Electrical and Electronic Systems

Course aim

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

Course content

This course will introduce students to the basic principles of electrical systems and electronic circuits.  Electronic circuits will be described in terms of basic electrical quantities, components, and circuit analysis methods. Electrical systems such as power supply will be introduced in the context of renewable and non-renewable supply, transmission and storage. 

Topics that will be covered include: basic electrical quantities, systems of units, resistance, resistive circuits, Ohms Law, Kirchhoff Current Law, Kirchhoff Voltage Law, capacitors, inductors, transients, diodes, simple operational amplifiers, relays, electronic switching, first order transient analysis, steady state analysis, induction, transformers, electromagnetic fundamentals, energy sources and storage.

Textbook(s)

Allan R. Hambley 2018, Electrical Engineering: Principles & Applications, 7, Pearson Education Inc.

Prerequisite(s)

Assumed knowledge: SACE Stage 2, Mathematical Methods and Physics.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Seminar	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 12 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
Tutorial (video conference)	2 hours x 13 weeks
Practical (MLK)	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, Quiz

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.