Introduction to Electrical Systems (ENGG1300)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2019
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
Schools
Chemical Engineering School, Civil Engineering School, Info Tech & Elec Engineering, Mech & Mine Engineering School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
1 Lecture hour
4 Contact hours
Incompatible
ENGG1030 or ENGG1060 or ELEC1000
Prerequisite
Maths B or MATH1040
Recommended prerequisite
(Maths C or MATH1050) and (Senior Physics or PHYS1171)
Assessment methods
Examinations, Quizzes, Practical Skills
Course enquiries
Dr Peter O'Shea (p.oshea1@uq.edu.au) (Sem 1); Dr Philip Terrill (pterrill@itee.uq.edu.au) (Sem 2)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Introduction to electrical circuits & systems. Solution of simple AC and DC Circuits. Electrical units & measurements. Voltage, current, impedance. Equivalent circuits. Electrical energy & power. Resistors, inductors, capacitors, phasors, filters. Introduction to analog and digital telecommunication systems. Operational amplifiers, sensors & actuators, simple controllers. Use of laboratory instruments, simulators and mathematical software tools.