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ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS 1
Level 4
Credits 15
PURPOSE
To provide the students with an understanding of general circuit theory principles and equip them
with the basic circuit theory skills needed for subsequent courses.
LEARNING TIME
Contact hours
75
Self-directed
75
Total Hours
150
OWNING PROGRAMME
MN4458 – MIT Diploma in Electronic & Computer Engineering
PREREQUISITE
Nil
CO-REQUISITE
Nil
CONTENT
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Basic dc circuit theory. Capacitors transients. Introduction to ac circuits.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
2
2.1
2.2
3
3.1
3.2
4
4.1
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
Apply basic dc circuit theory.
Concepts of emf, voltage and current are understood.
Concepts of resistance, Ohm’s Law, power and energy are understood.
Kirchhoff's laws to analyse simple resistor networks are applied.
Circuits containing resistors in series, parallel and series-parallel are analysed.
Voltage dividers to practical applications are applied.
Apply dc circuit theory to capacitors
The operation of a capacitor in a dc circuit using a simple constructional model and basic
electrostatics is explained.
Understanding of the relationships between current, voltages and time when a capacitor is
charged/discharged in a simple RC circuit is demonstrated.
Apply basic ac circuit theory.
An understanding of the nature of sinusoidal alternating voltages and currents are
demonstrated.
Range: Peak, peak-to-peak, average (full/half wave), RMS, form factor. For complete
cycle sinewave form, and full/half sinewave form. Phasor diagrams.
The behaviour of capacitive reactive components in an ac circuit is described
Range: C in parallel and series with R. Phasor diagrams are drawn for series and
parallel RC circuits.
Demonstrate the use of electrical measuring equipment.
Basic electrical measurements are performed.
Demonstrate participation in activities that develop their personal generic capabilities.
Different forms of communication have been used
A high standard of ethical behaviour was evident
Interpersonal skills were practised
Teamwork was evident through peer to peer interaction
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The Generic capabilities are assessed formally through written work and formatively through class
activities. Students are expected to behave in a professional manner at all times, to be culturally
sensitive in their interactions with other people. All work submitted for marking that was performed
in an uncontrolled assessment environment is accompanied with a cover sheet declaring that this
is the students own work.
Each Learning Outcome will be assessed by a combination of:
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performing circuit calculations,
describing electrical systems, and
performing laboratory exercises and interpreting the results.
EVIDENCE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Assignments
Laboratory assessments
Written Tests
Examination
10%
15%
15%
60%
LEARNING AND TEACHING STRATEGIES
Tutorials
Lectures
Laboratory exercises
LEARNING AND TEACHING RESOURCES
Required text:
Floyd, T.L. (Latest Edition). Principles of Electric Circuits. New Jersey:
Prentice Hall.
Course notes
Exemplars
Blackboard
Computer software
Library databases and the Internet
IPENZ GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Graduate Attributes
Knowledge of Engineering Sciences
Problem Analysis
Design/ development of solutions
Investigation
Modern Tool Usage
Individual and Team work
Communication
The Engineer and Society
Ethics
Environment and Sustainability
Project Management and Finance
Life long learning
Outcome
1-4
1-4
4
4
5
5
5