Module Details

Module Code: ELEC6010
Title: Electrical & Electronics 1
Long Title: Electrical & Electronic Principles
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: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module introduces the principles that describe the operation of DC and AC circuits, to develop the skills required for using measuring equipment, and their use in simple circuits.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain basic electrical units such as charge, current, voltage, EMF, resistance, electrical power, and energy.
LO2 Solve practical problems involving electrical quantities to DC and AC circuit theory.
LO3 Perform fundamental calculations involving electrical and magnetic quantities.
LO4 Perform testing and measurements in electrical and electronic circuits.
LO5 Identify electronic components and symbols.
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
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
Electrical fundamentals
SI system, prefixes, scientific and engineering notation. Introduction to current flow, electrical units. Conductors, insulators, resistivity, temperature coefficient of resistance. Ohm's Law. Kirchhoff’s Laws. DC network solutions. Energy and work. Batteries.
Electromagnetism
Faraday's and Lenz’s Law. Self inductance. Flux linkages. Mutual inductance. Energy stored. Transformer principle. Eddy currents. Dynamic induction. Induced EMF. Force on a conductor. Fleming's rules. Motor principle. Torque. Generator principle.
Magnetic Circuits
Magnetic fields. Magnetic circuits. Flux and density. MMF and field strength. Permeability. B/H curve. Saturation. Hystersis.
Capacitance
Columb's Law. Electric fields. Capacitance. Permittivity. Calculation of capacitance. Energy stored, charge and discharge. Series and parallel circuits. Potential gradient and dielectric strength. Capacitor types.
Alternating quantities
Production of alternating waveform. Angular velocity and frequency. Standard expression for AC amplitude, averages, and runs values. Phase and phase angle. Phasor representation. Addition of alternating quantities.
Electronic Systems
Identification and measurement of passive components. Measuring instruments. The oscilloscope and its use as a measuring instrument. Characteristics of the PN junction diode.
Laboratory Practicals
Resistor colour codes. Resistor and capacitor circuits. Measurement and testing of current and voltages in networks. Measurement and Testing of Electrical and Electronic components. Use of oscilloscope.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Assessment Description
Assessment of lecture material.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
A week-by-week assessment of practical competency through laboratory based assignments with reports.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
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 Electrical and Electronic Theory Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Experiments Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Further study of class notes and recommended resources. Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
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 BSc (Hons) CEng CMath CSci FIET MIEE FIIE FIMA FCollT. (2010), Electrical and Electronic Principles and Technology, Fourth Edition, [ISBN: 0080890563].
  • Christopher R. Robertson. (2008), Fundamental electrical and electronic principles, [ISBN: 0750687371].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Edward Hughes, Dr John Hiley. (2012), Electrical & Electronic Technology, 11th Ed. [ISBN: 0273755102].
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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