| Title: | Auto-electrical Fundamentals |
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| Long Title: | Automobile Electrical Fundamentals |
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| Field of Study: |
Automotive Engineering
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
Michael J. OMahony |
| Module Author: |
BRIAN NIXON |
| Module Description: |
This module is designed to aid students in their understanding of the fundamentals of vehicle electrical circuits. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Compile a list of safety precautions to be observed before and whilst carrying out electrical maintanance work and repairs. |
| LO2 |
Identify the electrical principles which apply to individual circuits and components. |
| LO3 |
Explain the operation of basic automotive electrial circuits and their included components. |
| LO4 |
Using electrical formulae and equations to calculate electrical quantities relating of voltage, current flow, resistance, power and capacitance. |
| LO5 |
Design and construct a fundamental automotive electrical circuit and execute practical use of core automotive electrical test equipment. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Magnetism
Principles of magnetism, origins of electricity.
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Basic Circuit fundamentals
Water analogy,voltage,current flow, resistance, wattage, capacitance, Ohms law.
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Circuit Construction
Circuit layout,supply,conductors,insulators,switches,resistance,circuit protection,Cable sizes,earth return,insulated return,battery design & construction,circuit symbols,series & Parallel circuits.
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Circuit Electronics
Operation of a diodes(P-N)junction, zener diode,
switching action of transistors, variable resistors,resistors, thermistors, optoelectronic sensor, capacitors, analogue & digital signals.
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Electro-magnetic components
Solenoid construction & application, electromagnetic relays.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 30.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 70.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Short Answer Questions |
Mid-module written assessment |
1,2,3 |
15.0 |
Week 6 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Construct fundamental automotive electrical circuit and record various electrical values |
4,5 |
15.0 |
Week 9 |
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Formal Exam |
End-of-Semester Final Examination |
1,2,3,4 |
70.0 |
End-of-Semester |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Automobile Electrical Fundamentals |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
No Description |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Lab |
Practical use of electrical components |
1.0 |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Tom Denton, 2011, Automobile Mechanical and Electrical Systems: Automotive Technology: Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Butterworth-Heinemann [ISBN: 978-0-08-096945-9]
- Robert Bosch GmbH, 2011, Bosch Automotive Handbook - 8th Edition, 8 nd Edition Ed., Bently Publishers [ISBN: 978-0837616865]
- Ken Freund, Jon Lacourse, Mike Stubblefield, Bob Worthy, John Haynes, Haynes' Automotive Electrical Manual, Haynes London [ISBN: 1-85010-654-1]
- Tracy Martin 2005, How to diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems, Motorbooks St. Paul, Minn. [ISBN: 0760320993]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- Website: Kevin O Sullivan 2012, Electrical Fundamentals
- website: Khanacademy.org 2012, Electricity and magnetism
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Module Delivered in
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