Principles of Electric Circuits
Master the fundamentals of electric circuit analysis and design, covering linear and nonlinear circuits, time domain analysis, and real-world applications.
Master the fundamentals of electric circuit analysis and design, covering linear and nonlinear circuits, time domain analysis, and real-world applications.
This comprehensive course serves as a gateway to electrical engineering, covering essential concepts in circuit principles. Students learn fundamental methods of analyzing and designing circuits, from basic resistive networks to dynamic systems. The curriculum includes linear and nonlinear circuit analysis, time-domain analysis, and steady-state analysis with sinusoidal excitations. Special attention is given to practical applications like filters, resonance, and modern components such as MOSFETs and Op Amps. The course also covers systematic analysis tools including node and phasor methods, preparing students for advanced EECS studies.
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What you'll learn
Master fundamental mathematical concepts essential for circuit analysis
Develop proficiency in analyzing complex circuits of any scale
Understand and apply real-world circuit applications
Grasp core EECS concepts including signals and systems
Develop engineering perspectives on equivalence and abstraction
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Module Description
This course provides a thorough foundation in electric circuit principles, essential for all electrical engineering disciplines. It covers both theoretical concepts and practical applications, starting with basic mathematical foundations and progressing through circuit analysis techniques. The curriculum includes linear and nonlinear circuits, dynamic circuit analysis, and steady-state analysis under sinusoidal excitation. Students learn about modern circuit components and real-world applications, gaining practical engineering perspectives along with theoretical understanding.
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Distinguished Scholar in Electrical Engineering and Educational Innovation
Dr. Xinjie Yu serves as a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Tsinghua University, where he has established himself as a leading expert in evolutionary algorithms and electrical engineering education. His academic journey began at Tsinghua University, where he earned both his Bachelor's and Ph.D. degrees (1996 and 2001), enriched by visiting scholar positions at MIT (2003) and Waseda University (2008). His contributions to education include pioneering the first MOOC at Tsinghua University with "Circuit Principles" in 2013, launched on both edX and XuetangX platforms
Xiucheng Liu serves as an Associate Professor at Tsinghua University, where he specializes in electrical engineering education. His academic career includes a visiting position at Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 1996. At Tsinghua University, he focuses on teaching fundamental electrical engineering courses, including Principles of Electric Circuits and Circuits and Systems. His teaching contributions help establish core knowledge for electrical engineering students at one of China's premier
Professor Guiping Zhu serves as Professor and Vice Dean in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Tsinghua University, where she has established herself as a leading expert in energy storage and power systems. Her academic journey at Tsinghua University includes Bachelor's (1995), Master's (1998), and Ph.D. (2006) degrees in Electrical Engineering. Her research focuses on energy storage, electric vehicle-grid interactions, active distribution networks, and power quality control. She has led more than 20 academic and industrial projects, authored five books on electric circuits, and published extensively in international journals. Her teaching excellence has been recognized through multiple awards, including the Beijing Distinguished Teacher Award, BaoGang Excellent Teacher Award, and First Prize of Tsinghua University Teaching Achievements. As Vice-director of the Institution of Advanced Electrical Engineering at Tsinghua University since 2005 and an IEEE member since 2007, she continues to shape both research and education in electrical engineering while maintaining active collaboration with industry partners like TOSHIB
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