Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2013-2014 (archived)
Module ENGI1101: Electrical Engineering I
Department: Engineering
ENGI1101:
Electrical Engineering I
| Type |
Tied |
Level |
1 |
Credits |
20 |
Availability |
Available in 2013/14 |
Module Cap |
None. |
Location |
Durham
|
| Tied to |
H100 |
| Tied to |
H103 |
Prerequisites
- As specified in programme regulations
Corequisites
- As specified in programme regulations.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- As specified in programme regulations
Aims
- This module is designed solely for students studying School of Engineering and Computing Science degree programmes
- It provides a working knowledge of electrical engineering and computation
- It shows how the material covered fits into the wider engineering context
Content
- DC and AC circuit analysis
- Fundamentals of electric and magnetic fields, their interaction and applications.
- Computer Programming, part A
Learning Outcomes
- An understanding of the operation of DC and AC circuits, and their analysis methods
- Behaviour of electric and magnetic fields, and their analysis methods
- An understanding of the operation of transformers and DC machines
- An understanding of basic computer operation, and their programming
- Solution of problems involving DC and AC circuits, electric and magnetic fields
- The design, implementation and testing of computer programs
- Numerical skills appropriate to an engineer
- Competent use of IT relevant to an engineer
- General problem solving skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to
the learning outcomes of the module
- Lectures and associated tutorials, as lectures are the most efficient way to impart the required knowledge in this context
- Laboratory sessions, with formative assessment, as these reinforce and provide application of the student's knowledge
- Application of course material to weekly problem sheets, as this reinforces knowledge and provides training in problem solving
- Formative assessment of formal laboratory reports, as this trains the student in collating, analysing and presenting detailed technical information
- Summative assessment of a Computing assignment, as this tests the ability of the student to Design, Implement and Test computer programs to solve Engineering problems
- Written examinations, as these can directly assess knowledge, understanding and problem solving ability.
- Students are able to make use of staff 'Tutorial Hours' to discuss any aspect of the module with teaching staff on a one-to-one basis. These are sign up sessions available for up to one hour per week per lecture course.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity |
Number |
Frequency |
Duration |
Total/Hours |
|
| Electromagnetism Lectures |
20 |
1 per week |
1 hour |
20 |
|
| Circuits and systems Lectures |
20 |
1 per week |
1 hour |
20 |
|
| Computing Lectures |
11 |
1 per week |
1 hour |
11 |
|
| Tutorials Hours |
As required |
Weekly sign up sessions |
up to an hour |
8 |
|
| Laboratories |
3 |
1 per week |
3 hours |
9 |
■ |
| Problem Classes |
4 |
1 per week |
1 hour |
4 |
■ |
| PEAC Course |
40 |
1 per year |
5x8 hour days |
40 |
|
| Reading, report writing, problem sheet completion and other self learning activities |
|
|
|
88 |
|
| Total |
|
|
|
200 |
|
Summative Assessment
| Component: Examination |
Component Weighting: 80% |
| Element |
Length / duration |
Element Weighting |
Resit Opportunity |
| Circuits and systems, Electromagnetism 1 |
2 hours |
100% |
YES |
| Component: Assessment |
Component Weighting: 20% |
| Element |
Length / duration |
Element Weighting |
Resit Opportunity |
| computing assessment |
|
100% |
YES |
Problem Sheets
Laboratory Reports
Collection Exams
Initial Computing Assignments
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University
