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Elettrotecnica (INF)
Circuits and Systems
Simone Fiori

Seat Ingegneria
A.A. 2015/2016
Credits 6
Hours 48
Period I
Language ENG

Prerequisites
Notions of electromagnetism, calculus and linear algebra.

Learning outcomes
The aims of the course are: to provide a good theoretical and practical knowledge of the different methods used to solve memoryless circuits; - to extend concepts and methodologies to circuits with memory, for the determination of their transient response and of the steady-state condition.

Program
1. Fundamentals of electrical circuits. 2. Memoryless linear time-invariant circuits. Theorems of Thevenin and Norton. 3. Analysis of dynamical systems via the Fourier transform. 4. The method of phasors and related results: Complex-valued power, Boucherot's theorem. 5. Introduction to the MATLAB language: Examples of application to solving electrical systems and to simulating non-linear dynamical systems.

Development of the examination
LEARNING EVALUATION METHODS
Learning evaluation methods: - a written test, to be completed in 90 minuts, about the solution of an electrical circuit; - a written test, to be completed in 30 minutes, consisting in the discussion of a theoretical topic. Both tests may be taken in different exam sessions and in any order. The theory" test may be replaced, upon request, by a project about the application of MATLAB to solving an electrical circuit or to simulating a non-linear dynamical system."

LEARNING EVALUATION CRITERIA
In order to pass both tests, the candidate will need to show a good understanding of the contents as well as a good ability to explain them correctly and by using an adequate technical language. The maximum score will be given to those candidates that will show a deep understanding of the course's contents.

LEARNING MEASUREMENT CRITERIA
Both tests will be graded by an integer in the range 0-30. The final evaluation will be calculated as the mean value of the two. In case of non-integer mean value, the rounding will be determined after a short interview with the candidate.

FINAL MARK ALLOCATION CRITERIA
The maximum score will be given to those candidates that will show a deep understanding of the course's contents and a very good ability to explain them. The distinction mark" will be given to those candidates who prove an outstanding ability."

Recommended reading
: - G. Martinelli e M. Salerno, Fondamenti di Elettrotecnica - Circuiti a costanti concentrate lineari e permanenti (Vol. I e II), Ed. Siderea - Handouts by the instructor.

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