ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

COURSE OUTLINE

Lecturer : Rosmani bt Ramli E-mail : rosmani.ramli.poli@1govuc.gov.my

: DET1013 Electrical : JUN 2016

Course Session
Technology

Prerequisite : - Programme : DET1C

& Class

A) SYNOPSIS :
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY introduces students to the principles of DC electrical circuits. It
covers the fundamental laws, theorems and circuit techniques. This course also covers
magnetic and electromagnetic circuits.

B) LEARNING OUTCOMES :
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. apply the concept and principles of DC electrical circuit using different method and
approach. (C3, PLO1)
2. solve DC circuit problems using appropriate DC electrical laws and theorems. (C3,
PLO2)
3. conduct the laboratory activities of DC electrical circuit using appropriate electrical
equipment. (P4, PLO5)
4. demonstrate ability to work in team to complete assigned task during practical work
sessions. (A3, PLO11)

C) ASSESSMENT :

No Types of assessment Item Criteria % Total

1 Continuous Assessment (CA) 50%

a. Quiz Q1 Topic 1,2 5%

Q2 Topic 3,4

b. Test T1 Topic 1,2 10%

c. End of Chapter EOC1 Topic 1 5%

EOC2 Topic 2
 d. Lab Work Lab 1 Topic 1 25%
Lab 2 Topic 1
Lab 3 Topic 2
Lab 4 Topic 2
Lab 5 Topic 4
Lab 6 Topic 5
e. Practical test PT1 Topic 1,2 5%

2 Final Examination (FE) FE1 Cover all topics 50%

TOTAL CA + FE 100%

D) REFERENCES :
Main:
1. John Bird (2010). Electrical Circuit Theory & Technology. Fourth Edition. Newness.
(ISBN: 978-0-08-089056-2)
Additional:
1. Allan R. Hambley (2011). Electrical Engineering, Principles and Applications, Fifth
Edition. Prentice Hall. (ISBN-13: 978-0-13-213006-6)
2. B.L. Theraja (2010).Textbook of Electrical Technology .S Chand & Co Ltd.
(ISBN: 978-8121924900)
3. Darren Ashby (2011). Electrical Engineering 101, (3rd Ed ) [Paperback] Elsevier Inc.
(ISBN: 978-0123860019)
4. John Bird. (2010). Electrical And Electronic Principles And Technology. Fourth Edition.
Newness. (ISBN: 978-1-85617-770-2)
5. Meizhong Wang. (2010). Understandable Electric Circuits First edition © 2005 Higher
Education Press, China, English translation ©2010 The Institution of Engineering and
Technology. (ISBN 978-0-86341-952-2)
6. V. K. Mehta (2010). Principles of Electrical Engineering and Electrical [Paperback]
S Chand & Co Ltd. (ISBN: 978-8121927291)

E) COURSE CONTENT :

1.0 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRIC CIRCUIT (8 hours)

1.1 Know standard symbols for electrical components.

1.2 Understand the general features of cells and batteries.
1.3 Know electric current and quantity of electricity.
1.4 Know the main effects of electric current.
1.5 Understand resistance and resistivity
1.6 Understand Ohm’s Law.
1.7 Apply Ohm’s Law in circuit.
1.8 Understand series, parallel and series-parallel connections.
1.9 Apply series, parallel and series-parallel connections to dc circuit.
1.10 Understand Delta–Star transformation.
1.11 Apply the concept of Delta–Star transformation.
 1.12 Understand electrical power and energy.

2.0 DC EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT AND NETWORK THEOREMS (8 hours)

2.1 Understand methods of analysis for resistive circuit.
2.2 Apply nodes and mesh analysis for resistive circuit.
2.3 Understand Kirchoff’s Current Law and Kirchoff’s Voltage Law.
2.4 Apply Kirchoff’s Current Law and Kirchoff’s Voltage Law in a DC circuit.
2.5 Understand Thevenin’s Theorem.
2.6 Apply Thevenin’s Theorem to simplify a circuit for analysis.
2.7 Understand Norton’s Theorem.
2.8 Apply Norton’s Theorem to simplify a circuit.
2.9 Understand Superposition Theorem.
2.10 Understand Maximum Power Transfer Theorem.
2.11 Apply the understanding of Maximum Power Transfer Theorem.

3.0 CAPACITORS AND CAPACITANCE (5 hours)

3.1 Knows capacitors and capacitance.

3.2 Understand capacitance equivalent circuits for series and parallel
3.3 Apply the knowledge of capacitance equivalent circuits for series and parallel
connections.
3.4 Understand circuits with capacitive load.
3.5 Understand the process of charging and discharging in a capacitor.
3.6 Apply the understanding of charging and discharging process in a capacitor.

4.0 INDUCTORS AND INDUCTANCE (5 hours)

4.1 Know the inductors and inductance.
4.2 Understand inductance equivalent circuits for series and parallel
connections.
4.3 Apply the knowledge of inductance equivalent circuits for series and parallel
connections.
4.4 Understand circuits with inductive load.
4.5 Apply the understanding of circuits with inductive load.
4.6 Understand the rise and decay of current that goes through an inductor in
4.7 Apply the understanding of the rise and decay of current that goes through an
inductor in dc circuits.

5.0 MAGNETIC CIRCUIT, ELECTROMAGNETISM AND ELECTROMAGNETIC

INDUCTION (4 hours)

5.1 Understand magnetism.

5.2 Apply method of solving the composite series magnetic circuit.
5.3 Understand the electrical and magnetic quantities
5.4 Understand magnetic hysteresis.
5.5 Understand electromagnetism.
5.6 Understand the principle of electromagnetic induction.
 SEMESTER PLANNING

Assessments
Week Date Context Practical Note
Test Quizzes Work EOC
12/6-16/6
1 Registration
19/6-23/6
2 Chapter 1
26/6-30/6
3 Chapter 1 Lab 1
3/7-7/7
4 Holiday celebration
10/7-14/7
5 Chapter 1 Lab 1 EOC1
17/7-21/7
6 Chapter 2 Lab 2
24/7-28/7
7 Chapter 2 Lab 2
31/7-4/8
8 Chapter 2 Lab 3
7/8-11/8
9 Chapter 2 Quiz 1 Lab3 EOC2
10 14/8-18/8 Chapter 3 Lab 4
21/8-25/8
11 Chapter 3 Test 1 Lab 4

Practical
28/8-1/9
12 Chapter 3 test

Practical
4/9-8/9
13 Chapter 4 test
11/9-15/9
14 Mid Semester Break
18/9-22/9
15 Chapter 4 Lab 5
25/9-29/9
16 Chapter 4 Quiz 2 Lab 5
2/10-6/10
17 Chapter 5 Lab 6
9/10-13/10
18 Chapter 5 Lab 6
16/10-20/10
19 STUDY WEEK
23/10-3/11
20-21 EXAM WEEK
ASSESSMENT

The course assessment comprises two components, namely:

i. Continuous Assessment (CA) – 50%

Coursework assessment that measures knowledge, practical skills and generic skills are
carried out in the form of continuous assessment. Coursework assessment mark total score
comprises the knowledge and practical marks ONLY. It does not include the mark of generic
skills.

ii. Final Examination Assessment (FE) – 50%

Final examination is carried out at the end of the semester.

ASSESSMENT SPECIFICATION TABLE (AST)