AC Circuits and CAD (5 ECTS)

Objective

During the course, the student gains an understanding of the theory, characteristics, and operating principles of alternating current circuits. The student learns practical skills and competencies required for using CAD software in electrical design.

Content

- AC Circuits
- CAD, Computer-Aided Design

Materials

Material shown by the teacher (slides, calculation examples and videos).

Teaching methods

AC circuits: Teacher-led lessons and weekly assignments. Laboratory exercises. Exams.
CAD: computer exercises.

Student workload

Estimated workload 5 cr * 27 h/cr = 135 h

The workload consists of lessons, independent practice, and laboratory exercises in small groups.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may complete the remaining studies and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or satisfactory level. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and is able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or excellent level. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply their knowledge study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Assessment methods and criteria

Max 50 pts
5 : 50 – 45
4 : 44 – 39
3 : 38 – 33
2 : 32 – 27
1 : 26 – 21
FAIL: 20 - 0