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2. Aims, Objectives & Graduate Attributes

2.1 Course Aims

ELEC2004 introduces the concept of the frequency domain and its application to electric circuits. The frequency domain opens up a whole new way of intuitively analysing and designing electronic circuits. Understanding how circuits respond to different frequencies is the basis for understanding modern communications and signal processing, analog electronics and power systems. The frequency domain also explains the behaviour of circuits in the time domain, providing the basis for automatic control system design and switching electronics. The concepts learnt in this class provide the basis for the intuitive understanding of circuits, signals and systems that are the key to effective engineering analysis and design.

2.2 Learning Objectives

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

1. SECTION I
1.1  Be fluent with the tools of mesh and node analysis
1.2  Understand linear circuit theorems and apply them
1.3  Understand operational amplifiers, their uses and their limitations
1.4  Build and measure circuits containing operational amplifiers
1.5  Calculate the time responses of switching circuits containing a resistor and a single capacitor or inductor
1.6  Calculate the time responses of switching circuits containing a resistor and a single capacitor / inductor pair
1.7  Analyse the response of a resistor / inductor /capacitor circuits to an AC excitation of a single frequency
1.8  Analyse the power in resistor / inductor /capacitor circuits excited by a single frequency of AC
1.9  Intuitively generate the frequency response (Bode plot) of a known circuit
1.10  Interpret the frequency response (Bode plot) of an unknown circuit
1.11  Build and measure electronic circuits with resistors, capacitors and inductors

2. SECTION II
2.1  Understand the uses of the Laplace transform in circuit analysis
2.2  Generate transfer functions from circuit designs
2.3  Understand the effect of placing transfer functions in parallel, series and feedback arrangements
2.4  Identify transfer functions from measurement and analysis of electronics circuits
2.5  Design circuits to generate transfer functions
2.6  Build and verify electronic circuits to implement transfer functions
2.7  Understand the properties of the Fourier transform and its uses in understanding the spectrum of signals and circuit response
2.8  Design and implement filters

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 ATTRIBUTE	LEARNING OBJECTIVES
*A. IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF THE FIELD OF STUDY*
A1. A comprehensive and well-founded knowledge in the field of study.	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
A4. An understanding of how other disciplines relate to the field of study.	2.1, 2.7
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.	1.4, 1.11, 2.4, 2.6
B2. The ability to interact effectively with others in order to work towards a common outcome.	1.4, 1.11, 2.4, 2.6
B3. The ability to select and use the appropriate level, style and means of communication.	1.4, 1.10, 1.11, 2.5, 2.6
B4. The ability to engage effectively and appropriately with information and communication technologies.	1.4, 1.11, 2.4, 2.6
*C. INDEPENDENCE AND CREATIVITY*
C1. The ability to work and learn independently.	1.4, 1.11, 2.4, 2.6
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.	1.4, 1.11, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6
*D. CRITICAL JUDGEMENT*
D1. The ability to define and analyse problems.	1.4, 1.11, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.8
D2. The ability to apply critical reasoning to issues through independent thought and informed judgement.	2.4, 2.5, 2.6
D3. The ability to evaluate opinions, make decisions and to reflect critically on the justifications for decisions.	2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.8
*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.
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 ATTRIBUTE	LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
2. Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers, but also with the community at large	2.4, 2.6
3. In-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
4. Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution	1.4, 1.11, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.8
5. Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance	1.4, 1.11, 2.4, 2.6
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 learning

4. Teaching & Learning Activities

4.1 Learning Activities

Date	Activity	Learning Objectives
21 Jul 08	Introduction, Mesh and Node Analysis (Lecture): Readings/Ref: Textbook (Chapters 1-4); Web Page (Study Guide 1, Week 1 Lecture Slides);	1.1
28 Jul 08	Linear Circuit Theorems, Operational Amplifiers (Lecture): Readings/Ref: Textbook (Chapters 5,6); Web Page (Study Guides 2 and 3, Week 2 Lecture 1 and 2 Slides); References (Horowitz and Hill )	1.2, 1.3
30 Jul 08 - 8 Aug 08	Operational Amplifiers (Practical): Readings/Ref: Laboratories ; Textbook (Chapter 6); Handouts (Prac Sheet 1); References (Horowitz and Hill)	1.3, 1.4
1 Aug 08	Linear Circuit Theorems, Operational Amplifiers (Tutorial): Readings/Ref: Textbook (Chapters 5,6); Handouts (Tutorial 2); Web Page (Study Guides 2 and 3, Week 2 Lecture 1 and 2 Slides); References (Horowitz and Hill )	1.2, 1.3
3 Aug 08	Capacitors and Inductors, RL and RC Circuits (Lecture): Readings/Ref: Textbook (Chapters 7,8); Web Page (Study Guides 4 and 5, Week 3 Lecture 1 and 2 Slides);	1.5
8 Aug 08	Capacitors and Inductors, RL and RC Circuits (Tutorial): Readings/Ref: Textbook (Chapters 7,8); Handouts (Tutorial 3); Web Page (Study Guides 4 and 5, Week 3 Lecture 1 and 2 Slides);	1.5
10 Aug 08	RLC Circuits (Lecture): Readings/Ref: Textbook (Chapter 9); Web Page (Study Guide 6, Week 4 Lecture Slides);	1.6
12 Aug 08 - 22 Aug 08	RLC Circuits (Practical): Readings/Ref: Laboratories ; Textbook (Chapter 7 - 10); Handouts (Prac Sheet 2);	1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.11
15 Aug 08	RLC Circuits (Tutorial): Readings/Ref: Textbook (Chapter 9); Handouts (Tutorial 4); Web Page (Study Guide 6, Week 4 Lecture Slides);	1.6
17 Aug 08	AC Steady State Analysis (Lecture): Readings/Ref: Textbook (Chapter 10); Web Page (Study Guide 7, Week 5 Lecture Slides);	1.7
22 Aug 08	AC Steady State Analysis (Tutorial): Readings/Ref: Textbook (Chapter 10); Handouts (Tutorial 5); Web Page (Study Guide 7, Week 5 Lecture Slides);	1.7
25 Aug 08	AC Power, Frequency Response (Lecture): Readings/Ref: Textbook (Chapters 11,13); Web Page (Study Guides 8 and 9, Week 6 Lecture 1 and 2 Slides);	1.8, 1.9, 1.10
26 Aug 08 - 5 Sep 08	Mid-Semester Practical Exam (Exam): Readings/Ref: Laboratories ; Textbook (Chapter 1 - 10); Handouts (Prac Sheet 1 and 2);	1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.11
29 Aug 08	AC Power, Frequency Response (Tutorial): Readings/Ref: Textbook (Chapters 11,13); Handouts (Tutorial 6); Web Page (Study Guides 8 and 9, Week 6 Lecture 1 and 2 Slides);	1.8, 1.9, 1.10
1 Sep 08	Revision (Lecture): Readings/Ref: Textbook (Chapter 1 - 13); Web Page (Study Guide 1 - 9, Weeks 1 - 6 Lecture Slides);	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10
5 Sep 08	Mid-Semester Exam (Exam): Readings/Ref: Textbook (Chapter 1 - 13); Handouts (Tutorial 1 - 6); Web Page (Study Guide 1 - 9, Weeks 1 - 6 Lecture Slides);	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10
8 Sep 08	Laplace Transform (Lecture): Readings/Ref: Textbook (Chapter 14); Web Page (Study Guide 10, Week 8 Lecture Slides); References (Nise)	2.1, 2.2, 2.5
9 Sep 08 - 24 Oct 08	Design Challenge (Practical): Readings/Ref: Textbook (All material); Handouts (Prac Sheet 3);	1.3, 1.4, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
12 Sep 08	Laplace Transform (Tutorial): Readings/Ref: Textbook (Chapter 14); Handouts (Tutorial 7); Web Page (Study Guide 10, Week 8 Lecture Slides); References (Nise)	2.1, 2.2, 2.5
15 Sep 08	Reduction of Multiple Sub-Systems (Lecture): Readings/Ref: Textbook (Chapter 14); Web Page (Study Guide 10, Week 9 Lecture Slides); References (Nise)	2.3, 2.5
19 Sep 08	Reduction of Multiple Sub-Systems (Tutorial): Readings/Ref: Textbook (Chapter 14); Handouts (Tutorial 8); Web Page (Study Guide 10, Week 9 Lecture Slides); References (Nise)	2.3, 2.5
22 Sep 08	Fourier Series and Transform (Lecture): Readings/Ref: Textbook (Chapter 15); Web Page (Study Guide 11, Week 10 Lecture Slides);	2.7
26 Sep 08	Fourier Series Design Question (Tutorial): Readings/Ref: Textbook (Chapter 15); Handouts (Tutorial 9); Web Page (Study Guide 11, Week 10 Lecture Slides);	2.5, 2.7
6 Oct 08	Fourier Series and Transform (Lecture): Readings/Ref: Textbook (Chapter 15); Web Page (Study Guide 11, Week 11 Lecture Slides);	2.7
10 Oct 08	Fourier Transform Design Question (Tutorial): Readings/Ref: Textbook (Chapter 15); Handouts (Tutorial 10); Web Page (Study Guide 11, Week 11 Lecture Slides);	2.5, 2.7
13 Oct 08	Filter Circuits (Lecture): Readings/Ref: Textbook (Chapter 16); Web Page (Study Guide 12, Week 12 Lecture Slides);	2.8
17 Oct 08	Filter Circuits (Tutorial): Readings/Ref: Textbook (Chapter 16); Web Page (Study Guide 12, Week 12 Lecture Slides);	2.8
20 Oct 08	Revision (Lecture): Readings/Ref: Textbook (Chapter 14 - 16); Web Page (Study Guide 10 - 12, Weeks 8 - 12 Lecture Slides);	2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8
24 Oct 08	Practice Exam (Tutorial): Readings/Ref: Textbook (Chapters 1 - 16); Handouts (Tutorials 1 -11, Practice Exam 1 and 2); Web Page (Study Guide 1 - 12, Weeks 1 - 12 Lecture Slides);	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8

4.2 Other Teaching and Learning Activities Information

Lectures

Lecture time will divided between explanations of key concepts and facts, and student driven solutions to small problems related to the material at hand. There are two hours of lecture each week: Monday 4 - 6 pm

Tutorials

Tutorials will typically be based on a single question with multiple parts, requiring synthesis of knowledge over multiple modules. The exam questions will have a similar format. There is a single time slot for the tutorial which the whole class attends: Friday 10 am - 12 noon.

Pracs

All laboratory exercises to be performed in self-selected pairs in Laboratory 50-S202.

Prac 1 – Operational Amplifiers: Compare the real world characteristics of a widely used op-amp to its specification. Measure and compare bias currents, offset voltage, input impedance, output impedance, saturation, gain bandwidth, CMRR.
Prac 2 – RLC Circuits: Compare the real world responses of series and parallel RLC circuits with the calculated responses. Measure and compare for step, ramp and sinusoidal inputs.
Design Challenge: You will be given a black box with an input, an output and a common ground. The black box will contain a “random” passive circuit with resistors, capacitors and inductors. You are asked to design a pre-emphasis circuit that reverses the effects of the black box. With the pre-emphasis circuit connected to the black box, a signal into the pre-emphasis input should appear at the output of the black box.

Students should sign-up for and attend a fortnightly prac session (commencing in week 2). Note that Prac Session P3 is not used as the exhibition holiday conflicts with pracs in this timeslot.

The available prac sessions are listed below:

Prac Session	Day	Time
P1	Tuesday on Weeks 2,4,6,8,10,12	2-4pm
P2	Tuesday on Weeks 3,5,7,9,11,13	2-4pm
P4	Wednesday on Weeks 3,5,7,9,11,13	3-5pm
P5	Friday on Weeks 2,4,6,8,10,12	2-4pm
P6	Friday on Weeks 3,5,7,9,11,13	2-4pm

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
Exam - Mid Semester During Class Mid Semester Practical Exam	26 Aug 08 - 5 Sep 08	10%	1.4, 1.11
Exam - Mid Semester During Class Mid Semester Theory Examination	5 Sep 08 10:00	20%	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10
Journal Problem Journal - Section I	5 Sep 08 12:00 At the conclusion of the mid-semester exam.	5%	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10
Project Report Design Challenge Report	30 Oct 08 05:00	20%	1.3, 1.4, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
Journal Problem Journal - Section II	3 Nov 08 - 15 Nov 08 To be submitted by 5pm on the day following the final exam.	5%	2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8
Exam - during Exam Period (Central) Final Exam	Examination Period	40%	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8

5.2 Course Grading

Grade 1, Fail: Fails to demonstrate most or all of the basic requirements of the course: < 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: 20-44%

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: 45-49%

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: 50-64%

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: 65-74%

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: 75-84%

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: > 84%

5.3 Late Submission

No extensions will be granted except in exceptional personal circumstances (documented medical reason or family emergency). Personal hardware or computer failures are not grounds for extension.

The Design Challenge Report is due on 5pm of the Thursday of the study vacation. The second Journal submission is due on 5pm on the day following the final exam. The items are to be submitted in the hand-in box in GP-South. The box will be cleared at 5pm sharp on the hand-in day. The box will be cleared a second time at 5pm sharp on the day following the hand-in day, however items collected at this time will receive half of the assigned marks i.e. a report receiving 18/20 will be penalised for late hand-in to 9/20. Items submitted after the second box clearance will not be accepted for marking, and no marks will be awarded. In summary, 0 - 24 hours late means half marks, > 24 hours late means no marks.

5.5 Assessment Detail

Mid Semester Practical Exam

Type: Exam - Mid Semester During Class
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1.4, 1.11
Due Date:
26 Aug 08 - 5 Sep 08
Weight: 10%
Perusal: 5 minutes
Duration: 45 minutes
Format: Practical
Task Description:

45 minutes to reproduce a key result from Prac 1 or 2 without partner present.

Criteria & Marking: Marking will be based on the Prac Exam marksheets available for download from the course website.

Mid Semester Theory Examination

Type: Exam - Mid Semester During Class
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10
Due Date:
5 Sep 08 10:00
Weight: 20%
Perusal: 5 minutes
Duration: 100 minutes
Format: Problem solving
Task Description:

Multi-part circuit analysis problem covering material from throughout section I. The examination is open book. Any books, handwritten notes, drawing instruments, and calculators are allowed.

Criteria & Marking: Marks are as assigned on question paper. Explanations of steps used are essential, and will be carefully accounted for in assessment. Best marks are awarded to numerically correct solutions, but partial credit will be given to partially complete solutions or incorrect solutions where errors have carried through the calculations.

Problem Journal - Section I

Type: Journal
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10
Due Date:
5 Sep 08 12:00 At the conclusion of the mid-semester exam.
Weight: 5%
Task Description: You are required to maintain a journal with all of the solutions to problems that you have attempted from the text book. In each study guide you will find a list of mandatory problems to attempt. Your attempts at solutions to these mandatory problems must be hand written in your journal. You should correct your solutions based on the solutions provided on the course web page.
Criteria & Marking: A journal with every mandatory problem attempted and corrected is worth 5 marks. 1 mark will be deducted for each problem not attempted and/or corrected, to a minimum of 0 marks.
Submission: Submitted at the conclusion of the mid-semester examination. Journals not submitted at this time will receive zero marks.

Design Challenge Report

Type: Project Report
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1.3, 1.4, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
Due Date:
30 Oct 08 05:00
Weight: 20%
Task Description: Jointly written 15 page report on the solution to the Design Challenge, including theoretical grounding, design basis, experimental results and discussion. Details of the report format are availble for dowload from the course web page.
Criteria & Marking: The report will be marked based on the criteria itemised on the Design Challenge Report Mark Sheet available for download from the course web page.
Submission: The report is to be submitted in the hand-in box in GP-South. The box will be cleared at 5pm sharp on the hand-in day. The box will be cleared a second time at 5pm sharp on the day following the hand-in day, however reports collected at this time will receive half of the assigned marks i.e. a report receiving 18/20 will be penalised for late hand-in to 9/20. Reports submitted after the second box clearance will not be accepted for marking, and no marks will be awarded.

In summary, 0 - 24 hours late means half marks, > 24 hours late means no marks.

Problem Journal - Section II

Type: Journal
Learning Objectives Assessed: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8
Due Date:
3 Nov 08 - 15 Nov 08 To be submitted by 5pm on the day following the final exam.
Weight: 5%
Task Description: You are required to maintain a journal with all of the solutions to problems that you have attempted from the text book. In each study guide you will find a list of mandatory problems to attempt. Your attempts at solutions to these mandatory problems must be hand written in your journal. You should correct your solutions based on the solutions provided on the course web page. You may continue in the same journal that you used for Section I.
Criteria & Marking: A journal with every mandatory problem attempted and corrected is worth 5 marks. 1 mark will be deducted for each problem not attempted and/or corrected, to a minimum of 0 marks.
Submission: The journal is to be submitted in the hand-in box in GP-South. The box will be cleared at 5pm sharp on the day following the final exam. The box will be cleared a second time at 5pm sharp on the subsequent day, however journals collected at this time will receive half of the assigned marks i.e. a journal receiving 4/5 will be penalised for late hand-in to 2/5. Journals submitted after the second box clearance will not be accepted for marking, and no marks will be awarded.

In summary, 0 - 24 hours late means half marks, > 24 hours late means no marks.

Final Exam

Type: Exam - during Exam Period (Central)
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8
Due Date:
Examination Period
Weight: 40%
Perusal: 10 minutes
Duration: 120 minutes
Format: Problem solving
Task Description: Multi-part system design problem covering material from throughout section I and II. The examination is open book. Any books, handwritten notes, drawing instruments, and calculators are allowed.
Criteria & Marking: Marks are assigned as indicated on exam paper. Explanations of steps used are essential, and will be carefully accounted for in assessment. Best marks are awarded to numerically correct solutions, but partial credit will be given to partially complete solutions or incorrect solutions where errors have carried through the calculations.

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=25109)

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)

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) 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) 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) and to the policy on Special Arrangements for Examinations for Students with a Disability (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25111

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) and Postgraduate Students (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25057) 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. SECTION I
1.1  Be fluent with the tools of mesh and node analysis
1.2  Understand linear circuit theorems and apply them
1.3  Understand operational amplifiers, their uses and their limitations
1.4  Build and measure circuits containing operational amplifiers
1.5  Calculate the time responses of switching circuits containing a resistor and a single capacitor or inductor
1.6  Calculate the time responses of switching circuits containing a resistor and a single capacitor / inductor pair
1.7  Analyse the response of a resistor / inductor /capacitor circuits to an AC excitation of a single frequency
1.8  Analyse the power in resistor / inductor /capacitor circuits excited by a single frequency of AC
1.9  Intuitively generate the frequency response (Bode plot) of a known circuit
1.10  Interpret the frequency response (Bode plot) of an unknown circuit
1.11  Build and measure electronic circuits with resistors, capacitors and inductors
2. SECTION II
2.1  Understand the uses of the Laplace transform in circuit analysis
2.2  Generate transfer functions from circuit designs
2.3  Understand the effect of placing transfer functions in parallel, series and feedback arrangements
2.4  Identify transfer functions from measurement and analysis of electronics circuits
2.5  Design circuits to generate transfer functions
2.6  Build and verify electronic circuits to implement transfer functions
2.7  Understand the properties of the Fourier transform and its uses in understanding the spectrum of signals and circuit response
2.8  Design and implement filters

Assessment & Learning Activities

	Learning Objectives
	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.4	1.5	1.6	1.7	1.8	1.9	1.10	1.11	2.1	2.2	2.3	2.4	2.5	2.6	2.7	2.8
Learning Activities
Introduction, Mesh and Node Analysis (Lecture)
Linear Circuit Theorems, Operational Amplifiers (Lecture)
Operational Amplifiers (Practical)
Linear Circuit Theorems, Operational Amplifiers (Tutorial)
Capacitors and Inductors, RL and RC Circuits (Lecture)
Capacitors and Inductors, RL and RC Circuits (Tutorial)
RLC Circuits (Lecture)
RLC Circuits (Practical)
RLC Circuits (Tutorial)
AC Steady State Analysis (Lecture)
AC Steady State Analysis (Tutorial)
AC Power, Frequency Response (Lecture)
Mid-Semester Practical Exam (Exam)

Dorf and Svoboda, Introduction to Electric Circuits (7^th Edition), John Wiley. This text will be used extensively throughout the course as reading material and a source of problems.

Tutorial problems and prac sheets will be handed at the start of the appropriate tutorial or prac. Note that tutorial problems and pracs may run over several weeks, and that students should bring the handouts each week as new copies will not produced. Students who miss out on copies may download them from the course web page.

The course web site is available at http://www.itee.uq.edu.au/~elec2004. The course web site will contain announcements, this course profile, the study guides, answers to problems in the study guides, the tutorial problems and the practical handouts.

The course newsgroup is uq.itee.elec2004. This group is available on both the University and School news servers (news.uq.edu.au and news.itee.uq.edu.au). Students are free to post questions (and answers!) to the newsgroup. Copies of announcements will also be posted to the newsgroup. The teaching staff will monitor the newsgroup.

Laboratory practical experiments will be carried out in Hawken (50) - S202. Students should carefully read the health and safety requirements for the laboratory and fill out the safety declaration form on the web at http://studenthelp.itee.uq.edu.au/ohs/index.html.

ELEC2004 - Sem 2 2008 - St Lucia - Internal

1. General Course Information

1.1 Course Details

1.2 Course Introduction

1.3 Course Staff

1.4 Timetable