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EEEN30020

Academic Year 2024/2025

Circuit Theory (EEEN30020)

Subject:
Electronic & Electrical Eng
College:
Engineering & Architecture
School:
Electrical & Electronic Eng
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Teerachot Siriburanon
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module contains an advanced presentation of the circuit theory needed for the analysis of electrical and electronic circuits. Topics to be covered include:
- two-ports and their matrix descriptions
- methods of circuit simulation as applied to linear resistive circuits (modified nodal analysis), nonlinear resistive circuits (Newton-Raphson) and dynamic circuits (numerical integration)
- definition and properties of the Laplace transform and the use of the transform in circuit analysis
- analogue filters: transfer functions, scaling and transformation, passive and active realisations

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
1. Define what is meant by a two-port, explain how a two-port can be described in matrix form, and derive the matrix descriptions of appropriate two-ports.
2. Explain the methods used by a simulator such as Spice to simulate lumped circuits, both resistive and dynamic, linear and nonlinear. Implement these methods for small sample circuits. Simulate circuits from the scope of the module.
3. Analyse the operation (transient and steady state) of lumped linear circuits with general source waveforms.
4. Design active and passive filters to meet given specifications.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

36
Tutorial

6
Laboratories

6
Autonomous Student Learning

72
Total

120

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
lectures and labs

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

EEEN20020


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
EEEN20020 - Electrical&Electronic Circuits


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): Written exam at end of trimester End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
50
 No
Report(s): Two reports on laboratory assignments. Timing depends on offering chosen. Week 5, Week 6, Week 10, Week 11 Graded No
20
 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Homework assignments, in-class or online tests. Timing may vary. Week 4, Week 8, Week 12 Graded No
30
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 12:00 - 12:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Thurs 14:00 - 14:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Wed 11:00 - 11:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 3, 9 Fri 15:00 - 16:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 2 Week(s) - 4, 10 Fri 15:00 - 16:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 5, 11 Fri 11:00 - 12:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 3 Week(s) - 6, 10 Fri 12:00 - 13:50
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