University of Jordan

College of Engineering & Technology

Department of Electrical Engineering
Fall Semester – A.Y. 2023-2024
Course: Electrical circuits (2) – 0903212 (3 Cr. – Core Course)
Catalog Data: Current and voltage RMS values. Instantaneous, average, real, reactive and
complex power. Power factor. Polyphase circuits. Three-phase wye and delta
connections. Power in three phase systems. Frequency response transfer
function. Principles of filtering. Basic passive and active filters. Parallel and
series resonance. Bode plots. Magnetically coupled circuits. Mutual coupling.
Linear and ideal transformers. General two-port networks. Impedance,
admittance, and transmission parameters. Circuit analysis using software
simulation.
Prerequisites by
Course: Electrical circuits (1) – 0903211

Textbook: Fundamentals of Electric Circuits (2017) 6th edition

C.K. Alexander and M. Sadiku
McGraw-Hill

References: Engineering Circuits Analysis 7th Edition.

Hayt, Kemmerly, and Durbin.
McGraw-Hill.

Electrical Circuits
J. W. Nilsson, and S. A. Riedel
Addison Wesley
Schedule &
Duration: 16 weeks, 48 (32) online and/or offline lectures, 50 (75) minutes each
(including exams.).

Minimum Student
Material: Textbook and scientific calculator.

Minimum College
Facilities: Classroom with blackboard and projection display facilities, library, and
computational facilities. Online interface (MS teams or other suitable
platforms) in case of online learning
Course Objectives:
The overall objective of this course is to provide the student with the knowledge and proficiency to
analyse 1-ph, 3-phase, and mutually coupled circuits. In addition the student is introduced to the
concepts of complex frequency, frequency response and two port networks.

Course Learning Outcomes and Relation to ABET Student Outcomes [SO]:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Understand the relation between instantaneous and average power. Identify and measure the
complex power and power factor. [1]
2. Analyze Y and  connected 3-phase circuits. [1]
3. Understand mutual and self inductance and analyse circuits containing linear and ideal
transformers. [1]
4. Understand complex frequency and circuit analysis in the s-domain in addition to identifying
poles and zeros and creating plots in the s-domain as a function of damping coefficient and
frequency or both.[1, 2]
5. Determine resonant frequency, quality factor and bandwidth of a network, in addition to
drawing bode plots and apply scaling techniques. Ability to draw Bode plots [1, 2]
6. Characterize networks by admittance, impedance, hybrid and transmission parameters and to
transform between, and analyse circuits using these parameters. [1]
7. Design simple filter circuits. [2]
Course Topics:
Topic Description Contact Hours

T.1. AC Power Circuit Analysis :

Instantaneous power, average power, effective values of current and voltage, 12
apparent power and power factor, complex power.
T.2. Polyphase Circuits:
Polyphase systems, 3-phase Y connection. The  connection, power 9
measurement in 3-phase system.
T.3. Magnetically Coupled Circuits:
Mutual inductance, energy considerations, the linear transformer, the ideal 12
transformer.
T.5. Frequency Response:
Parallel and series resonance, other resonant forms, scaling, bode diagrams, 9
basic filters.
T.6. Two-Port Networks:
Admittance, impedance, hybrid, and transmission parameters. 6

Computer Usage: NON.

Attendance: Class attendance will be taken and the University policy on absence will be
followed.
Assessments: Exams
Grading policy: Fist Exam 25%
Second Emam 25 %
Final Exam 50 %
Total 100%
Instructor:
Instructor Name Office Ext. E-mail
Dr. Nabil Tawalbeh
Dr. Mohammed Haj-ahmed E 243 22837 m.hajahmed@ju.edu.jo

Student Outcomes (SO)

A An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
B An ability to design and conduct experiment as well as to analyze and interpret data.
C An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs , within realistic
constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,
manufacturability, and sustainability.
D An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
E An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
F An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
G An ability to communicate effectively
H The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a gloabal,
economic, environmental, and societal context
I Arecognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
J Knowledge of contemporary issues
K An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice
Last Updated: OCT 8, 2023