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Archived Version 2011 - 2012

Module Title Circuits
Module Code EE203
School School of Electronic Engineering

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Module Co-ordinatorDr Marissa CondonOffice NumberS342
Module Co-ordinatorDr Marissa CondonOffice NumberS342
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

1. To introduce engineering methodologies for the analysis and design of physical dynamical systems. 2. To develop electrical network modelling and analysis skills. 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. Analyse linear electric circuits.
2. Analyse ACR block diagrams.
3. Identify first and second order FDLTI systems from their step responses.
4. Identify a rational transfer function from its Bode diagrams.
5. Solve and simulate linear ODE's with constant coefficients.
6. Numerically test a system for stability and stability margins.
7. Analyse quantitatively the quality of a feedback controller design.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Laboratory12Laboratories
Lecture24Lecture
Tutorial12Tutorials
Independent Study77No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Introductory Circuit Theory:
Network Elements, Kirchhoff's Laws, Node Voltage and Loop Current Methods. Energy and Power.

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.

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 Breakdown
Continuous Assessment20% Examination Weight80%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable
Indicative Reading List

  • Richard C. Dorf , James A. Svoboda: 2010, Introduction to Electric Circuits, 8th Edition International Student Edition, Wiley, 0470553022
  • by Franklin F. Kuo: 1966, Network analysis and synthesis, John Wiley, New York, 0471511188
Other Resources

None
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