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ELEC2070 – Linear Circuits and Devices

2020 – Session 1, Weekday attendance, North Ryde

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General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Convenor
Stuart Jackson
Rm 315, 9 Wally Walk
Wednesday 2-4pm
Co-convenor
Yves De Deene
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
(PHYS1520 or PHYS143 or ENGG150) and (MATH1020 or MATH1025 or MATH136 or MATH133)
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description
This unit develops the fundamentals in electric and electronic circuits and the laboratory investigation and reporting. The unit covers the key electric circuit elements and their models, and analysing circuits including these models. Topics include: linear electrical components; energy dissipation, energy storage and power transfer; Kirchhoff's laws; transient versus steady-state. Linear electrical components include voltage and current sources, resistors, capacitors, and inductors. Time domain vs frequency domain circuit analysis, and impedance concept is introduced, leading to ac circuit analysis and ac power concepts.

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Learning Outcomes

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

  • ULO1: Calculate the response of circuits composed of linear circuit elements with a source of constant energy to determine all currents, voltages and power.
  • ULO2: Apply the method of time domain analysis of circuits composed of linear circuit elements with a source of constant energy to determine all currents, voltages and power when an abrupt change is applied to the circuit.
  • ULO3: Analyse circuits composed of linear circuit elements with a source of energy with a sinusoidal time dependence to determine the circuit’s response in terms of current, voltage and power.
  • ULO4: Apply the method of frequency domain analysis and the Laplace Transform to determine the circuit response for all applied frequencies.
  • ULO5: Physically construct and experimentally characterise circuits with one or more linear components
  • ULO6: Write concise reports summarising methodologies used and the results obtained.

Assessment Tasks

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Notifications

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Weekly Plan

A weekly plan of lectures, assignments, tests, laboratory and workshop sessions will be posted on iLearn. Students are expected to consult it and be aware of possible minor variations.

 

Assignment Tasks

Assignment questions will be posted on iLearn at least two weeks before their submission date. Assignment solutions will be posted within one to three days after the submission date. Submissions will not be accepted once the solution is posted. All assignments must be submitted electronically through iLearn (in pdf format). Submissions are expected to be neatly written (or typed) in a logical layout and sequence. Markers WILL NOT grade poorly organized or illegible scans or drafts. The expected workload includes preparation of final copies and clear diagrams. Resubmissions will be permitted up to the original due date. All assignments should be prepared individually by you. It is expected that students consult tutors, lecturers or other students while learning the concepts, but copying assignments from others is not accepted. Students are expected to have read and understood the academic honesty policy.

Late submissions

Late submissions of assignments or absences from laboratories will not be accepted without prior arrangement made at least one week before the submission date. Extenuating circumstances will be considered upon lodgement of a formal notice of disruption of studies.

 

Grading

In order to pass this unit a student must obtain a mark of 50 or more overall or obtain a passing grade P/ CR/ D/ HD.

 

Supplementary Exam

If you receive special consideration for the final exam, a supplementary exam will be scheduled in the week of December 17-21 2018. By making a special consideration application for the final exam you are declaring yourself available for a resit during the supplementary examination period and will not be eligible for a second special consideration approval based on pre-existing commitments. Please ensure you are familiar with the policy prior to submitting an application. Approved applicants will receive an individual notification one week prior to the exam with the exact date and time of their supplementary examination.

Delivery and Resources

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The unit will comprise of 12 lectures + one Q&A lecture in Week 13 with much review material placed on iLearn.

Textbooks

PRIMARY TEXT:

J. A. Svoboda, R. C. Dorf, “Introduction to Electric Circuits 9th edition,” Wiley, 2014 (or 8th edition)

SECONDARY TEXTS:

W. H. Hayt, J. E. Kennedy, S. M. Durbin, "Engineering Circuit Analysis," McGraw Hill 2007 (8th edition)

A. R. Hambley, “Electrical Engineering, Principles and Applications, International Sixth Edition,” Pearson, 2014.

 

Required unit materials: • The textbook J. A. Svoboda, R. C. Dorf, “Introduction to Electric Circuits 9th edition,” is the primary text. Hayt can be used to supplement the unit. • Lecture notes and worksheets for laboratory sessions (available from iLearn) • Bound logbook for all practical sessions

Technology used: Typical electronic and electrical laboratory instruments such as voltage and current sources, voltmeters, ammeters, oscilloscopes, simulation software such as MATLAB and ORCAD (PSpice) will be used.

Unit Schedule

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Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct​

Results

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Changes from Previous Offering

This unit is identical to ELEC270 offered previously.