Module Details

Module Code: ELEC C1611
Module Title: Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals
Title: Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Aislinn Glennon
Domains:  
Module Description: To give the students an understanding of the concept of an electric circuit and its associated parameters. To develop their ability to apply circuit laws to simplify basic electric circuits. To introduce students to the field of electronics and understand the properties of electronic devices.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of electric circuits.
LO2 Describe the characteristics of basic electronic components and the functional operation of common electronic systems.
LO3 Describe the characteristics of common electronic digital and analogue signals.
LO4 Perform calculations to permit the analysis of basic electrical (DC) and electronic circuits.
LO5 Using schematic diagrams, build and test electrical and electronic circuits in a laboratory environment.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Quantities and Units
Units of Measurement and Metric Prefixes.
Voltage, Current and Resistance
The Electric Circuit. Basic Circuit Measurements.
Ohm's Law
The Relationship of Current, Voltage, and Resistance.
Energy and Power
Power in an Electric Circuit. Resistor Power Ratings.
Series Circuits
Resistors in Series. Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law. Troubleshooting.
Parallel Circuits
Resistors in Parallel. Kirchhoff’s Current Law. Parallel Circuit Applications.
Series-Parallel Circuits
Analysis of Series-Parallel Resistive Circuits. Ladder Networks.
Block Diagrams
System design using block diagrams.
Signals
Generation and Characteristics of signals.
Semiconductors
Basic semiconductor devices e.g. diodes, zener diodes
AC to DC Conversion
Designing a AC to DC converter using rectifiers, transformers, filters and regulators.
Number systems
Binary and Hexadecimal Number Systems
Logic Gates
Digital Schematic design using logic gates
Timing Diagrams
Timing diagrams for combinational and sequential digital circuits.
Flip Flops
D, JK, SR flip flop and latches
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
Practical30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination30.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Several in-class and/or online assessments.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
The student will complete practical assignments during the module and write a report on each assignment.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Learners will complete practical tasks for
summative assessment.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 30
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
The written examination, at the end of the module, will evaluate the extent of the student’s knowledge of the learning outcomes
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery will consist of lectures / class-based tasks. Every Week 4.00 4
Lecture Contact Delivery will consist of tutorial sessions and active learning through problem/project-based tasks. Every Week 2.00 2
Practicals Contact Delivery will consist of practical sessions using schematic diagrams to build and test electrical and electronic circuits Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Learning Non Contact Review notes, projects, assignments, study. Every Week 6.00 6
Total Weekly Contact Hours 10.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Thomas L. Floyd. (2019), Principles of Electric Circuits, 10th. Pearson, p.1024, [ISBN: 9780134879482].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • John Bird. (2017), Electrical Circuit Theory and Technology, 6th Ed, 2nd. Routledge, p.844, [ISBN: 9781138673496].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • https://www.allaboutcircuits.com.
  • https://ocw.mit.edu/.
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