Electricity and Electronics

Course aim

To introduce students to the concepts, applications, basic analysis and measurements in electrical and electronic systems.

Course content

This course will cover concepts and applications on basic electrical quantities, systems of units, resistance, resistive circuits, Ohms Law, KCL, KVL, capacitors, inductors, transients, diodes, simple OP amps and first order steady state analysis. The course will also introduce fundamental concepts of magnetic circuits, transformers, DC & AC machines and power generation.

Textbook(s)

Allan R Hambley 2013, Electrical Engineering: Principles and Applications, 6th edn, Pearson

Prerequisite(s)

Assumed knowledge: SACE stage 2, Mathematical Studies and Physics.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	3 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture	3 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
External (Online lectures using recorded materials and other online resources)	3 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 12 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
External	N/A x 13 weeks
Workshop (Compulsory attendance at Mawson Lakes Campus)	N/A x 3 days

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Practical Reports, Weekly quizzes

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.