This unit describes the competencies required by a technician in order to apply a wide range of electrical principles in their work. Which includes; use of the concept of basic electrical quantities, use of the concepts of D.C and A.C circuits in electrical installation, use of basic electrical machine, use of power factor in electrical installation, use of earthing in electrical installations, apply lightning protection measures, apply electromagnetic field theory , apply electrodynamics, apply energy and momentum in electromagnetic field, apply transient in electrical circuit analysis, use two port network, demonstrate understanding of refrigeration and air conditioning.
Course Requirements:
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Attendance and Participation:
- Regular attendance is expected for all lectures and practical sessions.
- Active participation in discussions and group activities.
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Assignments:
- Completion of weekly assignments to reinforce learning.
- Submission deadlines will be communicated in advance.
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Quizzes and Tests:
- Regular quizzes to assess understanding of concepts.
- Mid-term and final assessments covering all course material.
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Projects:
- Individual or group projects focused on applying learned concepts to real-world scenarios.
- Project presentations may be required.
Assessment Methods:
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Continuous Assessment:
- Weekly assignments (20% of total grade)
- Quizzes and tests (30% of total grade)
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Final Examination:
- Comprehensive assessment covering all course material (50% of total grade)
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Project Evaluation:
- Evaluation based on project deliverables and presentations (if applicable)
Details of Facilitators:
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Course Facilitator: Kelvin Mbogo Njuguna
- Contact Information: renkelv@gmail.com
- Office Hours: Mon - Fri (8 Am to 4 Pm.)
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Teaching Assistants:
- Mark Kamau
- Contact Information:
- Office Hours: Mon - Fri (8 Am to 4 Pm.)
- Mark Kamau
Support:
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Communication:
- Use the LMS messaging system for course-related queries.
- Regular announcements and updates will be posted on the course page.
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Additional Resources:
- Recommended textbooks and supplementary readings.
- Online resources and tutorials for further exploration.
Grading Policy:
- Grades will be assigned based on a cumulative assessment of assignments, quizzes, tests, and projects.
- Teacher: Kelvin Mbogo