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Module details for 2018/19.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 4

Pre-Requisite

Electrical Circuits & Devices
Engineering Maths 1A

Library

Recommended reading
Wildi, T.: Electrical Machines, Drives and Power Systems (6th edition, Pearson, 2005).
Hughes, E. et al.: Electrical and Electronic Technology (10th edition, Pearson, 2008).
Further reading
Hambley, A.R.: Electrical Engineering: Principles and Applications (5th edition, Pearson, 2011).
Hughes, A: Electric Motors and Drives (3rd edition, Elsevier, 2006).
Smith, R.J. and Dorf, R.C.: Circuits, Devices and Systems (5th edition, Wiley, 1992).
Hammond P.: Electromagnetism for Engineers (4th edition, Oxford University Press, 1997).
Carter, R.G.: Electromagnetism for Electronic Engineers (2nd edition, Chapman and Hall, 1992).
Kenjo, T.: Electric Motors and their Controls (Oxford University Press, 1991).

Module Outline

This module explores engineering applications of electromagnetism that are relevant to all engineers. You will learn fundamental principles of electrical and electronic engineering such as electric field and magnetic field, and use these principles to understand how key electrical devices and electronic components such as capacitors, transformers, moving-coil devices, electric DC motors, AC machines and power transmission systems work.

In this module, electrostatics – the study of electric charge at rest – is the starting point; it has direct application in electric potential sensors, developed here at the Â鶹ӳ»­ and in several industrial processes. Magnetic fields result from an electric charge in motion, and a changing magnetic field can, in turn, produce electric effects. 21st-century technology depends on electromagnetism: from the power-station generators that convert mechanical energy into electrical energy, to the myriad of devices that use electromagnetic effects. This module develops the principles underlying these devices.

The module requires a good understanding of basic mathematical principles such as integration and vectors. It draws on key concepts in physics, mathematics and engineering and develops key skills in theoretical analysis and design. These skills will be further developed as necessary throughout the module. Key theories will be introduced, and then applied to example problems. The module will also include an element of data analysis of some laboratory data.


AHEP3 Learning Outcomes
SM1p SM2p SM1m SM2m SM3m SM5m EA1p EA2p EA3p D5p D5m EP1p EP2p EP3p EP4p EP1m EP2m EP3m EP4m

Module learning outcomes

Demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.

Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.

Possess practical engineering skills acquired through, for example, work carried out in laboratories and workshops, in industry through supervised work experience, in individual and group project work, in design work and in the development and use of computer software in design, analysis and control.

Have developed transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the QCA Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills.

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Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

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Dr Menguc Oner

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