Electricity and mechanics (B-ODISEE-JPBWG6)

This is a translated version. Original version in Dutch.
3 ECTSDutch20 First termFirst term
Van Dooren Nicolas (coordinator) |  Devos Liesbet |  Van Dooren Nicolas |  Vanderstraeten Antoon
Kernteam Agro- en biotechnologie St-Niklaas

Aims

Learning outcomes for this course can be consulted here.

Previous knowledge

A. Previously required courses  

The general admission requirements and the order of enrolment are to be found in the Education and Examination regulations.

B. Required competences  

The student masters the skills as taught on a secondary education level.

Is included in these courses of study

Activities

3 ects. Electricity and mechanics (B-ODISEE-JLBWG6)

3 ECTSDutchFormat: Lecture20 First termFirst term
Devos Liesbet |  Van Dooren Nicolas |  Vanderstraeten Antoon
Kernteam Agro- en biotechnologie St-Niklaas

Content

The following topics are covered in this course:

  • The study of units of forces, diagrams of forces, moments, leverage
  • Roller bearings, chain and belt transmissions
  • Basic rules of electricity
  • Electrical circuits, electrical connections to the power grid
  • Connection of electric motors and lighting, power calculations
  • Exercises and practice: multimeter measurements, batteries, motors, generators, transformers
    New forms of power generation

Course material

Study material can be consulted here.

Language of instruction: more information

Course is taught in Dutch.

Format: more information

Colleges with occasional demonstrations

Distance education: monitored self study. Bachelor Degree students via Distance Education review the study material on an independent basis and will be in contact with their fellow students (distance learning platforms). Student coaching sessions during the semester (in the evening) will allow you to ask questions about the theory.

Evaluation

(B-ODISEE-H73785)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : None

Explanation

AssessmentGrading scale
TOTAL1-20/20 scale

The final grade for this course is achieved on the written exam. Correction for guessing is used in the multiple choice questions.

Distance Learning: The exam is normally planned on weekday evenings.

The information presented here regarding the organization of classes and evaluation modalities may change at any time in response to the epidemiological reality. All changes will be communicated via Toledo, stating the correct information which should be applied (at all times).

Information about retaking exams

Same modality as in the first exam opportunity