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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

E-mail

: 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

  1. Preparation- SCL activities

30

  1. Self Learning (Library and Internet)

20

  1. Revision

13

 Assessment

  1. Assignments

05

  1. Final Examination

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%