Addis Ababa Science and Technology University

1 College: Department:
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering
2 Module Core Course Course Code: ECEg3106
Category
Course Name Network Analysis and Synthesis
3 Synopsis: The course covers the techniques of modeling, analysis, design and synthesis
of N-Port passive and active networks and passive electrical filters in a
classical and a modern approach
4 Name(s) of Girma. D (0930000421, girma.dereje@aastu.edu.et)
Academic Staff:
5 Semester and Semeste II Year III
Year offered: r: :
6 Credit Hour: 3
7 Prerequisite/ ECEg3105: Signals and Systems Analysis
Co-requisite:
8 Course Learning Outcome ( CLO): At the end of the course the student will be able to do:
CLO1 Describe and analyze transform domain analysis of electrical circuits and networks
CLO2 Understand realizability of networks
CLO3 Synthesize one port and two port networks
CLO4 Design active and passive analog filters
9 Mapping of the course Learning Outcomes to the program Learning Outcomes, Teaching
Methods and Assessment:
Program Learning Outcomes (PO)
Assessment
Teaching
Outcomes

Assignme
PO10

PO11
PO12

Methods
PO1
PO2
PO3

PO4
PO5
PO6
PO7
PO8

PO9
Learning
Course

Project
(CLO)

report
Quiz

Lab-
L T P O Test

CLO1 √ √
CLO2 √
CLO3 √ √
CLO4 √ √ √
Indicate the relevancy between the CLO and PO by ticking “√”on the appropriate relevant box
10 Distribution of Student Learning Time (SLT)
Teaching and Learning Activities Total
CLO Guided learning Guided Independent (SLT)
Course Content Outline (F2F) Learning Learning
(NF2F) (NF2F)
L T P O
Chapter 1: Introduction to 1 2 1 1 4
Network Analysis and
Synthesis
1.1 Networks and their
developmental stages
1.2 Network Analysis, design
and Synthesis Concepts
Chapter 2: Network 1 4 9 2 3 18
Transform Representation
and Analysis
2.1 Analysis of First and
Second Order Circuits
2.2 Network Functions
2.3 Poles and Zeros of
Network Functions
Chapter 3: Elements of 1, 2 4. 6 2.5 3 16
Realizability Theory 5
3.1. Causality and Stability
3.2. Hurwitz Polynomials
3.3. Positive Real Functions
Chapter 4: Synthesis of 1, 3 7. 1 2.5 3 25
Driving Point (dp) Function 5 2
(One Port Network)
4.1. Elementary synthesis
procedures
4.2. Foster and Cauer I and
II realizations -synthesis
of LC, RC, RL and
general R, L, C and M dp
functions.
Chapter 5: Two Port 1,3 5 9 3 2 19
Networks
5.1. Two Port Network
Parameters
5.2. Relationship between
Two Port Network
Parameters
5.3. Interconnection of Two
Port Networks
5.4. Properties and
Configurations of two
port network
5.5. Synthesis of transfer
functions (two port
networks)
Chapter 6: Passive and 1,4 5 6 3 2 16
Active Filter Design
Techniques
6.1. Filter categorization and
specification
6.2. Passive Filter Design
6.3. Active Filter Design
Total 28 4 14 14 98
2
Assessment
Continuous Assessment Percentage F2F NF2F SLT
Total-50(%)
1 Quizzes 5 √ 1
2 Assignments 15 √ 4
3 Tests 25 √ 5
Total 10
Final Exam Percentage 50 F2F NF2F SLT
(%)
Final Exam 50 √ 3
Grand Total SLT 111
L = Lecture, T = Tutorial, P = Practical, O = Others, F2F = Face to Face, NF2F = Non Face to
Face
 Note: indicates the CLO based on the CLO’s numbering in item 9.
11 Textbook and 1 M.E. Van Valkenburg, Network Analysis, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall,
reference: 1974
2 F.F. Kuo, Network Analysis and Synthesis, 2nd Edition, Wiley, 1968
3 V.K. Aatre, Network Theory and Filter Design, 1st Edition, New Age
International, 1986
4 A. Budak, Passive and Active Network Analysis and Synthesis, 1st
Edition, Waveland, 1991