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Core Module Information
Module title: Electrical and Electronic Principles
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: ELE07109
Module leader: Jubaer Ahmed
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Cyber Security and Systems Engineering
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

The Electrical and Electronic Principles module provides a comprehensive overview of key concepts and practical applications in the field.Students will begin by exploring Kirchhoff’s Laws, essential for understanding current and voltage in electrical circuits. Building on this foundation, the module explore various Network Theorems such as Superposition, Thevenin’s, and Norton’s Theorems, which are crucial for analyzing complex electrical networks.The course then covers Electrostatics, including parallel plate and multi-plate capacitors, and capacitor networks, as well as the role of inductors in circuits. Following this, students will examine Sinusoidal Waveforms, focusing on RMS values, reactance, impedance, and the power dynamics within RCL series and parallel circuits.In the field of digital electronics, the module introduces Digital Principles such as number systems, logic gates, Boolean algebra, DeMorgan’s theorem, and Karnaugh maps. This knowledge is further applied in Digital Circuit Design and Analysis, where students learn to interpret schematic and waveform diagrams.The course also includes a study of Analogue Devices, specifically diodes, transistors, and operational amplifiers. This is complemented by practical sessions on Analogue Circuits, covering topics like rectification, basic biasing of transistors, and the functioning of inverting and non-inverting amplifiers.By the end of the module, students will have developed a solid grounding in both theoretical principles and practical skills, equipping them for further study and professional practice in electrical and electronic engineering.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate a working knowledge of network theorems applied to d.c. circuits.

LO2: Define capacitance/Inductance and solve capacitive/Inductive circuits.

LO3: Demonstrate a working knowledge of single phase a.c. circuits (LRC ccts).

LO4: Design & analyse basic combinational logic circuits.

LO5: Recognise basic electronic devices & explain their operation.

LO6: Demonstrate a working knowledge of basic analogue circuits.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2026/7, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Luigi La Spada
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 Lectures introduce key concepts through structured presentations with worked examples and demonstrations. Each session links directly to specific learning outcomes, supported by pre-class materials and post-lecture quizzes to reinforce understanding and prepare students for tutorials and labs.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 20 Hands-on sessions reinforce lecture content through circuit construction, simulation, and measurement tasks. Students apply theory in a lab setting, develop practical skills, and receive immediate feedback. Activities align with learning outcomes and support project-based assessments.
Face To Face Tutorial 20 Tutorials offer guided problem-solving sessions focused on applying lecture content to analytical and design tasks. Students work through exercises individually or in groups, with support from tutors to deepen understanding and prepare for assessments.
Online Guided independent study 140 Students engage with directed reading, online resources, and self-assessment tasks to reinforce taught material. This study supports deeper understanding, skill development, and preparation for tutorials, practical, and assessments.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Learning Log 10 1~2~3 Week 13 HOURS= Varies The learning log is submitted in week 13 of TR1 and documents the exercises and activities completed during tutorials throughout the trimester. Students record their problem-solving work, observations and reflections relating to electrical quantities, Ohm’s law, power and energy, DC series and parallel circuits, Kirchhoff’s laws, network theorems, capacitive and inductive circuits, and AC waveforms and circuits.
Class Test 20 1~2 Week 8 HOURS= 1000 words/1.5h The first class test is held in week 8 of TR1 and lasts 1.5 hours. It assesses students’ ability to solve practical circuit-analysis problems involving electrical quantities, Ohm’s law, power and energy, DC series and parallel resistor circuits, Kirchhoff’s laws and network theorems, including Superposition, Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems.
Learning Log 10 4~5~6 Week 13 HOURS= Varies The learning log is submitted in week 13 of TR2 and documents the exercises and activities completed during tutorials throughout the trimester. Students record their circuit-analysis and design work, observations and reflections relating to operational amplifiers, diodes, BJT transistors, number systems, logic gates, truth tables, Boolean algebra, De Morgan’s theorem and Karnaugh maps.
Class Test 20 2~3 Week 13 HOURS= 1000 words/1.5h The second class test is held in week 13 of TR1 and lasts 1.5 hours. It assesses students’ ability to analyse capacitive and inductive circuits and solve problems involving electrostatics, magnetostatics, series and parallel capacitor and inductor networks, sinusoidal waveforms, RMS values, reactance, impedance and basic single-phase AC circuits.
Class Test 20 4~5~6 Week 8 HOURS= 1000 words/1.5h The first class test is held in week 8 of TR2 and lasts 1.5 hours. It assesses students’ understanding of basic analogue and digital electronic principles through practical problem-solving tasks involving operational-amplifier circuits, diodes, BJT transistors, binary number systems, logic gates and basic combinational logic circuits.
Class Test 20 4~5~6 Week 13 HOURS= 1000 words/1.5h The second class test is held in week 13 of TR2 and lasts 1.5 hours. It assesses students’ ability to design and analyse basic combinational logic and electronic circuits. Tasks cover truth tables, Boolean algebra, De Morgan’s theorem, Karnaugh-map simplification and the application of diodes, transistors and operational amplifiers in basic analogue circuits.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

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