Circuits and Systems
Semester 1, 2019
Staff
Extra teaching assistants
Jesin James
Teaching schedule
There are two 2-hour lecture slots each week over the course of the semester. The times and locations are listed below.
Tuesday 1600 - 1800 in Eng1439/401-439
Friday 1600 - 1800 in Eng1439/401-439
In addition to the lecture times listed above, there may be, if necessary, an extra 1-hour foundation tutorial scheduled for Thursday at 0900 - 1100 in MDLS Flexible 4 Lab/402-231. You will be notified if you should attend this extra tutorial. Note that this tutorial is held in conjunction with the companion course ELECTENG 210.
Calendar notes
Aims to provide a good understanding of the way electrical circuits work. It covers DC and AC circuit theorems and analysis; transient analysis, including the Laplace transform; transfer functions; AC power calculations; and time and frequency representation of signals.
Prerequisite: ELECTENG 101
The overarching course instructional goal in this course is to provide a basic understanding of the fundamental tools and concepts available for analysing, evaluating, and interpreting common AC and DC circuits including both transient and steady-state behaviours. The topics covered are broken down into the following three closely integrated modules:
Module 1: Circuit Analysis Methods & Signal Responses
- Basic concepts and laws in circuits and systems
- Linear and non-linear system and signal behaviours
- Linear components and their terminal characteristics
- Methods and theorems of circuit analysis
Module 2: Transient Circuit Behaviours & Responses
- 1st-order and 2nd-order transient and steady-state behaviours
- Circuit analysis using the Laplace and inverse Laplace transform
Module 3: AC Circuit Behaviours & Responses
- Sinusoidal signal representation and characterisation
- Sinusoidal steady-state circuit behaviours
- AC steady-state power characterisation
Intended learning outcomes |
Related graduate attributes |
Related assessments |
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Be able to apply the methods and theorems of circuit analysis to analyse unfamiliar AC and DC circuits |
ENGA01: engineering knowledge (3) ENGA02: problem analysis (5) ENGA09: individual and team work (3) ENGA12: lifelong learning (3) ENGK01: theory of natural sciences (3) ENGK02: mathematical modelling (4) ENGK03: abstraction and formulation (4) ENGP01: depth of knowledge required (3) ENGP03: depth of analysis required (5) UOA_2: Critical Thinking (3) UOA_3: Solution Seeking (5) UOA_5: Independence and Integrity (3) |
Revision Assignment 2019 Quiz 1 2019 Quiz 2 2019 Quiz 3 2019 Test 1 2019 Peer-Marked Assignment 1 2019 Assignment 1 2019 Peer-Marked Assignment 2 2019 Assignment 2 2019 Final Exam |
Be able to interpret and explore the results obtained from circuit analyses pertaining to electrical engineering applications that the analyses result from |
ENGA01: engineering knowledge (3) ENGA02: problem analysis (5) ENGA09: individual and team work (3) ENGA10: communication (1) ENGA12: lifelong learning (3) ENGK01: theory of natural sciences (3) ENGK04: specialist knowledge (3) ENGK06: engineering practice (1) ENGP01: depth of knowledge required (3) ENGP03: depth of analysis required (5) ENGP04: familiarity of issues (1) UOA_1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice (3) UOA_2: Critical Thinking (3) UOA_4: Communication and Engagement (1) UOA_5: Independence and Integrity (3) |
Quiz 1 2019 Quiz 2 2019 Quiz 3 2019 Test 1 2019 Peer-Marked Assignment 1 2019 Peer-Marked Assignment 2 2019 Lab 1 2019 Final Exam Lab 2 2019 |
Be able to freely integrate, selectively apply, and critically assess the effectiveness of the methods and theorems for tackling unfamiliar context relevant to electrical engineering applications |
ENGA01: engineering knowledge (3) ENGA02: problem analysis (5) ENGA09: individual and team work (3) ENGA12: lifelong learning (3) ENGK01: theory of natural sciences (3) ENGK02: mathematical modelling (4) ENGK03: abstraction and formulation (4) ENGK04: specialist knowledge (3) ENGP01: depth of knowledge required (3) ENGP03: depth of analysis required (5) ENGP04: familiarity of issues (1) UOA_1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice (3) UOA_2: Critical Thinking (3) UOA_3: Solution Seeking (5) UOA_5: Independence and Integrity (3) |
Test 1 2019 Peer-Marked Assignment 1 2019 Peer-Marked Assignment 2 2019 Final Exam |
Be able to justify and audit analyses to a problem via alternative approaches using computer-aided programs, and other circuit analysis methods or theorems |
ENGA01: engineering knowledge (3) ENGA02: problem analysis (5) ENGA05: modern tool usage (2) ENGA09: individual and team work (3) ENGA10: communication (1) ENGA12: lifelong learning (3) ENGK01: theory of natural sciences (3) ENGK02: mathematical modelling (4) ENGK03: abstraction and formulation (4) ENGK04: specialist knowledge (3) ENGK06: engineering practice (1) ENGP01: depth of knowledge required (3) ENGP03: depth of analysis required (5) ENGP04: familiarity of issues (1) ENGP07: interdependence (2) UOA_1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice (3) UOA_2: Critical Thinking (3) UOA_3: Solution Seeking (5) UOA_4: Communication and Engagement (1) UOA_5: Independence and Integrity (3) |
Test 1 2019 Peer-Marked Assignment 1 2019 Assignment 1 2019 Peer-Marked Assignment 2 2019 Assignment 2 2019 Lab 2 2019 Final Exam Lab 1 2019 |
Coursework
- Two 1-hour (nominal) tests contribute 10% each (20% in total)
- Three in-class quizzes contribute 2% each (6% in total)
- Three online assignments contribute 4% each (12% in total)
- Two peer-marked assignments contribute 4% each (8% in total)
- Two laboratories contribute 2% each (4% in total)
Exam rules
One 2-hour Closed-Book, Restricted-Calculator examination worth 50% of the final mark.
Inclusive learning
Students are urged to discuss privately any impairment-related requirements face-to-face and/or in written form with the course convenor/lecturer and/or tutor.
Other assessment rules
Note that the two laboratories must be successfully completed in order to pass the course. Failure to complete the labs will result in failing the course with a grade of DNC. Repeating students must complete the laboratory work.
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