Course Description

Principles of Electric Circuits (20220214x) is an essential cornerstone course in the field of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS). This intermediate-level course, offered by TsinghuaX, serves as the gateway to becoming a qualified EECS engineer. It provides a comprehensive exploration of electric circuits, covering both linear and nonlinear resistive circuits, time domain analysis of dynamic circuits, and steady-state analysis of dynamic circuits with sinusoidal excitations.

What Students Will Learn

• Math basics necessary for studying circuits
• Advanced techniques for analyzing circuits of any scale and composition
• Real-world applications of circuit principles
• Key concepts related to other EECS courses, such as signals and systems, and electronics
• Essential perspectives for qualified engineers, including engineering principles, equivalence, and abstraction
• Understanding of cutting-edge elements like MOSFETs and Op Amps
• Systematic analyzing tools, including node method and phasor method
• Practical engineering applications, such as square wave generators and pulse power supplies for railguns

Pre-requisites

While the course is designed to accommodate students with middle school-level knowledge, it's recommended that participants have a basic understanding of:

• Fundamental concepts and calculation techniques learned in middle school
• Basic mathematics (Week 0 of the course will cover necessary foundations in calculus, linear algebra, and college physics and electricity)

Course Coverage

• Linear and nonlinear resistive circuits
• Time domain analysis of dynamic circuits
• Steady-state analysis of dynamic circuits with sinusoidal excitations
• Important concepts: filters, resonance, quiescent point, etc.
• Cutting-edge elements: MOSFETs, Op Amps, etc.
• Systematic analyzing tools: node method, phasor method, etc.
• Real-world engineering applications
• Necessary mathematical foundations (calculus, linear algebra, college physics and electricity)

Who This Course Is For

• Undergraduate students pursuing degrees in electrical engineering or related fields
• Aspiring EECS professionals looking to build a strong foundation in circuit principles
• Anyone interested in understanding the fundamentals of electric circuits and their applications
• Students with a middle school-level education looking to advance their knowledge in EECS

Real-World Applications

The skills acquired in this course are fundamental to various real-world applications in electrical engineering and computer science. Learners will be able to:

• Design and analyze electronic circuits for various applications
• Understand and work with modern electronic devices and systems
• Contribute to the development of new technologies in fields such as telecommunications, power systems, and computer hardware
• Apply systematic problem-solving approaches to complex engineering challenges
• Pursue advanced studies or careers in EECS-related fields

Syllabus Overview

While a detailed syllabus is not provided, the course structure includes:

• Week 0: Preparation of necessary foundations in calculus, linear algebra, and college physics and electricity
• Subsequent weeks: Coverage of linear and nonlinear resistive circuits, time domain analysis of dynamic circuits, and steady-state analysis of dynamic circuits with sinusoidal excitations

Throughout the course, students will engage with important concepts, cutting-edge elements, systematic analyzing tools, and real-world engineering applications, providing a comprehensive understanding of electric circuit principles.