Module Descriptors
FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
ELEC41000
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Tamoor Shafique
Email: tamoor.shafique@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 96
Independent Study Hours: 204
Total Learning Hours: 300
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 1 to UG Semester 2
Sites
- Stoke Campus
Assessment
- Class test 1.5 hours weighted at 30%
- 1200 word report weighted at 20%
- Class test 1.5 hours weighted at 30%
- 1200 word report weighted at 20%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module will enable you to gain a solid foundation in electrical circuit principles and their application in DC and AC circuit analysis. It will also give you an overview of analogue circuit characterisation analysis and design and will introduce you to the principles of digital devices, design, and applications of combinational and sequential logic circuits.
The indicative content is as follows:
DC Circuit analysis: Fundamental units, Derived SI units, Systems of units’ multipliers, Standards of measurements, Classification of standards. Defining electric current, charge carriers, electrical potential, electrical resistance, Power supplies, Digital multimetre, Ohm’s law, Power and Energy, Wattmeter. Series circuits, Kirchhoff’s voltage law, Introduction to circuit design simulation software package, Parallel circuit, Kirchhoff’s current law, Source conversion, Series and parallel network, Thevenin’s Theorem, Norton’s theorem, Maximum power transfer Theorem. Electric field, Capacitance, charging and discharging phase, Instantaneous value, Capacitors in series and parallel, energy stored by a capacitor, Magnetic Fields, Flux density, Ohm’s law for magnetic circuits, Magnetizing force, Inductors, Lenz’s law, Self-inductance, induced voltage, R-L transients, Storage cycle, Decay phase, Instantaneous values, R-L-C with dc inputs, Energy stored by a conductor.
AC circuit analysis: Sinusoidal Alternating waveform, Relationship between frequency and time, General format for sinusoidal voltage or current, Phase relation, Average value, Effective value, Response of R, L and C to sinusoidal voltage or current, power factor, Complex numbers, rectangular form, Polar form, Conversion between forms, Phasors, Series and parallel ac circuits.
Analogue electronics: Semiconductors, P-N Junction diode, Forward and reverse bias characteristics. Diode applications, half wave rectifier, full wave rectifier, Zener diode, voltage regulator, power supply. Bipolar junction transistor, Transistor currents, Current gain, Transistor input and output characteristics, Transistor load line, Transistor biasing, Small signal amplifier, Transistor modelling, Impact of coupling and bypass capacitors, Transistor parameters, Voltage gain, Current gain, Input and out output resistance, Transistor frequency response, Field effect transistor, Output characteristics, Transfer characteristics, FET parameters, Shockley equation, Plotting transfer characteristics, FET biasing circuits.
Digital electronics:
Introduction to number system, Logic gates and digital design; Boolean algebra, Sequential and combinational circuits, Karnaugh maps.
The indicative content is as follows:
DC Circuit analysis: Fundamental units, Derived SI units, Systems of units’ multipliers, Standards of measurements, Classification of standards. Defining electric current, charge carriers, electrical potential, electrical resistance, Power supplies, Digital multimetre, Ohm’s law, Power and Energy, Wattmeter. Series circuits, Kirchhoff’s voltage law, Introduction to circuit design simulation software package, Parallel circuit, Kirchhoff’s current law, Source conversion, Series and parallel network, Thevenin’s Theorem, Norton’s theorem, Maximum power transfer Theorem. Electric field, Capacitance, charging and discharging phase, Instantaneous value, Capacitors in series and parallel, energy stored by a capacitor, Magnetic Fields, Flux density, Ohm’s law for magnetic circuits, Magnetizing force, Inductors, Lenz’s law, Self-inductance, induced voltage, R-L transients, Storage cycle, Decay phase, Instantaneous values, R-L-C with dc inputs, Energy stored by a conductor.
AC circuit analysis: Sinusoidal Alternating waveform, Relationship between frequency and time, General format for sinusoidal voltage or current, Phase relation, Average value, Effective value, Response of R, L and C to sinusoidal voltage or current, power factor, Complex numbers, rectangular form, Polar form, Conversion between forms, Phasors, Series and parallel ac circuits.
Analogue electronics: Semiconductors, P-N Junction diode, Forward and reverse bias characteristics. Diode applications, half wave rectifier, full wave rectifier, Zener diode, voltage regulator, power supply. Bipolar junction transistor, Transistor currents, Current gain, Transistor input and output characteristics, Transistor load line, Transistor biasing, Small signal amplifier, Transistor modelling, Impact of coupling and bypass capacitors, Transistor parameters, Voltage gain, Current gain, Input and out output resistance, Transistor frequency response, Field effect transistor, Output characteristics, Transfer characteristics, FET parameters, Shockley equation, Plotting transfer characteristics, FET biasing circuits.
Digital electronics:
Introduction to number system, Logic gates and digital design; Boolean algebra, Sequential and combinational circuits, Karnaugh maps.
Module Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered over two semesters.
A total of 96 hours of contact time (4 hours per week over two semesters) will be used.
This module will enable you to learn through practical experiments in the laboratories, where a blended mixture of lecture-practicals, interactive small group tutorials, simulations and demonstrations allowing you to understand in theory and in applied practical terms the use and design of electrical and electronic circuits and their applications. The module has a larger amount of contact time than usual supporting an intensive engagement in focussed experiential learning.
This will be supported by 204 hours of independent study where you will have the opportunity to research background information related to the delivery of the core material and to work on your laboratory reports
A total of 96 hours of contact time (4 hours per week over two semesters) will be used.
This module will enable you to learn through practical experiments in the laboratories, where a blended mixture of lecture-practicals, interactive small group tutorials, simulations and demonstrations allowing you to understand in theory and in applied practical terms the use and design of electrical and electronic circuits and their applications. The module has a larger amount of contact time than usual supporting an intensive engagement in focussed experiential learning.
This will be supported by 204 hours of independent study where you will have the opportunity to research background information related to the delivery of the core material and to work on your laboratory reports
Module Texts
Bird, J. (2017) Electrical and Electronic Principles and Technology, 6th Edn., Routledge, Abingdon.
Hughes, E. (2012) Electrical and Electronic Technology, 11th Edn., Pearson Education Ltd., Harlow.
Malvino, A. & Bates, D. (2015) Electronic Principles, 8th Edn., McGraw-Hill Education, New York.
Boylestad, R.L. et al. (2013) Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory, 11th Edn., Pearson Education Ltd., Harlow.
Floyd, T.L. (2015) Digital Fundamentals, 11th Edn., Pearson Education Ltd., Harlow.
Hughes, E. (2012) Electrical and Electronic Technology, 11th Edn., Pearson Education Ltd., Harlow.
Malvino, A. & Bates, D. (2015) Electronic Principles, 8th Edn., McGraw-Hill Education, New York.
Boylestad, R.L. et al. (2013) Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory, 11th Edn., Pearson Education Ltd., Harlow.
Floyd, T.L. (2015) Digital Fundamentals, 11th Edn., Pearson Education Ltd., Harlow.
Module Resources
Library
Electrical and Electronic Laboratories
Computers
Electrical and Electronic Laboratories
Computers
Learning outcomes
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Electrical and Electronic principles and methodology of your own specialism and their evolution (AHEP 3: SM1b, G1).
2. Develop Electrical and Electronic practical and laboratory skills using relevant instrumentations and processes under directed technical instructions and comply with the Health and Safety working practices in a laboratory environment (AHEP 3: SM1b,EA3b, EA4b, P3, G1).
3. Gather, evaluate, and use relevant technical literature from a variety of sources to solve a range of problems in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, apply industry standards modelling techniques to interpret the results of circuit analysis (AHEP 3: SM1b, EA4b, G1).
4. Communicate and reflect on the results of your study/work accurately and reliably and with structured and coherent arguments (AHEP 3: G1).
2. Develop Electrical and Electronic practical and laboratory skills using relevant instrumentations and processes under directed technical instructions and comply with the Health and Safety working practices in a laboratory environment (AHEP 3: SM1b,EA3b, EA4b, P3, G1).
3. Gather, evaluate, and use relevant technical literature from a variety of sources to solve a range of problems in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, apply industry standards modelling techniques to interpret the results of circuit analysis (AHEP 3: SM1b, EA4b, G1).
4. Communicate and reflect on the results of your study/work accurately and reliably and with structured and coherent arguments (AHEP 3: G1).
Assessment Details
You will be required to complete four elements of summative assessment as follows:
A 1.5 hours class test weighted at 30% covering learning outcomes 1 and 3 and including the following sections: AC and DC Analysis. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes SM1b, EA4b, G1
A 1200 words report weighted at 20% covering learning outcomes 2 to 4 and including the following sections: AC and DC Analysis. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes EA3b, EA4b, P3, G1
A 1.5 hours class test weighted at 30% covering learning outcome 1 and 3 and including the following sections: Analogue and Digital Electronics. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes SM1b, EA4b, G1
A 1200 words report weighted at 20% covering learning outcomes 2 to 4 and including the following sections: Analogue and Digital Electronics. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes EA3b, EA4b, P3, G1
A 1.5 hours class test weighted at 30% covering learning outcomes 1 and 3 and including the following sections: AC and DC Analysis. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes SM1b, EA4b, G1
A 1200 words report weighted at 20% covering learning outcomes 2 to 4 and including the following sections: AC and DC Analysis. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes EA3b, EA4b, P3, G1
A 1.5 hours class test weighted at 30% covering learning outcome 1 and 3 and including the following sections: Analogue and Digital Electronics. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes SM1b, EA4b, G1
A 1200 words report weighted at 20% covering learning outcomes 2 to 4 and including the following sections: Analogue and Digital Electronics. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes EA3b, EA4b, P3, G1
Web Descriptor
This module will enable you to gain a solid foundation in electrical circuit principles and their application in DC and AC circuit analysis. It will also give you an overview of analogue circuit characterisation analysis and design and will introduce you to the principles of digital devices, design, and applications of combinational and sequential logic circuits.
The Indicative Content is as follows:
DC Circuit analysis: Fundamental units, Derived SI units, Systems of units, standards of measurements, classification of standards. Defining electric current, charge carriers, electrical potential, electrical resistance, Power supplies, Digital multimeter, Ohm’s law, Power and Energy, Wattmeter. Series circuits, Kirchhoff’s voltage law, Introduction to circuit design simulation software package, Parallel circuit, Kirchhoff’s current law, Source conversion, Series and parallel network, Thevenin’s Theorem, Norton’s theorem, Maximum power transfer Theorem.
AC circuit analysis: Sinusoidal Alternating waveform, Relationship between frequency and time, General format for sinusoidal voltage or current, Phase relation, Average value, Effective value, Response of R, L and C to sinusoidal voltage or current, power factor, Complex numbers, rectangular form, Polar form, Conversion between forms, Phasors, Series and parallel ac circuits. Electric field, Capacitance, charging and discharging phase, Instantaneous value, Capacitors in series and parallel, energy stored by a capacitor, Magnetic Fields, Flux density, Ohm’s law for magnetic circuits, Magnetizing force, Inductors, Lenz’s law, Self-inductance, induced voltage, R-L transients, Storage cycle, Decay phase, Instantaneous values, R-L-C with dc inputs, Energy stored by a conductor.
Analogue electronics: Semiconductors, P-N Junction diode, Forward and reverse bias characteristics. Diode applications, half wave rectifier, full wave rectifier, Zener diode, voltage regulator, power supply. Bipolar junction transistor, Transistor currents, Current gain, Transistor input and output characteristics, Transistor load line, Transistor biasing, Small signal amplifier, Transistor modelling, Impact of coupling and bypass capacitors, Transistor parameters, Voltage gain, Current gain, Input and out output resistance, Transistor frequency response, Field effect transistor, Output characteristics, Transfer characteristics, FET parameters, Shockley equation, Plotting transfer characteristics, FET biasing circuits.
Digital electronics: Introduction to number system, Logic gates and digital design; Boolean algebra, Sequential and combinational circuits, Karnaugh maps.
The Indicative Content is as follows:
DC Circuit analysis: Fundamental units, Derived SI units, Systems of units, standards of measurements, classification of standards. Defining electric current, charge carriers, electrical potential, electrical resistance, Power supplies, Digital multimeter, Ohm’s law, Power and Energy, Wattmeter. Series circuits, Kirchhoff’s voltage law, Introduction to circuit design simulation software package, Parallel circuit, Kirchhoff’s current law, Source conversion, Series and parallel network, Thevenin’s Theorem, Norton’s theorem, Maximum power transfer Theorem.
AC circuit analysis: Sinusoidal Alternating waveform, Relationship between frequency and time, General format for sinusoidal voltage or current, Phase relation, Average value, Effective value, Response of R, L and C to sinusoidal voltage or current, power factor, Complex numbers, rectangular form, Polar form, Conversion between forms, Phasors, Series and parallel ac circuits. Electric field, Capacitance, charging and discharging phase, Instantaneous value, Capacitors in series and parallel, energy stored by a capacitor, Magnetic Fields, Flux density, Ohm’s law for magnetic circuits, Magnetizing force, Inductors, Lenz’s law, Self-inductance, induced voltage, R-L transients, Storage cycle, Decay phase, Instantaneous values, R-L-C with dc inputs, Energy stored by a conductor.
Analogue electronics: Semiconductors, P-N Junction diode, Forward and reverse bias characteristics. Diode applications, half wave rectifier, full wave rectifier, Zener diode, voltage regulator, power supply. Bipolar junction transistor, Transistor currents, Current gain, Transistor input and output characteristics, Transistor load line, Transistor biasing, Small signal amplifier, Transistor modelling, Impact of coupling and bypass capacitors, Transistor parameters, Voltage gain, Current gain, Input and out output resistance, Transistor frequency response, Field effect transistor, Output characteristics, Transfer characteristics, FET parameters, Shockley equation, Plotting transfer characteristics, FET biasing circuits.
Digital electronics: Introduction to number system, Logic gates and digital design; Boolean algebra, Sequential and combinational circuits, Karnaugh maps.