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Archived Version 2007 - 2008

Module Title	Circuits
Module Code	EE203
School	School of Electronic Engineering
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Anthony Holohan	Office Number	S343
Level	2	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
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

On completion of this module, the student will be able to 7 Analyse RLC circuits (PO1, PO2) 7 Compute the response of RLC circuits to specified input signals and initial conditions (PO1, PO2) 7 Compute the transfer functions associated with a circuit (PO1, PO2) 7 Obtain a systems transfer function from its Bode diagram (PO1, PO2) 7 Perform experiments with given operational amplifier circuits and troubleshoot them (PO3) 7 Communicate the analysis and bench-validation of given circuits in writing to his/her peers (PO6)

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.

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	30%	Examination Weight	70%

Indicative Reading List

Essential: Network Analysis and Synthesis, F.F. Kuo, Wiley. Supplementary:

Contribution to Programme Areas:

Science & Mathematics

Discipline - specific Technology

Information and Communications Technology

Design and Development

Engineering Practice

Social and Business Context

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Contribution to Programme Outcomes:

Knowledge and Its Application:

The ability to derive and apply solutions from a knowledge of sciences, engineering sciences, technology and mathematics

Problem Solving:

The ability to identify, formulate, analyse and solve engineering problems;

Design:

The ability to design a system, component or process to meet specified needs, to design and conduct experiments and to analyse and interpret data;

Ethical Practice:

An understanding of the need for high ethical standards in the practice of engineering, including the responsibilities of the engineering profession towards people and the environment

Effective Work and Learning:

The ability to work effectively as an individual, in teams and in multidisciplinary settings together with the capacity to undertake lifelong learning;

Effective Communication:

The ability to communicate effectively with the engineering community and with society at large

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Teaching & Learning Strategies/Assessment Methodology:

Traditional lectures and laboratory experiments