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Module Overview

The module "ELECTRICAL SCIENCE I" aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the physics and engineering that underpins the operation of semiconductor devices. This includes the use of this understanding to explain the operation of simple bipolar devices and MOS transistors, as well as the effects of electric and magnetic fields and their interaction with matter within the discipline of electronic engineering.

Module Details

• Module Code: EEE1034
• Module Provider: Computer Science and Electronic Engineering
• Module Leader: SHKUNOV Maxim (CS & EE)
• Number of Credits: 15
• ECTS Credits: 7.5
• Framework: FHEQ Level 4
• Module Cap (Maximum number of students): N/A

Student Workload

• Independent Learning Hours: 88
• Lecture Hours: 11
• Tutorial Hours: 11
• Guided Learning: 10
• Captured Content: 30

Module Availability

• Semester: 2

Prerequisites / Co-requisites

• None

Module Content

The module content is divided into two main parts:

Part A - Electronic Materials

• Structure of the atom (nucleus, electrons, shells)
• Ionic bonding (electrostatics)
• Covalent bonding, Metallic bonding (free electrons)
• Band structure of insulators, metals, and semiconductors
• The meaning of the Fermi level
• Intrinsic (Si, Ge) and extrinsic (donor/acceptor, n-type, p-type) semiconductors, carrier concentration
• Density of states
• Basic band structure description of direct/indirect semiconductors (absorption, emission, phonons)
• Mobility and conductivity
• Two terminal devices: p-n junctions and diodes (structure and principles of basic operation, Zener, LED, photodiode)
• Current transport mechanisms
• Three terminal devices: basic physical principles of MOSFET and BJT Transistors, their structures, and electrical characteristics

Part B - Fields and Charges

• Electric charge, static electricity, fields (conception of scalar vs basic vector) and field lines
• Field strength and potential, potential gradients in uniform fields
• Capacitance (fields, forces, energy) and dielectrics
• Coulomb's law (test charges, force vs strength vs potential, electrical work)
• Gauss Law
• Applications of electrostatics
• Permanent magnets (fields, attraction/repulsion etc) and dc currents (wires, solenoids etc)
• Magnetic field strength (solenoids, wires, right hand rule, perpendicular components, vector multiplications etc)
• Bio-Savart Law, Ampere's Law
• The ampere (definition using two parallel wires)
• Coil meters and dc motors
• Charged particles in magnetic fields
• Hall effect
• Applications of magnetic field phenomena
• Introduction to electromagnetic induction

Assessment Pattern

• Assessment Type: Coursework and Examination
• Unit of Assessment: TUTORIAL PEER ASSESSMENT SCHEME and 2 HOUR CLOSED-BOOK WRITTEN EXAMINATION
• Weighting: 10% for Coursework and 90% for Examination

Alternative Assessment

A student required to resit the TPAS unit of assessment is required to re-submit written answers to all TPAS questions relevant to the module. This re-submission is assessed by the TPAS Coordinator on a pass-fail basis only.

Assessment Strategy

The assessment strategy for this module is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate a breadth of understanding of the underlying science that underpins the operation of 2 and 3 terminal electronic devices. The summative assessment for this module consists of TPAS questions and a written examination.

Formative Assessment and Feedback

Students will receive formative assessment/feedback through:

• Question and answer sessions during lectures
• Tutorial problem classes
• The TPAS system
• Unassessed tutorial problem sheets (with answers/model solutions)

Module Aims

• Introduce the fundamentals of electric and magnetic fields, conductors, dielectrics, and semiconducting materials and their electronic properties
• Show how the above can be used to explain the behavior of electronic and photonic devices
• Enable students from different educational backgrounds to reach a common level of knowledge and understanding
• Provide opportunities for students to learn about the Surrey Pillars

Learning Outcomes

Ref	Attributes Developed	KC	C1
001	Discuss bonding between elements and give some of the properties of insulators, metals, and semiconductors	KC	C1
002	Describe the main electronic properties of semiconductors and the factors that control electrical conductivity and how they can be utilized in electronic devices	KC	C1
003	Discuss the operation of simple devices: diode; bipolar transistor; MOS transistor	KC	C1
004	Demonstrate the application of electrostatic models to describe fields, forces, potential, and electrical energy	KC	C2
005	Demonstrate the application of magnetostatic models to charged particles currents and magnetic force	KC	C2
006	Discuss the origin of electromagnetic induction	KC	C2

Attributes Developed

• C - Cognitive/analytical
• K - Subject knowledge
• T - Transferable skills
• P - Professional/Practical skills

Methods of Teaching / Learning

The learning and teaching strategy is designed to achieve the module aims through:

• Lectures
• Class discussion and problems
• Revision sessions
• TPAS system of problem classes and peer review marking

Reading List

Upon accessing the reading list, please search for the module using the module code: EEE1034

Other Information

This module provides an introduction to semiconductors that are at the basis of every electronic device, thus underpinning all sustainable and renewable technologies. The module also helps students develop their digital capabilities, resourcefulness, and resilience, aiding their employability.

Programmes this Module Appears In

The module appears in the following programmes:

• Astronautics and Space Engineering BEng (Hons)
• Astronautics and Space Engineering MEng
• Computer and Internet Engineering BEng (Hons)
• Computer and Internet Engineering MEng
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng
• Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)
• Electronic Engineering MEng
• Electronic Engineering with Artificial Intelligence BEng (Hons)
• Electronic Engineering with Artificial Intelligence MEng