TOPIC AND ASSESSMENT GUIDE
Course Code – Course Title
Term/Year
Programme
Periods
STSENGS812
Term_1 2013/2014
Grade 11
36 periods/3 periods per week
Electrical DC circuits
Course Purpose
This course will introduce students to the DC voltage’s sources, calculation of cable’s resistance and types of non-liner
resistors, Kirchoff’s voltage and current laws, applications of magnetism and electromagnetism, capacitors and
capacitance
Pre- Requisite/Co-Requisite
STSENGS848- STSENGS849
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Week
W1
8/9/2013
Elements
1. Sources of DC
Voltages
Performance Criteria
1.1. Differentiate between AC and DC
currents.
1.2 Recognize the characteristics of DC
current.
1.3 Study the Sources of DC Current
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15/9/2013
1.4 Solve practical exercises of the voltage
dividers.
1.5 Recognize the Potentiometer and its
practical applications.
1.6 Perform lab activity 1 in the lab
workbook.
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Content
Assessment
Event
Periods 1 & 2 &3
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Classroom Roles/Responsibilities
Course Overview
Assessment Strategy
Describe the difference between AC
and DC
 Sketch the DC voltage over current
 Give examples of DC Voltage
sources.
 describe the main elements of the
electrical circuit
 Describe the methods used to
produce DC voltage.
 Describe the working principles of
solar cells, wet and dry cells
 Name the main parts of DC
generator
Periods 1 & 2 &3
 Draw the voltage divider circuit
diagram.
 Calculate the output voltage of the
voltage divider circuit.
 Describe the function of
potentiometer and draw its
symbol.
 be familiar with loaded voltage
dividers as an application of hybrid
circuits .
 be able to calculate the output
voltage for an unloaded and a
loaded voltage divider.
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W3
22/9/2013
2. Effects of an
Electric Current
and Resistance
Technology
Periods 1 & 2 &3
2.1 Understand the basic effects of an
electric current.
2.2 Study the SI units, Prefixes, and
Multiplication Factors
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Portfolio
Describe the main effects of an
electric current
Give application examples of
heat, magnetic, and chemical
effects of an electric current.
Discuss the theory of
operation of some applications
of electric current
Convert from one SI
multiplication to another.
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task covers all
performance
criteria’s from
1.1 to 1.6
W4
29/9/2013
2.3 Recognize the factors affecting the
resistance of a conductor.
Periods 1 & 2 &3
 Describe the Factors affecting
the Resistance of a Conductor
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2.4 Recognize the characteristics of
special types of resistors i.e
NTC,PTC,LDR,VDR.
the formula R =
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W5
2.5 Perform lab activity 2 in the lab
workbook
6/10/2013
Brief about the EOT1 Project
W6
13//10/2013
Calculate the resistance of a
given cable or conductor using
Describe the effect of
temperature on resistance.
Use the formula RT2 = RT1 (1 +
 (T2 - T1)) to calculate the change of
resistance with temperature.
Recognize special resistors
found in industry.
Describe the differences
between NTC, PTC and draw
their symbols.
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Periods 1 & 2 &3
Portfolio
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Describe the characteristics of
LDR , VDR and draw their
symbol.
 Be familiar with the circuit
symbols and mode of
operation of the non-linear
resistors NTC, PTC, VDR,
LDR.
Periods 1 & 2 &3
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Review
Introduction to End of term
Project
EiD
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task covers all
performance
criteria’s from
2.1 to 2.5
Project
Begins.
W7
20/10/2013
3. Resistance
Network
Measurement
Periods 1 & 2 &3
3.1 Investigate Kirchoff’s Current Law
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3.2 Investigate Kirchoff’s Voltage Law
3.3 Solve the Series - Parallel Circuit
3.4 Recognize the types and structure of
W8
Cells and Batteries.
27/10/2013
3.5 Perform lab activity 3 in the lab
workbook.
W9
3/11/2013
4. Magnetism and
Electromagneti
sm
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4.1 Define common magnetic terms.
4.2 Recognize the theories of
magnetism
Describe Kirchoff’s Current
Law and write its equation.
 Calculate the total and branch
currents in parallel circuit
 Describe Kirchoff’s Voltage
Law and write its equation.
 To solve problems related to
series parallel circuits.
 Calculate the total resistance
of series- Parallel circuits
Periods 1 & 2 &3
Minor
Assessment to
test the
performance
criteria’s from
1.1 to 2.5
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Give examples of primary and
secondary cells.
 Describe the structure of
primary and secondary cells,
 Determine the terminal
voltages of cells connected in
series and in parallel.
 Measure the components
currents in series parallel
circuits.
 Measure the components
voltages in series parallel
circuits
 Calculate the total power
consumption in series parallel
circuits.
Periods 1 & 2 &3
 Define common magnetic
terms i.e permanent and
temporary magnets , magnetic
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Portfolio
task covers all
performance
4.3 Recognize the basic theories and
rules of electromagnetism.
W10
10/11/2013
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4.4 Describe the basic operation of
practical electromagnetic devices
field ,.
Give examples of magnetic
and nonmagnetic materials.
 Draw and describe the
magnetic line of force around
bar magnet.
 Describe the laws of Magnetic
Fields
 Determine the direction of
magnetic field around
conductor
 Recognize the right hand rule
Periods 1 & 2 &3
 Recognize the solenoid
structure and theory of
operation
 Determine the Poles of the
Magnetic Field.
 Define the factors affect the
strength of magnetic field
 Determine the direction of
magnetic field force between
two current carrying
conductors.
 Describe the basic structure
and theory of operations and
rules governs the Bell,
Electromagnetic relay, and
circuit breakers.
 Describe the principles of
electric motor
 State Fleming’s Left Hand Rule
 Describe the structure and
operation of DC motor.
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criteria’s from
3.1 to 3.5
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5. Capacitors
17/11/2013
5.1 Understand the terms capacitance,
charging, and discharging
5.2 List the factors affecting the
capacitance of a capacitor
5.3 List capacitor types
5.4 Understand the charging and
discharging characteristics of a capacitor.
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24/11/2013
5.5 Calculate total capacitance of
capacitors in parallel
5.6 Calculate total capacitance of
capacitors in series
5.7 Calculate the Capacitance of a capacitor
using the capacitor’s coding.
5.8 Perform lab activity 4 in the lab
workbook.
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Periods 1 & 2 &3
 Describe the structure of a
capacitor
 Define the term capacitance
and its unit.
 Recognize the factors affecting
the capacitance of a capacitor.
 Calculate the capacitance of a
capacitor
 Recognize the difference in
symbols between variable and
trimmer capacitors
 Recognize different types of
capacitors used in electronic
circuits i.e electrolyte
capacitors
Periods 1 & 2 &3
 Recognize the relation
between C,Q,V
 Calculate the capacitance of a
capacitor.
 Understand the charging and
discharging processes.
 Calculate the total capacitance
of capacitors connected in
series and parallel.
 Calculate the Capacitance of a
capacitor using the capacitor’s
coding..
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be able to measure and
evaluate the charging and
discharging process of a
capacitor in a DC circuit.
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Portfolio
task covers all
performance
criteria’s from
4.1 to 5.8
W13
1/12/2013
Project documentation and
demonstration.
Major
Assessment:
Internal End of
Term Exam
Marks 30%
Learning Resources
Could include but not limited to, Work Books, Text books, PowerPoint, Notes, Activities , TINA Software
Websites
Available in the modules
Grading Calculation
Your final grade for this term will be calculated based on the following: Course Work (70%); Term Exam (30%)
Assessment Name
Assessment Type
Minor Assessment
Progressive: Midterm (Quiz, Case Study, Other)
10%
Minor Assessment
Project /Practical Activity
30%
Minor Assessment
Portfolio
30%
Major Assessment
End of Term Exam
30%
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Weighting
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