Courses & Units

Engineering Circuit Theory XPD144

Introduction

The unit presents a fundamental introduction to electrical circuits, and is the first unit to cover this material for all engineers. It covers basic concepts used in the study of electricity and circuits, including the fundamental laws of electrical phenomena, and methods for analysis of circuits based on the underlying physics and mathematical models. The circuit theorems are studied and applied to solve circuits containing resistors, capacitors and inductors. The unit also includes both transient and AC circuits, AC power analysis, three phase circuits, frequency response and phasors. This unit is considered to be essential for all engineering students, and forms the basis for many second, third and fourth year units. The unit assess students through formal examination and the completion of a report on the practical work performed during the semester. After completing the unit, the student will be able to analyze a circuit of single phase or multiphase AC sources, or with transient or DC sources. The student will understand the behavior of electrical circuits, and be prepared for units in Y2/3/4 that build on this unit.

Summary

Unit name	Engineering Circuit Theory
Unit code	XPD144
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Academic Division DVC - Academic
Discipline	University Pathways
Coordinator	Amanda Henry
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	Third Party(ies): UP Education
Level	Introductory

Availability

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Learning Outcomes

Analyse and predict the behaviour of DC circuits.
Analyse single and three phase AC circuits under steady state conditions.
Solve problems by applying fundamental electrical quantities, circuit analysis methods and methods of linear circuit analysis.
Analyse the transient behaviour of RC, RL and RLC circuits

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution ^1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution ^1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution ^2,3	Domestic Full Fee ⁴
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Requisites

Prerequisites

XPD127

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

ENG104

Teaching

Assessment	Test (5%)\|Test (15%)\|Practical Report (30%)\|Examination (50%)
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Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
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