Registry
Module Specifications
Archived Version 2008 - 2009
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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.
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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)
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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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Essential: Network Analysis and Synthesis, F.F. Kuo, Wiley. Supplementary: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Teaching & Learning Strategies/Assessment Methodology: Traditional lectures and laboratory experiments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ICE | BEng Info and Communications Engineering | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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