Overview
This unit introduces you to modelling electrical components and systems. You will apply theorems and network reduction techniques to DC and AC circuits, and apply problem-solving techniques in the analysis of AC and DC circuits. You will also cover the concepts of transient response, and Laplace transform and transfer functions. You will apply laboratory techniques and appropriate software tools to the analysis of electrical circuits. Use fundamental electrical engineering language in context and document the process of modelling and analysis. You will present information, communicate, work and learn in a professional manner. Mix mode students must complete the practical activities by attending residential school.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prereq: (ENAG11002 Energy & Electricity or ENEG11009 Fundamentals of Energy & Electricity) and MATH11160 Technology Mathematics.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2025
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from SUTE
The students appreciated the UC for providing valuable feedback.
This practice should be continued.
Feedback from SUTE
The students appreciated the UC for encouraging them to interact.
This practice should be continued.
Feedback from SUTE
The students expected the use of more examples or elaboration.
Real-world examples related to electrical circuit analysis should be included in the unit.
Feedback from SUTE
The students expected clear unit requirements.
The unit assessment requirements should be emphasised.
Feedback from SUTE
The students expected more clarity in the handwritten tutorial solutions.
The handwritten tutorial solutions should be updated.
Feedback from SUTE
The students expected useful learning materials.
Some of the problems and solutions used in learning material should be updated.
- Solve electrical circuits using fundamental electrical theorems
- Analyse and solve problems of Direct Current (DC) circuits using network reduction techniques
- Model and analyse the transient behaviour of circuits with resistors, inductors and capacitors
- Analyse and solve problems of Alternating Current (AC) circuits
- Solve electrical circuit problems using S-domain circuit analysis techniques
- Use appropriate software tools to simulate electrical circuits and verify the results by conducting laboratory experiments using safe work practices
- Work individually and in a team to solve electrical circuit problems and produce professional laboratory documents.
The Learning Outcomes for this unit are linked with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standards for Engineering Associates in the areas of 1. Knowledge and Skill Base, 2. Engineering Application Ability and 3. Professional and Personal Attributes at the following levels:
Intermediate
1.1 Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I)
1.3 In-depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area. (LO: 7I)
1.4 Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area. (LO: 1I 7I)
2.1 Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I 5I 6I)
2.3 Application of systematic design processes to well-defined engineering problems. (LO: 6I)
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. (LO: 7I)
3.4 Professional use and management of information. (LO: 7I)
3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership. (LO: 7I)
Advanced
1.2 Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area. (LO: 2A 3A 4A 5A 6I)
Note: LO refers to the Learning Outcome number(s) which link to the competency and the levels: N – Introductory, I – Intermediate and A - Advanced.
Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for further information on the Engineers Australia's Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineers and course level mapping information https://moodle.cqu.edu.au/course/view.php?id=1511
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
| 1 - In-class Test(s) - 25% | |||||||
| 2 - Online Quiz(zes) - 10% | |||||||
| 3 - Practical Assessment - 25% | |||||||
| 4 - Examination - 40% | |||||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
| 1 - Communication | |||||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | |||||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | |||||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | |||||||
| 5 - Team Work | |||||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | |||||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | |||||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | |||||||
| 10 - First Nations Knowledges | |||||||
| 11 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||||||
Textbooks
Introductory Circuit Analysis
- 14th Edition (Global Edition) (2023)
- Authors: Boylestad, RL and Olivari BA
- Pearson
- ISBN: 9781292720319
COMPKIT_ENAE12013
- Edition: 03 (2023) (2023)
- CQU-SET Rockhampton , QLD , Australia
- Binding: Other
TAMKIT-ENAE12013
- Edition: 02 (2024) (2024)
- CQU-SET Rockhampton , QLD , Australia
- Binding: Other
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Multisim 14.0 Education Edition or later (CQU will provide the licence key to install it on student computers).
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
s.hettiwatte@cqu.edu.au
Week 1
Begin Date: 10 Mar 2025Module/Topic
Electrical Components and Modelling their Electrical Characteristics
Chapter
1-7
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 2
Begin Date: 17 Mar 2025Module/Topic
Nodal Analysis
Chapter
8
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Quiz 1: (Progressive Test 1): Due Sunday 11:45 pm AEST
Lab Quiz A: Due Sunday 11:45 pm AEST
Week 3
Begin Date: 24 Mar 2025Module/Topic
Mesh Analysis
Chapter
8
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lab Quiz B: Due Sunday 11:45 pm AEST
Week 4
Begin Date: 31 Mar 2025Module/Topic
Network Theorems
Chapter
9
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Quiz 2: (Progressive Test 2): Due Sunday 11:45pm AEST
Lab Quiz C: Due Sunday 11:45 pm AEST
Week 5
Begin Date: 07 Apr 2025Module/Topic
Capacitors and Inductors
Chapter
10-12
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lab Quiz D: Due Sunday 11:45 pm AEST
Vacation Week
Begin Date: 14 Apr 2025Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 6
Begin Date: 21 Apr 2025Module/Topic
Transient Behaviour of Electrical Components
Chapter
10-11
Events and Submissions/Topic
In-class test (Online) starts at 2:00 pm (AEST) on Thursday (24 Apr 2025)
Week 7
Begin Date: 28 Apr 2025Module/Topic
Complex Numbers and Phasors
Chapter
13-14
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Quiz 3: (Progressive Test 3) : Due Sunday 11:45 pm AEST
Week 8
Begin Date: 05 May 2025Module/Topic
Steady State Sinusoidal Analysis I
Chapter
15-17
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 9
Begin Date: 12 May 2025Module/Topic
Steady State Sinusoidal Analysis II
Chapter
17-19
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 10
Begin Date: 19 May 2025Module/Topic
Power in AC circuits
Chapter
20
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Quiz 4: (Progressive Test 4) Due Sunday 11:45 pm AEST
Week 11
Begin Date: 26 May 2025Module/Topic
Laplace Transform
Chapter
Unit Resource Online
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 12
Begin Date: 02 Jun 2025Module/Topic
Circuit Analysis in 's' Domain
Chapter
Unit Resource Online
Events and Submissions/Topic
Review/Exam Week
Begin Date: 09 Jun 2025Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Exam Week
Begin Date: 16 Jun 2025Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Exam date to be released in due course.
1 In-class Test(s)
This assessment covers weekly topics from Week 1 to Week 5. Students are required to answer analytical and numerical questions to demonstrate their theoretical knowledge and analytical problem solving skills.
Students will attend in-class test during Week 6.
This in-class test will be carried out as an Online Quiz through the unit Moodle site.
Further information about the In-class test will be provided in the unit Moodle site.
Suggested date and time will be confirmed and notified via the unit Moodle site
We strive to release the assessment marks in 2 weeks after the due date
In-class test will be graded using the following criteria:
- Correct answers with units
- All working must be shown
- Answers must be neat, tidy and legible
- Application of correct methods and procedures
- Discussion of answers
- All questions must be attempted
- Each question in the test will be assessed separately.
- Need to score more than 25% to PASS
- Solve electrical circuits using fundamental electrical theorems
- Analyse and solve problems of Direct Current (DC) circuits using network reduction techniques
- Model and analyse the transient behaviour of circuits with resistors, inductors and capacitors
2 Online Quiz(zes)
The assessment is a set of online Progressive Tests which can be accessed via the unit Moodle site. The Progressive Tests are an integral part of the study to test on the key concepts of each week. Details of the assessment can be found on the unit Moodle site at the beginning of the term. Each Progressive Test will be available up to 2 weeks after the relevant week to allow students who cannot find time each week for study. For example Progressive Test 1 will close at the end of Week 2 and Progressive Test 2 will close at end of Week 4. All progressive tests must be completed by the end of Week 10.
Each Progressive Test can be attempted several times, but the score for the Progressive Test will be score for your first attempt. Correct answer for the Progressive Test questions will be available immediately after you submit your answers. If you encounter any network access issues during the Progressive Test, the unit coordinator should be notified at your earliest convenient.
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Suggested date and time will be notified and confirmed via the unit Moodle site
Results are available immediately after completion of each Progressive test
Students must need to satisfactorily score more than 25% for the Online Quizzes (Progressive Tests) to pass this unit.
- Solve electrical circuits using fundamental electrical theorems
- Analyse and solve problems of Direct Current (DC) circuits using network reduction techniques
- Analyse and solve problems of Alternating Current (AC) circuits
- Solve electrical circuit problems using S-domain circuit analysis techniques
3 Practical Assessment
This assessment item covers all topics.
All students must pass the laboratory exercise based assessment in order to pass the unit.
Students need to answer a set of online lab quizzes and submit a laboratory exercise report to complete this assessment task.
Students will be offered number of options to complete laboratory exercises at home or by physically attending one of our campuses. Please refer to the unit Moodle site for further information.
Each student must submit an individual laboratory report (not one report per laboratory group) by the due date although some students might be working in teams during the laboratory sessions in campuses.
Additional information regarding the laboratories will be provided to the students via the unit Moodle site at the beginning of the term progressively.
We strive to release the assessment marks in 2 weeks after due date
Laboratory exercises will be graded using the following criteria:
- Correct answers with units
- All working must be shown
- Report must be neat, tidy and legible
- Correct description of laboratory procedures
- Correct interpretation and discussion of laboratory results
- All laboratory exercises must be attempted
- Laboratory exercise based assessment marks need to be more than 50% to PASS
- Use appropriate software tools to simulate electrical circuits and verify the results by conducting laboratory experiments using safe work practices
- Work individually and in a team to solve electrical circuit problems and produce professional laboratory documents.
Examination
Calculator - all non-communicable calculators, including scientific, programmable and graphics calculators are authorised
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Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
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What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
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