Foundations of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Unit Outline (Higher Education)

Level of Unit in Course

AQF Level(s) of Course

Level of Unit in Course

Introductory

Intermediate

Effective Term:

2024/05

Institute / School :

Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability

Unit Title:

Foundations of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Unit ID:

ENGIN1007

Credit Points:

15.00

Prerequisite(s):

Nil

Co-requisite(s):

Nil

Exclusion(s):

(ENGIN1002)

ASCED:

031301

Other Change:

Brief description of the Unit

The aim of this unit is to introduce electrical circuits and the relevant analysis techniques. This unit covers fundamental concepts and knowledge including electrons, charges, currents, voltages, power, resistors, inductors, capacitors, Kirchhoff’s laws, Thevenin Theorem, Mesh analysis, transient responses of RLC circuits, phasors analysis, etc. It is about “circuit analysis” from an engineering perspective as well as developing basic problem-solving skills as they apply to situations an engineer is likely to encounter

Grade Scheme:

Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)

Work Experience Indicator:

No work experience

Placement Component:

Supplementary Assessment:Yes

Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment

Course Level:

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge:

K1.	Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of basic concepts in electrical and electronic engineering

K2.	Recognise the steady-state and dynamic characteristics of different electric components and electric circuits

K3.	Comprehend the principles of different circuit analysis methods

Skills:

S1.	Design and construct DC and AC circuits using various electric components

S2.	Analyse electric circuits by using different analysis techniques and theorem

S3.	Assess the voltage, current and power of an electric system under different conditions

Application of knowledge and skills:

A1.	Apply circuit analysis technologies to investigate the behaviours of a given circuit

A2.	Investigate response of a given circuit topology based on numerical simulation

A3.	Solve practical problems through experimental tests

Unit Content:

•Introduction to basic electric components such as resistors, inductors, capacitors, dependent/independent voltage and current sources, etc.
•Electric circuit connection and analysis techniques such as Kirchhoff’s laws, Thevenin Theorem, Norton Theorem, and Mesh analysis
•Transient responses of RLC circuits, steady-state response of circuits to sinusoidal excitation in time domain
•Application of phasors to circuit analysis
•AC circuit power analysis
•Introduction to concepts of charges, currents, voltages, power and energy

Graduate Attributes:

	Learning Outcomes Assessed	Assessment Tasks	Assessment Type	Weighting
1.	K1-K3, S1-S3, A2, A3	A range of laboratory and associated reports	Lab Report	20% - 30%
2.	K1-K3, S1-S3, A1	Small quizzes undertaken to support the theoretical development during lectures.	Quizzes	20% - 40%
3.	K1-K3, S1-S3, A1	An examination on any or all material covered in the unit	Examination/test	40% - 50%

Adopted Reference Style:

IEEE

Professional Standards / Competencies:

Standard / Competency

Engineers Australia - Stage 1 (Professional): 2017 accreditation & AQF

Attribute			Assessed	Level
1 Knowledge and Skill Base
	1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
		1.1.1 Engages with the engineering discipline at a phenomenological level, applying sciences and engineering fundamentals to systematic investigation, interpretation, analysis and innovative solution of complex problems and broader aspects of engineering practice.	Yes	Introductory
	1.2 Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
		1.2.1 Develops and fluently applies relevant investigation analysis, interpretation, assessment, characterisation, prediction, evaluation, modelling, decision making, measurement, knowledge management and communication tools and techniques pertinent to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Introductory
	1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
		1.3.1 Proficiently applies advanced technical knowledge and skills in at least one specialist practice domain of the engineering discipline.	Yes	Introductory
2 Engineering Application Ability
	2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
		2.2.2 Constructs or selects and applies from a qualitative description of a phenomenon, process, system, component or device a mathematical, physical or computational model based on fundamental scientific principles and justifiable simplifying assumptions.	Yes	Introductory
		2.2.3 Determines properties, performance, safe working limits, failure modes, and other inherent parameters of materials, components and systems relevant to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Introductory
		2.2.4 Applies a wide range of engineering tools for analysis, simulation, visualisation, synthesis and design, including assessing the accuracy and limitations of such tools, and validation of their results.	Yes	Introductory
		2.2.5 Applies formal systems engineering methods to address the planning and execution of complex, problem solving and engineering projects.	Yes	Introductory
		2.2.6 Designs and conducts experiments, analyses and interprets result data and formulates reliable conclusions.	Yes	Introductory
		2.2.7 Analyses sources of error in applied models and experiments; eliminates, minimises or compensates for such errors; quantifies significance of errors to any conclusions drawn.	Yes	Introductory
		2.2.8 Safely applies laboratory, test and experimental procedures appropriate to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Introductory
3 Professional and Personal Attributes
	3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
		3.1.1 Demonstrates commitment to uphold the Engineers Australia - Code of Ethics, and established norms of professional conduct pertinent to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Introductory
		3.1.2 Understands the need for due-diligence in certification, compliance and risk management processes.	Yes	Introductory
	3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
		3.2.1 Is proficient in listening, speaking, reading and writing English, including: a) comprehending critically and fairly the viewpoints of others; b) expressing information effectively and succinctly, issuing instruction, engaging in discussion, presenting arguments and justification, debating and negotiating to technical and non-technical audiences and using textual, diagrammatic, pictorial and graphical media best suited to the context; c) representing an engineering position, or the engineering profession at large to the broader community; d) appreciating the impact of body language, personal behaviour and other non-verbal communication processes, as well as the fundamentals of human social behaviour and their cross-cultural differences.	Yes	Introductory
		3.2.2 Prepares high quality engineering documents such as progress and project reports, reports of investigations and feasibility studies, proposals, specifications, design records, drawings, technical descriptions and presentations pertinent to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Introductory
	3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
		3.3.1 Applies creative approaches to identify and develop alternative concepts, solutions and procedures, appropriately challenges engineering practices from technical and non-technical viewpoints; identifies new technological opportunities.	Yes	Introductory
		3.3.2 Seeks out new developments in the engineering discipline and specialisations and applies fundamental knowledge and systematic processes to evaluate and report potential.	Yes	Introductory
	3.4 Professional use and management of information.
		3.4.1 Is proficient in locating and utilising information - including accessing, systematically searching, analysing, evaluating and referencing relevant published works and data; is proficient in the use of indexes, bibliographic databases and other search facilities.	Yes	Introductory
		3.4.2 Critically assesses the accuracy, reliability and authenticity of information.	Yes	Introductory
	3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
		3.5.1 Demonstrates commitment to critical self-review and performance evaluation against appropriate criteria as a primary means of tracking personal development needs and achievements.	Yes	Introductory
		3.5.2 Understands the importance of being a member of a professional and intellectual community, learning from its knowledge and standards, and contributing to their maintenance and advancement.	Yes	Introductory