Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit introduces the fundamental circuit theory laws, abstractions, theorems, modelling and analysis techniques used in electrical engineering, and applies these problem solving techniques to the design and analysis of electrical and electronic systems.
Topics include lumped circuit models for passive and active elements; Kirchhoff's laws, superposition; Thevenin/Norton equivalents, Bisection Theorem, Miller Effect, ordinary differential equations, time domain analysis of first and second order circuits with RLC elements; Laplace transform in the analysis of circuits, s domain characteristics of lumped elements, application of Kirchhoff's laws in s domain; systematic nodal and mesh analysis techniques; Poles and zeros of network functions; frequency and impedance scaling; two-port networks, matrix description of two ports; complex power maximum power transfer, small and large signal analysis, single stage transistor amplifiers, differential pairs, biasing circuits, static and dynamic behaviour of amplifier circuits including frequency response, operational amplifier circuits, and feedback. Software tools for circuit simulation and practical applications will be used in the laboratory to strengthen the understanding of the above concepts.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 3 core unit in the Biomedical Engineering; Electrical and Electronic Engineering major sequences
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) formulate the fundamental circuit theory abstractions and principles on which the design of electrical and electronic systems is based; (2) model and analyse the behaviour of electrical and electronic systems, in both the time and frequency domain; (3) employ amplifier circuits to process analog signals; (4) use software tools to analyse and design electrical and electronic circuits; (5) build passive and active electrical networks, measure circuit variables and explain discrepancies with mathematical models; and (6) work effectively as part of a team and communicate results in a concise technical report.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) laboratories; (2) class tests and quizzes; and (3) examinations. 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)
- Professor Wen Lei
- Unit rules
- Contact hours
- Lecture-Tutorials: 6 hours per week
Laboratories: 6 hours per semester
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.