course-details-portlet

ELET1001

Electric circuits - introduction

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Autumn 2025 / Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

The course provides basic knowledge of circuit analysis for linear physical energy systems. Analysis and measurement of electrical energy circuits is the main focus of the course, but the circuit concept and analysis techniques will also be applicable to other physical domains. The course covers DC circuits, introduces AC signals and simple rectifiers.

Items in the subject:

  • Direct current and voltage, resistance, power and energy.
  • Component characteristics of voltage sources, current sources, resistance, inductance, capacitance, switches/diodes, ideal operational amplifier and ground.
  • Ohm's law as well as Kirchhoff's current law and voltage law.
  • Different methods of linear circuit analysis; for example source transformation, circuit simplifications, node analysis, loop analysis, superposition, as well as Thevenin and Norton equivalent.
  • Transient analysis (switching on and off) in RL, RC and RLC circuits
  • Analogies between electrical circuits and other physical systems
  • Introduction of alternating current and voltage (AC signals)
  • Simple diode circuits and diode rectifiers
  • Sustainability in connection with electrical systems and components.
  • Brief historical development in circuit theory
  • Hand calculation and simulation/calculation using digital tools.
  • Group work, laboratory work and documentation of this.

Learning outcome

The student must understand:

  • How to apply basic analysis techniques to electrical circuits.
  • Analogies between electrical circuits and other physical domains
  • Safety in the lab, physical circuit connections and troubleshooting, as well as the use of measuring instruments.

The student must be able to:

  • Use network theorems, component characteristics and fundamental laws in electrical circuit theory to calculate parameters in systems with a selection of components.
  • Carry out system analyzes using hand calculations and simulations, as well as practical connection and measurement in the lab.
  • Connect simple circuits according to given specifications. Measure electrical values using a multimeter and oscilloscope.
  • Use various circuit components to create circuits with desired properties.
  • Carry out and document group work/laboratory work.

After completing the course, the candidate has the general competence to:

  1. Use basic laws and analysis methods from this subject in later parts of the candidate's studies and in work situations.
  2. Know Norwegian and English technical terms for methods/techniques, components/ parameters , measuring units etc.
  3. Use a simulation tool for the analysis of simple energy systems.
  4. Follow safety instructions for laboratory work.
  5. Document laboratory work.

Learning methods and activities

The learning activities will be a combination of lectures and student-centered learning activities.

Obligatory activites: Laboratory work and exercises.

Some of the teaching activities may be taught in English.

Compulsory assignments

  • Assignments
  • Laboratory work

Course materials

Information about course material will be provided at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
ELEG1001 7.5 sp Autumn 2023
ELEA1001 7.5 sp Autumn 2023
IELEA1001 5 sp Autumn 2023
IELET1001 5 sp Autumn 2023
IELEG1001 5 sp Autumn 2023
IELET2003 2.5 sp Autumn 2023
IELEA2003 2.5 sp Autumn 2023
IELEG2003 2.5 sp Autumn 2023
ELE1051 2.5 sp Autumn 2023
TELE2002 2.5 sp Autumn 2023
TTT4203 5 sp Autumn 2023
TTK4240 2.5 sp Autumn 2023
AIS2001 2.5 sp Autumn 2023
TFE4101 5 sp Autumn 2023
TFE4100 3 sp Autumn 2023
TFE4105 3 sp Autumn 2023
TFE4110 3 sp Autumn 2023
TFE4112 3 sp Autumn 2023
SIE4002 3 sp Autumn 2023
SIE4003 3 sp Autumn 2023
SIE4005 3 sp Autumn 2023
SIE4006 5 sp Autumn 2023
TPK4125 2.5 sp Autumn 2023
TTM4190 2.5 sp Autumn 2023
FENA1201 7.5 sp Autumn 2024
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Energy- and Environmental Physics
  • Electrical Power Engineering
  • Electrical Power Engineering

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code H Date 2025-11-25 Time 09:00 Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room for school exam

The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Sluppenvegen 14
Room SL410 blå sone
14 candidates
Room SL410 orange sone
36 candidates
Room SL111 grønn sone
50 candidates
Room SL111 blå sone
36 candidates
Room SL110 hvit sone
34 candidates

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code H Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.