Year
2015
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 120-minute lecture-2 fortnightly
2 x 60-minute lecture-1s weekly
1 x 1-hour tutorial weekly
1 x 120-minute workshop fortnightly
1 x 1-hour laboratory weekly
Enrolment not permitted
1 of ENGR1732, ENGR8702 has been successfully completed
Assumed knowledge
SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies: solving simultaneous equations
Course context
Summer class contact:

2 2-hour lectures weekly (for 5 weeks)

2 2-hour workshops weekly (for 5 weeks)

2 1-hour tutorials weekly (for 5 weeks)

2 1-hour laboratories weekly (for 5 weeks)
Assessment
Examination, Laboratory Experiments, On-line Quizzes, Quizzes, Written Laboratory Report
Topic description
This topic covers circuit variables and elements; simple resistive circuits; techniques of circuit analysis; diodes, simple active circuits, operational amplifiers, basic measuring instruments; usage and safety; error analysis; calibration; wiring and connection.
Educational aims
This topic is the foundation upon which most of the later year engineering topics build. It aims to introduce students to the concepts of basic circuit theory and reinforce this knowledge through practical means. It also provides a practical introductionto understanding electrical instruments and laboratory equipment.
Expected learning outcomes
At the completion of the topic, students are expected to be able to:

  1. Understand and apply basic principles of electric circuit theory
  2. Analyse, design and construct simple passive and active circuits
  3. Understand and use electrical components and instruments
  4. Have knowledge and understanding of safety requirements involved in laboratory practice