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5
ELCT 1413
Electro technology
Tom
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Description:
This subject is an introduction to electricity, presenting the principles of operation of electrical circuits
and components with an emphasis on product design and safety.
Module aim
The aim of this module is to give the student: Knowledge of safe practice in carrying out tasks
related to electricity in the context of product design. Understanding of the basic electrical principles and
knowledge of the operation and construction for common electrical components and systems
Learning Outcomes: LO
On successful completion of this module, the learner will be able to: LO1 Apply Ohms law LO2 Add
resistances in series and parallel LO3 Apply Kirchhoffs laws LO4 Calculate electrical power LO5 Safely
use multimeter LO6 Build and test series and parallel circuits LO7 Describe electromagnetic and
electrostatic systems LO8 Build circuits to investigate dc characteristics of capacitors or inductors LO9
Describe transistor, diode, timer, counter, amplifier LO10 Build and test rectifier LO11 Describe
electrical rotating machines LO12 Describe alternating current and explain its significance in the context
of electrical systems LO13 Carry out calculations, explain operating principles and test transformers
LO14 State the safety requirements for common electrical components and systems LO15 Carry out
electrical work in a safe and professional manner.
Learning and Teaching Methods:
The following learning and teaching methods will be used:
Lectures, demonstrations, tutorials, assignments, self-directed learning.
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Module content: MC MC1: Ohms law MC2: calculation of resistance in series and parallel. MC3:
Application of Kirchhoffs laws MC4: Electric Power calculations in DC and AC systems MC5: Practical
use of multimeter MC6: Building and testing resistive circuits MC7: Investigation of electromagnetic and
electrostatic systems. Electrical potential and potential difference. Van de Graaff generator. MC8:
Capacitors and inductors MC9: Electronic components: Behaviour of transistor, diode, timer, counter,
amplifier MC10: Analysis of rectification circuit MC11: DC and AC rotating machines: Principles of
operation, characteristics, applications. MC12: Alternating current: description, significance MC13:
Transformers: Construction, principle of operation, applications, calculations, testing MC14: Safety
MC15: Electrical diagnostics
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5
ELCT 1413
Electro technology
Module Assessment
Statement on the methods of assessment to be used to measure the stated learning outcomes of the
module. Statements on proportion of marks allocated to each element of assessment in the Module
(Practical, Theory, Continuous Assessment etc).
Students’ performance in reaching the learning outcomes for this module will be summatively assessed
by a series of laboratory assignments: Assignment 1 (A1): Resistive dc circuit.10% of total marks for
assessment Assignment 2 (A2): Resistive capacitive dc circuit.15% of total marks for assessment
Assignment 3 (A3): Rectification and electronics.20% of total marks for assessment Assignment 4 (A4):
Electrical rotating machines.25% of total marks for assessment Assignment 5 (A5): Electrical machine
diagnostics.30% of total marks for assessment
Pass mark: 40% of total marks
Essential Reading:
Hughes, [2005] Electrical and Electronic Technology, Pearson.
Supplemental Reading:
Whitfield, J., (1995) Electrical Craft Principles Volume 1, The Institution of Electrical Engineers Whitfield,
J., (1995) Electrical Craft Principles Volume 2, The Institution of Electrical Engineers
Journals:
New Scientist, Reed Business Information Ltd. (ISSN: 02624079)
Everyday Practical Electronics, Wimborne Publishing Ltd. (ISSN: 02623617)
Relevant Web Sites:
The Electro-Technical Council of Ireland
http://www.etci.ie/
Further Details: e.g. class size, contact hours. To be delivered in one semester or year- long.
Class size: 16 Contact hours: 20
students for 2 hours per week for 1 semester
Date of Academic Council approval …………………………