Module Details

Module Code: ELEC6032
Title: Electrical Principles 2
Long Title: Electrical and Electronic Principles 2
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5220 - Electrical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 5 programme(s)
Module Description: This module furthers the learners knowledge of electrical and electronic theory. The modules focuses on AC theory and simple analogue electronic circuit designs. The learner applied this theory in the contruction and testing of electrical installations and electronic circuits.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Translate the general principles of electromagnetic energy conversion to the generation of AC Electricity
LO2 Describe the construction and operation of DC and AC machines
LO3 Perform calculations to establish operating conditions in standard mains electrical circuits.
LO4 Explain and construct the controls and protection of domestic consumer installations.
LO5 Make meaningful measurements on electrical circuits and interpret the results to determine any faults present.
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.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Analysis of AC Electrical Circuits.
AC waveforms. Reactance and Impedance. Phasor Diagrams and complex notation. Active and Reactive Power. Analysis of resistors, capacitors and inductors in AC circuits (series - parallel combinations). Low and High Pass Filters. Resonance in AC circuits. Power factor correction.
Electrical Machines.
Construction of DC and AC machines. Difference between Motors and Generators. Speed and Torque performance of DC motors. The rotating magnetic field. AC motor performance.
Electrical Workshop.
Construction of socket outlet circuits.Study protective and control devices in domestic installations.Principles of safety, earthing techniques and components used. Testing of installations. Analysis of DC and AC motors.
Electronic Laboratory.
Amplification of analogue signals from sensors using Operational Amplifier circuits. Introduction to control and feedback. Basic Op-Amp circuits. Construct electronic circuits using semiconductor and discrete components. Perform measurements on these circuits to characterise the circuit operation
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Electrical Workshop
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Electronic laboratories
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
In class exam at end of week 6
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
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 assessments Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Electrical Workshop Every Second Week 1.00 2
Lab Contact Electronic Laboratory Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) 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. (2010), Electrical and Electronic Principles and Technology, Fourth Edition, p.eBook CIT Library, [ISBN: 978-0-08-089056-2].
  • Neil Storey. (2011), Electrical and electronic systems, p.eBook CIT Library, [ISBN: 0130930466].
  • Brian Scadden. (2003), Electrical Installation Work, 5th Edition. Newnes, [ISBN: 0-7506-6619-6].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Electrotechnical Council of Ireland. (2010), E.T.C.I Rules.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
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CR_EBSEN_6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Building Services Engineering 3 Mandatory