Electrotechnology
level of course unit
First cycle, Bachelor
Learning outcomes of course unit
The students are able to:
• Explain electrical quantities and units.
• Describe the basic laws of electrical engineering.
• Read electrical or electronic circuit diagrams.
• Calculate currents, voltages and resistances in electrical circuits.
• Explain the difference between direct current, alternating current and three-phase current.
• Describe the operation of electrical systems and machines.
• Distinguish between electrical protective measures.
• Explain electronic components.
prerequisites and co-requisites
not applicable
course contents
Introduction and basic terms
• Basic laws of electrical engineering
• Sources of voltage and current
• Basic circuits
• Electric field and capacitor
• Magnetic field and coil
• Circuit technology
• Alternating current and three-phase current technology
• Electrical installations and machines
• Protective measures
• Fundamentals of electronic components
recommended or required reading
• Hagmann (2006): Grundlagen der Elektrotechnik, 12. Aufl., AULA-Verlag Graz
• Bieneck (2005): Elektro T, Grundlagen der Elektrotechnik, Lehrbuch: Informations- und Arbeitsbuch für Schüler und Studenten der elektrotechnischen Berufe, Holland & Josenhans Stuttgart
• Orlowski (2008): Praktische Regeltechnik: Anwendungsorientierte Einführung für Maschinenbauer und Elektrotechniker, 7. Aufl., Springer Verlag Berlin
• Stiller (2006): Grundlagen der Mess- und Regelungstechnik, Shaker Verlag München
assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, presentation
language of instruction
German
number of ECTS credits allocated
3
eLearning quota in percent
20
course-hours-per-week (chw)
2
planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecturer
semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered
1
name of lecturer(s)
Michael Petke, BSc, MA
year of study
First year of studies
recommended optional program components
not applicable
course unit code
vzELT1
type of course unit
lecture
mode of delivery
Compulsory
work placement(s)
not applicable