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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 typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Example Class101.0010.00
Laboratory23.006.00
Lectures201.0020.00
Private study hours64.00
Total Contact hours36.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)100.00

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Problem SheetProblem sheets (multiple)25.00
ReportLaboratory report15.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)40.00

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Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)2 hr 00 mins60.00
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 module

Last updated: 30/04/2019

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