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Foundations of Electrical Networks (ELEN20005)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Robert Schmid
Semester 2
Overview
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AIMS
The aim of this subject is to develop an understanding of fundamental modelling techniques for the analysis of systems that involve electrical phenomena. This includes networks models of “flow-drop” one-port elements in steady state (DC and AC), electrical power systems, simple RC and RL transient analysis, and basic functional models for digital systems consisting of combinational logic. This subject is a core pre-requisite for the four subjects that define the Electrical Systems Major in the Bachelor of Science. The subject is also a core requirement for the Master of Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical and Mechatronics).
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Topics include:
Electrical phenomena – charge, current, electrical potential, conservation of energy and charge, the generation, storage, transport and dissipation of electrical power.
Network models – networks of “flow-drop” one-port elements, Kirchoff’s laws, standard current-voltage models for one-ports (independent sources, resistors, capacitors, inductors, transducers, diodes), analysis of static networks, properties of linear time-invariant (LTI) one-ports and impedance functions, diodes, transformers, steady-state (DC and AC) analysis of LTI networks via mesh and node techniques, equivalent circuits, and transient analysis of simple circuits;
Electrical power systems – overview of power generation and transmission, analysis of single-phase and balanced three-phase AC power systems.
Digital systems – electrical encoding of information and the digital abstraction, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion, quantization and resolution, switching algebra, combinational logic networks, and transient timing issues.
This material will be complemented by exposure to software tools for the simulation of electrical and electronic systems and the opportunity to develop basic electrical engineering laboratory skills using a prototyping breadboard, digital multimeter, function generator, DC power supply, and oscilloscope.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)
On completing this subject it is expected that the student be able to:
- Apply physical principles, fundamental abstractions and modelling techniques in the analysis of electrical and electronic systems
- Develop and demonstrate basic electrical engineering laboratory skills through implementing, testing and debugging simple electrical circuits on prototyping breadboards
- Simulate and synthesise simple electrical circuits using software tools
- Predict and compare the performance of physical circuits in the laboratory with theoretical analysis and software simulations
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals;
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution;
- Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large;
- Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning;
- Expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, capacity to do so.
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
VCE Physics OR any tertiary level physics subject OR equivalent
AND one of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST10006 | Calculus 2 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST10009 | Accelerated Mathematics 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND one of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST10007 | Linear Algebra |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST10008 | Accelerated Mathematics 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Graduate Students
Admission into the MC-ENG Master of Engineering (Electrical, Electrical with Business, Mechanical, Mechanical with Business or Mechatronics)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
431-103 Electrical Circuits 1
431-102 Digital Systems 1
431-101 Foundations of Electrical Circuits
Recommended background knowledge
Knowledge of the following subject is recommended:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PHYC10004 | Physics 2: Physical Science & Technology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- One written examination, not exceeding three hours at the end of semester, worth 60%;
- A 90-minute mid-semester test, worth 10%;
- Continuous assessment, worth 30%, that is comprised of:
- Pre-lab questions and in-class laboratory outcomes in small groups (2-3 students);
- Multiple group assignments (2-3 students) and;
- Workshop quizzes assessing both theory and practical laboratory skills.
Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the written exam to pass the subject.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 and 2 are assessed in the final written examination, the mid-semester test, workshop quizzes, and group assignments. ILOs 3 and 4 are assessed as part of the pre-lab questions and in-class laboratory outcomes.
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Robert Schmid Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of lectures and 24 hours of workshops Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Robert Schmid
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Brian Krongold Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of lectures and 24 hours of workshops Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
- Electrical Engineering: Principle and Applications (Allan R. Hambley)
- Electric Circuits (James W. Nillson, Susan Riedel)
- Subject notes
This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (new degree only).
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject is delivered through lectures and workshop classes that combine both tutorial and hands-on laboratory activities.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Students are provided with detailed lecture slides, a weekly lecture summary email, a practice problem booklet with answers, a laboratory manual, pre-lab exercise solutions, detailed assignment solutions, and reference text lists and URLs to helpful web content.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
Exposure to industry standard electrical engineering equipment through laboratory activities.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Informal specialisation Bachelor of Design Elective Subjects Specialisation (formal) Mechanical Specialisation (formal) Electrical with Business Specialisation (formal) Electrical Specialisation (formal) Mechanical with Business Specialisation (formal) Mechatronics Breadth Track Electrical Engineering - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 22 March 2024