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Core Module Information
Module title: Electrical Engineering
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: ELE08101
Module leader: Francisco Vedreno Santos
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:

This module provides an in-depth understanding of key electrical engineering principles and concepts essential for the analysis and design of electrical circuits and systems. Students will explore network theorems, resonance phenomena, transient responses in circuits, electromagnetic fields, and the fundamentals of electrical machines and three-phase systems. The module emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical application.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Apply network theorems to both ac and dc circuits.

LO2: Understand and analyse series and parallel resonant circuits.

LO3: Understand and solve electromagnetic field problems.

LO4: Determine the transient response of R-L and R-C circuits subject to a step change in dc supply voltage.

LO5: Understand the basics of electrical machines.

LO6: Analyse three-phase balanced systems.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2026/7, Trimester 1, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Francisco Vedreno Santos
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 22 Each week, students attend a 2-hour lecture on the theoretical aspects of the weekly electrical engineering topic. These involve guided learning by the tutor(s) to help the students understand the theory and solve problems using examples.
Face To Face Tutorial 18 Each student attends a two-hour practical class every week, during which they apply the theoretical concepts explained in the lecture sessions. Different techniques and analysis procedures will be taught to help the students solve complex engineering problems, which they will have to demonstrate in the Coursework and Class Test assessments.
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 2 Students will apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics and engineering principles to find the solutions to complex engineering problems. Students will use available data to formulate and analyse problems using the first principles of mathematics, engineering principles and engineering judgement.
Online Guided independent study 154 A learning approach where students take responsibility for their own learning process, with support and direction from academics through tutorials and research assessments. This method combines the independence of self-directed study with the guidance of a structured framework provided by academic staff
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 4 Each student attends two two-hour laboratory class during the trimester. They apply the theoretical concepts explained in the lecture sessions. Practical skills are taught during these sessions reinforcing the learning process in the lecture sessions.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Practical Skills Assessment 30 1~2 Week 6 HOURS= 2000 words An exercise similar to the ones proposed for the exam is given to the students to complete. This assessment checks the theoretical engineering principles explained in the lectures [M1] as well as the analysis of complex problems by drawing the right conclusions [M2]. Students will have to select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to solve and model a complex problems [M3]. As the exercise is open book students will have to select and critically evaluate technical literature and other sources of information [M4].
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 70 1~2~3~4~5~6 Exam Period HOURS= 2 hours Centrally Time-Tabled Examination.Students will apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics and engineering principles to find the solutions to complex engineering problems [M1]. Students will use available data to formulate and analyse problems using the first principles of mathematics, engineering principles and engineering judgement [M2].
Component 1 subtotal: 30
Component 2 subtotal: 70
Module subtotal: 100

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