FC22211 AC Theory and Circuits
Course Outline
Course |
: FC22211 – AC Theory and Circuits |
Core/Specialization |
: Core |
Programme |
: Bachelor of Sciences Honours in Surveying Sciences |
Department |
: RSGIS |
Faculty |
: Faculty of Geomatics |
Contact Hours |
: 100 |
Year |
: I |
Semester |
: I |
Prerequisites |
: A/L Physics |
Lecturer |
: Dr KMS Bandara |
Room No. |
: |
Telephone No. |
: 0453453019 |
|
: kbsbandara@geo.sab.ac.lk |
Synopsis
This course introduces students to fundamental aspects of general circuit theory principles and equips them with the basic circuit theory skills needed for Geomatics
Contents
- Introduction and Basics
- Simple Circuits and Kirchhoff Laws
- AC Theory
- Circuits
- Radio signals (wireless transmission)
- Uses of radio signals ( Audio, Navigation, Radar, etc…)
- Semiconductors
- Transistors
- Introduction to digital electronics
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students should be able to,
No. |
Course Learning Outcome |
Programme Outcome |
Assessment Methods |
1. |
understand and determine the relationship in A.C. circuits containing single active and reactive components. |
P01 |
FE/CA |
2. |
calculate current, voltage and power in an a.c. circuit comprising active and reactive components connected in series across an alternating supply |
P01, P02 |
FE/CA |
3. |
understand and determine relationships between quantities in a network comprising active and reactive components in parallel across an alternating supply |
P01, P02 |
FE/CA |
4. |
understand and apply the fundamentals of the electronic properties and thephysics of charge transport in semiconductors |
P01, P02 |
FE/CA |
Student Learning Time (SLT)
Teaching and Learning Activities |
Student Learning Time (hours) |
Directed Learning |
|
Lectures and Student-Centered Learning (SCL) |
30 |
Independent Learning |
|
|
30 |
|
20 |
|
13 |
Assessment |
|
|
05 |
|
02 |
TOTAL (SLT) |
100 |
Teaching Methodology
Lectures, and individual and group assignments |
References
- Physics Principles and Problems, (GLANCOE), PaulW. Zitzewitz.
- Advance Physics, Fifth Edition, InternationalStudent Edition, Tom Duncan.
- Physics for Scientists and Engineers, SeventhEdition.
- Physics, Fifth Edition, A.F.Abbot.
- A-Level Physics fourth Edition, Roger Muncaster
Grading
Continuous Assessments |
50% |
Final Examination |
50% |
Total |
100% |