ECE2131 - Electrical circuits - Monash University

Overview

This unit provides foundation knowledge for analogue circuit analysis and design. The fundamentals of linear electronic circuit analysis and design will be introduced alongside the development of skills in using industry-standard prototyping and measurement tools for these tasks. The topics covered in this course include DC and sinusoidal steady-state analysis, … For more content click the Read More button below. The unit will provide a grounding in circuit theory leading to solutions of electrical networks with node and mesh analysis, equivalent sources and circuits, and simulation. AC analysis with phasors, first and second-order transient responses will be included.

This unit provides foundation knowledge for analogue circuit analysis and design. The fundamentals of linear electronic circuit analysis and design will be introduced alongside the development of skills in using industry-standard prototyping and measurement tools for these tasks. The topics covered in this course include DC and sinusoidal steady-state analysis, transient analysis, equivalent circuits, phasors and complex impedances, feedback concepts, and solid-state electronics, such as diodes, transistors and operational amplifiers.

The unit will provide a grounding in circuit theory leading to solutions of electrical networks with node and mesh analysis, equivalent sources and circuits, and simulation. AC analysis with phasors, first and second-order transient responses will be included.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-FLEXIBLE

S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prerequisite

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Bill Corcoran

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Tian Goh

Associate Professor Bill Corcoran

Dr Patrick Ho

Dr Gayathri Kongara

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

Derive the governing equations in transient and steady-state operation of linear electrical circuits, using a range of standard techniques in the time and frequency domain.

Analyse circuits containing amplifiers, diodes, and transistors using simple models.

Describe the impact of real-world phenomena on the non-ideal operation of the active components modelled.

Determine the relative accuracy of different approaches to analysing a circuit, such as industry-standard simulation tools, real-world measurements, and hand calculations.

Select appropriate circuit topologies for analogue functions abstracted as functional circuit blocks, and the appropriate component values required to meet real world performance specifications.

Teaching approach

Peer assisted learning

Simulation or virtual practice

Active learning

Online learning

Assessment summary

Continuous assessment: 60%

Final assessment: 40%

This unit contains threshold and competency hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment

1 - Learning competencies

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Hurdle type:Competency

Hurdle description:

You must achieve a pass in this assessment within the specified timeframe during teaching weeks (Details on Moodle). You have unlimited attempts within the specified timeframe. A penalty applies to the continuous assessment component (Refer to Moodle) if you fail to complete this assessment within the timeframe specified (Refer to Moodle). Non-completion or failure of this assessment will result in failure of the unit.

2 - Mid-semester test

3 - Assignments

4 - Workshop-related activities

5 - Project activities

6 - Final assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Applied sessions

Practical activities

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Learning resources

Required resources

Technology resources

Other unit costs

In this unit, you are required to acquire an “ElecLab Toolkit”. Information regarding how to acquire one on your campus is available on this webpage.

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