Curriculum Information

This module provides students with the electrical and electronic systems fundamentals that underpin Explosives Engineering and Design. It develops an understanding of the fundamental laws governing electronics, Power transfer including Voltage and Current, Radio Frequency (RF) generation, interference, and susceptibility and Use of electrical and electronic systems applicable to the design, manufacture, and lifecycle evaluation of ammunition and explosives. Students will gain the analytical skills required to interpret and predict the response of electrical and electronic engineering systems and energetic events.  

Throughout the module, emphasis is placed on the understanding and application of electrical and electronics techniques and scientific reasoning to practical engineering problems. Concepts such as Electron flow, explanation of difference and formulae Inductance (L) and Capacitance (C, Explanation, charge and discharge characteristics for C support the development of analytical and problem-solving capabilities essential to engineering practice. Students are encouraged to adopt a systematic and evidence-based approach, fostering the development of reflective and responsible practitioners capable of applying physical principles within complex and safety-critical environments. 

The learning combines core electrical and electronic systems fundamentals concepts with specialist topics that reflect their application within Explosives Engineering and Design. The structure of the module ensures that foundational knowledge is progressively developed and integrated, providing a scientific basis for subsequent study across the wider programme.