| CODE | TET5009 | |||||||||
| TITLE | Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Theory and Implementation Techniques | |||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | |||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | |||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | |||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Technology and Entrepreneurship Education | |||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This is an introductory unit in the foundations of electrical and electronic theory and practice. Tackling aspects from both the analogue and digital domains, this unit presents rudimentary theoretical knowledge and practical skills for the development of a basic working knowledge within the domain of electricity. This knowledge is intended to inspire curiosity and give the learner enough confidence to start creating electrical or electronic projects using discrete components. The unit also covers the basic use of main instruments commonly used in electrical and electronics work. Study-Unit Aims: - To present a basic working knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and practical techniques; - To instill confidence in the student both as a learner and teacher when dealing with topics in electricity and electronics within a secondary school vocational technology curriculum. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Recognize circuit symbols, real components and read basic topologies of circuits from diagrams; - Possess a basic working knowledge of electrical theory with focus on d.c. analysis, Ohm’s law, and Kirchoff’s laws; - Predict circuit behaviour under different conditions e.g. familiarization with the diversity of electrical signals and their effect on circuits, circuits employing digital integrated circuits; - Demonstrate knowledge of a taxonomy of some important functions of electrical and electronic circuits: e.g. amplification, timing, oscillation, filtering, and rectification. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Simulate circuit behaviour through an appropriate software package; - Assemble a prototype implementation of a circuit e.g. on a breadboard or stripboard; - Use instruments such as the digital multi-meter, oscilloscope and signal generator to feed and analyse circuit behaviour. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Texts: - Scherz, P., & Monk, S. (2013). Practical Electronics for Inventors: McGraw-Hill Education TAB. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Independent Study | |||||||||
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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