AMR131 Electrical Engineering and Instrumentation (20 credits)

Year Running: 2021/2022

Credit level: F4

Co-requisites		Fundamentals of Engineering Science, Mathematics for Engineering
Pre Uni Qualification		A Levels at grade B or above, including a Mathematical based subject and a Science, Technology, Engineering or additional Mathematics related subject, or 120 credits Engineering BTEC at level 3. Plus 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above
Additional Information		Foundation Degree, BEng, Higher Apprenticeship, Degree Apprenticeship students in relevant employment.

Description

This unit provides an initial foundation to the basic principles underlying electrical circuits to support the study and understanding of mechanical manufacture, manufacturing technology and maintenance engineering and as a prerequisite for Engineering Systems and Control in the second year. Concepts of voltage, current and power are introduced for both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC), including how instrumentation is used in an industrial context for the measurement of voltage, current and power. Circuit analysis techniques, such as nodal, loop and superposition are used. They will be assessed through practical lab work, utilising key instrumentation and exams.

Reading List

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type	Hours
Independent	144.5
Lab	18.0
Lecture	18.0
Problem Solving	9.0
Tutorial	9.0

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type	Duration	% of formal assessment	Semester
Exam	1.5	90 %
Other	0.0	10 %

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2021-22.