Module Code - Title:
ET4111
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ELECTROTECHNOLOGY ID
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
An introduction to the overall basics of electrotechnology and electrical machines.
Syllabus:
Electric charge, movement of charge as a current, conductors and insulators, what makes electrical current flow
potential difference, voltage, resistance to electric current, simple dc circuit analysis, series and parallel connection of components, capacitors and charge storage, charging capacitors
magnetic fields generated by electric current, electromagnetics.
alternating current (ac), simple ac circuits.
magnetism , magnetic flux, electro-magnetic induction.
electrical generators, transformers, rectification, direct current (dc) generators, dc motors, induction motors.
electronics, semi-conductor theory, diodes - rectification, transistors - switches/digital, amplifiers/analogue, IC's.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
To be completed.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
To be completed.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
To be completed.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
To be completed.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
To be completed.
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Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
Elfed.Lewis@ul.ie