Linear Circuits 1: DC Analysis (Coursera)

This course explains how to analyze circuits that have direct current (DC) current or voltage sources. A DC source is one that is constant. Circuits with resistors, capacitors, and inductors are covered, both analytically and experimentally. Some practical applications in sensors are demonstrated.

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Module 1: Introduction

This module reviews background material from physics on the basic properties of electricity and electrical circuits.

Graded: Module 1 Quiz

WEEK 2

Module 2

The module describes some basic principles used in circuit analysis.

Graded: Module 2 Quiz

WEEK 3

Module 3

This module demonstrates physical resistive circuits and introduces several systematic ways to solve circuit problems.

Graded: Module 3 Quiz

WEEK 4

Module 4

This module introduces additional methods for analyzing circuit problems and how resistors are used in sensors.

Graded: Module 4 Quiz

WEEK 5

Module 5

This module introduces capacitors and inductors, which are called “reactive” circuit elements.

Graded: Module 5 Quiz

WEEK 6

Module 6

This module introduces the transient response behavior of RC and RL circuits after a switch in a circuit is changed.

Graded: Module 6 Quiz

WEEK 7

Module 7

This module demonstrates useful applications of capacitors and inductors in real engineering systems and introduces the behavior of second-order reactive circuits.

Graded: Module 7 Quiz