Unit Code: EED460

Unit Name: Electrical and Electronics for Mechanical Engineers

Description: Engineering technologists are expected to be able to identify, find fault and maintain basic electrical and electronic circuits and devices. In this course you will relate through examples and specific applications, the fundamental phenomena which form the basis of electrical & electronics and apply the basic laws governing electrical, electrostatics and magnetic circuits. You will also learn to specify the functions of basic analogue and digital electronic devices.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Apply basic electrical and electronic engineering fundamentals respectively to wide practical procedures and practices. (DA1) 2. Identify and interpret electrical and electronics devices, circuits, datasheets and technical instructions. (DA2) 3. Investigate, analyze and compare the electrical and electronics components and circuits. (DA4) 4. Explore and describe the operation and application of different types of Switches Actuators, Transformers, and power supplies. (DA1) 5. Investigate the fundamentals of Digital and Analog Electronic devices and its application. (DA4)

Prerequisite: N/A

Prerequisite Sentence: Minimum Entry Requirement of the programme

Credit Point: 12

Offered In: Semester 2