Module Title Electricity and Magnetism

Module Code CSC4006

Module Replaces (if
appropriate)
Level Level 4
Credits 12
Total Learning Hours 120 L = Lecture L T P I
Total Contact Hours T = Tutorial
P = Practical
40 24 16 0 84
I = Independent Learning

Pre-requisites Nil Co- Nil Excluded Nil

requisites Combinations
Teaching and In this module we use an active and participative learning approach; in
Learning Methods / other words, students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own
Modes of Delivery learning and to develop independence in their approaches to studying.

Lectures: These provide a holistic approach to provide a broader view of

the topic. The lectures focus on key theories and models and on their
application in group and organisational settings.

Tutorials/Workshops: This is the platform where active and participative

learning approaches are used in tutorials seminars to explore concepts in
detail, to demonstrate theory in action and to provide structured
opportunities for skills development. Workshops, discussions, Role Plays
and participative exercises will be carried out in these sessions.

Virtual Learning Environment/Simulations: Our lecturers may use Villa

College Virtual Learning Environment for additional interactions. This may
include video conferencing and use of interactive online resources such as
simulations.
Parts of the module materials are available at the Learning Management
System (Moodle). This is also used as a platform to engage in discussions
and share learning.

Minimum
Qualification and Bachelors’ Degree in a relevant field or equivalent
Experience Required
by Lecturers
Version 1.00 Valid From May 2020 Date of Approval 04/03/2020
Module Description
Electricity and Magnetism module covers the fundamentals of Electrical circuits and Magnetism
topics. It provides the required basic engineering knowledge in system of units, Resistance color
coding, Ohms and Kirchhoff’s laws and methods of solving series parallel circuits. Vital theorems
such as Thevenin, Norton, Maximum power transfer, Superposition, Reciprocity are covered.
Inductors and capacitors are incorporated in the syllabus. The fundamentals of the alternating
current topics such as AC waveform, RL, RC and RLC circuits, AC theorems and Resonance circuits
are covered in the syllabus. Finally, the key topics in three phase star and delta system are also
incorporated.
Expected Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:

 Comprehend and apply appropriate techniques to solve the dc series parallel circuits
 Analyze and apply appropriate theorems to solve the direct current networks
 Estimate the energy stored in the inductor and capacitor circuits
 Analyze and apply appropriate theorems to solve the alternate current RL, RC and RLC
networks and able to estimate series and parallel resonance
 Analyze and apply appropriate methods to solve the three-phase star and delta system

Curricular Content in Terms of Topics and Summary of Content Planned

# Topic Indicative Learning
Reading(s) Hours
1 Introduction
System of units – powers of ten – conversion – voltage Textbook and
5
sources – ampere-hour – battery life – conductors and Lecture Notes
insulators – semiconductors – ammeter and voltmeter
2 Resistance and Ohm’s law
Resistivity – temperature effect – types of resistor – color Textbook and
5
coding – conductance – ohms law - power – energy – Lecture Notes
efficiency – circuit breaker and fuse
3 Direct Current Networks
Series circuits – parallel circuits – series parallel circuits – Textbook and
20
kirchhoff laws (kvl and kcl) – mesh analysis – nodal analysis Lecture Notes
– bridge networks – star and delta networks
4 Network Theorems
Superposition theorem – thevenin theorem – norton Textbook and
20
theorem - maximum power transfer theorem – milliman Lecture Notes
theorem – reciprocity theorem
5 Capacitors and Inductors Textbook and 10
Electric field - capacitance – capacitors in series and parallel Lecture Notes
 – energy stored – magnetic field – inductance – induced
voltage – inductance in series and parallel - energy stored
6 Magnetic Circuits
Magnetic field – reluctance – magnetic circuits – Textbook and
10
magnetizing force – hysteresis – ampere circuital law – flux Lecture Notes
– applications
Sinusoidal Waveforms and Phasor
Sinusoidal waveform format – phase relations – average Textbook and
7 10
value – rms value – form factor – power factor – Lecture Notes
rectangular and polar form of complex numbers -
Alternating Circuits
Rl, rc and rlc circuits – reactance - total impedance –
Textbook and
8 impedance diagram – active, reactive and apparent power - 15
Lecture Notes
mesh analysis – nodal analysis – thevenin and norton
theorem – power triangle – series and parallel resonance
Magnetism and Transformers
Introduction to magnetism – magnetic induction –
Textbook and
9 electromagnets and solenoids – forces on current carrying 15
Lecture Notes
conductors - mutual inductance working principles – kva
rating – equivalent circuit – types of transformers
Polyphase Systems
Three phase generators – star connection – delta Textbook and
10 10
connection – total impedance - power and power factor – Lecture Notes
star delta conversion
120

Reading List
Prescribed Readings:

Robert Boylestad. (2015). Introductory Circuit Analysis. 13th ed. Pearson. ISBN: 9780133923605

Further Readings:

S.B.Lal Seksena, Kaustuv Dasgupta. (2017). Fundamental of Electrical Engineering – Part I. 1st ed.
Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 9781107464353

Nagrath. I. J, (2016) Theory and Problems of Basic Electrical Engineering. 2nd ed. PHI Learning Pvt
Ltd. ISBN 9788120352797

Dillip Kumar, Mishra, Asit Mohanty, Prakash Kumar Ray. (2019) Basic Electrical Engineering. 1 st ed.
I K International Publishing House Pvt Limited. ISBN 9789386768322

Charles K. Alexander, Mathew N. O. Sadiku,. (2019) Fundamentals of Electric Circuits. 1st ed.
McGraw-Hill Education. ISBN 9781260226409

Assessment Strategy and Grading Criteria

Assessment components for the module are as follows:
ASSESSMENT TOTAL

Test (mid-term) 25%

Assignment 25%

Final Examination 50%

Total 100

Grading Criteria is as below:

Attached in appendix 11

Assessment Hurdles (if any)

NA