WM176-15 Electrical and Electronic Systems 1
Introductory description
This module is designed to provide the fundamental knowledge in electrical and electronic engineering. The module covers a wide range of topics around electrical and electronic circuits, devices and systems. In this module, mathematical techniques are applied in an engineering context for the analysis of electrical and electronic circuits. Simulations and practical sessions are carried out for the development of software simulation and practical skills.
Module aims
This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental concepts of electrical and electronic circuits, including components, topologies, circuit analysis methods and circuits with non-linear and active devices. The module enables students to apply mathematical techniques in appropriate engineering contexts. It is underpinned with simulation exercises and a practical sessions for the development of practical, computing and analytical skills.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
Electrical Parameters, Circuit Elements and Methods of Analysis: * Introduction to charge, current, voltage, energy and power. * Circuit elements, energy storage elements, resistive elements. * Ohm's law and Kirchhoff's laws. * DC and AC circuit theorems and methods of analysis. * RC and RL electric circuits, frequency response, resonance. Transient response and 1st order frequency response, transfer function, Bode diagrams.
Electrical and Electronic Devices: * Analogue devices and circuits. * Introduction to digital systems – Number conversion, binary arithmetic, logic gates. * Digital devices and logic circuits – Boolean algebra and truth tables.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Apply electrical and electronic circuit analysis methods.
- Differentiate the behaviour of various electronic components and electrical circuits in several supply conditions.
- Undertake numerical analysis, perform simulations and carry out practical work on electrical circuits.
- Design and simplify digital circuits.
Indicative reading list
- N. Storey, "Electronics: A Systems Approach", Pearson 6th Edition, ISBN: 9781292114064, 2017.
- E. Lipiansky, "Electrical, Electronics, and Digital Hardware Essentials for Scientists and Engineers", Wiley, ISBN: 9781118304990, 2013.
- M. A. Salam, "Fundamentals of Electrical Circuit Analysis", Springer Verlag, ISBN: 9789811342028, 2018.
- J. W. Nilsson and S.A. Riedel, "Electric Circuits", Pearson 10th Edition, ISBN: 9781292060545, 2015.
- R. C. Dorf and J. A. Svoboda, "Introduction to Electric Circuits", Wiley 9th Edition, ISBN: 9781118321829, 2014.
- M. H. Rashid: "Power Electronics Handbook: Devices, Circuits and Applications", Elsevier/Butterworth-Heinemann 3rd Edition, ISBN 9780123820372, 2011.
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Subject specific skills
Use of simulation software in the design of basic electronic circuits. Practical skills: hands-on implementation and measurement of electrical circuits.
Transferable skills
Critical thinking, problem solving, communication, teamwork, information literacy, digital literacy, professionalism.
Study time
| Type | Required |
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| Lectures | 3 sessions of 3 hours (6%) |
| Supervised practical classes | 1 session of 3 hours (2%) |
| Online learning (scheduled sessions) | 6 sessions of 3 hours (12%) |
| Private study | 60 hours (40%) |
| Assessment | 60 hours (40%) |
| Total | 150 hours |
Private study description
Self-guided study: revision on module contents, solution of additional seminar-type questions, video tutorials and supplementary materials. Study and use of simulation software. Online forum and discussion.
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group D2
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
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Assessment component |
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| Coursework | 40% | 24 hours | No |
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A group report covering theoretical analysis, simulation and practical measurements of electrical circuits under different supply conditions. Typical lab group will consist of 2 or 3 students. |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Assessment component |
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| Exam Paper | 60% | 36 hours | No |
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Written Exam Paper mostly consisting on calculation-based questions. |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Feedback on assessment
Feedback given as appropriate to the assessment type:
- Verbal formative feedback given during seminar/tutorial sessions.
- Written formative feedback on the coursework reports.
- Written cohort-level summative feedback on exam.
Courses
This module is Core for:
- Year 1 of UWMS-H7C3 Undergraduate Applied Professional Engineering (Control/Technical Support Engineer)
- Year 1 of DWMS-H7C7 Undergraduate Applied Professional Engineering (Control/Technical Support Engineer) (Degree Apprenticeship)
- Year 1 of UWMS-H7C2 Undergraduate Applied Professional Engineering (Electrical/Electronic Support Engineer)
- Year 1 of DWMS-H7C6 Undergraduate Applied Professional Engineering (Electrical/Electronic Support Engineer) (Degree Apprenticeship)
- Year 1 of UWMS-H7C1 Undergraduate Applied Professional Engineering (Manufacturing Engineer)
- Year 1 of DWMS-H7C5 Undergraduate Applied Professional Engineering (Manufacturing Engineer) (Degree Apprenticeship)
- Year 1 of UWMS-H7C4 Undergraduate Applied Professional Engineering (Product Design and Development Engineer)
- Year 1 of DWMS-H7C8 Undergraduate Applied Professional Engineering (Product Design and Development Engineer) (Degree Apprenticeship)