What You Will Gain

Year 1 (120 Credits) – Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Electrical Engineering:

• Understand fundamental electrical engineering concepts, principles, and their applications.
• Identify the role of electrical engineering in modern technologies and industries.

Engineering Mathematics:

• Apply mathematical techniques such as calculus, algebra, and differential equations to solve electrical engineering problems.
• Use mathematical tools to model and analyze electrical circuits and systems.

Basic Circuit Analysis:

• Analyze and design basic electrical circuits, applying Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws, and other fundamental principles.
• Understand the behavior of resistive, capacitive, and inductive components in DC and AC circuits.

Electrical Machines and Transformers:

• Identify and explain the operation of electrical machines, including motors, generators, and transformers.
• Analyze the working principles, efficiency, and applications of different electrical machines.

Digital Electronics:

• Understand the basic principles of digital electronics, including logic gates, flip-flops, and combinational circuits.
• Design and implement simple digital circuits using fundamental electronic components.

Electrical Power Systems Fundamentals:

• Understand the basic structure and components of electrical power systems, including generation, transmission, and distribution.
• Analyze and evaluate power flow and stability in simple electrical power networks.

Electromagnetic Principles:

• Understand the fundamental principles of electromagnetism, including electric fields, magnetic fields, and electromagnetic waves.
• Apply electromagnetic concepts to the design and analysis of electrical systems and devices.

Health and Safety in Engineering:

• Identify and apply health and safety regulations and best practices when working with electrical systems and equipment.
• Understand the risks and hazards associated with electrical engineering and implement safety measures.

Physics for Electrical Engineers:

• Apply basic physics principles to electrical engineering problems, including force, energy, and power calculations.
• Use physics concepts to understand the behavior of electrical systems and components.

Technical Drawing and CAD for Electrical Systems:

• Develop technical drawings for electrical systems using CAD software.
• Interpret and create schematics for electrical circuits, systems, and installations.

Introduction to Renewable Energy Systems:

• Understand the basic concepts and technologies related to renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.
• Evaluate the feasibility and integration of renewable energy systems into existing power networks.

Communication and Professional Skills:

• Develop effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for professional engineering contexts.
• Enhance teamwork, problem-solving, and presentation skills within technical environments.

Year 2 (120 Credits) – Learning Outcomes

Advanced Circuit Design:

• Design and analyze complex electrical circuits using advanced techniques such as feedback and operational amplifiers.
• Use simulation tools to model and optimize circuit performance.

Power Electronics:

• Understand and design power electronic circuits, including rectifiers, inverters, and voltage regulators.
• Analyze the performance and efficiency of power electronic systems in energy conversion and control applications.

Control Systems Engineering:

• Design and analyze control systems, including feedback loops, controllers, and stability analysis.
• Apply control systems theory to design automated systems and improve system performance.

Electrical Machines and Drives:

• Understand the operation and control of electrical drives, including motors and actuators.
• Design and implement drive systems for various industrial applications, optimizing for efficiency and control.

High Voltage Engineering:

• Analyze and design high-voltage electrical systems, including transformers, circuit breakers, and insulation.
• Understand the safety, testing, and maintenance procedures for high-voltage electrical equipment.

Energy Management and Power Distribution:

• Evaluate and implement energy management systems for optimizing power generation, distribution, and consumption.
• Design and analyze power distribution systems to ensure efficient and reliable energy supply.

Microcontroller and Microprocessor Systems:

• Understand the architecture and programming of microcontrollers and microprocessors for embedded systems.
• Design and develop control systems using microprocessors in electrical applications.

Automation and Industrial Control Systems:

• Design and implement automated control systems, including PLCs and SCADA systems.
• Apply industrial control techniques to optimize production and manufacturing processes.

Instrumentation and Measurement:

• Design and apply instrumentation systems for measuring electrical parameters such as voltage, current, and resistance.
• Use measurement systems and sensors for monitoring and control in electrical engineering applications.

Electrical System Protection and Relaying:

• Understand the principles of electrical protection, including circuit breakers, fuses, and protective relays.
• Design and implement protection systems to ensure the safe operation of electrical networks and equipment.

Project Management for Engineers:

• Develop skills in managing engineering projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Learn to lead and collaborate with teams to successfully complete engineering projects.

Capstone Project in Electrical Engineering:

1. Apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout the course to a practical engineering project.
2. Conduct independent research, design, and analysis in an area of electrical engineering, demonstrating professional engineering capabilities.