CHINHOYI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

MODULE OUTLINE

School of Engineering Sciences and Technology

Department: Mechatronics

Module identity

Module title and code: Electrical and Electronics Principles CUME106

Module level: 1.1

Module credits: 12 Credits

Date Module outline last updated: 01/22

Prerequisites: No

Module coordinators: Eng N. Chimwaza

Office location: Prefabs Office 10

E-mail address: nchimwaza@cut.ac.zw/

Cell number: 0775976111

Module contact hours: 36 hrs

Face to face 27 hrs

Online 9 hrs

Tutorial hours: 10 hrs

Industrial Related /Fieldwork hours: Non

Practical/Laboratory work hours: 15 hrs

Self-directed learning hours: 60 hrs

Preamble

This course provides a practical introduction electrical and electronics principles and the
analytical methods required to tackle electrical problems. This is an introduction to basic
electricity. It gives the knowledge needed to take the next step to advanced training for
almost any profession that deals with electricity. The course’s objective is to give engineering
students a strong background of electrical engineering concepts. This course is designed to

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also introduce basic concepts of electronic engineering. This is a high technology field which
is undergoing great expansion in many societies. Electronics has been defined as the field of
science and engineering that deals with electron devices and their utilization. Electron device
means the device in which conduction takes place by the movement of electrons through a
vacuum, glass or a semiconductor.

Module Objectives:

At the end of the course, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

 Identification of different circuit elements (understanding their function in a given

circuit element) and determine the flow of current.
 Designing electric circuits for specific functionalities
 The physical functions and characteristics of semiconductors.
 Operation of logic gates using IEEE standards.
 Boolean algebra including manipulation/ simplification and application of De
Morgan’s theorem.
 Analysis and design of combinational circuits including arithmetic circuits (adders,
multipliers).
 Application of integrated circuits.

Expected Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this course the student should be able to:

 explain the theoretical principles essential for understanding the operation of

electronic and electrical circuits
 Construct basic electrical and electronics circuit drawings and perform calculations to
determine power rating, voltage drops, current flow in a circuit component.
 Measure voltage, current and resistance within basic circuits to examine circuits and
component behavior.
 Develop, design and create simple analogue and digital electronic circuits.
 Choose an engineering approach to solving problems, starting from the acquired
knowledge essential for the design of electronic and electrical circuits.

Delivery Methods:

1. Lectures
2. Demonstrations and presentations
3. Tutorials

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 4. Laboratory work
5. Assignments and research
6. Design project
7. In-class tests and end of semester examinations

Detailed Content layout

Lectur Topics Content/concepts/ Methodolo Student Duration/

e detailed gy activities time(for
employed content)
1 Introduction to  Symbols and Lecture 8hrs
electricity units
 Electric
current and
quantity of
electricity
 Potential
difference and
EMF
 Conductors
and Insulators
 Basic
electrical
measuring
instruments
 Fuses and
MCB current
rating, fusing
current, fusing
factor, types
of fuses.
1 Fundamentals  Definitions, Lecture Practical on
of electric Kirchhoff’s lab safety
network current and and layout
circuits voltage laws,
electric power
and energy,
resistance and
 Ohm’s law,
 Resistor color
codes.
 Resistance
and
resistivity;
Temperature
2 Resistive  Nodal Lecture Assignment 10 hrs
network analysis, mesh and tutorial 1
analysis analysis, Practical on

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  principle of Datasheets,
superposition, manuals and
 Thevenin’s component
and Norton’s identificatio
theorems, n and
 maximum specification
power transfer s.
 nonlinear
circuit
elements

3 Electromagneti  Defining Lecture Presentation 15 hrs

sm and magnetic s
magnetic quantities,
circuits magneto
motive force,
magnetic flux,
magnetizing
force,
magnetic flux
density,
permeability.
 Analysis of
magnetic
circuits-series
and parallel
circuits.
 Magnetic field
due to an
electric
current,
 Electromagnet
s Force on a
current-
carrying
conductor.
 Electromagnet
ic induction-
self and
mutual
induction,
 Laws of
electromagnet
ic induction.
Inductance
and Faraday’s
Laws and
Lenz’s Law.
 Energy stored
in an inductor.

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  Magnetic
losses –eddy
currents and
hysteresis.
3 AC  Sinusoidal Lecture Practical on 10 hrs
Fundamentals alternating measureme
voltages and nts using
currents, multi meter
average value, and basic
RMS value, component
 phasor setup.
representation
 purely
resistive ac
circuits,
purely
inductive ac
circuits,
purely
capacitive ac
circuits,
 power
triangle,
apparent
power, active
power and
reactive
power, power
factor
correction
Onlin AC Network  Electrostatic Lecture Tutorial 8 hrs
e Analysis field- and tutorial
Coulomb’s
Law.
 Electric field
strength,
 Capacitance,
Capacitors-
types.
 Electric flux
density,
Permittivity.
 Capacitor
networking.
Energy stored
in Capacitors.
 Practical types
of capacitors.
Discharging

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 capacitors.
 Inductors-
functionality,
parallel and
series
connections in
circuits,
energy stored
in inductors,
 explanation
on how
transient state
occurs,
charging and
discharging a
capacitor,
time constant
in RC circuits.
 Response of
R-L series
circuit to a
step input-
current
growth and
current decay.
Lectur Transformers  Principle of Lecture Test 1 12 hrs
e4 operation, no and tutorial
load phasor
diagrams,
 Types of
transformers
and their
applications.
 Simple
calculations
on single
phase
transformers.
 Transformer
impedance
and losses-
core and iron
losses.
 Efficiency of
a transformer
Onlin Three Phase  Three-phase Lecture Assignment 8 hrs
e systems supply, Star 1
connection,
Delta
connection,

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  Power in
three-phase
systems,
Measurement
of power in
three phase
systems,
 Comparison
of star and
delta
connections.
Advantages of
three- phase
systems.
Delta- star
and Star-delta
transformatio
ns
Self- Motors  3- phase Research 6 hrs
taugh induction
t motors,
 single phase
motors,
 alternators,
 synchronous
motors
Electronics Section
Lectur Numbering  Binary Lecture In class Quiz 6 hrs
e5 Systems numbers
 Octal numbers
 Hexadecimal
numbers
 Gray code
 Seven
segments
 Conversion of
binary, octal,
hexadecimal
to decimal
 Conversion of
decimal to
binary, octal
and
hexadecimal
 Binary
arithmetic

Lectur Logic Gates  Logic Lecture Assignment 10 hrs

e6 functions: 2
NOT, AND,

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 OR, NAND,
NOR, XNOR,
EXOR
 Truth tables
Electrical
circuit
equivalence of
logic circuits
Lectur Boolean  Basic laws Lecture Practical on 10 hrs
e7 Algebra  De Morgan’s and tutorial Electronic
theorem components
 Simplification and circuits.
of logic
expressions
 Karnaugh
maps
Lectur Combinational  Half adder Lecture 15 hrs
e8 logic  Full adder and tutorial
 Encoder
 Decoder
 Multiplexer
 demultiplexer
Lectur Sequential  RS flip flop Lecture Test 2 15 hrs
e9 logic  Clocked flip
flop
 D flip flop
 JK flip flop
 Master- slave
JK flip flop
Lectur PCB Basics  Technology 5 hrs
e9 for the future
 nanotechnolo
gy

Assessment:

Intended Learning outcome Topic(s) Assessment method(s)

1. Identify circuit components Basic electrical Learners could be provided with
symbols and diagrams. measuring instruments physical electronics components
Boolean algebra with worksheets showing their
pictures and equivalent symbols
to identify. They will also be
examined through tests and
assignments

2. Analysis Principles, units and Fundamentals of electric Simple experimental

measurements. network circuits. demonstrations could be used to

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 Network analysis show the principles of
measurements of fundamental
electrical components such as
voltage, current, resistance and
power.
3. Understanding Combinational logic Learners could independently
AC network analysis research different power sources
and the reasons for their
selections (i.e., battery, solar,
mains, combined). They could
present their findings as a brief
power point presentation or a
simple poster.
4. Application Systems PCB Basics Learners will be able to draw and
approach introduction Motors explain block diagrams for simple
circuits. They might also be asked
to design, develop and simulate
the systems themselves.
5 Understanding transient Responses or R-C R-L series Solve problems relating to time
behaviour of R-C, R-L of dc networks and steady state values of
circuits. circuits. This task lends itself to a
practical investigation to
underpin their solutions.

Indicative Assessment

Tests 10%

Assignments 10%

Practical 10%

Final Examination 70%

References:

1. A.R. Hambley: Electrical Engineering - Principles and Applications, 6th Edition, Pearson, 2014.
ISBN13: 9780133116649
2. J.B. Gupta: Fundamentals of electrical engineering and electronics, 2nd edition
3. T. Hughes Electrical and Electronic Technology, 10th edition, 2008. Pearson, ISBN 978-0-13-
206011-0
4. J. Bird Electrical and Electronics Principles and Technology, 4 th Edition, Newnes. ISBN 978-0-
08-089056-2.

Additional references may be taken from IEEE and other reputable journals

Lecture notes and tutorial questions (if available) will be made available on students e-portal
platform within one working day of the lecture.

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Class policies:
Possession of a personal laptop is strongly recommended for this course
Attendance:
No makeup assignments will be given unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor. Students are required to
attend all classes. Accumulated absences of more than 20% of total class hours without preapproval may lead to expulsion.
Due dates:
Late assignments will be penalized 25% of the total obtainable marks per day.
Missed Exams: Make-up tests not generally approved unless the student’s absence was approved.

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