NG0S901 - Introduction to Programming and Electrical Science 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: NG0S901
Module Title: Introduction to Programming and Electrical Science
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Information and Electronics
Faculty Sub Group: Electronics
Module Leader: Eurfyl Davies
Module Team: Adam Jones, Anamika Khanom
First Intended Intake: SEP 2022 Final Year of Intake: 2027
Date Closed:
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 1
Valid From 01 Jul 2022
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

To gain and understanding and application of the fundamentals of electrical science.

To gain and understanding and application of programming devices.

Content Summary

The first element of the module will focus on the foundational principles of electricals science, covering: Materials, Quantities, DC circuit analysis, Resistive networks, Semi-conductor theory, Diodes and transistors, Batteries, Electromagnetism, DC motors and generators. It will consist of theoretical lectures and practicals conducted through simulations. There will be one assessment for this stage in the form of a written task book based on the delivered theoretical and simulated content.

The second element of the module will focus on typical programming devices and programming languages found today, which will cover: PLC’s, Microcontrollers, Development boards, Overview of programming languages, graphical user interfaces. It will consist of theoretical lectures and practicals conducted within an electronics laboratory. There will be one assessment for this stage, which will consist of the delivered theoretical content and the practical content in the form of a presentation in front of the supervisory team and module peers.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 48
Practical classes and workshops 24
Independent Study 90
Directed Study 38
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Describe and apply the principles of electrical science.
LO2 Understand and apply principles of modern programming 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) 2 Exercises undertaken in class or in laboratory aimed at assessing the application of knowledge, analytical, problem-solving or evaluative skills with oral report. 10 N/A 50 No 40
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 written report. 0 2000 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Practical Coursework (Onsite) 2
Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1

Reading List

Bird, J. O. Electrical Circuit Theory and Technology. Sixth edition. Abingdon, Oxon?;: Routledge, 2017. Print.
https://findit.southwales.ac.uk/permalink/44WHELF_USW/1386l4b/alma99100153091102424

Introduction to PLCs: A beginner's guide to Programmable Logic Controllers
ISBN-10 ‏ : 061565438X ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎?978-0615654386

The industrial electronics handbook: Fundamentals of industrial?electronics: SBN : 9781439802809 (e-book) ISBN : 9781439802793 - https://findit.southwales.ac.uk/permalink/44WHELF_USW/1ghk6k3/alma99100423880902424

Floyd, & Buchla, D. M. (2014). Electronics fundamentals circuits, devices & applications. / (Eighth edition.). Pearson Education.
https://findit.southwales.ac.uk/permalink/44WHELF_USW/1ghk6k3/alma99100423617402424