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Module Title	Circuits
Module Code	EE203
School	School of Electronic Engineering
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Level	2	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	EE109, EM103
Co-requisite	EM203

Module Aims

1. To introduce engineering methodologies for the analysis and design of physical dynamical systems. 2. To develop electrical network modelling and analysis skills, both analytical and computer based. 3. To develop a foundation in linear systems theory for subsequent modules in Control System Engineering, Signal Processing and Telecommunications. 4. To develop the engineering aspects of the mathematical machinery needed for the analysis and design of physical systems.

Learning Outcomes

1. Improved skills in the analysis of dynamical systems. 2. An appreciation of the utility and limitations of computer simulation of systems. 3. An appreciation of the intimate relationship between mathematics and engineering design. 4. A sound foundation in Circuit Theory and in Linear System Theory.

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	24
Tutorials	12
Laboratories	12
Seminars	0
Independent Learning Time	27

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

Introductory Circuit Theory: Network Elements, Kirchhoff's Laws, Node Voltage and Loop Current Methods. Analysis of Dynamical Systems: Step, Sinusoidal and Transient Response of First and Second Order Systems, Solving Differential Equations, Step, Sinusoidal and Transient Response of nth-Order Systems. System Identification: Identification of First and Second Order Systems, Bode, Nyquist (Polar) and Nichols Diagrams, Piecewize Linear Approximation of Bode Diagrams, Frequency Domain and Time Domain System Identification from Measured Data. Phasors: Phasors, Energy and Power. State Space: Simultaneous Differential Equations, State Space Representations, Analog Computer Realisations. Computer Simulation of Circuits: Numerical Integration, Circuit Simulation. Further Circuit Theory: The Impulse Function, Convolution Integrals, Fourier Transforms.