Course Description

Course Name

Basic Electrical Engineering I

Session: VCPF3124

Hours & Credits

24 Host University Units

Prerequisites & Language Level

Taught In English

  • There is no language prerequisite for courses at this language level.

Overview

Course outline: Divided into Modules A and B.

Module A: Electrical Circuits
36 lectures, 10 tutorials, 1 practical

Outline: Module A of EEE 2038W. This module covers electrical circuits and aims to develop an understanding of DC circuits, voltage, current and power network theorems, transient circuit analysis, single phase AC circuit theory; phasor diagrams for resistive, inductive and capacitive loads; complex power and power factor correction.

DP requirements: Satisfactory completion of coursework.
Assessment: June examination (60%), Tests (20%), Projects (5%).

Module B: Digital Electronics
24 lectures, 4 tutorials, 5 laboratories, 1 project (equivalent to 2 tutorials and 1 project)

Outline: Module B of EEE2039W. This module on digital electronics aims to develop an understanding of digital systems and information representation, binary logic, Boolean algebra, combinational circuits, design concepts and procedures, arithmetic functions, sequential circuits, and state automata.

DP requirements: A minimum of 40% in Continuous Assessment
Assessment: Tutorials and Laboratories (13%), Project (7%), Tests (20%), 2-hour June Examination (60%).

*Course content subject to change