Courses / Module

• Explain conceptually what resonance and bandwidth mean in the context of RLC networks.
• List and draw the frequency specifications of the four basic types of filter.
• Design and build a passive filter based on a Butterworth response.
• Draw a Bode Plot of a network function.
• Use the RLC circuits to modulate bandwidth and resonance as needed.
• Use Matlab to analyse signals with the appropriate filter hardware.
• Design, build and analysis a filter circuit in a lab environment.

• Class Tests 2 hours

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): Laboratory (5) 15% Laboratory Exam (1) 10% Class Tests (2) 15%

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No
• The Pass Mark is 40% - students are not required to pass the written and continuous components separately.
• Penalties: Penalties: Missed labs and class test cannot be repeated, in general.

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes
• 1 x 2 hour written examination (Autumn). The continuous assessment mark is carried forward as there is no facility for repeating the continuous assessment elements of the course.
• University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

• None

Reference Text:

• Fundamentals of Electric Circuits, Alexander and Sadiku, McGraw-Hill, 2008. 

• Hughes, Electrical and Electronic Technology, Pearson Ed. Ltd., 2008. 

• Introductory Circuit Analysis, Boylestad, Prentice Hall, 2006.  

• Introduction to Electric Circuits, Dorf and Svoboda, Wiley, 2006.  

• Schaum’s Outline Series: Basic Circuit Analysis, McGraw-Hill, 1992. 

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