? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 8  ? Acronym : EEL-1-EE0001

An introduction to Electrical Engineering (Circuit Analysis, a.c. Theory, Operational Amplifiers, Electromagnetism, Semiconductor Devices).

? Pre-requisites : Prior attendance at Engineering 1 or (in special circumstances) prior attendance at another half-course.

Home subject area

Electronics, (School of Engineering and Electronics, Schedule M)

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 7 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information 08/01/2007 10:00 10:50 Lecture Theatre 3, Appleton Tower Central

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Monday 10:00 10:50 Central Laboratory Tuesday 14:00 17:00 KB Laboratory Wednesday 14:00 17:00 KB Lecture Thursday 10:00 10:50 Central Laboratory Thursday 14:00 17:00 KB Lecture Friday 10:00 10:50 Central

? Additional Class Information : Tutorial: M 1400 or Tu 1400 or Tu 1500 or Th 1400 or Th 1500
Practical (Weeks 2-10): Tu 1400-1700 or W 1400-1700 or Th 1400-1700

A student who has completed the course can expect to:
- Analyse simple circuits using basic voltage and current laws
- Understand the construction and operation of the main types of passive circuit component (resistor, capacitor and inductor, including variable versions) under D.C. and A.C. conditions
- Comprehend basic A.C. circuit analysis techniques
- Describe the formation and principles of operation of active devices (transistors).
- Understand the concept of an ideal operational amplifier
- Analyse and design simple electronic systems comprising active and passive elements
- Be competent in the use of basic electronic test gear
- Design and construct a simple circuit to a given specification, diagnose faults and repair if necessary
- Write a technical report detailing practical work carried out

Laboratory and weekly assignments. Coursework 40%, examination 60%.

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST May 1 - 2 hour(s) 2ND August 1 - 2 hour(s)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Fiona Oswald
Email : fiona.oswald@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Markus Mueller
Tel : (0131 6)50 5602
Email : Markus.Mueller@ed.ac.uk

Course Website : http://webdb.ucs.ed.ac.uk/see/VLE/index.cfm?ID=EE0001

School Website : http://www.see.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/