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Module Title	Circuits
Module Code	EE203
School	School of Electronic Engineering
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Marissa Condon	Office Number	S342
Module Co-ordinator	Dr Marissa Condon	Office Number	S342
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To develop electrical network modelling and analysis skills.

Learning Outcomes

1. Analyse linear RLC circuits.
2. Perform transient analysis of first and second order circuits.
3. Perform frequency analysis of circuits.
4. Analyse basic nonlinear circuits including diodes and op-amps.
5. Build linear circuits and perform a frequency domain analysis of them.
6. Build op-amp circuits and explore their operation and behaviour.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Laboratory	12	Laboratories
Lecture	24	Lecture
Tutorial	12	Tutorials
Independent Study	77	No 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

Linear Circuit Analysis
Kirchoff’ Laws, Nodal analysis, Loop Analysis

Linear Circuit Analysis
Solution of first and second order differential equations. Switching circuits. Laplace techniques

Frequency domain responses
Low-pass filters and high-pass filters.

Nonlinear Circuits
Half-wave and full-wave rectifiers. Clamps and Clipper circuits. Voltage Doubling circuit.

Op-amps
Circuits including the inverting amplifier and the non-inverting amplifier.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

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

J. David Irwin: 1996, Basic Engineering Circuit Analysis, Prentice Hall International Books,
G.L. Carpenter, M.S. Roden, C.J. Savant, Jr: 0, Electronic Design, Circuits and Systems, Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company, Subs of Addison Wesley Longman, Inc;,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

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ECSAO	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
EE	BEng in Electronic Engineering
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
ICE	BEng Info and Communications Engineering
ME	B.Eng. in Mechatronic Engineering
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

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