Module Details

Module Code: AUTO6002
Title: Auto-Electrical Fundamentals
Long Title: Automobile Electrical Fundamentals
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5251 - Automotive Engineering
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is designed to aid students in their understanding of the fundamentals of vehicle electrical components and circuits.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Compile a list of safety precautions to be observed before and whilst carrying out electrical maintanance work and repairs.
LO2 Identify the electrical principles which apply to individual circuits and components.
LO3 Explain the operation of basic automotive electrial circuits and their included components.
LO4 Using electrical formulae and equations to calculate electrical quantities relating of voltage, current flow, resistance, power and capacitance.
LO5 Design and construct a fundamental automotive electrical circuit and execute practical use of core automotive electrical test equipment.
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
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Magnetism
Principles of magnetism, origins of electricity.
Basic Circuit Fundamentals
Water analogy, voltage, current flow, resistance, wattage, capacitance, Ohms law.
Circuit Construction
Circuit layout, supply, conductors, insulators, switches, resistance, circuit protection, Cable sizes, earth return, insulated return, battery design & construction, circuit symbols, series and parallel circuits.
Circuit Electronics
Operation of a diodes(P-N)junction, zener diode, switching action of transistors, variable resistors, resistors, thermistors, optoelectronic sensor, capacitors, analogue and digital signals.
Electro-Magnetic components
Solenoid construction and application, electromagnetic relays.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Written assessment
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,3,5
Assessment Description
Construct various fundamental automotive electrical circuits and record various electrical values.
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Written assessment on electrical fundamentals
No End of Module Formal 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 Automobile Electrical Fundamentals Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Practical use of electrical components Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Robert Bosch GmbH. (2018), Bosch Automotive Handbook, 10th. Bently Publishers, [ISBN: 1119530814].
  • Ken Freund, Jon Lacourse, Mike Stubblefield, Bob Worthy, John Haynes. Haynes' Automotive Electrical Manual, Haynes, London, [ISBN: 1-85010-654-1].
  • Christopher R. Robertson. (2008), Fundamental Electrical and Electronic Principles, 3rd. Routledge, [ISBN: 9780750687379].
  • Tom Denton, Hayley Pells. (2021), Automotive Technician Training, 2nd. Routledge, [ISBN: 9781032002200].
  • Tom Denton. (2017), Automobile Electrical and Electronic Systems, 5th. Routledge, [ISBN: 9780415725774].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EABMT_8 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Automotive Business Management and Technology 1 Mandatory
CR_TTMGT_7 Bachelor of Science in Automotive Technology and Management 1 Mandatory
CR_TTMAT_6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Automotive Technology and Management 1 Mandatory