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ENGI1161: Electronic and Electrical Systems 1

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Type	Tied
Level	1
Credits	20
Availability	Available in 2024/2025
Module Cap	None.
Location	Durham
Department	Engineering

Prerequisites

As specified in programme regulations

Corequisites

As specified in programme regulations.

Excluded Combinations of Modules

As specified in programme regulations.

Aims

This module is designed for students studying Department of Engineering degree programmes.
It provides a working knowledge of circuit theory, basic analogue circuits, electrostatics, electromagnetism and hdigital systems.
It shows how the material covered fits into the wider engineering context.

Content

Fundamentals of circuit theory and equivalent circuits
Basic electronic circuits
Fundamentals of electric and magnetic fields and their application in electrical machines
Basic operation of digital systems
Problem sheets

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

An understanding of DC and AC circuits and their analysis methods.
An understanding of electromagnetism and electrostatics.
Basic understanding of interfacing with digital systems.

Subject-specific Skills:

Solution of problems involving electronic and electrical circuits.

Key Skills:

Numerical skills appropriate 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.
Application of course material to regular problem sheets, as this reinforces knowledge and provides training in problem solving.
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.
The following Laboratory Classes (assessed as part of ENGI1171 Engineering Practice) relate to content taught in this module: E11/12 Electronic Measurement Funamentals; E13 Digital Circuit Design; E14 Electrical Machines.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity	Number	Frequency	Duration	Total
Lectures	40	2 per week	1 hour	40
Office Hours	As required	Weekly sign up sessions	up to an hour	8
Reading, problem sheet completion and other self-guided learning activities				152
Total				200

Summative Assessment

Component: Written Examination		Component Weighting: 100%
Element	Length / Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
On campus, invigilated examination	2 hours	100	Yes

Formative Assessment

Problem sheets

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