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.

(1) Written assessments:

a. A 50 minutes mid-semester test. This tests account for 15% of the total mark

b. Three hour long final examination, which accounts for 60% of the total mark. This examination is a hurdle.

(2) Weekly marked assignments: The total mark for the assignments is 10%.

(3) Laboratory experiments: There are four laboratory experiments with pre-laboratory homework components attached to them. Students are assessed on the quality of their pre-laboratory homework and the end of laboratory session report. This component is worth 15% of the total mark.