Electric Circuits

Course title

Electric Circuits

Code

F18L2S042

Study programme

Computer engineering (4 years)

Organizer of the study programme (unit, institute, department)

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

Degree level (first, second, third cycle)

First cycle

Academic year / semester

4 / Summer

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

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Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

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10.

Course objectives (competences)

Introduction to the basic concepts and phenomena of electric circuits, basic laws and theories in the theory of electric circuits and some methods for analyzing electrical networks with time constant and time-varying currents and voltages. Using the basic laws in electrical engineering in solving specific problems in engineering.

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Course content

Potential of electric field and electric voltage. Capacities and capacitors. Stationary electrical current (DC) .Electric resistance. Om and Jules Law. Electric sources and electromotive force. Electrical networks in DC mode. Methods for solving electric circuits. Superposition. Teven`s theorem. Software tools for solving DC-electric circuits.Time constant magnetic field. Vector of magnetic induction. Ampere law. Electromagnetic induction. Principle of operation of electric generator, motor and transformer. Time variables of simple periodic currents and their representation with phases and complex numbers. Analytical methods for solving RLC. Methods for solving complex electrical circuits in AC mode. Model and analysis of simple RLC circuits using a circuit simulator.

12.

Learning methods

Lectures using presentations, interactive lectures, exercises (using equipment and software packages), teamwork, case studies, guest lecturers, independent preparation and defense of a project assignment and a seminar paper.

13.

Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

14.

Distribution of the available time

30 + 45 + 15 + 15 + 75 = 180 hours

15.

Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures – theoretical teaching	30 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, team work	45 hours

16.

Other forms of activities

16.1.	Project assignments	15 hours
16.2.	Individual assignments	15 hours
16.3.	Home study	75 hours

17.

Grading

17.1.	Tests	10 points
17.2.	Seminar paper / project (presentation: written and oral)	15 points
17.3.	Activity and participation	10 points
17.4.	Final exam	70 points

18.

Grading criteria (points / grade)

up to 50 points	5 (five) (F)
from 51 to 60 points	6 (six) (E)
from 61 to 70 points	7 (seven) (D)
from 71 to 80 points	8 (eight) (C)
from 81 to 90 points	9 (nine) (B)
from 91 to 100 points	10 (ten) (A)

19.

Requirements for signature and taking the final exam

Activities 15.2 and 16.1 have been completed.

20.

Language of instruction

Macedonian and English

21.

Method of monitoring teaching quality

internal evaluation and survey mechanism

22.

Literature

22.1.	Required literature No. Author Title Publisher Year
22.2.	Additional literature No. Author Title Publisher Year