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Course Description
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Course Name
Basic Electrical Engineering I
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Host University
University of Cape Town
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Electrical Engineering
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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Host University Units
24 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units8
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course outline: Divided into Modules A and B.
Module A: Electrical Circuits
36 lectures, 10 tutorials, 1 practicalOutline: Module A of EEE 2038W. This module covers electrical circuits and aims to develop an understanding of DC circuits, voltage, current and power network theorems, transient circuit analysis, single phase AC circuit theory; phasor diagrams for resistive, inductive and capacitive loads; complex power and power factor correction.
DP requirements: Satisfactory completion of coursework.
Assessment: June examination (60%), Tests (20%), Projects (5%).Module B: Digital Electronics
24 lectures, 4 tutorials, 5 laboratories, 1 project (equivalent to 2 tutorials and 1 project)Outline: Module B of EEE2039W. This module on digital electronics aims to develop an understanding of digital systems and information representation, binary logic, Boolean algebra, combinational circuits, design concepts and procedures, arithmetic functions, sequential circuits, and state automata.
DP requirements: A minimum of 40% in Continuous Assessment
Assessment: Tutorials and Laboratories (13%), Project (7%), Tests (20%), 2-hour June Examination (60%).
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.