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Unit Overview

Description

This unit is concerned with the application of circuit theory and electromagnetic theory to the analysis and modelling of electronic circuits and systems. The modelling relies heavily on concepts from vector calculus. The key concepts are introduced before embarking on circuit theory and electromagnetic theory.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) determine the validity of the assumptions necessary for the application of circuit theory to the analysis of electrical networks in specific instances; (2) apply circuit theory to develop the two-port voltage—current characteristics of uniform distributed systems with small ports; (3) analyse in the time and frequency domain networks that include distributed multiport networks; (4) gain an understanding of the theory electromagnetic theory, its role in the modelling of electrical phenomena and its relationship to circuit theory and physical electronics theory; and (5) apply Maxwell's equations and relevant boundary conditions to model simple electrical systems.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) assignments; (2) laboratory and project; and (3) quizzes and final examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Associate Professor Martin Hill
Unit rules
Prerequisites
Enrolment in 62550 Master of Professional Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering specialisation
or
Enrolment in
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an associated Combined Degree
and ELEC3021 Circuits and Electronics
and MATH3023 Advanced Mathematics Applications
Advisable prior study
(ELEC3021 Circuits and Electronics
or ENSC3021 Circuits and Electronics)
and MATH3023 Advanced Mathematics Applications
Contact hours
lectures: 36 hours
practical classes: 22 hours
labs: 8 hours
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