BEE403 Network Analysis & Synthesis Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 4th Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2023-24)
BEE403 Network Analysis & Synthesis (also written as KEE403) is a subject in Semester 4 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 3 credits with an L-T-P of 2-1-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Graph Theory, Transient Circuit Analysis, Network Functions, Network Synthesis and Filters Pre- Requisites and Image parameters. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2023-24.
BEE403 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BEE403 / KEE403 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Network Analysis & Synthesis |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 2nd Year · 4th Semester |
| Credits | 3 |
| L-T-P | 2-1-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2023-24 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-15 |
BEE403 Network Analysis & Synthesis Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2023-24) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Graph Theory
Graph Theory: Pre- Requisites: Basic circuital law, Mesh & Nodal analysis. Importance of Graph Theory in Network Analysis, Graph of a network, Definitions, planar &Non- Planar Graphs, Isomorphism, Tree, Co Tree, Link, basic loop and basic cutset, Incidence matrix, Cut set matrix, Tie set matrix, Duality, Loop and Nodal methods of analysis.
Unit 2
AC Network Theorems (Applications to dependent & independent sources): Pre- Requisites: Concepts of DC Network Theorems, Electrical Sources&Basic circuital law. Superposition theorem, Thevenin’s theorem, Norton’s theorem, Maximum power transfer theorem, Reciprocity theorem. Millman’s theorem, Compensation theorem, Tellegen’s Theorem.
Unit 3: Transient Circuit Analysis
Transient Circuit Analysis: Pre- Requisites: Laplace Transform& Concept of Initial conditions. Natural response and forced response, Transient behaviour of RL, RC and RLC networks, Evaluation of initial conditions, Transform Impedance, Transient response and steady state response for arbitrary inputs (DC and AC), Evaluation of time response of RL, RC and RLC networks with and without initial conditions both through classical and Laplace transform methods.
Unit 4: Network Functions
Network Functions: Pre- Requisites: Concept of basic circuital law, parallel, series circuits. Concept of complex frequency, Network functions of one port and two port networks, Concept of poles and zeros, Properties of driving point and transfer functions. Two Port Networks- Characterization of LTI two port networks; Z, Y,ABCD, g and h parameters, Reciprocity and symmetry, Inter-relationships between the parameters, Inter- connections of two port networks, Ladder and Lattice networks: T & Π representation, terminated two Port networks.
Unit 5: Network Synthesis · Filters Pre- Requisites · Image parameters
a. Network Synthesis: Pre- Requisites: Laplace Transform, Concept of immittance functions. Positive real function; definition and properties, Properties of LC, RC and RL driving point functions, Synthesis of LC, RC and RL driving point immittance functions using Foster and Cauer first and second forms. b. Filters Pre- Requisites: Concept of Passive & active elements. Image parameters: Image impedance, characteristics impedance, image transfer parameter, Passive and active filter fundamentals, Low pass filters, High pass (constant K type) filters, Introduction to active filters.
BEE403 Course Outcomes
- Pre-requisites of course: Basic Electrical Engineering, Basic signal & systems.
- Level, KL
- Upon the completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- K3
- CO Apply the knowledge of basic circuital law, nodal and mesh methods of circuit K4
- 1 analysis and simplify the network using Graph Theory approach. K4
- CO2 Analyze the AC and DC circuits using Kirchhoff’s law and K4
- K4
- Network simplification theorems.
- CO3 Analyze steady-state responses and transient response of DC and AC circuits
- using classical and Laplace transform methods.
- CO4 Demonstrate the concept of complex frequency and analyze the structure and function of
- one and two port network. Also evaluate and analysis two-port
- network parameters.
- CO5 Synthesize one port network and analyze different filters.
- K1 – Remember K2 – Understand K3 – Apply K4 – Analyze K5 – Evaluate K6 – Create
BEE403 Reference Books
- ME Van Valkenburg, “Network Analysis”, 3rd edn, Pearson Education.
- Alexander, Sadiku, “Fundamentals of Electric Circuits”, McGraw Hill.
- D. Roy Choudhary, “Networks and Systems”, Wiley Eastern Ltd.
- CL Wadhwa, “Network Analysis and Synthesis”, New Age International Publishers.
- A. Chakrabarti, “Circuit Theory”, Dhanpat Rai & Co.
Frequently Asked Questions about BEE403
What is the syllabus of BEE403 Network Analysis & Synthesis?
The AKTU BEE403 Network Analysis & Synthesis syllabus is divided into 5 units: Graph Theory; Transient Circuit Analysis; Network Functions; Network Synthesis and Filters Pre- Requisites and Image parameters. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2023-24.
How many units are there in BEE403?
BEE403 Network Analysis & Synthesis has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 2-1-0 and 3 credits.
Is BEE403 the same subject as KEE403?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BEE403 and KEE403 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BEE403 taught in?
BEE403 Network Analysis & Synthesis is taught in Semester 4 of the 2nd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
How many credits is BEE403 worth?
BEE403 Network Analysis & Synthesis carries 3 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 2-1-0.
Where can I download BEE403 previous year question papers?
All AKTU BEE403 Network Analysis & Synthesis previous year question papers are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BEE403?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Electrical Engineering Syllabus), effective from 2023-24. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-15.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Electrical Engineering Syllabus, effective from 2023-24. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-15.