ELEC2003 - Sem 1 2008 - St Lucia - Internal

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1. General Course Information

1.1 Course Details

Course Code: ELEC2003 Course Title: Electromechanics & Electronics
Coordinating Unit: School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
Semester: Semester 1, 2008    Mode: Internal
Level: Undergraduate
Location: St Lucia
Number of Units: 2    Contact Hours Per Week: 2L2T1P
Pre-Requisites: ELEC1000
Companions: MATH2000
Incompatible: ELEC2000
Course Description: First principles introduction to electromagnetic fields & their applications in electrical machines. Physical models of semiconductor devices. Common electronic circuits using discrete semiconductor devices. Theoretical investigations, substantial case studies & laboratory experiments.
Assumed Background: Students should have necessary skills in the analysis of basic electrical and electronic circuit and components with reference to both AC and DC excitations. 

1.2 Course Introduction

ELEC2003 introduces electromagnetic fields and their applications in electrical machines; physical models of semiconductor devices; and common electronic circuits using discrete semiconductor devices. ELEC2003 will provide some basic concepts of electrical engineering principles. The skills acquired in this course will be useful for advanced level studies in electronics, Electromechanics, control and power systems.

1.3 Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Professor Tapan Saha
Phone: +61 7 336 53962     Email: saha@itee.uq.edu.au Homepage: www.itee.uq.edu.au/~saha
Campus: St Lucia Building: Axon Building (Map)   Room: 406
Consultation: To be decided

Lecturer: Assoc Prof Zhao Dong
Phone: 3346 9052     Email: z.dong@uq.edu.au Homepage: http://www.itee.uq.edu.au/~zdong/
Campus: St Lucia Building: Axon Building (Map)   Room: 402


1.4 Timetable

Timetables are available on mySI-net.

Additional Timetable Information

Class
Day
Start
End
Building Name
Building
Room
Start/End Date (DD/MM/YYYY)
Not taught on these dates (DD/MM/YYYY)
L
Tue
10:00 AM
11:50 AM
Otto Hirschfeld Building
214
25/02/2008 - 31/05/2008
 
P2
Thu
2:00 PM
3:50 PM
Hawken Engineering Building
S202
25/02/2008 - 31/05/2008
28/02/2008; 06/03/2008; 20/03/2008; 10/04/2008; 24/04/2008; 08/05/2008; 22/05/2008
P3
Tue
2:00 PM
3:50 PM
Hawken Engineering Building
S202
25/02/2008 - 31/05/2008
26/02/2008; 11/03/2008; 01/04/2008; 15/04/2008; 29/04/2008; 13/05/2008; 27/05/2008
P4
Thu
2:00 PM
3:50 PM
Hawken Engineering Building
S202
25/02/2008 - 31/05/2008
28/02/2008; 13/03/2008; 03/04/2008; 17/04/2008; 24/04/2008; 01/05/2008; 15/05/2008; 29/05/2008
T
Wed
4:00 PM
5:50 PM
Computer Science Building
110
25/02/2008 - 31/05/2008
27/02/2008

Time Table as of 8th February 2008

There are two hour lectures in this course.  Seven lectures covering electromechanics (A1-A6) will be given by Dr Saha.  Six lectures covering electronics (B1-B6) will be given by Dr Dong.  

There are ten two hour tutorials, five for each half of the course. 

One tutorial session will be used for a mid semester exam. 

There are six two hour laboratory practicals, three on electromechanics (Pracs A1-A3) and three on electronics (Pracs B1-B3).  There are four lab sessions allocated for each practical over the two weeks to run.  These are labelled P1-P4 on SI-net.  P1 and P2 occur on Tue and Thurs of weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12, and P3 and P4 occur on Tue and Thurs of weeks 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13.  Depending on class size and resource availability (lab size, lab equipment), we only plan to use sessions P2, P3 and P4, but will use session P1 if the number of students requires us to do so.   


2. Aims, Objectives & Graduate Attributes

2.1 Course Aims

This course aims to provide the foundations of electromechanics - the study of magnetic circuits and then transformers and electric motors, and electronics - the study of circuits which include semiconductor devices for the purposes of processing analog and digital electrical signals. 

2.2 Learning Objectives

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

1  Explain the nature and operation of inductors, capacitors and resistors (L,C,R)
2  Calculate and explain the response of LCR circuits to AC excitations
3  Explain magnetic circuit concepts and apply to the analysis of magnetic circuits
4  Explain Transformer operation, model real transformers, and calculate efficiency and regulation
5  Explain the basic principles of operation of different DC and AC rotating machines
6  Identify the most common semiconductor devices; explain their properties, applications, and advantages & disadvantages
7  Analyse and synthesise basic electronic circuit "building blocks"

2.3. Graduate Attributes

Successfully completing this course will contribute to the recognition of your attainment of the following UQ (Undergrad Pass) graduate attributes:

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTELEARNING OBJECTIVES
A. IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF THE FIELD OF STUDY
A1. A comprehensive and well-founded knowledge in the field of study.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
A4. An understanding of how other disciplines relate to the field of study. 
A5. An international perspective on the field of study. 
B. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
B1. The ability to collect, analyse and organise information and ideas and to convey those ideas clearly and fluently, in both written and spoken forms.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
B2. The ability to interact effectively with others in order to work towards a common outcome. 
B3. The ability to select and use the appropriate level, style and means of communication. 
B4. The ability to engage effectively and appropriately with information and communication technologies. 
C. INDEPENDENCE AND CREATIVITY
C1. The ability to work and learn independently.5
C3. The ability to generate ideas and adapt innovatively to changing environments. 
C4. The ability to identify problems, create solutions, innovate and improve current practices.7
D. CRITICAL JUDGEMENT
D1. The ability to define and analyse problems.3, 4, 7
D2. The ability to apply critical reasoning to issues through independent thought and informed judgement. 
D3. The ability to evaluate opinions, make decisions and to reflect critically on the justifications for decisions. 
E. ETHICAL AND SOCIAL UNDERSTANDING
E1. An understanding of social and civic responsibility. 
E2. An appreciation of the philosophical and social contexts of a discipline. 
E4. A knowledge and respect of ethics and ethical standards in relation to a major area of study.1, 2, 3, 7
E5. A knowledge of other cultures and times and an appreciation of cultural diversity. 

Successfully completing this course will contribute to the recognition of your attainment of the following Engineers Australia graduate attributes:

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTELEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
2. Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers, but also with the community at large5
3. In-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline3, 4, 5, 6, 7
4. Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution2, 3, 4, 7
5. Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance 
6. Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a team leader or manager as well as an effective team member 
7. Understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and for the need for sustainable development 
8. Understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development 
9. Understanding of and commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities 
10. Expectation and capacity to undertake life-long learning6

3. Learning Resources

3.1 Required Resources

A R Hambley, Electrical Engineering Principles and Applications, 4th edition, ISBN 0-13-198922-7, pearson Prentice Hall, 2008.
 
 

3.2 Recommended Resources

G. Rizzoni, Principles and Applications of Electrical Engineering, 5th edition, McGraw Hill, 2007.  
 
L S Bobrow, Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering, 2nd edition, ISBN 0-19-510509-5 Oxford University Press, 1996.
 
 
Hambley, Allan R.-Electronics , publisher  Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall, 2000  
 
Smith and Dorf, Circuits, Devices and Systems, 5th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 1992
 
 

3.3 University Learning Resources

Access to required and recommended resources, plus past central exam papers, is available at the UQ Library website (http://library.uq.edu.au/search/r?SEARCH=ELEC2003).

The University offers a range of resources and services to support student learning. Details are available on the myServices website (https://student.my.uq.edu.au/).

3.4 School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering Learning Resources

Students enrolled at St Lucia who wish to retain a hard copy of this profile can use the free print quota provided each semester to students enrolled in courses in the School of Information Technology & Electrical Engineering. For information on how to use this print quota, see the School Policy on Student Photocopying and Printing (St Lucia) (http://www.itee.uq.edu.au/about_ITEE/policies/copy-print.html). Students enrolled at the Ipswich campus will either be provided with a hard copy or given directions in class on how to obtain a free copy.

ITEE course websites can be found at http://www.itee.uq.edu.au/~COURSECODE. Many ITEE courses also have Usenet newsgroups, named uq.itee.COURSECODE. Instructions for accessing newsgroups are available at http://studenthelp.itee.uq.edu.au/faq/1stYearFAQ.html#accessnews.

3.5 Other Learning Resources & Information

Web
The course web site is available at http://www.itee.uq.edu.au/~elec2003   The course web site will contain copies of relevant handouts and notices, useful data and other resources. 
Newsgroup
The course newsgroup is uq.itee.elec2003. This group is available on both the University and School news servers (news.uq.edu.au and news.itee.uq.edu.au). The newsgroup is also archived, so you will be able to revise postings. 
Students are free to post questions (and answers!) to the newsgroup. The teaching staff will monitor the newsgroup, and will respond with answers to questions as soon as possible. 

4. Teaching & Learning Activities

4.1 Learning Activities

Date
Activity
Learning Objectives
26 Feb 08 10:00 - 26 Feb 08 11:50
A1 (Lecture): Introduction to Electromechanics
RLC circuits, phasors and impedance

Readings/Ref: Hambley ;
1, 2
4 Mar 08 10:00 - 4 Mar 08 11:50
A2 (Lecture): Power in AC Circuits, Thevenin and Norton Equivalent circuits, power factor correction
Readings/Ref: Hambley ;
1, 2
4 Mar 08 14:00 - 13 Mar 08 16:00
Prac A1 (Problem Set): Measurements with R,L,C circuits
Readings/Ref: Hambley ;
1, 2
5 Mar 08 16:00 - 5 Mar 08 17:50
Tute A1 (Tutorial):
Readings/Ref: Hambley ;
1, 2
11 Mar 08 10:00 - 11 Mar 08 11:50
A3 (Lecture): Magnetic circuits, Inductance, magnetic materials & ideal transformer
Readings/Ref: Hambley ;
3, 4
12 Mar 08 16:00 - 12 Mar 08 17:50
Tute A2 (Tutorial):
Readings/Ref: Hambley ;
2, 3, 4
18 Mar 08 10:00 - 18 Mar 08 11:50
A4 (Lecture): Real transformers
Readings/Ref: Hambley ;
3, 4
18 Mar 08 14:00 - 3 Apr 08 16:00
Prac A2 (Practical): Basic Electromagnetic Principles
Readings/Ref: Hambley ;
3, 4
19 Mar 08 16:00 - 19 Mar 08 17:50
Tute A3 (Tutorial):
Readings/Ref: Hambley ;
3, 4
1 Apr 08 10:00 - 1 Apr 08 11:50
A5 (Lecture): DC Motors
Readings/Ref: Hambley ;
5
1 Apr 08 10:00 - 1 Apr 08 11:50
A6 (Lecture): Introduction to Synchronous Motor
Readings/Ref: Hambley ;
5
2 Apr 08 16:00 - 2 Apr 08 17:50
Tute A5 (Tutorial):
Readings/Ref: Hambley ;
5
8 Apr 08 14:00 - 17 Apr 08 16:00
Prac A3 (Practical): Basic Transformer Principles
Readings/Ref: Hambley ;
4
9 Apr 08 16:00 - 9 Apr 08 17:10
Mid Semester Exam-1 (Exam):
Readings/Ref: Hambley ;
1, 2
15 Apr 08 10:00 - 15 Apr 08 11:50
B1 (Lecture): Diodes – what are they? Ideal diodes, Common diode circuits
Readings/Ref: Hambley ;
6
16 Apr 08 16:00 - 16 Apr 08 17:50
Tutorial A6 (Tutorial): Review tutorial
Readings/Ref: Hambley ;
1, 2, 3, 4
21 Apr 08 14:00 - 1 May 08 16:00
Prac B1 (Practical): Diode circuits
Readings/Ref: Hambley ;
6, 7
22 Apr 08 10:00 - 22 Apr 08 11:50
B1-A (Lecture): Semiconductor devices-continued from previous lectures
Readings/Ref: Hambley ;
6, 7
23 Apr 08 16:00 - 23 Apr 08 17:50
Tute B1 (Tutorial):
Readings/Ref: Hambley ;
6, 7
29 Apr 08 10:00 - 29 Apr 08 11:50
B2 (Lecture): Diodes – The Shockley equation, Load lines and Small signal analysis
Readings/Ref: Hambley ; Hambley
6, 7
30 Apr 08 16:00 - 30 Apr 08 17:50
Tute B1 (Tutorial):
Readings/Ref: Hambley ;
6, 7
6 May 08 10:00 - 6 May 08 11:50
B3 (Lecture): MOSFETs – what are they? Operation as a switch. Biasing and operation as amplifiers.
Readings/Ref: Hambley ;
6, 7
6 May 08 14:00 - 15 May 08 16:00
Prac B2 (Practical): MOSFETs 1
Readings/Ref: Hambley ;
6, 7
7 May 08 16:00 - 7 May 08 17:50
Tute B2 (Video Analysis):
Readings/Ref: Hambley ;
6, 7
13 May 08 10:00 - 13 May 08 11:50
B4 (Lecture): MOSFETs as amplifiers, Amplifier basics, small signal analysis.
Readings/Ref: Hambley ;
6, 7
14 May 08 16:00 - 14 May 08 17:50
Tute B3 (Tutorial):
Readings/Ref: Hambley ;
6, 7
20 May 08 10:00 - 20 May 08 11:50
B5 (Lecture): CMOS logic. BJTs – what are they? BJTs as switches. Biasing BJTs.
Readings/Ref: Hambley ;
6, 7
20 May 08 14:00 - 29 May 08 16:00
Prac B3 (Practical): MOSFETs and BJTs 2
Readings/Ref: Hambley ;
6, 7
21 May 08 16:00 - 21 May 08 17:50
Tute B4 (Tutorial):
Readings/Ref: Hambley ;
6, 7
27 May 08 10:00 - 27 May 08 11:50
B6 (Lecture): BJTs as amplifiers, small signal analysis, comparison with MOSFETs
Readings/Ref: Hambley ;
6, 7
28 May 08 16:00 - 28 May 08 17:50
Tute B5 (Tutorial):
Readings/Ref: Hambley ;
6, 7

5. Assessment

5.1 Assessment Summary

This is a summary of the assessment in the course. For detailed information on each assessment, see 5.5 Assessment Detail below.

Assessment Task
Due Date
Weighting
Learning Objectives
Tutorial Exercise
Tutorials
27 Feb 08 00:00 - 30 May 08 00:00
During tutorial sessions as advised
15%
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Practical
Practical lab work
4 Mar 08 00:00 - 30 May 08 00:00
During and/or after practical sessions as advised
15%
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Exam - Mid Semester During Class
Mid semester exam-1
9 Apr 08 16:00 - 9 Apr 08 17:10
During Tutorial session
10%
1, 2
Exam - during Exam Period (Central)
End of Semester Exam
Examination Period
60%
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

5.2 Course Grading


Grade 1, Fail: Fails to demonstrate most or all of the basic requirements of the course:

As evidenced by receiving a final percentage grade below 20%



Grade 2, Fail: Demonstrates clear deficiencies in understanding and applying fundamental concepts; communicates information or ideas in ways that are frequently incomplete or confusing and give little attention to the conventions of the discipline:

As evidenced by receiving a final percentage grade of between 20 and 44%



Grade 3, Fail: Demonstrates superficial or partial or faulty understanding of the fundamental concepts of the field of study and limited ability to apply these concepts; presents undeveloped or inappropriate or unsupported arguments; communicates information or ideas with lack of clarity and inconsistent adherence to the conventions of the discipline: As evidenced by failing to successfully complete basic assessment tasks and so receive a final percentage grade of between 45 and 49%.

Grade 4, Pass: Demonstrates adequate understanding and application of the fundamental concepts of the field of study; develops routine arguments or decisions and provides acceptable justification; communicates information and ideas adequately in terms of the conventions of the discipline: As evidenced by demonstrating successful completion of basic assessment tasks to receive a final percentage grade of between 50 and 64%. 

Grade 5, Credit: Demonstrates substantial understanding of fundamental concepts of the field of study and ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts; develops or adapts convincing arguments and provides coherent justification; communicates information and ideas clearly and fluently in terms of the conventions of the discipline:

As evidenced by completing the core and some more complex assessment tasks to receive a final percentage grade of between 65 and 74%. 



Grade 6, Distinction: As for 5, with frequent evidence of originality in defining and analysing issues or problems and in creating solutions; uses a level, style and means of communication appropriate to the discipline and the audience:

As evidenced by completing the more challenging assessment tasks to receive a final percentage grade of between 75 and 84%. 



Grade 7, High Distinction: As for 6, with consistent evidence of substantial originality and insight in identifying, generating and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or problem solving approaches; critically evaluates problems, their solutions and implications:

As evidenced by successfully completing the most challenging assessment tasks to receive a final percentage grade exceeding 85%. 


5.3 Late Submission

Submission of the assignment and tutorial by the due date and time will be via the submission boxes on level one of the GPSouth building. Your assignment submission must be accompanied by a signed coversheet declaring that the submission is your original work.

Late tutorial or assignment submissions will receive zero marks towards your final grade. Personal hardware or computer failures are not grounds for extension. Only in special circumstances (with a medical certificate from a GP or similar official evidence) will tutorial submissions be accepted after the due time. You must ask your lecturer for an extension. Late submissions will be only accepted by the lecturer directly.

Late tutorial or assignment submissions will be marked by tutors for the purposes of feedback only, but only if they are submitted within a resonable time after the due date.  Otherwise, your work may not be marked at all.

5.5 Assessment Detail


Tutorials
Type: Tutorial Exercise
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Due Date:
         27 Feb 08 00:00 - 30 May 08 00:00    During tutorial sessions as advised
Weight: 15%
Task Description:

Tutorial submission Policy:
Tutorial sheets will be handed out in advance of the tutorial classes. At the beginning of each
tutorial session, directions will be given concerning submission of worked problems for marking.

Five tutorial will be marked for this part of the assessment.
Students will be required to submit the tutorial problems designated as required for assessment by
10 am of the following Monday at the box located in GP South level 1. No tutorial submission will
be accepted after this time. Only in special circumstances (approved medical reasons) will tutorial
submissions be accepted within a very short period of time after this specified time.


Criteria & Marking: Students are required to show their calculation procedure.

Students are required to show the formula used for each section of problems.

Students are required to explain any assumtions they take to solve problems.

Marks will be allocated based on correct procedures as well as for the final answer.

Marking scheme will be explained to students for individual tutorial.


Submission: Five tutorial will be marked for this part of the assessment.Students will be required to submit the tutorial problems designated as required for assessment by 10 am of the following Monday at the box located in GP South level 1. No tutorial submission will be accepted after this time. Only in special circumstances (approved medical reasons) will tutorial submissions be accepted within a very short period of time after this specified time.



Practical lab work
Type: Practical
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Due Date:
         4 Mar 08 00:00 - 30 May 08 00:00    During and/or after practical sessions as advised
Weight: 15%
Task Description: Performance in the practicals will be assessed using a combination of attendance, participation and performance in the lab, and a lab workbook including recorded results and discussion. 
Criteria & Marking:

Students must prepare for the laboratory experiments. Some questions and/or quiz may be given to check if the students have prepared for the practical experiments.

Marks will be given based on following:-

1. Attendance

2.  Performance during the practical session

3. A laboratory  workbook including recorded results and discussion



Mid semester exam-1
Type: Exam - Mid Semester During Class
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 2
Due Date:
         9 Apr 08 16:00 - 9 Apr 08 17:10    During Tutorial session
Weight: 10%
Perusal: 10 minutes
Duration: 60 minutes
Format: Short answer, Problem solving
Task Description: A mid semester exam will examine materials from the first half of the course on electromechanics;
Criteria & Marking: Students are required to show the formula used for each section of problems.

Students are required to explain any assumtions they take to solve problems.

Marks will be allocated based on correct procedures as well as for the final answer.

End of Semester Exam
Type: Exam - during Exam Period (Central)
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Due Date:
         Examination Period
Weight: 60%
Perusal: 10 minutes
Duration: 120 minutes
Task Description: A final exam testing all material presented during the course.
Criteria & Marking: Students are required to show the formula used for each section of problems.

Students are required to explain any assumtions they take to solve problems.

Marks will be allocated based on correct procedures as well as for the final answer.

6. Policies & Guidelines

 
This section contains the details of and links to the most relevant policies and course guidelines. For further details on University Policies please visit myAdvisor and the University Handbook of Policies and Procedures.

6.1 Assessment Related Policies and Guidelines

University Policies & Guidelines

An overview of the University’s assessment-related policies can be found on myAdvisor (http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/index.html?page=2910).

Academic Integrity
It is the University's task to encourage ethical scholarship and to inform students and staff about the institutional standards of academic behaviour expected of them in learning, teaching and research. Students have a responsibility to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity in their work. Students must not cheat in examinations or other forms of assessment and must ensure they do not plagiarise.

Plagiarism
The University has adopted the following definition of plagiarism:

Plagiarism is the act of misrepresenting as one's own original work the ideas, interpretations, words or creative works of another. These include published and unpublished documents, designs, music, sounds, images, photographs, computer codes and ideas gained through working in a group. These ideas, interpretations, words or works may be found in print and/or electronic media.

Students are encouraged to read the UQ Academic Integrity and Plagiarism policy (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25128) which makes a comprehensive statement about the University's approach to plagiarism, including the approved use of plagiarism detection software, the consequences of plagiarism and the principles associated with preventing plagiarism.

Feedback on Assessment
Feedback is essential to effective learning and students can expect to receive appropriate and timely feedback on all assessment. For a detailed explanation of the feedback you are entitled to, you should consult the policy on Student Access to Feedback on Assessment. (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25114&pid=25075)

As a student you have a responsibility to incorporate feedback into your learning; make use of the assessment criteria that you are given; be aware of the rules, policies and other documents related to assessment; and provide teachers with feedback on their assessment practices.

There are certain steps you can take if you feel your result does not reflect your performance. Please refer to the myAdvisor web site. (http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/index.html?page=2953&pid=2910)

School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering Assessment Guidelines

Misconduct

Further to the statement on academic integrity and plagiarism above, students are required to read and understand the ITEE policy on Student Misconduct (http://www.itee.uq.edu.au/about_ITEE/policies/student-misconduct.html).

Late Arrival or Non-attendance at Examinations

The policy and procedure for late arrival or non-attendance at centrally controlled examinations is set out in the University's Examinations policy (HUPP 3.30.5), sections 8 and 10.2.

The way in which late arrival at a School-controlled examination is dealt with will be at the discretion of the course coordinator, who may be guided by the policy for centrally controlled exams.

In the case that a student requests a special exam for a School-controlled exam, the request will be considered and, if allowed, the timing shall be determined by the course coordinator, in consultation with the School's Chief Examiner where necessary, and in accordance with HUPP 3.30.5. Unless otherwise indicated in the Course Profile, applications must be made in writing to the Head of School no later than one week after the exam. Late applications will not be accepted.
 
Examination Feedback
 
In addition to the advice above, students wishing to view examination answer scripts and/or question papers should consult with the School office (Room 217, General Purpose South Building [78], St Lucia; Room 218, Building 1, Ipswich) regarding arrangements. The ITEE policy on exam script viewing is available at http://study.itee.uq.edu.au/current_students/exam_script_viewing.html.

Supplementary Assessment

If you fail this course you may be eligible for supplementary assessment - see the general award rules and/or your program rules for details. You should note that even though you may be eligible for supplementary assessment under these rules, in some circumstances there may be no practical assessment that can be offered to allow you to meet the minimum passing requirements. These circumstances may include failure based on:
  • group or team based assessment;
  • attendance or class participation requirements;
  • laboratory-based assessment, where laboratories can't practically be made available after classes have finished;
  • project or thesis-based assessment, where a significant period of time would be required to undertake supplementary assessment;
  • progressive assessment, where subsequent assessment items build on earlier assessment items; or
  • multiple assessment items, where it is impractical to offer multiple supplementary assessment items.
If the course coordinator determines that there is no practical supplementary assessment that can be offered to allow you to improve your grade, then you will not be offered supplementary assessment and your grade will remain unchanged.

6.2 Other Policies and Guidelines

University Policies and Guidelines

Placement Courses
Students on a placement course – also known as a work placement, internship, industry study, industry experience, clinical practice, clinical placement, practical work, practicum, fieldwork, teaching practice – should refer to the University policy, Placement Courses (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25120&pid=25075) for detailed information.
 
Working with Children
Students whose studies include a professional/work placement, internship, clinical practice, teaching practice or other similar activity which involves them in regular contact with children should refer to the University policy, Working with Children Check - "blue card" (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25004&pid=24963) to find out how to apply for a ‘blue card’.
 
Students with a Disability
Any student with a disability who may require alternative academic arrangements, including assessment, in the course/program is encouraged to seek advice at the commencement of the semester from a Disability Adviser at Student Support Services. Refer to the University policy, Students with a Disability (Disability Action Plan) (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25122&pid=25075) and to the policy on Special Arrangements for Examinations for Students with a Disability (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25111&pid=25075

Where an adjustment is made to an accredited program, it is the responsibility of the relevant Faculty to liaise with professional and registration bodies regarding the acceptability of the change/s.  

Occupational Health and Safety
Undergraduate Students (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25055&pid=25015) and Postgraduate Students (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25057&pid=25015) should be familiar with the University policies on occupational health and safety in the laboratory.

Other School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering Guidelines

Ethical Clearance
If your course involves assignment or project work involving human subjects or human-related materials, you must investigate the need for ethical clearance and obtain it when required. Information on ethical clearance can be found at http://www.uq.edu.au/research/orps/index.html?page=5064&pid=5256.

Learning Summary

 

Below is a table showing the relationship between the learning objectives for this course and the broader graduate attributes developed, the learning activities used to develop each objective and the assessment task used to assess each objective.

Learning Objectives

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

1  Explain the nature and operation of inductors, capacitors and resistors (L,C,R)
2  Calculate and explain the response of LCR circuits to AC excitations
3  Explain magnetic circuit concepts and apply to the analysis of magnetic circuits
4  Explain Transformer operation, model real transformers, and calculate efficiency and regulation
5  Explain the basic principles of operation of different DC and AC rotating machines
6  Identify the most common semiconductor devices; explain their properties, applications, and advantages & disadvantages
7  Analyse and synthesise basic electronic circuit "building blocks"


Assessment & Learning Activities

  Learning Objectives
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Learning Activities
A1 (Lecture)
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A2 (Lecture)
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Prac A1 (Problem Set)
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Tute A1 (Tutorial)
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A3 (Lecture)    
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Tute A2 (Tutorial)  
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A4 (Lecture)    
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Prac A2 (Practical)    
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Tute A3 (Tutorial)    
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A5 (Lecture)        
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A6 (Lecture)        
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Tute A5 (Tutorial)        
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Prac A3 (Practical)      
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Mid Semester Exam-1 (Exam)
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B1 (Lecture)          
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Tutorial A6 (Tutorial)
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Prac B1 (Practical)          
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B1-A (Lecture)          
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Tute B1 (Tutorial)          
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B2 (Lecture)          
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Tute B1 (Tutorial)          
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B3 (Lecture)          
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Prac B2 (Practical)          
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Tute B2 (Video Analysis)          
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B4 (Lecture)          
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Tute B3 (Tutorial)          
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B5 (Lecture)          
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Prac B3 (Practical)          
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Tute B4 (Tutorial)          
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B6 (Lecture)          
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Tute B5 (Tutorial)          
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Assessment Tasks
Tutorials
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Practical lab work
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