Module Details
| Module Code: |
ELEC6018 |
| Title: |
Electrical DC Principles
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Long Title:
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Electrical Direct Current Principles
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 2 - 2022/23 ( January 2023 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5220 - Electrical Engineering
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| Module Description: |
This module introduces the basic principles that underpin electrical engineering. The application of formulae and analysis techniques to direct current (DC) circuits is explored.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Use electrical, magnetic, physical terms and quantities to perform fundamental calculations. |
| LO2 |
Calculate resistance, current, voltage, charge, power and energy in DC circuits. |
| LO3 |
Use a software package (e.g simulation, spreadsheet) and circuit analysis to calculate operating parameters of DC circuits and confirm by experimentation and measurement. |
| LO4 |
Write short reports, in accordance with accepted engineering professional standards. |
| LO5 |
Conduct themselves in accordance with professional engineering standards while collecting and reporting on experimental data and in their dealings with others. |
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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).
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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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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
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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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Fundamentals
SI system, prefixes, scientific & engineering notation, introduction to current flow, electrical units, Ohm's Law.
Conductors, insulators, resistivity, temperature coefficient of resistance.
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DC circuit theory
Resistor networks, Kirchhoff's laws, voltage and current dividers, node and mesh analysis, Superposition theorem.
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Capacitance and capacitors
Capacitance, capacitor construction and applications. Electrostatics. Energy stored, series and parallel circuits, charging and discharging. RC time constant.
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Magnetism and inductors
Magnetic fields, magnetomotive force, magnetic flux, force on current-carrying conductors in magnetic fields. Inductor construction and applications. RL time constant.
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Power sources
Wind generator, photovoltaic panel, battery technology.
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Experimental laboratory program
Electrical safety, good lab practice, simulation, modelling using spreadsheet.
Ohm’s Law, resistor network analysis. Transient analysis. Resistivity.
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Written report
Correct use of passive voice, spelling & grammar, units, figures & diagrams, tables.
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Personal and Professional Conduct
Use of Peer review, ethical conduct considerations, plagiarism and due recognition of sources, Health and Safety considerations of practical work.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| 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.
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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 |
Lectures on DC theory |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Weekly assessment of practical competency through laboratory-based assignments with reports. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Review of lecture notes and recommended material and preparation of reports for selected laboratory sessions, and in class topics. |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Lectures on DC theory |
Every Week |
1.50 |
1.5 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Assessment of practical competency through laboratory-based assignments. |
Every Week |
1.50 |
1.5 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Review of lecture notes and recommended material and preparation of reports for selected laboratory sessions, and in class topics |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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John Bird. (2021), Electrical Circuit Theory and Technology, 7th. Routledge, [ISBN: 978-036767222].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Edward Hughes, Dr John Hiley et al. (2016), Electrical & Electronic Technology, 12th. Pearson, [ISBN: 978-129209304].
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Christopher R. Robertson. (2008), Further electrical and electronic principles, 3rd. Newnes, Oxford, [ISBN: 978-0750687478].
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| Other Resources |
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website, Electronics Tutorials,
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