NG1S234 - Electrical Science 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 7
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG1S234 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Electrical Science | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Selim Tudgey, | ||
| Module Team: | Meinwen Taylor | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2016 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100190 - mechanical engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 7 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
Upon successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Analyse DC circuits comprising resistive elements, and constant voltage / constant current sources
Perform transient and steady-state analysis of DC circuits containing various combinations of resistance, capacitance and inductance
Specify and select appropriate DC actuators to perform specific motion control objectives
Perform steady-state AC analysis of circuits comprising combinations of resistance, capacitance and inductance
Analyse basic analogue electronic circuits, comprising diodes and transistors
Analyse basic digital circuits
Content Summary
DC circuit analysis using a variety of methods, typically including: Ohm’s Law, mesh analysis, nodal analysis, superposition , Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits. Power and power transfer
Physical properties of inductors and capacitorsSteady-state and transient analysis of RLC circuits
Electromagnetism. Principles and characteristics of DC motors, generators, and solenoids
AC circuits. Reactance and impedance.
Frequency response analysis of AC circuits containing resistance, capacitance and inductance
AC motors and alternators – operating principles, characteristics, and specifications
Transformers - operating principles, characteristics, and specifications
Introduction to analogue and digital electronics – characteristics of a representative range of semiconductor devices
Analysis of basic analogue and digital circuits
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 32 |
| Tutorial | 12 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 8 |
| Independent Study | 92 |
| Directed Study | 56 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To be able to select and apply appropriate analysis methods to DC and AC circuits comprising combinations of RLC, and voltage and current sources |
| LO2 | To be able to derive and discuss transient and steady-state characteristics of fundamental engineering systems containing electro-mechanical devices |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | Experimental analysis of electrical systems | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | srthsrth | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |