Calculation Methods of Circuits

Structure Type:	Study unit
Code:	ISTA0403
Type:	Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum:	I-ST 2011
Level:	Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study:	2 (2012-2013)
Credits:	3 cr
Responsible Teacher:	Verkkonen, Vesa
Language of Instruction:	Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2012-2013

Impl.	Group(s)	Study Time	Teacher(s)	Language	Enrolment
2	I-ST-2N	2012-08-27 – 2012-12-21	Jari Koski	Finnish	2012-08-13 – 2012-09-07

Learning Outcomes

The student knows the complex number system when calculating AC circuits and knows how to apply it to practical circuits, choose the best solution method for varying applications, can use PC software when calculating circuits.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies: 42 h
- of which autonomous studies: 39 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Direct Current Circuits, Alternating Current Circuits

Complex number system, power calculation in AC systems, series and parallel resonance circuits and their application, use of matrix equation with mesh and node analysis, superposition, Thevenin and Norton theorems, simple network parameters and the use of desibel, circuits containing drived sources, symmetric and asymmetric 3-phase systems

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, compulsory PC exercises, home assignments

Assessment Criteria

5: The student is able to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit independently and combine the knowledge with previously learnt in various contexts.
3: The student is able to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit independently.
1: The student is able, with guidance, to utilise themethods learnt during the study unit.

Assessment Methods

Exam, completed PC exercises, completed home assignments

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