NG2S858 - Electrical Principles and Analytical Methods 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG2S858 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Electrical Principles and Analytical Methods | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Information and Electronics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Electronics | ||
| Module Leader: | Amrarul Islam | ||
| Module Team: | Guoping Liu, Ali Roula, Eurfyl Davies, Hammad Nazir, Muhammad Hussain | ||
| First Intended Intake: | MAR 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| 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 | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The aims of this module are to:
• To provide the theoretical knowledge to analyse electrical and electronic systems and use mathematical techniques in the simulation of these systems.
• To provide students with the relevant mathematical theory and the skills needed to solve engineering problems.
Content Summary
• Circuit theorems and applications to complex AC and DC networks and electronic circuits.
• Introduction to MATLAB and Simulink, system analysis in the time domain, system analysis in the frequency domain.
• Modelling of electric networks, electronic systems and DC motors, Design of control systems – open-loop & closed-loop systems, proportional (P) control, Proportional-Integral (PI) control, Proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control.
• Solution of first order differential equations and second order ordinary differential systems of equations with constant coefficients, including solutions using Laplace transforms.
Simulation of electrical, electronic and electro-mechanical systems using software packages: MATLAB/Simulink. Development of visual control block diagrams for electrical systems, electronic systems and electro-mechanical systems. Online real-time simulation and experiments of electric and electronic control systems via the Internet based control system laboratory.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 48 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 24 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 24 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To be able to design electrical circuits, and both analyse and perform detailed calculations on electrical circuits, electromechanical systems, electronic systems, and networks. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate an understanding of the mathematics needed for electrical engineering |
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 | Exercises undertaken in class or in laboratory aimed at assessing the application of knowledge, analytical, problem-solving or evaluative skills with a written report. | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | A test of knowledge and understanding by previously unseen questions, delivered onsite and time constrained to not more than 2 hours | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |