Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
EE10168: Circuit theory |
 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Certificate |
| Period: | Semester 1 |
| Assessment:
| CW 20%, EX 80% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description: | Aims: To introduce the principles of electrical circuit analysis and simulation. To introduce the use of electrical circuits in measurement systems. To introduce the use of nonlinear elements (diodes) and active devices (operational amplifiers) in electrical circuits. Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit the student will have demonstrated the ability to: Calculate element voltage and current relationships under dc, ac and transient conditions. Understand and accurately apply Kirchhoff's laws to circuit analysis. Design simple instrumentation circuits and use an oscilloscope for making measurements. Design simple amplifier circuits. Skills: Numeracy; problem solving; working independently. Content: DC circuits, resistors, Kirchhoff's Laws, electrical instrumentation, operation and appreciation of accuracy and errors. AC circuits and transient responses, use of an oscilloscope. Diodes and diode circuits. Ideal operational amplifier operation. |