NG1S423 - Electrical Fundamentals for Maintenance Engineers 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 4

Associated Module Information

Module Code: NG1S423
Module Title: Electrical Fundamentals for Maintenance Engineers
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Faculty Sub Group: Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Module Leader: Jason Blackwell
Module Team: Ian Collins, Martin Sims, Emily Simba, Michael Bates, Alun Griffiths, Daniel Jones
First Intended Intake: SEP 2017 Final Year of Intake: 2028
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100117 - avionics
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 4
Valid From 01 Aug 2023
Valid To 31 Aug 2030

Module Aims

To give student a general knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of Electrical Fundamentals and their application in an aircraft engineering environment.

Content Summary

Electron Theory

DC sources of electricity

DC circuits

Power

Capacitance/Capacitor

Magnetism

Inductance/Inductor

DC motor/Generation Theory

AC Theory

Resistive, Capacitive and Inductive Circuits

Transformers

AC Generators

AC Motors

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 112
Tutorial 10
Practical classes and workshops 30
Independent Study 36
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 4
Formative Assessment - Independent 4
Problem / challenge based learning 4
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 To demonstrate a knowledge of the principles and concepts of Electrical Fundamentals
LO2 To demonstrate a knowledge of the principles and concepts of electrical components and machines, both AC and DC, and their application to aircraft engineering.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) Onsite External Examination 1 Part 66 Examination 65 N/A 40 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Assessment Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 2 Class Test 2 60 N/A 30 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Assessment Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 Class Test 1 60 N/A 30 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Onsite External Examination 1
Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 2
Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1

Reading List

Dingle, L. and Tooley, M.H. (2013) Aircraft engineering principles. Second edition. London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. Available at: https://eu.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/view/action/uresolver.do?operation=resolveService&package_service_id=5872215250002424&institutionId=2424&customerId=2415.

http://lists.southwales.ac.uk/modules/ng1s423_v1/lists.html

Bird, J.O. (2014) Electrical and electronic principles and technology. Fifth edition. London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. Available at: https://eu.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/view/action/uresolver.do?operation=resolveService&package_service_id=5853919360002424&institutionId=2424&customerId=2415.

Hughes, E. (2016) Hughes electrical & electronic technology. Twelfth edition. Edited by J. Hiley, K. Brown, and I.M. Smith. Harlow: Pearson. Available at: https://eu.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/view/action/uresolver.do?operation=resolveService&package_service_id=5872677960002424&institutionId=2424&customerId=2415.

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