Course coordinator
Associate Professor Philip Terrill
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Elec Engineering & Comp Science School
Introduction to electrical circuits and systems. Solution of simple AC and DC Circuits. Electrical units and measurements. Voltage, current, impedance. Equivalent circuits. Electrical energy and power. Resistors, inductors, capacitors, phasors, filters. Introduction to analog and digital telecommunication systems. Operational amplifiers, sensors and actuators, simple controllers. Use of laboratory instruments, simulators and mathematical software tools.
ENGG1300 is a general introductory course to electrical and electronic engineering. This course will teach the fundamentals of AC and DC circuit theory, electrical analysis of simple networks, behavior of passive and some active electronic components. Active Learning Lab classes will reinforce lecture material and teach practical skills in the use of basic test and measurement equipment.
This is an in-person course requires that you are able to attend on-campus for: 2*2hr practical classes per week, an in-semester exam on a Saturday at the end of week 5, 6 or 7, a practical exam demonstration assessment in week 10 and the on-campus final exam.
Response to student feedback:
While feedback in previous semesters has been very positive, we will be continuing to make small improvements to the course. In particular, we will:
- Continue to update some of the practical lecture examples in power and communications engineering to reflect current engineering challenges in Australia
- Provide as much formative feedback as possible during practical classes
- Ensure laboratory work preparing for the practical exam demonstration assessment is well-supported
We always get feedback about the timetable. In particular, people tend not to like 8-10am, or 4-6pm, or 6-8pm classes. Unfortunately, this is outside the control of the course coordinator, and the course staff sympathise with the transport difficulties associated with attending classes at these times (it is challenging for many of us as well). We will try to make these early morning and evening classes as lively as possible to make getting out of bed early or getting home late worth the effort.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Students will require an understanding of the basics of differential and integral calculus and complex arithmetic. Students who have not previously completed specialist mathematics or Maths C at high school, or MATH1050 at UQ should be enrolled in MATH1050 concurrently with ENGG1300.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
Mathematical Methods, Maths B or MATH1040.
Companion or co-requisite courses
You'll need to complete the following courses at the same time:
MATH1050, unless High School Specialist Maths or Maths C (or equivalent) has been completed (passed).
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
ENGG1030 or ENGG1060 or ELEC1000
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Associate Professor Philip Terrill
Professor Amin Abbosh
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Note that all classes, including practicals, start in week 1. You need to sign-on for one of the practical group streams PRA1, PRA2, PRA3, PRA4, PRA5, PRA6 or PRA7. You will need to attend both PRA sessions in your practical stream each week. Lectures will be recorded and available on the course Blackboard site. However, attendance at the physical lecture is strongly recommended and should be prioritised wherever possible, with recordings used to revise content.
Aims and outcomes
On completion of this course students will:
- Be able to apply fundamental DC and AC analysis techniques to solve simple passive electrical networks.
- Be able to analyse simple electronic circuits with respect to AC and DC behaviour.
- Understand principles of operation of operational amplifiers, and be able to solve and design simple circuits with operational amplifiers.
- Understand the use of electrical circuits in electrical power, control and telecommunications applications.
- Be able to construct and measure DC and AC properties of simple circuits using breadboard, oscilloscopes and multimeters.ﾠ
- Have a conceptual understanding of key topics in power systems, telecomunications, and control systems engineering; and how they relate to other engineering disciplines and socety more broadly.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Calculate and measure fundamental descriptors of electrical behaviour, including voltage, current, impedance, energy and power.
LO2.
Mathematically describe the behaviour of passive components (eg resistors, capacitors, inductors)
LO3.
Perform network analysis on simple passive electrical networks for AC and DC conditions.
LO4.
Analyse circuits consisting of simple combinations of passive devices to solve for key circuit variables such as node and branch voltages; and branch currents.
LO5.
Describe the action and use of basic active electronic devices (particularly operational amplifiers); and to be able to apply such knowledge to analyse and design simple amplifier circuits.
LO6.
Describe the use of electrical circuits and systems in electrical energy, control and communications applications.
LO7.
Comprehend and generate simple electrical schematic diagrams; to construct and test such circuits using laboratory equipment such as multi-meters, power supplies, function generators, and oscilloscopes; and to be able to explain why circuit models may not exactly predict the behaviour that may be observed in a real-world circuit.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
Weekly On-line Quizzes
|
10% (Best 7 of the 10 quizzes count) |
Week 2 Mon - Week 13 Mon
Weekly quizzes are due every Monday at 3.00pm (except Week 1, Week 3 & Week 10). |
| Examination |
On-Campus In-semester Exam
|
25% |
In-semester Saturday 29/03/2025 - 12/04/2025
The In-Semester Exam will be held at 11am on Saturday 29 March (Week 5) |
| Examination, Practical/ Demonstration |
Audio filter Practical Exam Demonstration
|
10% |
6/05/2025 - 9/05/2025
Students will be allocated to an exam time during one of their scheduled Wk 10 practical classes. |
| Examination |
Final Exam
|
55% |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025 |
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
Weekly On-line Quizzes
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 10% (Best 7 of the 10 quizzes count)
- Due date
Week 2 Mon - Week 13 Mon
Weekly quizzes are due every Monday at 3.00pm (except Week 1, Week 3 & Week 10).
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07
Task description
Each week (with the exception of week 1, week 3 and week 10), students will undertake a short on-line quiz via Blackboard to test their knowledge.
The best 7 from 10 quiz marks will be used to calculate the final mark.
The quiz can be attempted up to three times while it is open, with the highest mark counting for that quiz. Each quiz attempt is time-limited to one hour. The only exception is Quiz 2 (due in week 4) where 5 attempts will be permitted to ensure consistency for students who did or did not attempt Quiz 2 prior to Tropical Cyclone Alfred related changes to assessment.
There is also a practice quiz each week which can be attempted any number of times.
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.
Submission guidelines
Weekly quizzes are completed on the course blackboard page.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
No extensions available and 100% Late penalty applied for the online quizzes as results and feedback are released immediately after the due date. To accommodate unforeseen circumstances such as illness, your quiz score will be based on the best 7 from 10 submissions.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
On-Campus In-semester Exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
In-semester Saturday
29/03/2025 - 12/04/2025
The In-Semester Exam will be held at 11am on Saturday 29 March (Week 5)
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L07
Task description
This closed book multiple-choice exam involves solving numerical, circuit-based problems, based on material in the first part of the course.
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.
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
Students will submit their answers at the end of the examination.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
The In-Semester Saturday Deferred Exam will be held on Saturday 10th of May (Week 10).
Audio filter Practical Exam Demonstration
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral, Written
- Category
- Examination, Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
6/05/2025 - 9/05/2025
Students will be allocated to an exam time during one of their scheduled Wk 10 practical classes.
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L07
Task description
Your task is to design, implement and test a passive filter (using resistors and/or capacitors and/or inductors) to remove noise from a provided audio recording while preserving the quality of the original signal.
Students will be allocated by the course staff to complete their demonstration during one of their scheduled practical sessions during week 10. Until the schedule is finalised, it is essential that students ensure they are available to complete their assessment in any of their scheduled practical classes (as per their Allocate+ class sign-on) in that week.
During their allocated demonstration, students will have to explain the design of their circuit, construct their circuit, present the physical results of their work in the laboratory environment. This should be a neat, well-constructed, working piece of electronics that fulfils the design project specifications.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person.
Students who, for a valid reason, are unable to attend their demonstration/practical exam during their scheduled session should apply for a deferral (not an extension).
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.
Exam details
| Planning time | no planning time minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 35 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series only or UQ approved and labelled calculator |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - specified written materials permitted |
| Materials | Students are required to bring a completed template of their audio filter design/calculations. This template will be available on the course blackboard web-page. |
| Exam platform | Other |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
During the exam students will: (a) Demonstrate their practical work; (b) Provide oral responses to questions; (c) Submit their completed laboratory results at the end of the examination.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Late submission
No late submission is permitted. Students who cannot attend their scheduled demonstration due to an exceptional reason should apply for a deferred examination.
Final Exam
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 55%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07
Task description
An on-campus closed-book examination of 2 hours duration + 10 minutes planning time will be conducted covering all aspects of the course.
Questions will be short answer, calculations, and analytical style questions similar to those presented in the course material.
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.
Hurdle requirements
In order achieve a Grade of 4 (Pass) or greater in the course, students must achieve at least 45% on the final exam. Students who do not meet this requirement will have their final grade capped at a grade of 3.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
Students will submit their working/answers at the end of the examination.
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 - 19.9 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: At least one item of assessment must be submitted. |
| 2 (Fail) | 20.0 - 44.0 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is 20%. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45.0 - 49.9 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is 45%. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50.0 - 64.9 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is 50%. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65.0 - 74.9 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is 65%. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75.0 - 84.9 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is 75%. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85.0 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is 85%. |
Additional course grading information
In order achieve a Grade of 4 (Pass) or greater in the course, students must achieve at least 45% on the final exam. Students who do not meet this requirement will have their final grade capped at a grade of 3.
Marks will be rounded to one decimal place before assignment of a final grade. Half values at the second decimal place will be rounded up (i.e. a mark of 84.95% would be rounded up to 85.0% and would be a awarded a grade of 7; but a mark of 84.94% would be rounded down to 84.9% and would be awarded a grade of 6).
The course coordinator reserves the right to moderate marks up but not down.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT)
Assessment in this course 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 for assessment is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
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.
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.
Additional learning resources information
Other relevant materials will be posted on the course website on blackboard at: learn.uq.edu.au
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 |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Lecture |
Lecture Lectures will deliver core theory and illustrate problem solving using examples. Real world applications of circuit design principles will be presented. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Practical |
Active Learning Lab Classes Students will attend two Active Learning Lab Classes per week. These sessions will be the primary activity for face-to-face learning in this course. Students will work in small groups (allocated by the teaching staff) to solve problems, conduct electronics experiments and design activities, and discuss applications in industry and society. In order to get the most out of these sessions, students are required to do some preparatory activities prior to session attendance (typically watching a few short videos). Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Additional learning activity information
Each week students should attend the two-hour lecture, and two 2-hour practical classes ("active learning lab" classes). "Active learning lab" classes will typically be comprised of 1-2 short mini-lectures, on-paper circuit analysis problems, and a practical activity (i.e. constructing and testing electronic circuits).
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: