Module overview
This module introduces fundamental concepts in electric fields, electromagnetism and mechanics, as a foundation for more advanced topics in electromagnetic theory and mechanics.
It also equips students with basic techniques of engineering electromagnetism and engineering mechanics with emphasis on the application of these methods to the solution of typical problems.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- The basics of electrical materials and their behaviour in electromagnetic fields.
- Basic concepts in mechanics of solids, and the relation between stress, strain and deformation.
- The principles governing electrostatics, magnetism and electromagnetism.
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Apply underlying principles to solve practical problems.
- Calculate stresses and strains in mechanical systems.
- Analyse simple mechanical and electromagnetic systems.
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Use mathematical skills to analyse real problems (shared with ELEC1300).
- Understand engineering principles and apply them to analyse key engineering processes.
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Identify material applications based on its behaviours under electromagnetic fields.
- Perform a range of electrical and mechanical measurements (shared with ELEC1300).
Syllabus
A-level recap –online self-study Topics: Energy and Momentum, Work, Linear Momentum, Collisions, Rigid body rotation and Angular Momentum, Moments of inertia
Electrostatics:
•Coulomb's Law, Electric field and electric field lines
•Electric Potential
•Dielectrics (linear, Qualitative) and Capacitors
•Electric field boundary conditions
•Electric Force - Movement of charged particles in electric fields
•Current as a flow of charges, Resistance, Ohm’s law
Magnetostatics:
•Magnetic field due to wire and force between wires
•Physics of ferromagnetism. Domains, Magnetic saturation (QUALITATIVE)
•Currents and magnetic fields
•Inductance from a solenoid
•Magnetic field boundary conditions
Electromagnetics: Time varying electric & magnetic fields:
•Electromagnetic Induction, Faraday's Law and Lenz's rule
•Transformers
•Introduction to Electromagnetic waves
Mechanics of Engineering structures:
•Statics, structural and solid body component
•Stress, strain and deformation, elastic and plastic deformation
•Tension, compression and torsion
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
The content of this module is delivered through lectures, module website, directed reading and tutorials.
Students work on their understanding through a combination of independent study, preparation for timetabled activities, tutorials, along with formative assessments in the form of coursework assignments and problem sheets.
Students work on their practical skills, professional skills and technical understanding in technical and assessed laboratories.
The Laboratory assessment which covers practical Learning Outcomes is assessed in the Laboratory Programme Module which includes in-semester opportunities for redeeming failure. These marks are carried forward to the Supplementary Assessment period or External Repeat.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 36 |
| Tutorial | 12 |
| Follow-up work | 18 |
| Preparation for scheduled sessions | 12 |
| Completion of assessment task | 9 |
| Revision | 14 |
| Wider reading or practice | 37 |
| Total study time | 138 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
Kasap S O (1997). Principles of Electrical Engineering Materials and Devices. McGraw-Hill.
Hammond, P. (1997). Electromagnetism for Engineers - An Introductory Course. Oxford University Press.
Halliday D, Resnick, Walker. Principles of physics. John Wiley.
Anderson J C, Lever K D, Alexander J M & Rawlings R D (1990). Materials Science. Chapman & Hall.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
This module is assessed by a combination of coursework, assessed laboratories and a final assessment in the form of a written examination. The Laboratory assessment which covers practical Learning Outcomes is assessed in the Laboratory Programme Module which includes in-semester opportunities for redeeming failure. These marks are carried forward to the Supplementary Assessment period or External Repeat.Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Exam | 70% |
| Coursework | 10% |
| Laboratory | 20% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Exam | 80% |
| Lab Marks carried forward | 20% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Lab Marks carried forward | 20% |
| Exam | 80% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External