Course coordinator
Associate Professor Rahul Sharma
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Elec Engineering & Comp Science School
Mathematical models of electrical components, circuits and systems. Time and frequency response. Issues in building complex systems from subsystems, including feedback. Signal theory and filter design. Theoretical investigations, substantial case studies and laboratory experiments.
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 electrical and electronic circuits. Understanding how circuits respond to different frequencies is the basis for understanding modern communications and signal processing, analogue electronics, instrumentationﾠand 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.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Fundamental knowledge of circuit elements from first year electrical engineering. Mathematical knowledge of matrices and differential equations.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
ENGG1300
Companion or co-requisite courses
You'll need to complete the following courses at the same time:
MATH2001 and MATH2010
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Associate Professor Rahul Sharma
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
At the end of ELEC2004:
1. Students should be able to design electrical engineering circuits involving active and passive components and analyse them using frequency domain techniques.
2. Students should be capable of advanced mathematical techniques to efficiently design and implement electrical engineering circuits which serve as the basis of modern communication, control systems, signal processing, analogue electronics and power systems.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Explain and be able to apply linear circuit theorems and circuit analysis methods such as mesh current and node voltage
LO2.
Explain operating principle of operational amplifiers and be able to build and analyse the circuits containing operational amplifiers
LO3.
To be able to evaluate and analyse the time responses of switching circuits containing a resistor, a single capacitor and/or an inductor
LO4.
Analyse the response of a resistor / inductor /capacitor circuits to an AC excitation of a single frequency
LO5.
Analyse the power in resistor / inductor /capacitor circuits excited by a single frequency of AC
LO6.
Intuitively generate the frequency response (Bode plot) of a known circuit and be able to interpret the frequency response (Bode plot) of an unknown circuit
LO7.
Build and analyse electronic circuits with resistors, capacitors and inductors
LO8.
Be able to effectively use Laplace and Fourier transforms in circuit analysis
LO9.
Explain the concept of transfer functions and be able to use them in circuit analysis
LO10.
Design circuits to generate transfer functions
LO11.
Build and verify electronic circuits to implement transfer functions
LO12.
Be able to collaboratively work for design and implement filters
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/ Demonstration |
Practical lab work
|
30% |
Prac Worksheet 1 - Week 2 Wed - Week 3 Fri Prac Worksheet 2 - Week 4 Thu - Week 5 Fri Design project - Week 6 Wed - Week 11 Fri
Prac worksheets due during the lab sessions 1 and 2; Design report due on Oct 24, 4pm |
| Tutorial/ Problem Set |
Homework Assignments
|
10% |
Homework 1 16/08/2024 4:00 pm Homework 2 30/08/2024 4:00 pm Homework 3 4/10/2024 4:00 pm Homework 4 18/10/2024 4:00 pm |
| Examination |
In-Semester Theory Examination
|
20% |
3/09/2024 8:00 am |
| Examination |
Final Exam
|
40% |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Practical lab work
- Identity Verified
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
Prac Worksheet 1 - Week 2 Wed - Week 3 Fri
Prac Worksheet 2 - Week 4 Thu - Week 5 Fri
Design project - Week 6 Wed - Week 11 Fri
Prac worksheets due during the lab sessions 1 and 2; Design report due on Oct 24, 4pm
Task description
This assessment item comprises of 2 main components: (i) Prac worksheets for Labs 1 and 2 that are to be completed and marked during the prac sessions; (ii) design challenge will run over 3 prac sessions and will involve preparation and submission of a design challenge report. Details are as follows:
1. Prac worksheets (10%):
Each student will attend 2 prac sessions during weeks 2 to 5. The prac worksheets for pracs 1 and 2 will be available on Blackboard in week 1. Students will be required to follow the prac worksheets to complete all the specified tasks and answer all the questions given in prac worksheets. The completed worksheets will need to be submitted at the end of prac sessions for marking or will be marked during the prac session. The 2 prac worksheets will be on the following topics:
Prac worksheet 1 (weeks 2 and 3): 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. Weight: 5%
Prac worksheet 2 (weeks 4 and 5): 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. Weight: 5%
2. Design challenge report (20%):
A 15 page report jointly written with a lab partner on the solution to the Design Challenge, including theoretical grounding, design basis, experimental results and discussion. Details of the report format are available for download from the course web page. To be submitted on Thursday of week 13, by 4 pm. Due date: October 24, 4pm via Blackboard
Only electronic submission is required. Electronic submission is to be made through Blackboard Turnitin. Hardcopy submission is not required. Only one submission per group is required.
Submission guidelines
Submission of Design Challenge report will be through Blackboard. Prac 1 and 2 worksheets will be completed and marked during the prac sessions that will run during weeks 2 to 5.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Tasks are completed as part of the specified lab sessions. In exceptional circumstances, students should apply for an extension via my.UQ and contact the course coordinator to make alternative arrangements to access the lab and complete the prac work.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Homework Assignments
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Tutorial/ Problem Set
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
Homework 1 16/08/2024 4:00 pm
Homework 2 30/08/2024 4:00 pm
Homework 3 4/10/2024 4:00 pm
Homework 4 18/10/2024 4:00 pm
Task description
There will be 4 Homework Assignments to be completed individually by each student. The Homework problem sheets will be available on Blackboard as per the following schedule. The due dates are also listed. The completed handwritten solutions to the Homework Assignments are to be scanned and uploaded through Bb:
Homework 1: available on Blackboard on Friday, August 9; Submission due date: August 16, 4 pm.
Homework 2: available on Blackboard on Friday, August 23; Submission due date: August 30, 4pm.
Homework 3: available on Blackboard on Friday, September 20; Submission due date: October 4, 4pm.
Homework 4: available on Blackboard on Friday, October 11; Submission due date: October 18, 4pm.
Each Homework Assignment will contain 2-3 problems. Problems will be based on the lectures, class/workshop exercises and tutorials.
Submission guidelines
Homework submission through Blackboard assignment links.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Marked assignments with feedback and/or detailed solutions with feedback will be released to students within 14-21 days.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
In-Semester Theory Examination
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
3/09/2024 8:00 am
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
The exam will comprise of 3-4 problems based on the circuits part of the course. This exam will be timed, on-campus, invigilated and closed-book. All students will attempt the exam at the same time. The exam venue will be advised closer to the exam date.
Hurdle requirements
A passing grade can only be obtained when the combined mid-semester exam mark (out of 20) and the final exam mark (out of 40)ﾠis at least 40% of the sum of available marks (that is, at least 24 out of 60 are required to obtain a passing grade). Where the overall exam mark is less than 40%, the grade will be capped at a 3 (Fail).Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series only or UQ approved and labelled calculator |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Final Exam
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
The exam will comprise of multi-part system design problems covering material from throughout sections I and II.
Hurdle requirements
A passing grade can only be obtained when the combined mid-semester exam mark (out of 20) and the final exam mark (out of 40)ﾠis at least 40% of the sum of available marks (that is, at least 24 out of 60 are required to obtain a passing grade). Where the overall exam mark is less than 40%, the grade will be capped at a 3 (Fail).Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series only or UQ approved and labelled calculator |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 19 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 20 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
A passing grade can only be obtained when the combined mid-semester exam mark (out of 20) and the final exam mark (out of 40)ﾠis at least 40% of the sum of available marks (that is, at least 24 out of 60 are required to obtain a passing grade). Where the overall exam mark is less than 40%, the grade will be capped at a 3 (Fail).
The marks will be rounded to the nearest whole number before the grade cut-offs are applied. For example, 84.9 will be rounded to 85 and will receive a grade of 7 and 74.4 will be rounded to 74 and will receive a grade of 5.
The course coordinator reserves the right to adjust marks up but not down.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Having Troubles?
If you are having difficulties with any aspect of the course material you should seek help. Speak to the course teaching staff.
If external circumstances are affecting your ability to work on the course, you should seek help as soon as possible. The University and UQ Union have organisations and staff who are able to help, for example, UQ Student Services are able to help with study and exam skills, tertiary learning skills, writing skills, financial assistance, personal issues, and disability services (among other things).
Complaints and criticisms should be directed in the first instance to the course coordinator. If you are not satisfied with the outcome, you may bring the matter to the attention of the School of EECS Director of Teaching and Learning.
Machine Translation in Assessment
- Practical Lab work: This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
- Homework Assignments, In-semester theory exam and Final Examination: These assessment tasks are to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of Generative AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 |
Lecture |
Introduction, Network Analysis, dependent sources |
Multiple weeks From Week 2 To Week 3 |
Practical |
Operational Amplifiers |
Week 2 |
Lecture |
Operational Amplifiers |
Tutorial |
Linear Circuit Theorems |
|
Week 3 |
Lecture |
Capacitors and Inductors, RL and RC Circuits Lecture will discuss Capacitors, Inductors, RL and RC Circuits. |
Tutorial |
Capacitors and Inductors, RL and RC Circuits |
|
Multiple weeks From Week 4 To Week 5 |
Practical |
RLC Circuits Lab |
Week 4 |
Lecture |
RLC Circuits |
Tutorial |
RLC Circuits Tutorial |
|
Week 5 |
Lecture |
AC Steady State Analysis |
Multiple weeks From Week 6 To Week 11 |
Practical |
Design Challenge (weeks 1 and 2) |
Week 6 |
Tutorial |
AC Power, Frequency Response |
Week 7 |
Lecture |
Introduction to signals and systems |
Multiple weeks From Week 8 To Week 9 |
Lecture |
Laplace Transform |
Tutorial |
Laplace Transform |
|
Multiple weeks From Week 10 To Week 11 |
Lecture |
Fourier Series and Transform |
Tutorial |
Fourier Transform Design Question |
|
Multiple weeks From Week 12 To Week 13 |
Lecture |
Filter Circuits |
Tutorial |
Filter Circuits tutorial |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course:
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: