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Electrotechnology

Niveau

First cycle, Bachelor

Learning outcomes of the courses/module

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 for the course

not applicable

Course content

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 specialist literature

• 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

German

Number of ECTS credits awarded

3

Share of e-learning in %

20

Semester hours per week

2.0

Planned teaching and learning method

Lecturer

Semester/trimester in which the course/module is offered

1

Name of lecturer

Michael Petke, BSc, MA

Academic year

First year of studies

Key figure of the course/module

vzELT1

Type of course/module

lecture

Type of course

Compulsory

Internship(s)

not applicable