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 - 2026
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 expected the unit material to be updated.
The unit material should be updated.
Feedback from SUTE
The students expected more clarity on the unit requirements.
The unit assessment requirements should be reminded to students periodically throughout the term.
Feedback from Unit Coordinator (UC)
A weekly 2-hour timetabled lecture is recommended.
A weekly 2-hour lecture should be scheduled.
Feedback from SUTE
The students expected more examples or elaboration.
Real-world examples related to electrical circuit analysis should be included in the unit.
- 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.
p.jansevanrensburg@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Electrical Components and Modelling their Electrical Characteristics
Chapter
1-7
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom Tutorial / Consultation Session.
Module/Topic
Nodal Analysis
Chapter
8
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Quiz 1: Due Sunday 11:45 pm AEST
Lab Quiz A: Due Sunday 11:45 pm AEST
Zoom Tutorial / Consultation Session.
Module/Topic
Mesh Analysis
Chapter
8
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lab Quiz B: Due Sunday 11:45 pm AEST
Zoom Tutorial / Consultation Session.
Module/Topic
Network Theorems
Chapter
9
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Quiz 2: Due Sunday 11:45pm AEST
Lab Quiz C: Due Sunday 11:45 pm AEST
Zoom Tutorial / Consultation Session.
Module/Topic
Capacitors and Inductors
Chapter
10-12
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lab Quiz D: Due Sunday 11:45 pm AEST
Zoom Tutorial / Consultation Session.
Module/Topic
Transient Behaviour of Electrical Components
Chapter
10-11
Events and Submissions/Topic
Residential School, Monday + Tuesday 13-14 April 2026.
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Mid-Term Test - Due Sunday (26 Apr 2026) 8:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Complex Numbers and Phasors
Chapter
13-14
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Quiz 3: Due Sunday 11:45 pm AEST
Zoom Tutorial / Consultation Session.
Module/Topic
Steady State Sinusoidal Analysis I
Chapter
15-17
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom Tutorial / Consultation Session.
Module/Topic
Steady State Sinusoidal Analysis II
Chapter
17-19
Events and Submissions/Topic
Individual Laboratory Report: Due Sunday 11:45 pm AEST.
Zoom Tutorial / Consultation Session.
Module/Topic
Power in AC circuits
Chapter
20
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Quiz 4: Due Sunday 11:45 pm AEST
Zoom Tutorial / Consultation Session.
Module/Topic
Laplace Transform
Chapter
Unit Resource Online
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom Tutorial / Consultation Session.
Module/Topic
Circuit Analysis in 's' Domain
Chapter
Unit Resource Online
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom Tutorial / Consultation Session.
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
The final Exam will take place during the exam period. The date and time will be finalised by week 10 and will be announced on Moodle.
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
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.
Further information about the Online Mid-Term Test will be provided in the unit Moodle site.
Guidelines on AI Tool Usage - AI Assessment Scale: No AI
This assessment must be completed without the use of AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, or other generative
technologies, even if completed outside a controlled environment. However, students may use basic grammar and
spelling aids (e.g., Grammarly) to refine written expression, provided these tools do not assist with solving the numerical
problems or generating content.
Please ensure your submission reflects your own understanding and problem-solving process.
This assessment is exempted from the 72-hour submission grace period and must be completed by the
stated submission date/time.
Online Mid-Term Test - Due: Vacation Week Sunday (21 Apr 2026) 8:00 pm AEST
We strive to release the assessment marks within 2 weeks from the submission 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 where relevant
- All questions must be attempted
- 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 Online Quizzes is a set of progressive tests which can be accessed via the unit Moodle site. The Online Quizzes 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 Online Quiz will be available up to 2 weeks after the relevant week to allow students who cannot find time each week for study. All Online Quizzes must be completed by the end of Week 10.
The score for each Online Quiz will be score of your first attempt. Correct answers for the Online Quiz questions will be available immediately after you submit your answers.
If you encounter any network access issues during an Online Quiz, the unit coordinator should be notified at your earliest convenient and screenshots or other evidence of the problem should be provided.
Guidelines on AI Tool Usage - AI Assessment Scale: No AI
This assessment must be completed without the use of AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, or other generative
technologies, even if completed outside a controlled environment. However, students may use basic grammar and
spelling aids (e.g., Grammarly) to refine written expression, provided these tools do not assist with solving the numerical
problems or generating content.
Please ensure your submission reflects your own understanding and problem-solving process.
This assessment is exempted from the 72-hour submission grace period and must be completed by the
stated submission date/time.
4
Fortnightly
Due dates and times will be notified and confirmed via the unit Moodle site.
Results are available immediately after completion of each Progressive test.
In-class test will be graded using the following criteria:
All questions must be attempted.
A full mark is given for a correct multiple choice question, and zero marks for an incorrect answer.
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 individually answer a set of online lab quizzes and submit an individual laboratory exercise report to complete this assessment task.
Students will be offered a number of options to complete laboratory exercises. Please refer to the unit Moodle site for further information.
Each student must submit an individually written, unique laboratory report (not one report per laboratory group) although the actual results (but not text) may be identical for students who were working in teams during the laboratory sessions.
Additional information regarding the laboratories will be provided to the students via the unit Moodle site as necessary.
Guidelines on AI Tool Usage - AI Assessment Scale: No AI
This assessment must be completed without the use of AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, or other generative
technologies, even if completed outside a controlled environment. However, students may use basic grammar and
spelling aids (e.g., Grammarly) to refine written expression, provided these tools do not assist with solving the numerical
problems or generating content.
Please ensure your submission reflects your own understanding and problem-solving process.
This assessment is exempted from the 72-hour submission grace period and must be completed by the
stated submission date/time.
Lab quizzes are scheduled early in the term, while the individual lab reports are due in Week 9. Refer to the Moodle unit for further information.
We strive to release the assessment marks within 2 weeks from the submission date.
Laboratory exercises will be graded using the following criteria:
- Correct answers with units
- All working must be shown
- Report must be neatly typed, and professional with a cover page, table of content, heading numbers and page numbers as well as a reference list.
- 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
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
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.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
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.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
