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Course syllabus - Basic Electrical Engineering

Scope

7.5 credits

Course code

ERA122

Valid from

Autumn semester 2026

Education level

First cycle

Progressive Specialisation

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

Main area(s)

Energy Engineering

Organisation

Department of Engineering Sciences

Ratified

2021-12-20

Revised

2025-11-03

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: 2025-05-27

    Reference literature

    Karlström, Bill

    Kretsanalys

    ISBN: 9789144125725

    LIBRIS-ID: 22269590

    Andra upplagan, Lund, Studentlitteratur, 448 sidor

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.

Requirements

Basic eligibility and Physics 2, Chemistry 1, Mathematics 3c or Mathematics D Or: Physics level 2, Chemistry level 1, Mathematics - Further level 1c

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 disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.

Grade

Grading scale: 5, 4, 3

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

Overlap with ERA100.