Introduction to Linear Electric Circuits
Module Overview
Physical quantities, basic elements, common terminology and fundamental laws that underlie linear circuit analysis: Ohm’s Law, Kirchoff’s current law and Kirchoff’s voltage law.
Learning Outcomes
- Definition of current, voltage, power and reference directions
- Learn passive sign convention
- Learn characteristics of common circuit elements
- Learn Kirchoff’s Current Law (KCL), Kirchoff’s Voltage Law (KVL) and conventions
- Apply circuit analysis techniques to simple circuits
- Series and parallel connection of elements
- Voltage and current division in resistive circuits
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Related Project Resources
| Type | Title | Author | Description |
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| File | Introduction to Linear Electric Circuits - Quiz (PDF, 533 KB) | Prof. Ajoy Opal | |
| File | V1_2015_Introduction to Linear Electric Circuits (Storyline SCORM Package) (ZIP, 1.74 MB) | Prof. Ajoy Opal | This Articulate Storyline SCORM package can be uploaded into your institution's Learning Management System. |
| File | V2_2021_Introduction to Linear Electric Circuits (Rise SCORM Package) (ZIP, 1.92 MB) | Prof. Ajoy Opal | This Articulate Rise SCORM package can be uploaded into your institution's Learning Management System. |
| Video | Current, voltage and power | Prof. Ajoy Opal | |
| Video | Resistance and conductance | Prof. Ajoy Opal | |
| Video | Independent voltage source | Prof. Ajoy Opal | |
| Video | Independent current source | Prof. Ajoy Opal | |
| Video | Switches | Prof. Ajoy Opal | |
| Video | Kirchoff's Current and Voltage Laws | Prof. Ajoy Opal | |
| Video | Series and parallel connection | Prof. Ajoy Opal | |
| Video | Voltage and current division | Prof. Ajoy Opal | |
| Video | Voltage and current division - Example | Prof. Ajoy Opal |
