Module Specification |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Electrical Circuits & Systems | ||
Code | ELEC142 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr PM Bryant Electrical Engineering and Electronics P.M.Bryant@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 4 FHEQ | Whole Session | 15 |
Aims |
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To become familiar with a range of circuit analytical techniques. To understand the basic principles of operational amplifiers and analyse circuits containing them. To introduce students to AC circuits. To provide a method for AC circuit analysis for fixed frequency supplies. To extend the AC circuit analysis for variable frequency circuits (ie simple filters). To extend the analysis from passive frequency dependent circuits to active circuits. |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
Co-requisite modules: |
MATH192 MATHEMATICS II FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS; MATH191 MATHEMATICS I FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Understand Ohms Law and other fundamental principals |
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(LO2) Understand how circuits can be simplified using resistor combinations |
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(LO3) Understand the difference between real and ideal components |
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(LO4) Understand how to apply advanced circuit analysis techniques (Nodal Analysis, Superposition, thevenin and Norton theorems) to solve simple DC and AC circuit problems. |
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(S1) On successful completion of a module, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of the following key skills: Independent learning, problem solving and design skills. |
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(S2) On successful completion of a module, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of the following discipline-specific practical skills: Use of CAE tools for designing and simulating analogue systems, to determine the frequency response of simple active filter circuits, to analyse and present results, to provide interpretation of those results. |
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(S3) On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate: Competence in solving d.c. circuit problems using a number of techniques, ability to recognise the most appropriate solution technique for solving any given problem, competence in solving simple transient circuit problems, an appreciation of the difficulties associated with solving transient problems involving more than one reactive component, convert from time to phasor domain quantities and back to the time domain, analyse simple ac circuits with phasor to calculate current, voltage and impedance, calculate RMS and average quantities, calculate the conditions for maximum power transfer in ac circuit. |
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(S4) On successful completion of the module the student is expected to have: An understanding of the basic laws of electrical circuit theory and how they are applied, an understanding of operational amplifier systems, understanding of the transformation voltages and currents from the time domain in to the phasor domain, knowledge of the concept of phasors and the approach to solving ac circuits, knowledge of transfer function for simple filter circuits, understanding an ideal operational amplifier and simple active circuits, knowledge of bode plots and their meaning. |
Syllabus |
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DC ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS Basics of Electrical Circuit Theory Methods of circuit analysis Transient response of circuits Basic op-amps AC ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS Introduction to phasors Methods of solution of a.c. circuits with phasors The operational amplifier as an a.c. filter |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Due to Covid-19, one or more of the following delivery methods will be implemented based on the current local conditions. Teaching Method 2 - On-line synchronous tutorials Teaching Method 3 - Campus based Laboratory (b) Fully online delivery and assessment Teach
ing Method 2 - On-line synchronous tutorials Teaching Method 3 - on-line Laboratory Work (c) Standard on-campus delivery with minimal social distancing Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial Teaching Method 3 - Laboratory Work |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
16 |
10 |
12 |
7 |
45 | ||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 105 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
(142) Written Exam Sem 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2 examination period | 0 | 70 | ||||
(142.1) Assessment 1 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1 - Week 6 | 0 | 10 | ||||
(142.2) Assessment 2 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1 - Week 15 | 0 | 10 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
(142.3) Lab X Assessment 3 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1 | 0 | 10 |
Reading List |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |