This module will provide knowledge and understanding of a range of electrical circuit analysis tools including analytical and practical analysis tools. It will cover basic electrical and electronic principles, fundamental theories that allow the computation of electrical quantities and performance evaluation of electrical circuits. Ohm’s and Kirchoff’s laws will be practiced determining currents and voltages in a range of circuits and practical/simulation set-up will be used to validate the analytical results. Mesh and nodal analysis will be performed on circuits with series and parallel connections to establish the rules for the division of voltages and currents. Semiconductor device characteristics and applications will be discussed. Finally, engineering applications and mitigation of energy security challenges will be explored.

A 4000 words individual report weighted at 100%, assessing learning outcomes 1, 2, and 3. The coursework will require evidence of research, analysis, and results from practical setup. The report is expected to demonstrate extensive knowledge and understanding of circuit analysis and the practical evaluation methods to real applications. AHEP 4 Outcomes C2 and C10

Professional Body requirements mean that a minimum overall score of 40% is required to pass a module, with each element of assessment requiring a minimum mark of 30% unless otherwise stated.

To enable students to gain deep knowledge and understanding of the topics and to equip them with the ability to analyse and apply concepts related to electrical and electronic principles, following learning strategies are used:

Problem Based Lectures

Tutorials/Laboratories

Independent study: (including reading, information gathering, discussion and debate, exploring digital resources, and coursework preparation)

Apply principles of DC circuit theory to analyse practical circuits. (AHEP 4: C2)

Application

Analysis

Problem Solving

Develop Electrical and Electronic practical and laboratory skills using relevant instrumentations & procedures and comply with professional values and behaviours relevant to the laboratory practice. (AHEP 4: C2)

Knowledge & understanding

Analysis

Discuss and reflect on the results obtained through analytical methods and measurements and explore the importance of mitigation of security risks in electrical systems. (AHEP 4: C10)

Analysis

Enquiry

Reflection

Communication

Blackboard, Software tools to simulate and analyse electrical circuits.

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Hambley, A. R. (2018). Electrical engineering: Principles and applications. Pearson.

Hughes, E. (2012) Electrical and Electronic Technology, 11th Edn., Pearson Education Ltd., Harlow.

Wyatt, D., & Tooley, M. (2018). Aircraft Electrical and Electronic Systems. Routledge.

Applications of electrical and electronic devices and circuits are continuously growing. This module will be a great opportunity for engineering students to understand how electrical and electronic circuits, components, and devices are applied to support cross discipline applications.