MILL 1350 Electrical Circuit Theory

Year
Year 1
Semester
First Semester
Credit
1
Program Description

Foundational principles of direct and alternating current circuits, laws, and basic calculations.

About this course

MILL 1350 Electrical Circuit Theory provides the foundational knowledge required for all advanced electrical work. You will explore the principles of direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) circuits, learning the key laws that govern how electricity flows through various components. The course covers basic calculations for voltage, current, resistance, and power, preparing you for hands-on shop work.

Who takes this course

Credits: 1 · Hours: 30

Prerequisites

None

Learning outcomes

  • Identify the components of direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) circuits.
  • Apply Kirchhoff's laws to solve complex circuit networks.
  • Calculate resistance, capacitance, inductance, and impedance values.
  • Analyze the behaviour of basic series and parallel circuits.

Evaluation

Component Weight (%)
Midterm examination 30
Final examination 40
Laboratory assignments 30