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Electrical Machines and Power Systems

General

Prefix

ECE

Course Number

412

Course Level

Undergraduate

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Electrical Machines and Power Systems Fundamentals of Electricity, Magnetism, and Circuits, Electrical Machines and Transformers, Generation, Transmission, and Distribution of Electrical Energy. Lab.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Students will have an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering through analyzing electricity, magnetism, three phase circuits, active, reactive, apparent power and components for power systems.

Outcome

Students will have an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering electrical machines and electrical power systems problems.

Outcome

Students will have an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufactureability, and sustainability through designing a smart grid system.

Outcome

Students will have an ability to communicate effectively by writing professional lab reports.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Introduction to electricity, magnetism, and three phase circuits. 10% DC generator. 10% DC motor. 10% Synchronous machines. 10% Transformers. 15% Generation of electrical energy. 10% Transmission of electrical energy. 20% Distribution of electrical energy. 10% Smart grid systems. 5%