A series of lectures, tutorials, class-based tasks, and laboratory exercises will be used. The practical sessions will be used to support the theory.
The Institute VLE will be used to interactively communicate with students.
Module Aim:
To give students an understanding of the principles of electric circuits.
To develop their ability to apply circuit laws to basic electric circuits.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Interpret the fundamentals of electric circuits.
LO2
Describe the basic measurement units and their pre-fixes, used in electrical engineering.
LO3
Perform calculations to permit the analysis of an electrical circuit (AC/DC).
LO4
Work in an electronic laboratory with due regard for his/her safety and that of others.
LO5
Using schematic diagrams, build and test electrical circuits in a laboratory environment.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Electron Theory
Molecular structure of conductors, semiconductors and insulators.
Static Electricity and Conduction
Static electricity and distribution of electrostatic charges; Conduction of electricity in solids, liquids, gases and a vacuum.
Electrical Terminology
Electrical terms, their units and factors affecting them.
DC Sources of Electricity
Construction and basic chemical action of batteries.
DC Circuits
Ohms Law, Kirchhoff's Voltage and Current Laws;
Power
Power, work and energy.
Capacitance/Capacitor
Operation and function of a capacitor.
AC Theory
Properties of Sinusoidal waveforms.
Diodes
Diode characteristics, properties and applications.
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
60.00%
Practical
40.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Other
Several in-class and/or online assessments.
1,2,3
60.00
Ongoing
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Practical Assignments: The student will complete practical assignments during the module and write a report on each assignment. Practical tests: Learners will complete practical tasks for summative assessment.
1,2,3,4,5
40.00
Every Week
No End of Module Formal Examination
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment