Download Electrical Engineering Course of Study

Electrical Engineering Course of Study
Course Outline
SUBJECT: Freshman Electrical Engineering (AEEE170)
LECTURER: Dr. Alexis Polycarpou
PREREQUISITES: None
LECTURE HOURS/WEEK: 3
SEMESTER: Fall 2010
TEACHING AREA: Classroom and Laboratory
EMAIL: [email protected]
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
To introduce Electrical engineering students the principles of Electrical Engineering. By the end of
the course, students will become familiar with basic principles of electrical circuits.
SCHEDULE ANALYSIS
WEEK
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2&3
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7&8
9&10
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SUBJECT
Freshman Electrical Engineering
Introduction, Major Specialization areas of EE
Basic electrical quantities and units, resistance, current,
voltage, Ohms law, prefixes.
Resistors in parallel and series
Vectors, real, imaginary, Rectangular and polar notation
DC and AC waveforms, sinusoidal wave period, frequency
Peak, average and RMS values
Capacitance and inductance, Reactance, Impedance, Active
power calculation
System components: Generator, Load, Transmission line,
Transformer, Fuses
Construction of a circuit and operation of Voltage and Current
Measuring instruments In the Laboratory.
Time plan of an engineering project, PERT, Critical path,
Time management.
Revision
ACTIVITIES
Discussion
Exercises, Discussion,
Exercises, Discussion Test1
Exercises, Discussion
Exercises, Discussion, Test 2
Exercises, Discussion
Test 3, Exercises, Discussion
Lab Experiment, Exercises,
Discussion
Exercises, Discussion
Exercises, Discussion
METHODOLOGY
Teaching is based on lectures. The lectures involve the delivery of new material, discussion and
example exercises on relevant material. There will be three lecture hours per week. 3 hours of
laboratory will be held after the first half of the semester, during which students will have the
opportunity to put in practice the theory delivered in class.
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Laboratory Work:
Use of breadboards, electrical components and measuring equipment in order to put in practice the
theory delivered in class relating to Voltage and Current measuring..
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ASSESMENT
Final Exam: 60%
Coursework: 40%
COURSEWORK
A Number of tests will be given during the semester. In addition, students will be expected to carry
out at least one assignment and will also be assessed on the practical work during the laboratory
session.
MAIN TEXTBOOKS
 Hughes E, Smith I M, Hiley J, Brown K, Electrical and Electronic Technology, 9th Edition,
Prentice Hall, 2005
 Hambley AR, Electrical Engineering: Principles & Applications, Third Edition, Prentice-Hall,
2005
OTHER INFORMATION
Mobile phones: All mobile phones must be switched off before entering the class. In case a mobile
phone rings during a class session, the student will be asked to leave the lecture room.
Class Attendance: Students are expected to attend classes regularly so that new material can be
delivered to all students without delays, without having to repeat newly delivered material and
without disturbing the smooth running of the course schedule. Attending classes assures that all
students receive equal attention and everyone is up to date with the course.
Office hours and humanitarian matters: Students are encouraged to visit their advisor or course
instructor for any matter whether personal or academic. Instructors are here not only to teach in
classrooms but also to advise students on any matters they need advise for or face difficulties with.
Library: You are advised to visit regularly the library of the Institute. Do not hesitate to ask the
librarian to inform you about the facilities offered by the library and how you will use them in a
productive way.
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