431-101 Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering

The aim of this subject is to give an introduction to state-of-the-art electrical and electronic engineering for non-electrical engineers.

Topics include analog circuit theory: Thevenin and Norton equivalents, power supplies/rectification, motors, transformers and cabling, DC, AC; sensors; analog to digital converters and digital to analog converters; coding; basic electronics such as filters, signal 'conditioning', ideal diodes, opamps; safety issues; digital electronics and microprocessors including sequential/basic logic, microcontrollers, interfacing; electronic instrumentation, electromagnetic compatibility, signal transmission; and networks/telecommunications/LANs/protocols.

One written examination not exceeding three hours; practice classes, tests, laboratory reports and notebooks, assignments and project reports. Students will be notified of the weighting of assessment components at the beginning of the semester.