From KVL & KCL to RC, RL, and RLC Circuits
Master the Foundations of Electric Circuit Theory with Practical Applications and Problem Solving
What you’ll learn
- Refresh your memory on Ohms law and other physical concepts.
- Master Kirchhoff’s Laws to confidently analyze electrical networks.
- Understand how power and energy behave in real-world circuits.
- Analyze both first-order and second-order circuits for time-domain behavior.
Course Content
- Introduction –> 4 lectures • 44min.
- Basic Concepts –> 5 lectures • 46min.
- Circuit Fundamentls –> 18 lectures • 3hr 40min.
Requirements
Master the Foundations of Electric Circuit Theory with Practical Applications and Problem Solving
Are you new to electrical engineering or electronics, or are you looking to solidify your understanding of basic circuits?
This course is your step-by-step guide to mastering the fundamentals of circuit theory, starting from the ground up. You’ll begin by learning what voltage, current, and power really mean in physical terms, and how to interpret and analyze real electrical systems using Ohm’s Law and the foundational principles of Kirchhoff’s Laws (KVL and KCL).
But we don’t stop at theory. This course is designed to show you how these principles apply to real circuits, including RC, RL, and RLC networks, where you’ll analyze behavior over time using differential equations. You’ll gain deep insight into transient responses, time constants, and energy storage in capacitors and inductors, essential for anyone working in electronics, control systems, or embedded design.
By the end of this course…
You’ll be able to confidently analyze electric circuits using Kirchhoff’s Laws and apply them to real-world RC, RL, and RLC circuits in the time domain. You’ll understand how differential equations naturally arise in circuits and how to solve them to predict system behavior. This foundation will prepare you for more advanced topics like AC analysis, signal processing, and RF or antenna engineering.
Who This Course Is For
This course is intended for adult learners, including university students, working professionals, and motivated self-learners. It is not designed for children or unsupervised minors. The content is best suited for college-level learners, professionals transitioning into electronics, or adults preparing for certification exams.
If you are under 18, please ensure that a parent or guardian purchases the course and supervises your learning experience in accordance with Udemy’s policies.
Requirements
- High school math (algebra, basic calculus)
- Familiarity with differential equations is helpful for the time-domain analysis section (a refresher is included)