of someone who is completing their degree

2) Indicators: Indicators being covered as well as their description

3) Learning Outcomes and Attribute Assessment Tools*: Method for evaluating each
learning outcome, using the following nomenclature

E: Test/Quiz/Exam OG: Oral Presentation, Group

RI: Written Report, Individual AI: Assignment, Individual
RG: Written Report, Group AG: Assignment, Group
PI: Project, Individual L: Lab Notebook/Portfolio
PG: Project, Group SP: Self or Peer Evaluation
OI: Oral Presentation, Individual O: Other (please specify)

CEAB Attribute
Indicators Description of Learning Outcomes (LO) and Assessment
Number†
Tools* (AT)

Demonstrate competence in natural sciences and engineering

I
fundamentals
1
LO
AT Exams and a selection from assignments
Demonstrate the ability to identify and characterize an
I
engineering problem
2
LO
AT Exams and a selection from assignments
3 Demonstrate the ability to define the scope and nature of a
I
complex problem
LO
 CEAB Attribute
Indicators Description of Learning Outcomes (LO) and Assessment
Number†
Tools* (AT)

AT Exams and a selection from assignments

Develop, implement and experimentally validate the engineering
I
design to a reach a defined end state
4
LO
AT Exams and a selection from assignments
I
5 LO
AT One assignment in SImulation + Labs
I
6 LO
AT Based on group work
I
7 LO
AT The Simulation Assignment Report
I
8 LO
AT
I
9 LO
AT
I
10 LO
AT
I
11 LO
AT
I
12 LO
AT One or two assignments.

†Graduate Attribute and Indicator Cross Reference given below

1. A knowledge base for engineering: Demonstrated competence in university level

mathematics, natural sciences, engineering fundamentals, and specialized engineering
knowledge appropriate to the program.
2. Problem analysis: An ability to use appropriate knowledge and skills to identify, formulate,
analyze, and solve complex engineering problems in order to reach substantiated
conclusions
3. Investigation: An ability to conduct investigations of complex problems by methods that
include appropriate experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of
information in order to reach valid conclusions
4. Design: An ability to design solutions for complex, open-ended engineering problems and
to design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate
attention to health and safety risks, applicable standards, and economic, environmental,
cultural and societal considerations.
5. Use of engineering tools: An ability to create, select, apply, adapt, and extend appropriate
techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools to a range of engineering activities,
from simple to complex, with an understanding of the associated limitations.
6. Individual and team work: An ability to work effectively as a member and leader in teams,
preferably in a multi-disciplinary setting.
7. Communication skills: An ability to communicate complex engineering concepts within the
profession and with society at large. Such ability includes reading, writing, speaking and
listening, and the ability to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation,
and to give and effectively respond to clear instructions.
8. Professionalism: An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the professional
engineer in society, especially the primary role of protection of the public and the public
interest.
9. Impact of engineering on society and the environment: An ability to analyze social and
environmental aspects of engineering activities. Such ability includes an understanding of the
interactions that engineering has with the economic, social, health, safety, legal, and cultural
aspects of society, the uncertainties in the prediction of such interactions; and the concepts of
sustainable design and development and environmental stewardship.
10. Ethics and equity: An ability to apply professional ethics, accountability, and equity.
11. Economics and project management: An ability to appropriately incorporate economics
and business practices including project, risk, and change management into the practice of
engineering and to understand their limitations.
12. Life-long learning: An ability to identify and to address their own educational needs in a
changing world in ways sufficient to maintain their competence and to allow them to
contribute to the advancement of knowledge.