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ENGI2191: Electrical Engineering 2

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Type Tied
Level 2
Credits 20
Availability Available in 2023/24
Module Cap
Location Durham
Department Engineering

Prerequisites

  • MATH1551, ENGI1131

Corequisites

  • None

Excluded Combinations of Modules

  • None

Aims

  • To provide a working knowledge of mathematical methods for modelling engineering problems and computing.

Content

  • System Stability and Control lectures
  • Electromechanic lectures
  • Laboratories and data analysis

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

  • Methods for controlling and analysing stability of linear systems
  • The concepts, theory and application of electromechanics

Subject-specific Skills:

  • Use of Laplace transforms methods to analyse linear dynamic systems and design control schemes
  • Methods for analysis of stability of linear dynamic systems
  • AC circuit analyses
  • Electrical machines
  • Preparation of technical report
  • Technical presentation
  • The competent and safe use of laboratory equipment
  • Understanding of risk assessment and COSHH

Key Skills:

  • Numerical skills
  • Teamworking
  • Time and resource management

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

  • The courses in electromechanics and system stability and control are taught through lectures and reinforced by regular problem sheets, leading to the required problem solving capability.
  • The topics covered in this module are analytical by nature and are assessed most effectively by timed, written examination which enables each student to demonstrate an ability to analyse and solve new problems.
  • The laboratory programme also provides formative, hands-on experience in the subject area of electrical engineering.
  • Students complete a technical assignment on a topic in electrical engineering related to the laboratory programme.
  • Students are able to make use of staff 'Tutorial Hours' to discuss any aspect of the module with teaching staff on a one-to-one basis. These are sign up sessions and available for up to one hour per week.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

ActivityNumberFrequencyDurationTotalMonitored
Lectures422 per week1 hour42 
Tutorial hoursAs requiredweekly sign up sessionsUp to 1 hour8 
Laboratories and Data Analysis31st and 2nd term3 hours9Yes
Report writing, formative exercises and self study141 
Total200 

Summative Assessment

Component: Written ExaminationComponent Weighting: 80%
ElementLength / DurationElement WeightingResit Opportunity
Written Examination2 hours100 
Component: CourseworkComponent Weighting: 20%
ElementLength / DurationElement WeightingResit Opportunity
Coursework 100 

Formative Assessment

Laboratories, Problem Sheets

More information

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