INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

COURSE OUTLINE

Kulliyyah/Institute Engineering
Department/Centre Electrical and Computer Engineering
Programme All Engineering undergraduate programmes
Name of
Engineering Lab I
Course/Mode
Course Code ECE 1101
Name (s) of Musse Mohamud Ahmed, Farah Nadia Bt. Mohd. Isa,
Academic staff / Huda Adibah Bt. Mohd. Ramli , Amelia Wong, Khaizuran Abdullah, Ahmad Zamani
Instructor(s) Bin Jusoh ,Khairul Azami Bin Sidek
Rationale for the Required course for all Engineering Programmes
inclusion of the
course / module in
the programme
Semester and Year
Every semester
Offered
Status Core
Level 1
Credit Hours 1

Contact Hours 3
Proposed Date to Every semester
Start
Batch of Students to SEM-II, 2013-2014
be Affected
Face to Face Assessments
Independent

Total
Learning
Discussion

Midterm
Practical
Tutorial
Lecture

Student
Final

Total Student Learning

Learning Time (SLT) Time

21 21 2 3 76 123

Credit Value / Hours 3/123

Pre-requisites (if any)

Co-requisites (if any) ECE 1311
Course Objectives The objectives of this course are to:
1. Prepare students for proper use of lab equipment and elementary electric
components in the design and analysis of electric systems.
2. Verify basic circuit laws, Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorem, maximum power
 transfer conditions.

Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Analyze electric circuits with computer simulation programs (SPICE).
2. Describe an experimental procedure involving circuits with passive elements.
3. Interpret experimental measurements involving circuits with R, L and C
elements.
4. Apply laws and theorem for analysis of electric circuits.
Skills and how they are developed and assessed:
Skills Development Assessment
Transferable Skills: Technical Lectures and Programming and
Laboratory Written Assessment
Analytical Project Report
Teaching-Learning
and assessment Lectures, laboratory, assignments, mini project and quizzes
strategy
Course Synopsis Experiments on electric circuits, circuit design techniques: computer assisted
analysis, passive circuit elements, basic circuit laws, Thevenin and Norton
equivalents, maximum power transfer, ac networks.

Mode of Delivery Lectures and Laboratory

Assessment Methods and Type/Course
Assessment LO Method %
State weightage of each type of assessment.. 1,2,3,4,5,6 Quizzes 20
1,2,3,4,5,6 Reports 40
3,4,5, 6, Final Examination 40
TOTAL 100
Mapping of course / module to the Programme Learning Outcomes
Program Outcome
Learning outcome
NO 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12

1. Analyze electric circuits.

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Measure relevant quantities and parameters in
2. electric circuits using oscilloscopes,
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multimeters, function generators, power
supplies and digital and analogue meters.
3. Evaluate circuits by linearity, superpsotion,
 
Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems.
4. Describe an experimental procedure involving
   
circuits with passive elements.
5. Interpret experimental measurements 
 
involving circuits with R, L and C elements.
6. Apply laws and theorem for analysis of
 
electric circuits.
 Content Outlines

Weeks Topics Task/Reading

1 Introduction to Lab
3 Library course
4 Experiment #1: Basic Ohm’s Law & Series and parallel circuits Experiment#1
(Part1)
5 Introduction to lab and Experiment #1: Basic Ohm’s Law & Series
and parallel circuits (Part2)
6 Experiment#2: Kirchoff’s voltage and current laws Experiment#2

7 Experiment#3: Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorem and Maximum Experiment#3

power transfer
8 Experiment#6: Superposition Experiment#6
9 Make-up Lab
10 Experiment#4: Transient Response of an RC Circuit Experiment#4
11 Experiment#5: AC peak, RMS and phase measurement (Part 1) Experiment#5
12 Experiment#5: AC peak, RMS and phase measurement (Part 2)
13 Final Test
14
References Required
1. Electric Circuits Laboratory Manual ( http://eng.iimu.edu.my/~ece_lab/bcl/)
Recommended: Charles, K. Alexander & Mathew N. O., Sadiku, (2007),
Fundamentals of Electric Circuits, McGraw-Hill.
 Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Musse
Mohamud Ahmed
ECE 1101Course Coordinator
Electrical and Computer
Engineering Department
Kulliyyah of Engineering
Professor Othman O. PROF. EMERITUS DATO' WIRA IR. DR. MD. NOOR BIN
Khalifa SALLEH
Head of Electrical and Dean
Computer Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering
Department
Kulliyyah of Engineering

Programme Learning Outcome (PO): At the end of the programme, Students are able to:
Programme Learning Outcome (PO) MQF Domain
1. Engineering Knowledge (T) -Apply knowledge of mathematics, sciences, engineering
fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems; 1&6

2. Problem Analysis (T) – Identify, formulate, research relevant literature and analyze complex
engineering problems, and reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics,
1&6
natural sciences and engineering sciences;

3. Design/Development of Solutions (A) –Design solutions, exhibiting innovativeness, for

complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified
needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, economical, 2, 3 & 6
ethical, environmental and sustainability issues.

4. Investigation (D) Conduct investigation into complex problems, displaying creativeness, using
research-based knowledge, and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and
2&6
interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions;

5. Modern Tool Usage (A & D) -Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and
modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering
7
activities, with an understanding of the limitations;

6. The Engineer and Society (ESSE) -Apply reasoning based on contextual knowledge to assess 3&4
societal, health, safety, legal, cultural, contemporary issues, and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to professional engineering practices.

7. Environment and Sustainability (ESSE) -Understand the impact of professional engineering

solutions in societal, global, and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need
3&4
for sustainable development;

8. Ethics (ESSE) –Apply professional ethics with Islamic values and commit to responsibilities and
norms of professional engineering code of practices. 3&4

9. Communication (S) -Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the

engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write
effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear 5&7
instructions;

10. Individual and Team Work (S) -Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or
leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings. 8

11. Life Long Learning (S) -Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage
in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change. 7

12. Project Management and Finance (S) -Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
engineering management and financial principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member
and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in multidisciplinary settings, and identify opportunities 8
of entrepreneurship.