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ENEE12016 - Signals and Systems

General Information

Unit Synopsis

Electrical systems are fundamental to our way of life, including electrical power, telecommunications and automatic control systems. In this unit, you will learn mathematical techniques to analyse and design a wide range of these electrical systems, such as electrical power distribution and transmission networks and control systems. You will be introduced to the concept of linear time invariant systems and a range of mathematical tools used in electrical circuit analysis such as forward and inverse Laplace transforms, s-domain circuit analysis and transfer functions. You will be also introduced to the frequency response of a system and you will identify different types of filters and design analogue filters for given specifications. Through this unit, you will gain hands-on experience in circuit construction and performance analysis in laboratory sessions and through the use of circuit simulation software. This unit will also provide you with opportunities to further develop communication skills through preparation of professional documentation and team communications. All students are required to have access to a computer and to make frequent use of the internet. In this unit, you must complete compulsory practical activities. Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for proposed dates.

Details

Level Undergraduate
Unit Level 2
Credit Points 6
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 2
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.125
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisite: ENEE12014 Electrical Circuit Analysis

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

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Unit Availabilities from Term 2 - 2021

Term 2 - 2021 Profile
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Mixed Mode
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2022 Profile
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Mixed Mode
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2023 Profile
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Mixed Mode
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2024 Profile
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Mixed Mode
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2025 Profile
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Mixed Mode
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2026 Profile
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Mixed Mode
Rockhampton

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task Weighting
1. Written Assessment 15%
2. Written Assessment 15%
3. Practical and Written Assessment 20%
4. Take Home Exam 40%
5. Online Quiz(zes) 10%

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%).

Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades

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Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Source: SUTE
Feedback
The use of a document camera for solving tutorial questions was highly appreciated.
Recommendation
This practice should be continued in future offerings.
Action Taken
This approach was used this term with a webcam due to the unavailability of the document camera.
Source: UC reflection
Feedback
The difficulty level of the final assessment should be adjusted to align with the expected unit learning outcomes.
Recommendation
The final assessment should be reviewed and adjusted to match the expected level of learning outcomes.
Action Taken
The number of problems in the final assessment was reduced, and some questions were also simplified.
Source: SUTE
Feedback
Materials should be better aligned with assessment to promote effective learning.
Recommendation
A more direct alignment between learning content and assessment should be established.
Action Taken
Assessment questions were revised to align with the content taught in class.
Source: SUTE
Feedback
The unit content was extensive, causing class sessions to run over time.
Recommendation
The unit content should be streamlined to ensure class sessions stay within the allocated duration.
Action Taken
Class content was redistributed and simplified to fit within the allocated class time.
Source: SUTE
Feedback
The relevance of the unit content to the degree should be communicated to students.
Recommendation
The relevance of the unit content to the degree and future career should be explained to students during class.
Action Taken
Some practical applications of the unit concepts and methods were explained to students in class.
Source: SUTE
Feedback
The unit requirements could be clearer.
Recommendation
More detailed instructions about the unit requirements and assessments should be provided to students in class, as well as the assessment materials.
Action Taken
A lab report template and additional instructions were provided to clearly communicate requirements to students.
Source: SUTE
Feedback
Assessment feedback for online quizzes should be more detailed to enhance understanding.
Recommendation
Online quiz assessments should provide more descriptive feedback with clear connections to the learning materials.
Action Taken
Online quizzes were enhanced to display correct answers with detailed feedback.
Source: SUTE
Feedback
The unit assessments effectively supported learning.
Recommendation
The key assessment structure should be maintained.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: SUTE
Feedback
Some mathematical procedures were abstract and challenging for students.
Recommendation
Additional mathematical support should be recommended or provided for students’ self-learning outside class.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: SUTE
Feedback
Incorporating more worked examples and real-world applications would improve understanding of the unit’s relevance to essential knowledge, skills, and the engineering degree.
Recommendation
Relevant worked examples and real-world applications should be included in the unit content and explained during class.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: SUTE
Feedback
Assessment requirements should include more detailed instructions and clearly explained expectations.
Recommendation
Detailed marking rubrics should accompany all assessment tasks.
Action Taken
In Progress
Unit learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Explain the concepts of a linear time invariant system, unit impulse and step functions, convolution integral and convolution sum
  2. Apply forward and inverse Laplace transforms and analyse electrical circuits in the s-domain
  3. Identify and design different analogue filters
  4. Perform Fourier transforms to find frequency domain representations of time domain functions
  5. Use laboratory procedures and appropriate simulation tools to validate the analysis techniques
  6. Create professional documentation of the solutions, designs and analysis process using electrical terminology, diagrams and symbols that conform to Australian Standards
  7. Work individually and collaboratively in a team to produce high-quality outputs.

The Learning Outcomes for this unit are linked with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standards for Professional Engineers in the areas of 1. Knowledge and Skill Base, 2. Engineering Application Ability and 3. Professional and Personal Attributes at the following levels:

Intermediate
1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline. (LO: 3I 4I 5I )
1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline. (LO: 2N 3I 4N 5N )
3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour. (LO: 5I )
3.4 Professional use and management of information. (LO: 5I )

Advanced
1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. (LO: 1A 2A 3A )
1.2 Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline. (LO: 2I 3A 4I 5I )
1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline. (LO: 1A 2A 3A 4A 5A )
1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline. (LO: 2I 3A 4I 5A )
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving. (LO: 2A 3A 4A 5A )
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources. (LO: 2I 3I 4I 5A )
2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes. (LO: 5A )
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. (LO: 6A 7I )

Note: LO refers to the Learning Outcome number(s) which link to the competency and the levels: N – Introductory, I – Intermediate and A - Advanced.

Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for further information on the Engineers Australia's Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineers and course level mapping information
https://moodle.cqu.edu.au/course/view.php?id=1511

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
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2 - Written Assessment • • • • •
3 - Practical and Written Assessment • • • • • • •
4 - Take Home Exam • • • • • •
5 - Online Quiz(zes) • • • •
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
• Introductory Level
• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
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1 - Communication • • • • • • •
2 - Problem Solving • • • • •
3 - Critical Thinking • • • •
4 - Information Literacy • • • • • • •
5 - Team Work • •
6 - Information Technology Competence • • • • • • •
7 - Cross Cultural Competence • •
8 - Ethical practice • •
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
• Introductory Level
• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10
1 - Written Assessment • • • • •
2 - Written Assessment • • • • •
3 - Practical and Written Assessment • • • • • • • •
4 - Take Home Exam • • • • •
5 - Online Quiz(zes) • • • •