Module Details

Module Code: ELEC6031
Title: Electrical Principles 1
Long Title: Electrical Principles 1
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5220 - Electrical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 7 programme(s)
Module Description: This module introduces the learner to the principles of electrical and electronic circuit theory. The module focuses on DC circuits and simple AC circuit analysis. The learner applies this theory in the contruction and testing of electrical\electronic circuits.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Define electrical,magnetic units and perform calculations involving these quantities.
LO2 Construct basic electrical circuit drawings and perform calculations to determine power rating,voltage drops, current flow in the circuit components
LO3 Measure voltage, current and resistance within basic circuits to examine circuit and component behaviour
LO4 Describe and construct practical lighting installations in the electrical workshop.
LO5 Describe and contruct basic electronic circuits in a laboratory.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Indicative Content
Fundamentals of Electricity
SI units, prefixes and scientific notation used in electrical systems. Introduction to voltage, current, resistance, power and energy. Examine difference between conductors and insulators. Properties of materials such as resistivity and temperature coefficient of resistance. Basic circuit analysis; Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's Laws.
Electric Circuits.
Drawing electric circuits and standard symbols for components. Basic electrical measuring instruments.The need for circuit protection devices (Fuses and circuit breakers)The dangers of short circuits.Series and parallel resistive circuit analysis. Variable resistors
Semiconductors and Digital Electronics
Semiconductor material and the p-n junction. Diodes; Forward and reverse diodes. Types of diodes (rectifier, zener, schottky and Light emitting diodes). Selecting diodes from datasheets. Digital Systems; binary quantities, logic gates and boolean algebra
Capacitors and Capacitance
Electrostatics and electric field. Parallel plate capacitors and permittivity. Circuit analysis with capacitors in series and parallel. Capacitor types. Charging and discharging capacitors. Energy stored in capacitors.
Batteries
The simple cell. Difference between EMF and terminal voltage. Batteries in series and parallel. Primary and secondary cells. Battery datasheets. Similarity to fuel cells and photvoltaic panels.
Magnetism and electromagnetism.
Magnetic fields due to permanent magnets and current carrying conductors. Electromagnets, solenoids, simple a.c. generator.
Electrical workshop.
Health and safety procedures when working with electricity. Draw electrical circuits and wiring installation diagrams based on lighting requirement descriptions for domestic installations. Build lighting circuits using consumer units, fuses, MCB's, switches (1 way, 2 way and intermediate switches, ceiling roses and various cables.
Electronic Laboratory.
Measure voltage, current and resistance using a multimeter. Carry out circuit analysis on low power DC circuits. Build a variety of analogue and digitial circuits using DC power sources, resistors, capacitors,switches,diodes and logic gates.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Electrical Workshop
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 3,5
Assessment Description
Electronic Laboratories
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Syllabus and assessment Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Electrical Laboratory Every Second Week 1.00 2
Lab Contact Electrical Workshop Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Directed Learning Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 9.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • John Bird. (2014), Electrical and Electronic Principles and Technology, 5th. p.eBook CIT Library, [ISBN: 978-0-75-0685].
  • Brian Scadden. (2016), Electrical Installation Work, 8th Ed. Newnes, [ISBN: 978-075068733].
  • Neil Storey. (2011), Electrical and electronic systems, Pearson Education, p.eBook CIT Library, [ISBN: 978-027371918].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
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