ENG1301

Electrical engineering

H R Abachi (Caulfield), D L Morgan (Clayton) and N F Samaan (Gippsland)

4 points
* 26 lectures and 26 hours of laboratory and supervised problem classes
* First/second semester Clayton, Caulfield, Gippsland/distance
* Corequisite: ENG1902

Objectives To gain an understanding of electrical circuits and their analysis, including DC, time-varying and sinusoidal steady-state conditions. The systematic methods of network analysis will be introduced. To lay the foundations of computer hardware, including Boolean algebra, gates and switching circuits.

Synopsis This subject deals with basic electrical circuit theory, including ac power circuits, and introductory digital logic. The study of circuits begins with the concepts of nodes, branches, sources and circuits, initially with no time variation. Basic and derived circuit laws are developed for this situation, then extended to time-varying analysis of circuits, using first step and then sinusoidal steady-state sources. An introduction to generation, transmission, measurement and use of electrical power is provided. The subject concludes with an introduction to logic, Boolean algebra, implementation of logical functions using switches and logic circuits, binary representation of numbers and binary arithmetic.

Assessment Examination (2 hours): 70%
* Tests and problem classes: 20%
* Laboratory work: 10%

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