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Course syllabus - Basic Electrical Engineering

Scope

7.5 credits

Course code

ERA122

Valid from

Autumn semester 2022

Education level

First cycle

Progressive Specialisation

G1N (First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements).

Main area(s)

Energy Engineering

School

School of Business, Society and Engineering

Ratified

2021-12-20

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

    • Ratified date: 2022-09-09
    • Latest update: 2022-09-09

    Reference literature

    Karlström, Bill

    Kretsanalys

    Andra upplagan : Lund : Studentlitteratur, [2018] - 448 sidor

    ISBN: 9789144125725 LIBRIS-ID: 22269590

Objectives

The course will provide basic knowledge in electrical engineering, electronics and electrical machines.

Learning outcomes

1. Apply different methods to solve DC circuits
2. Solve AC circuits using phasors and the complex impedance method
3. Describe the concept of doped semiconductor and solve simple circuits with diode, zener diode and operational amplifier.
4. Explain the structure of the three-phase system, its components and their function, and solve problems with symmetrical loads in three-phase networks.

Course content

Electrical engineering: DC circuit and AC circuit (single-phase and three-phase).
Electronics: semiconductors, circuits with diode, zener diode and operational amplifier.
Electrical measurement technology: Analog and digital measurement, electrical measuring instruments and measurement of electrical quantities.
Electric machines: Transformers, motors.

Tuition

Lectures, exercises and laboratory work.

Requirements

Basic eligibility and Physics 2, Chemistry 1, Mathematics 3c or Mathematics D

Examination

Exercise, laboratory work (LAB1), 1,5 credits, marks Pass (G) or Fail (U). Learning outcome: 1-2
Written assignment (INL1), 1 credits, marks Pass (G) or Fail (U) Learning outcome: 1-3
Written examination (TEN1), 5 credits, marks 3, 4 or 5. Learning outcome: 1-4
Mandatory attendance at laboratory work

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

Overlap with ERA100.