Course Description
The Electric Circuits & Networks course provides a comprehensive understanding of electrical systems — from fundamental principles through advanced analysis techniques. Taught by Dr. Mithun Mondal, the course combines rigorous theory with worked examples, equipping students to analyse, design, and troubleshoot complex electrical networks.
Topics Covered
Fundamental Circuit Analysis
Charge, voltage, current, power, Ohm's Law, KVL & KCL.
Network Analysis
Mesh, nodal, super-mesh, super-node analysis techniques.
Network Theorems
Thevenin, Norton, Superposition, Maximum Power Transfer.
Transient Analysis
RC, RL, RLC natural and step responses.
AC Circuit Analysis
Phasors, impedance, sinusoidal steady-state analysis.
Three-Phase Circuits
Balanced and unbalanced systems, Y-Δ, power measurement.
Laplace Transform
Transfer functions, Bode plots, series and parallel resonance.
Magnetically Coupled
Mutual inductance, linear and ideal transformers.
Recommended Textbooks
Fundamentals of Electric Circuits
Comprehensive circuit analysis with clear derivations and extensive exercises.
Core TextElectric Circuits
Classic text with systematic approach from first principles to two-port networks.
Network Analysis
In-depth coverage of network theorems, two-port parameters, and filter design.
Prerequisites
Basic mathematics including algebra, calculus, and complex numbers. No prior circuit analysis experience required.