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EE 466 Power Electronics
EE 466 Power Electronics
EE 466 Power Electronics
Course Specifications
Comments:
B Objectives
2. Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being
implemented. (e.g. increased use of IT or web based reference material, changes in content as
a result of new research in the field)
Offer some laboratory sessions to illustrate the performance of different types of power
electronics' converters.
Offer some tutorial sessions for problem solving.
C. Course Description (Note: General description in the form used in Bulletin or handbook)
Course Description:
Principles of power electronics, power semiconductor devices, switch-mode dc-dc converters, power
losses, converter dynamics, stability and control design.
1. Topics to be Covered
Introduction (Chapter 1)
1.1 What is Power Electronics?
1.3 The Need for Power Conversion 1 3
1.4 Power Electronics Systems
1.5 Applications of Power Electronics
1.6 Future Trends
Switching Concepts and Overview of Power Semiconductor Devices
(Chapter 2)
2.1 The Need for Switching in Power Electronic Circuits
2.2 Switching Characteristics
2.4 Types of Switches 3 9
2.5 Available Semiconductor Switching Devices
2.6 Comparison of Switching Devices
2.7 Future Trends in Power Devices
2.8 Snubber Circuits
4. Course Learning Outcomes in NQF Domains of Learning and Alignment with Assessment
Methods and Teaching Strategy
On the table below are the five NQF Learning Domains, numbered in the left column.
First, insert the suitable and measurable course learning outcomes required in the appropriate
learning domains (see suggestions below the table). Second, insert supporting teaching
strategies that fit and align with the assessment methods and intended learning outcomes.
Third, insert appropriate assessment methods that accurately measure and evaluate the
learning outcome. Each course learning outcomes, assessment method, and teaching strategy
ought to reasonably fit and flow together as an integrated learning and teaching process.
(Courses are not required to include learning outcomes from each domain.)
3.1 Evaluate the performance of different types Special attention Class attendance of
of power electronics converters and mark rewards students at lectures is
are pointed to the
submitting of
accurate results and
professional reports.
Assignment is given
to the students at recoded.
regular intervals to Recording of
solve and submit. submission of
5% of the final assignments and the
grade is allocated to grades.
the assignments.
Late or no
submission of
assignments carries
penalties or loss of
grade points.
3.2 Choose the proper type of power electronics Participation of Participation of
converter for different industrial students in students in lecture
applications classroom discussion is evaluated
discussion and at the end of the
presentations. semester.
4.0 Communication, Information Technology, Numerical
6. Assessment task (e.g. essay, test, group project, examination, Proportion of Total
speech, oral presentation, etc.) Assessment
1
Midterm Exam 30%
2
Quizzes 15%
4 Homework 15%
4
Final Exam or Final Projects 40%
1. Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student
consultations and academic advice. (include amount of time teaching staff are expected to be
available each week)
Teaching staff offer 6 office hours per week allocated for this course.
E Learning Resources
F. Facilities Required
Indicate requirements for the course including size of classrooms and laboratories (i.e. number
of seats in classrooms and laboratories, extent of computer access etc.)
1. Accommodation (Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration rooms/labs, etc.)
3. Other resources (specify, e.g. if specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements
or attach list)
None
5 Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and
planning for improvement.
Self- assessment at every two years and the external assessment by the invited faculty member at every
four years will be carried out. The feedback received from these assessments will be used to plan for
further improvement in the course syllabus, teaching method, and delivery of course materials.
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