Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Electrical Circuit Design and MATLAB/Simulink

• Overview of electrical circuit design principles
• Introduction to MATLAB and Simulink for circuit design
• Basic functionalities and tools in MATLAB/Simulink
• Hands-on exercise: Creating a simple electrical circuit in Simulink
• Case Study: Basic circuit design and simulation using MATLAB/Simulink

Module 2: Analog Circuit Design with MATLAB/Simulink

• Fundamentals of analog circuit design
• Using MATLAB/Simulink for analog circuit simulations
• Analyzing and optimizing analog circuits
• Hands-on exercise: Designing and simulating an analog filter circuit
• Real-Life Project: Analog circuit design for a specific application

Module 3: Digital Circuit Design and Simulation

• Introduction to digital circuit design principles
• Designing and simulating digital circuits using MATLAB/Simulink
• Exploring digital components and their interactions
• Hands-on exercise: Creating a digital logic circuit in Simulink
• Case Study: Digital circuit design and optimization for a digital system

Module 4: Power Electronics and Circuit Design

• Overview of power electronics and their applications
• Designing power electronic circuits with MATLAB/Simulink
• Analyzing power electronic components and systems
• Hands-on exercise: Simulating a power converter circuit
• Real-Life Project: Power electronics design for a practical application

Module 5: Control Systems and Electrical Circuits

• Principles of control systems in electrical circuit design
• Implementing control systems using MATLAB/Simulink
• Analyzing feedback loops and control strategies
• Hands-on exercise: Designing a control system for an electrical circuit
• Case Study: Control system integration in a circuit design project

Module 6: Field Visit: Electrical Testing Labs

• Field visit to an electrical testing laboratory
• Observing testing procedures and equipment for circuit analysis
• Discussions with lab professionals on testing techniques and challenges
• Field Visit Report: Insights and observations from the testing lab visit

Module 7: Field Visit: Circuit Design Offices

• Field visit to a circuit design office
• Observing the design and simulation processes in a professional setting
• Interaction with circuit designers and engineers
• Field Visit Report: Analysis of design office practices and workflows

Module 8: Advanced Circuit Simulation and Optimization

• Advanced techniques in circuit simulation and optimization
• Utilizing MATLAB/Simulink for complex circuit designs
• Hands-on exercise: Performing advanced simulations and optimizations
• Real-Life Project: Optimizing a complex circuit design for a specific use case

Module 9: Integration and Testing of Electrical Circuits

• Integrating different circuit components and systems
• Testing and validating circuit designs using MATLAB/Simulink
• Hands-on exercise: Integrating and testing a multi-component circuit
• Case Study: Real-world integration and testing of electrical circuits

Module 10: Capstone Project: Comprehensive Electrical Circuit Design

• Developing a complete electrical circuit design project from conception to simulation
• Participants will work on a project that incorporates all aspects of the course
• Group presentations and feedback on project outcomes
• Final Project Presentation: A comprehensive electrical circuit design, including analysis, optimization, and testing using MATLAB/Simulink