2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
ELEC1900 Physical Electronics 1
10 creditsClass Size: 160
Module manager: Prof Edmund Linfield
Email: e.h.linfield@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2019/20
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
This module covers the basic physical principles involved in the function of key electronic components and electrical systems.Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to ...
-explain the relationship between electric fields, charges and currents, potential difference and work done on a charge;
- appreciate the basic properties of materials which govern electronic and magnetic phenomena
- understand the concept of electromagnetic induction and the relationship between current, magnetic field and motion.
- understand the operating principle of a simple electric motor.
Syllabus
Electronic properties of materials: resistivity & conductivity; capacitance & permittivity. Potential & electric field; charges in electric fields; field lines in a parallel plate capacitor.
Introduction to magnetic fields & flux density; inductance of coils. The ideal transformer. Magnetic permeability.
Electromagnetic induction & relationship between current, magnetic field & motion. Basic concept of the electric motor and electric generator.
Lab.
Build a simple motor.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Example Class | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
Laboratory | 2 | 3.00 | 6.00 |
Lectures | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
Private study hours | 64.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 36.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Problem Sheet | Problem sheets (multiple) | 25.00 |
Report | Laboratory report | 15.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 40.00 |
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Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 60.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 60.00 |
Re-sits for ELEC modules are subject to the rules in the School’s Code of Practice on Assessment. Students should be aware that, for some modules, a re-sit may only be conducted on an internal basis (with tuition) in the next academic session.
Reading list
There is no reading list for this moduleLast updated: 30/04/2019
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