Objectives and competences
Objectives:
- acquire basic knowledge in the field of the theory of electric, current and magnetic fields,
- learns the difference between ideal and real elements,
- understands the connection of electrical elements in electrical circuits,
- knows how to use methods for calculating DC and AC electrical circuits,
- understands transient phenomena analsysis in simple electrical circuits.
Competences:
- independent solving of basic problems in the field of electrical engineering,
- the ability to observe, interpret and analyze laboratory experiments,
- the ability to connect knowledge from different fields of study.
Content (Syllabus outline)
Introduction (laws of natural phenomena, teaching methods, division of physical quantities, international system of units).
- Electrostatic field (types of electric charges, Coulomb's law, surface charge density, basic law in differential form, electric field strength, electric potential and voltage, electric field in dielectrics, capacitance and capacitors, coupling of capacitors, Y-D and D-Y transformations, analysis of circuits with capacitances , the energy of the electric field).
- Current field (basic laws, electric current, electric current density, Ohm's law in differential and integral form, determination of ohmic resistance, power and work in the current field, Joule's law in differential and integral form, basic laws of DC circuits, passive and active elements, Kirchhoff's law coupling of ohmic resistors, transformations in resistance circuits, methods for calculating DC circuits: direct method, loop current method, nodal potential method, simplifying connection method, mechanism of electric current flow in conductors, semiconductors and insulators).
- Stationary magnetic field (magnetic field strength, Ampere's law, Biot-Savart's law, magnetic flux density, magnetic flux, magnetic field in magnetic materials, Ohm's law of magnetic circuits, analysis of unbranched and branched magnetic circuits).
- Time-varying magnetic field (induced voltage, electromagnetic induction, magnetic flux linkage, inductance, self inductance, mutual inductance, magnetic field energy).
- AC circuits and transient phenomena (AC quantities, sinusoidal quantities in real and complex space, voltage-current-power-energy of ideal elements, resonance, compensation of reactive energy, real elements, transformer, multiphase systems, three-phase systems, power in three-phase systems, rotating magnetic field, transient analysy fo simple circuits).
Learning and teaching methods
Lectures (frontal form of teaching without student involvement, frontal form of teaching with student involvement).
Working with examples (frontal form of teaching with student involvement).
Presentation of visual, video, and animation materials (frontal form of teaching with student involvement).
Homework (independent solving of basic electrical engineering problems).
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and understanding:
- knowledge and understanding of basic electrical laws (Coulomb's, Ohm's, Ampere's, Joule's and Biot-Savart's laws, etc.),
- understanding and ability to use the mathematical formulation of natural laws in electrical engineering for solving basic problems within the electric and magnetic field,
- the ability to define a problem and solve it within simple electrical circuits,
- understands the physical background of transient phenomena in electrical engineering.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
- communication skills: knowledge of physical quantities and units and Greek letters, written expression in the written exam, oral defense of laboratory exercises.
- calculation skills: the use of computers, mathematics and electrical engineering in technical sciences.
- skills in the use of measuring methods and instruments: measure basic electrical quantities in the context of laboratory exercises.
- problem solving: solving simple electrical circuits and simple problems in the electromagnetic field.
- communication and group work: performing laboratory exercises.
Readings
I. Tičar, T. Zorič: Osnove elektrotehnike, I. zvezek – Elektrostatika in tokovna polja, 2005, Tiskarna tehniških fakultet, Maribor.
T. Zorič, D. Đonlagić: Osnove elektrotehnike, II. zvezek – Magnetna in inducirana električna polja, 2005, Tiskarna tehniških fakultet, Maribor.
I. Tičar, T. Zorič: Osnove elektrotehnike, III. zvezek – Izmenični tokokrogi in prehodni pojavi, 2005, Tiskarna tehniških fakultet, Maribor.
T. Zorič: Zbirka rešenih nalog iz osnov elektrotehnike, 2008, Tiskarna tehniških fakultet, Maribor.
Additional information on implementation and assessment Method (written or oral exam, coursework, project):
- Calculation exam,
- Theoretical exam,
