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ELEC2005 – Electrical and Electronic Systems

2022 – Session 2, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convener
Dr. Leonardo Callegaro
leonardo.callegaro@mq.edu.au
Contact via email (state ELEC2005 in the subject)
44 Waterloo Road, Level 1, Room 123
Wed 2:00-4:00pm (by email appointment)
Unit Convener
Dr. David Payne
david.payne@mq.edu.au
Contact via email (state ELEC2005 in the subject)
9 Wally's Walk, Level 3, Room 362
Fri 2:00-4:00pm (by email appointment)
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
(PHYS1520 or ENGG150) and (MATH1010 or MATH1015 or MATH135 or MATH132) and ELEC2070
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit develops fundamental knowledge and skills in electrical and electronic technologies used in conventional and renewable energy applications, energy storage and electrical transportation. The main goal is to understand the need of power conversion and signal flow in such applications. Prior knowledge and skills in physics and mathematics is assumed.

The unit will introduce the fundamental concepts of three topics: (1) Renewable energy and storage systems, power conditioning, and electrical machines; (2) Power computations for single and three-phase AC systems; (3) Semiconductor technologies and nonlinear devices. The practical component of this unit includes computer simulation, implementation, and analysis of simple electrical circuits.

This unit uses problem/team-based learning approach. The concepts studied in this unit, and the knowledge and skills gained, will be used in multiple areas of electrical, electronics and mechatronics engineering.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

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

  • ULO1: Distinguish the main technical features of electrical and electronic technologies used in renewable energy and storage, electrical transportation, robotics and autonomous systems
  • ULO2: Identify operational characteristics of typical power converters and electrical machines for a range of industrial applications
  • ULO3: Demonstrate fundamental knowledge in power computations in AC systems
  • ULO4: Explain the working principles of key nonlinear devices such as transistors and power semiconductors
  • ULO5: Design, simulate, and perform hardware evaluation of circuits with one or more nonlinear components

General Assessment Information

Grading and Passing Requirement for Unit

  • In order to pass this Unit a student must obtain a mark of 50 or more for the Unit (i.e. obtain a passing grade P, CR, D, or HD).
  • For further details about grading, please refer below in the policies and procedures section.
  • The final exam has a time duration of 2 hours and will be conducted during the formal examination period. This examination will assess all topics discussed in the unit unless otherwise specified. 
  • If you receive special consideration for the final exam, a supplementary exam will be scheduled by the faculty during a supplementary exam period, typically about 3 to 4 weeks after the normal exam period. 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.

Late Submissions and Re-submissions

  • Late report submissions will attract a penalty of <10/100, 10%> marks per day. Extenuating circumstances will be considered upon lodgement of an application for special consideration.
  • Re-submissions of work are not allowed.

Students are reminded of the University policies regarding assessment, academic integrity and disruption to studies.

Requests for extension on assessable work are to be made to the Unit Coordinator but will only be considered in the event of illness or misadventure.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Pre-class online quizzes 10% No Week 2-7, Week 8-12
Practical Labs 25% No Week 2-7, Week 8-12
Post-class online quizzes 30% No Week 5, 8, 10, 13
Final Examination 35% No To be Advised

Pre-class online quizzes

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: Week 2-7, Week 8-12
Weighting: 10%

 

Students are expected to go through the online learning content, understand the theory and attempt the online quiz (on iLearn) each week before attending the classroom activities of that week.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Distinguish the main technical features of electrical and electronic technologies used in renewable energy and storage, electrical transportation, robotics and autonomous systems
  • Identify operational characteristics of typical power converters and electrical machines for a range of industrial applications
  • Demonstrate fundamental knowledge in power computations in AC systems
  • Explain the working principles of key nonlinear devices such as transistors and power semiconductors
  • Design, simulate, and perform hardware evaluation of circuits with one or more nonlinear components

Practical Labs

Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 24 hours
Due: Week 2-7, Week 8-12
Weighting: 25%

 

The laboratories are strongly recommended; attendance, participation, and completion of all the laboratory activities are required in order to satisfactorily complete the course. Students are required to record all the laboratory results for each experiment.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Distinguish the main technical features of electrical and electronic technologies used in renewable energy and storage, electrical transportation, robotics and autonomous systems
  • Identify operational characteristics of typical power converters and electrical machines for a range of industrial applications
  • Demonstrate fundamental knowledge in power computations in AC systems
  • Explain the working principles of key nonlinear devices such as transistors and power semiconductors
  • Design, simulate, and perform hardware evaluation of circuits with one or more nonlinear components

Post-class online quizzes

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 16 hours
Due: Week 5, 8, 10, 13
Weighting: 30%

 

A series of open-book tests and short problems conducted via iLearn, to ascertain the student progress after the lecture material has been delivered (post-class).

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Distinguish the main technical features of electrical and electronic technologies used in renewable energy and storage, electrical transportation, robotics and autonomous systems
  • Identify operational characteristics of typical power converters and electrical machines for a range of industrial applications
  • Demonstrate fundamental knowledge in power computations in AC systems
  • Explain the working principles of key nonlinear devices such as transistors and power semiconductors

Final Examination

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 18 hours
Due: To be Advised
Weighting: 35%

 

The final exam will cover all the unit content, unless otherwise specified. This exam will involve short answers and problem solving and it will be an open-book exam.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Distinguish the main technical features of electrical and electronic technologies used in renewable energy and storage, electrical transportation, robotics and autonomous systems
  • Identify operational characteristics of typical power converters and electrical machines for a range of industrial applications
  • Demonstrate fundamental knowledge in power computations in AC systems
  • Explain the working principles of key nonlinear devices such as transistors and power semiconductors
  • Design, simulate, and perform hardware evaluation of circuits with one or more nonlinear components

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

UNIT WEBSITE

  • The iLearn website for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/.
    • Note! All information and communications relevant to this Unit will be via the iLearn website.

TEXTBOOKS

LECTURES

  • There will be one Lecture (1 hour) for every week. The Lecture will comprise of: - discussion session on fundamental knowledge; - practical examples; - interactive problem solving involving the students.
  • The Lectures are organised in a flipped classroom fashion.
    • Outside class
      • links to E-Text specific sections, brief videos and/or lecture notes are posted in iLearn each week.
      • students are expected to read these E-Text sections, try to solve any eventual given examples, and watch any videos and/or read any posted notes prior to attending the Lectorials.
    • Inside class
      • brief discussion sessions on fundamental principles.
      • practical examples.
      • interactive problem solving involving students.

PRACTICALS

  • There is no Practical session running in Week 1.
  • Practical_1 sessions run from Week 2 to Week 7; Practical_2 sessions run from Week 8 to Week 13.
  • Practical activities take place once a week according to the Unit schedule.
    • Note! Students must enrol in one of the available weekly sessions.
  • Students should attend the lectures and consult the weekly Unit schedule on iLearn to retreive information about Practicals.

 

IMPORTANT REMARK: COMMUNICATION

  • Students are reminded the University will communicate all official notices by email to official MQ student's account. Students should read their @student.mq.edu.au email regularly or forward it to an account they check regularly.
  • All announcements and other communication regarding this Unit will be delivered via the iLearn platform.

Unit Schedule

Refer to iLearn unit page for a detailed unit schedule.

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:

Student Enquiries

Got a question? Ask us via AskMQ, or contact Service Connect.

IT Help

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/. 

When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Skill Base

1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.

ULO1, ULO2, ULO3

1.2 Conceptual understanding of underpinning maths, analysis, statistics, computing.

ULO2, ULO3, ULO4

1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge

ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO5

1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions

 

1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice

ULO1, ULO5

1.6 Understanding of scope, principles, norms, accountabilities of sustainable engineering practice.

 

Engineering Application Ability

2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex problem solving

ULO1, ULO3, ULO4, ULO5

2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.

ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, ULO5

2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.

 ULO1, ULO5

2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.

ULO2, ULO5

Professional and Personal Attributes

3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability.

 

3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.

 

3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.

ULO2

3.4 Professional use and management of information.

ULO1, ULO2

3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.

 

3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership

 

Unit information based on version 2022.04 of the Handbook