Course Title
Electrical Fundamentals
Course Code
DE5304
Level
5
Credits
MIT credits
15
NQF
Course Hours
Lecture directed
learning:
Lecture:
Blended:
Tutorial:
Laboratory:
150
50
Self directed learning:
Independent study
100
Attendance Requirement
N/A
Mode of delivery
Intramural, distance, blended
Blended
Total Learning Hours
27
10
5
8
Delivery Mode Level
1, 2, 3 or 4
Pre/co requisites
3
Purpose
To develop a sound knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and how these are applied to mechanical engineering
systems.
The MIT Graduate Capabilities (GC) are as follows. The stage to which each is achieved is indicated in brackets. Zero indicates
that the GC is not targeted in this course.
a) Motivation (3)
b) Ethical Behaviour (2)
c) Critical thinking (3)
d) Problem solving (3)
e) Reading Literacy (2)
f) Information Literacy (2)
g) Professional Conduct (3)
h) Team Work (3)
i) Aro hā (0)
j) Adaptability (2)
k) Entrepreneurship (2)
l) Interpersonal (2)
MIT Graduate Capabilities
DE4101 Engineering Fundamentals
DE4102 Engineering Mathematics 1
DE4103 Technical Literacy
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Learning
Outcomes
Outline of Content
Learning and Teaching
Methods
LO1 Demonstrate
an understanding
of the electrical
principles
commonly required
by mechanical
engineers relating
to DC, AC, and
Safety.
DC Theory and AC theories:
phase angle, power factor,
reactance, impedance, single
phase and three phase
systems and calculations,
transformers. Insulation,
magnetics, capacitance
Interactive learning will be
the primary learning method,
which will enable one-on-one
contact, group work and
greater group interaction and
cohesion.
LO2 Demonstrate
an understanding
of electrical and
electronic
components
relating to
Amplifiers,
rectifiers,
transducers, DC
motors, AC motors.
LO3 Demonstrate
an understanding
of electrical and
electronic control
systems.
Electrical safety, transformers,
RCD, double insulation,
earthing, fuses, circuit
breakers including MCB‟s, and
regulations.
Basic electronics systems,
Amplifiers, rectifiers, inverters,
PWM, PLC, micros, PICs.
Transducers, Temp, Pressure,
Force, acceleration, position,
velocity
Measurement devices
including, voltmeters,
ammeters, ohmmeters, energy
meters, power factor meters.
DC motors and starters, types,
characteristics, selection. AC
motors and starters, types,
characteristics, selection.
Power factor correction, speed
controllers, stepper motors and
drives.
Laboratory work will be
used to demonstrate the
practical component of the
course and putting the theory
into practice
Group work will enable
students to engage in class
activities encouraging
optimal use of the individual‟s
preferred learning style while
developing the students‟
ability to work together as a
team.
LMS will be used as an
interactive workshop,
information repository to
enable students to access
materials presented in the
classroom, and a means of
interface between the
participants to re-enforce the
learning in the laboratory and
classroom.
Assessment
Valid/Reliable
Assessment
Type
Assignments,
Tests
Laboratory
(Practical)
Examination
Resources Required
Text, Web links, Equipment,
Computer Labs etc as
applicable
Weighting
Electrical laboratory equipment
20%
Outcomes
Assessed
1,2,3
30%
1,2,3
50%
1,2,3
Learning commons
environment including Digital
classroom for group research
activities and presentation.
Formative Assessment:
Feedback is continuous throughout the
course with on-line interactive test
questions on eMIT, group activities and
individual lab progress feedback.
This facilitates the opportunity for Q&A
and constructive feedback on an ongoing
basis.
.
Students develop their skills throughout
the lab session in preparation for their
summative assessments
Summative Assessment:
Lab practical session to assess students‟
ability to measure current, voltage,
resistance, energy use, in a simulated
safe environment
[LO 1-3]
Weighting 30%
One assignment and one test (written or
on-line) on the electrical principles and
electrical components. [LO 1-3]
Weighting 20%
Internet access
Electronic resources
Electrical safety:
http://www.energysafety.govt.n
z/templates/MultipageDocume
ntTOC____42631.aspx
Electrical safety on vector site:
http://www.vectorsafety.co.nz/
electrical-safetyworld/index.html
You tube on DC circuit
http://www.youtube.com/watch
?v=dMQ9Jjmd9V0
You tube on AC circuit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch
?v=a2cHVII7lFU
Khan academy on circuits:
http://www.khanacademy.org/v
ideo/circuits--part1?playlist=Physics
Digital and analogue systems,
standard control signals (i.e. 4New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) (Level 6)
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20 mA),
Concepts of open and closed
loop control, proportional,
sequential,
LMS will also be used to
deliver on-line assignments
for students to complete
within a given timeframe at
their discretion.
Tutorials will enable
knowledge to be
consolidated and clarified.
National Set Written Exam to test overall
knowledge of the course using detailed
explanations. [LO 1,2,3] 50%
The student must achieve a min of 40%
course work, a min 40% in the exam and
an aggregate of 50% to pass the course.
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