Course learning objectives
Students who pass this course should be able to:
Use a range of circuit analysis techniques to find unknown voltages and currents (BE graduate attribute 3(a))
Apply the basic concepts of feedback to amplifier circuits (BE graduate attribute 3(a))
Calculate common Laplace transforms from first principles and by using a tables of common transforms and properties (BE graduate attribute 3(a))
Produce mathematical models of electronic circuits and electromechanical systems and apply Laplace theory to the analysis of electronic circuits, electromechanical systems and communication systems (BE graduate attribute 3(c)) and 3(b))
Use software such as the Matlab programming language to solve problems in linear systems and signals (BE graduate attribute 3(f)).
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Offering CRN 18510
This course outline is final and archived.
Duration
2 March 2020 - 28 June 2020
Starts
Trimester 1
Campus
Kelburn
Lecture start times
Monday - 13:10, 13:10
Wednesday - 13:10, 13:10
Friday - 13:10, 13:10
People
Lecturers
Lecturers
Administrators
Schedule
Timeline
- 2 March 2020
- Course begins
- 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020
- Teaching
- 13 April 2020 to 27 April 2020
- Break
- 8 June 2020 to 11 June 2020
- Study period
- 12 June 2020 to 27 June 2020
- Exam period
- 28 June 2020
- Course ends
Timetable
2 March 2020 - 22 March 2020
Monday
- 13:10 - 14:00 – LT206, Easterfield, Kelburn
Wednesday
- 13:10 - 14:00 – LT206, Easterfield, Kelburn
Friday
- 13:10 - 14:00 – LT001, Hugh Mackenzie, Kelburn
27 April 2020 - 28 June 2020
Monday
- 13:10 - 14:00 – , , Kelburn
Wednesday
- 13:10 - 14:00 – , , Kelburn
Friday
- 13:10 - 14:00 – , , Kelburn
Teaching format
During the trimester there will be two lectures and one tutorial each week.
Workload
In order to maintain satisfactory progress in ECEN 203, you should plan to spend an average of 10 hours per week on this paper. A plausible and approximate breakdown for these hours would be:
- Lectures and tutorials: 3
- Readings: 1
- Assignments or Labs: 4
- Practice questions: 2
Additional classes
2 hour laboratories will be held in weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10.
Texts
Required
There are no required texts for this offering.
Recommended
There is no required textbook for ECEN 203; however, supplemental reading of a relevant textbook to complement lectures, assignments, and tests is strongly encouraged.
Course notes will also be available to complement lectures, but are generally not sufficient to replace them.
- Nilsson & Riedel, Electric Circuits, 9th Edition
- Hayt, Kemmerly & Durbin, Engineering Circuit Analysis, 8th Edition
- Alexander & Sadiku, Fundamentals of Electric Circuits, 5th Edition
Required materials and equipment
Assessment
A large part of this course involves the mastery of skills essential for progression in the ECEN/ELCO specialisation of the BE/BSc degree. Hence much of the assessment will be via tests in weeks 3, 5, 9, and 11.
Five laboratories will also be offered during weeks 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10. Activities in these laboratories will reinforce and illustrate material covered in lectures.
Tutorial questions will be given out fortnightly and will be discussed in the tutorial slot.
Material from laboratories and tutorials will be assessed in the fortnightly tests and in the exam.
Assignment 1
Due: Week 3
CLO:
- 1,
- 2,
- 3,
Mark: 5%
Test 1
Due: Week 5
CLO:
- 1,
- 2,
- 3,
Mark: 10%
Assignment 2
Due: Week 9
CLO:
- 1,
- 2,
- 3,
Mark: 5%
Test 2
Due: Week 11
CLO:
- 1,
- 2,
- 3,
Mark: 10%
Lab 1
Due: Week 3
CLO:
- 1,
- 4,
- 5,
Mark: 2.5%
Lab 2
Due: Week 5
CLO:
- 1,
- 4,
- 5,
Mark: 2.5%
Lab 3
Due: Week 6
CLO:
- 1,
- 4,
- 5,
Mark: 10%
Lab 4
Due: Week 9
CLO:
- 1,
- 4,
- 5,
Mark: 2.5%
Lab 5
Due: Week 11
CLO:
- 1,
- 4,
- 5,
Mark: 2.5%
Exam (2 hours)
CLO:
- 1,
- 2,
- 3,
Mark: 50%
Mandatory requirements
In addition to achieving an overall pass mark of at least 50%, students must:
- Achieve at least a D in the examination.
If you believe that exceptional circumstances may prevent you from meeting the mandatory course requirements, contact the Course Coordinator for advice as soon as possible.
Work submission
Most assignments will be handed to the lecturer at the start of a lecture, and will also be returned at lectures.
Extension
Individual extensions will only be granted in exceptional personal circumstances, and should be negotiated with the course coordinator before the deadline whenever possible. Documentation (eg, medical certificate) may be required.
Penalties
Work submitted late will be penalised at 10%/day; work submitted more than a week late will not be marked.
Communication and additional information
The main means of communication outside of lectures will be the ECEN 203 web area at https://ecs.wgtn.ac.nz/Courses/ECEN203_2020T1/.
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Class representative
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The Use of Te Reo Māori for Assessment Policy
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington values te reo Māori. Students who wish to submit any of their assessments in te reo Māori must refer to The Use of Te Reo Māori for Assessment Policy - PDF 134kb
He mea nui te reo Māori ki Te Herenga Waka. Ki te pīrangi koe ki te tuhituhi i ō aro matawai i roto i te reo Māori, tēnā me mātua whakapā atu ki te kaupapa here, The Use of Te Reo Māori for Assessment Policy - PDF 134kb
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