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    This 15-credit module provides an introduction to basic electrical and electronic concepts through both theoretical and practical learning. Over 10 weeks, students will explore topics like circuit analysis, electronics, and instrumentation through 42 hours of scheduled learning activities including lectures, labs, and tutorials, as well as 108 hours of independent study. Assessment includes a report, online quiz, and 2-hour exam. The module aims to develop students' understanding of electrical and electronic engineering principles and prepare them for subsequent modules in their degree.

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    This 15-credit module provides an introduction to basic electrical and electronic concepts through both theoretical and practical learning. Over 10 weeks, students will explore topics like circuit analysis, electronics, and instrumentation through 42 hours of scheduled learning activities including lectures, labs, and tutorials, as well as 108 hours of independent study. Assessment includes a report, online quiz, and 2-hour exam. The module aims to develop students' understanding of electrical and electronic engineering principles and prepare them for subsequent modules in their degree.

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    This 15-credit module provides an introduction to basic electrical and electronic concepts through both theoretical and practical learning. Over 10 weeks, students will explore topics like circuit analysis, electronics, and instrumentation through 42 hours of scheduled learning activities including lectures, labs, and tutorials, as well as 108 hours of independent study. Assessment includes a report, online quiz, and 2-hour exam. The module aims to develop students' understanding of electrical and electronic engineering principles and prepare them for subsequent modules in their degree.

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    Electrical and Electronic

    MODULE TITLE Principles


    CREDIT VALUE 15
    Dr Senthilarasu Sundaram
    MODULE CODE CSM1259 MODULE CONVENER (Coordinator)

    DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
    DURATION: WEEKS 10

    Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 78

    DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content


    This hands on module gives you the chance to explore basic electrical and electronic concepts, using a combination of a theoretical and practical approach to
    applications, and troubleshooting.

    This module is a prerequisite for subsequent modules, including the Electrical Energy Conversion and Transport second year module, in the BEng Mining
    Engineering and BSc/MEng Renewable Energy degree programmes.

    AIMS - intentions of the module


    The main aims of the module are to develop your understanding of a wide range of electrical and electronic engineering principles. This module will give you
    confidence in using and developing basic electrical/electronic equipment design (e.g. circuit diagrams), physical circuits, and using laboratory test and
    measurement equipment.

    INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)
    On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:
    Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:
    1 understand electrical concepts, and competence in the analysis of both direct current and alternating current electrical circuits;
    2 confidently use standard laboratory instrumentation;
    3 recognise electronic devices and their applications.
    Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:
    4 comprehend engineering concepts, model these concepts mathematically, form a rigorous solution and assess the practical limitations of such solutions.
    Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and Knowledge:
    5 show skills in problem solving, numeracy, practical engineering laboratory work, data analysis and presentation.

    SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module
    - fundamental basics;
    - introduction: electricity, electrical charge, current, voltage, conductance and resistance, electrical and electronics systems, signals, physical quantities and
    measurement;
    - electric circuits: SI units, common prefixes, electrical circuits, circuit symbols, direct current and alternating current, resistors, capacitors, and inductors, voltage
    sources and current sources. Ohm’s law and Kirchhoff’s law, resistors in series and parallel, resistive potential dividers, power dissipation in resistors;
    - DC circuits: Norton’s theorems, superposition, nodal analysis, mesh analysis, solving simultaneous circuit equations, choice of techniques;
    - electrical engineering;
    - basics of alternating voltages and currents: voltage and current, phasor diagrams, impedance, complex notation;
    - inductance and magnetic fields: electromagnetism, reluctance, inductance, self-inductance, inductors, inductors in series and parallel, energy storage in an
    inductor, mutual inductance, transformers, transient (or DC) response of inductors, AC response of inductors, circuit symbols;
    - capacitance and electric fields: capacitors and capacitance, electric fields, capacitors in series and parallel, voltage and current, energy stored in a charged
    capacitor, transient (or DC) response, AC response, circuit symbols;
    - AC Circuits: RC and RL circuits, RLC circuits, resonance, series and parallel relationships;
    - power in AC circuits: power in resistive components, power in capacitors, power in inductors, circuits with resistance and reactance, active and reactive power,
    power triangle, power factor correction, power transfer, power measurement;
    - electronic engineering;
    - digital systems: binary quantities and variables, logic gates, Boolean algebra, combinational logic, Karnaugh maps, automated methods of minimisation,
    propagation delay and hazards, number systems and binary arithmetic, numeric and alphabetic codes, examples of combinational logic design;
    - diodes and applications: introduction to semiconductors, diodes and characteristics, diode rectifiers, power supplies, and special purpose diodes;
    - transistors: DC operation of bipolar junction transistor (BJT), BJT class A amplifiers, BJT class B amplifiers, the BJT as a switch, DC operation of field-effect transistor
    (FET), FET amplifiers, feedback oscillator, troubleshooting, application assignment;
    - operational amplifiers: introduction to the operational amplifier, comparators, summing amplifiers, integrators and differentiators, oscillators, active filters,
    voltage regulators, application assignment.

    LEARNING AND TEACHING


    LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
    Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 42.00 Guided Independent Study 108.00 Placement / Study Abroad

    DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS


    Category Hours of study time Description
    Scheduled learning and teaching activities 32 Lectures
    Scheduled learning and teaching activities 6 Laboratory sessions
    Scheduled learning and teaching activities 4 Tutorials
    Guided independent study 108 Private study

    ASSESSMENT
    FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
    Form of Assessment Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method

    Tutorial exercises One for each major topic 1,2,4 Self-assessment

    SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)


    Coursework 30 Written Exams 70 Practical Exams

    DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT


    Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
    Report (20%) and online quiz (10%) 30 1,500 words 1-5 Written
    Examination 70 2 hours 1-5 Tutor meeting

    DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)


    Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-reassessment
    Summative assessment Additional assessment As above August Ref/Def period
    Examination Additional examination As above August Ref/Def period

    RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES
    As above 1 piece of CW 30% and/or 1 Exam 70%

    RESOURCES
    INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
    information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
    Web based and electronic resources:

    ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/

    Further reading list:


    Neil Storey, Electronics: A Systems Approach, Prentice Hall, 3/E, 2006, ISBN-10: 0273694340
    Thomas L. Floyd, Electronics Fundamentals: Circuits, Devices and Applications: Prentice Hall, 7/E, 2007, ISBN-10: 0131995855
    Allan R. Hambley, Electrical Engineering: Principles and Applications, Prentice Hall, 4/E, 2013, ISBN-10: 0131989227.
    Reading list for this module:
    Type Author Title Edition Publisher Year ISBN Search
    Set Storey, Neil Electrical & Electronics Systems 1st Prentice Hall 2004 10: 0130930466 [Library]
    Set Hughes,E Electrical and Electronic Technology Pearson 2012 978-0131143975 [Library]
    Set Warnes, Lionel Electronic and Electrical Engineering Principles and Practice Macmillan 10: 0333990404 [Library]

    CREDIT VALUE 15 ECTS VALUE 7.5

    PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None


    CO-REQUISITE MODULES None

    NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 4 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No


    ORIGIN DATE Wednesday 11 January 2017 LAST REVISION DATE Wednesday 11 January 2017

    KEY WORDS SEARCH Electrical electronics engineering

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