NG0S851 - Electrical Science 01 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2022 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG0S851 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Electrical Science | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Information and Electronics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Electronics | ||
| Module Leader: | Leshan Uggalla | ||
| Module Team: | Rob Locke, Ben Mehenni, Eurfyl Davies, Ian Williams | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | 08 Apr 2024 | ||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 3 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100163 - electrical and electronic engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2018 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2022 |
Module Aims
To provide knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of electrical science.
Content Summary
Fundamentals of Electricity
Conductors and insulators.
Simple d.c. circuits: standard symbols used for circuit components; Ohm's law, power calculations, conventions relating to current flow and voltage in a circuit; power dissipation in a resistor; resistors in series, parallel.
Measuring Devices: multimeters, frequency counters, wattmeters, etc
AC/DC currents
Overview of Inductance and Capacitance
Applications: Introduction to Smart electronics
Analogue and digital signals and systems.
Introduction to Embedded Systems
Examples of embedded systems
Embedded Software development: Using Proteus VSM suite; Controlling LEDs and reading Switches using the 'C' programming language.
Applications: Introduction to sound and media
Sound: Basic sound terminology, Transducers – an overview of speakers and microphones and their uses.
Lighting Introduction to lighting control technologies.
Video: Basic terminology and building blocks for video. Video sources and quality of image
Basic cameras and more involved camera systems. Signal inputs and outputs, cables and adaptors.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 48 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 70 |
| Directed Study | 58 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | The student will have acquired basic knowledge and fundamental principles and concepts of electrical science |
| LO2 | The student will have acquired basic knowledge of key applications of electrical and electronic Engineering science |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Assessment (CW) | Lab Based Assignments (CW) 2 | Measuring voltage and circuit resistance | 0 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Practical Assessment (CW) | Lab Based Assignments (CW) 1 | Measurement of Fixed resistor values and voltage | 0 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Lab Based Assignments (CW) 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Lab Based Assignments (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |