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Course: 2025/2026

Electrical power engineering fundamentals
(14020)
Bachelor in Industrial Electronics and Automation Engineering (Plan: 444 - Estudio: 223)


Coordinating teacher: ROBLES MUÑOZ, GUILLERMO

Department assigned to the subject: Electrical Engineering Department

Type: Compulsory
ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

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Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
It is recommended to have completed the first full course. Linear Algebra, Calculus I and II, and Physics II are especially important.
Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to: Have knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of electrical engineering. This learning outcome is assessed through systematic analysis exercises of direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) circuits, balanced three-phase systems, evaluation tests, and laboratory practices (midterm exams, final exam, and three laboratory sessions). Be aware of the multidisciplinary context of electrical engineering. This learning outcome is assessed through midterm and final exams, as well as laboratory practices, highlighting the connections between electrical engineering and other industrial engineering disciplines, such as electronics, thermal engineering, mechanical engineering, and environmental aspects. Apply their knowledge and understanding to identify, formulate, and solve electrical engineering problems using established methods. This learning outcome is assessed through evaluation tests and specific exercises related to fundamental electrical quantities (voltage, current, and power). Design and conduct experiments, interpret data, and draw conclusions. This learning outcome is assessed through three laboratory sessions in the Electrical Circuits Laboratory, covering direct current, alternating current, and three-phase systems. The acquired knowledge is later evaluated in the final exams. Develop technical and laboratory skills. This learning outcome is assessed through the submission of laboratory reports, in which students' practical competencies in using electrical instrumentation (oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.) are evaluated. Combine theory and practice to solve electrical engineering problems. This learning outcome is assessed through various laboratory exercises and reports, where real circuits are analyzed, and systematic circuit-solving techniques taught in the course are applied.
Learning Outcomes
RA1.2: A systematic understanding of the key aspects and concepts of their branch of industrial engineering. RA1.4: Awareness of the wider multidisciplinary context of the industrial engineering. RA2.1: The ability to apply their knowledge and understanding to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems using established methods. RA4.2: The ability to design and conduct appropriate experiments, interpret the data and draw conclusions. RA4.3: Workshop and laboratory skills. RA5.2: The ability to combine theory and practice to solve engineering problems. CB1: Students have demonstrated possession and understanding of knowledge in an area of study that builds on the foundation of general secondary education, and is usually at a level that, while relying on advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting edge of their field of study. CB2: Students are able to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the competences usually demonstrated through the development and defence of arguments and problem solving within their field of study. CG1: Ability to resolve problems with initiative, creativity decision-making and critical reasoning skills, and to communicate and transmit knowledge, skills and abilities in the Industrial Engineering area. CG10: Capacity to design and carry out experiments and to analyze and interpret data obtained. CG21: Knowledge and use of the principles of electrical circuits and electric machinery theory. CE1: Applied knowledge of electrical engineering.
Description of contents: programme
Introduction 1.1. General concepts 1.2. Kirchhoff's laws Direct Current (DC) 2.1. Resistors and dependent/independent sources 2.2. Series and parallel connections 2.3. Mesh and nodal analysis 2.4. Thévenin's theorem Alternating Current (AC) 3.1. Inductors and capacitors 3.2. Waves and phasors 3.3. Impedance 3.4. Circuit analysis in the frequency domain 3.5. Superposition theorem 3.6. Coupled inductors 3.7. AC power Three-Phase Systems 4.1. General concepts 4.2. Line and phase quantities 4.3. Single-phase equivalent 4.4. Three-phase power and reactive power compensation
Learning activities and methodology
Lectures will be used to explain the fundamental theoretical concepts that students need to understand the course. During these lectures, simple exercises will be incorporated to reinforce the theory covered in each session. To make the most of these lectures, students should check the schedule in advance and review the topics beforehand. Small-group classes will provide closer monitoring of student learning. In these sessions, the skills acquired during the previous lecture and the student's weekly work will be assessed. Assignments, exercises, and short daily quizzes may be given. Throughout the course, at least two exams will be administered on the scheduled dates, covering the material studied up to that point. There will be three laboratory sessions, where students will apply the concepts covered in both lecture and small-group classes. Specific office hours are available for student tutoring and consultations. At the professor's discretion, additional tutoring sessions may be scheduled upon request. The use of artificial intelligence tools is allowed to complement theory and circuit analysis while studying the course. However, special care must be taken with the results, and it is recommended to verify the correctness of the provided solutions. Their use is not permitted in exams.
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination/test 60
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 40

Calendar of Continuous assessment


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Basic Bibliography
  • Bruce M. Carlsson. Teoría de Circuitos. Paraninfo. 2000
  • Guillermo Robles . Problemas resueltos de fundamentos de ingeniería eléctrica. PARANINFO. 2015
  • Jesús Fraile Mora. Circuitos Eléctricos. Garceta. 2020
  • Julio Usaola, Mª Ángeles Moreno. Circuitos eléctricos: Problemas y ejercicios resueltos. Pearson Educación. 2002
Recursos electrónicosElectronic Resources *
Additional Bibliography
  • Antonio Conejo Navarro. Circuitos eléctricos para la Ingeniería. McGraw-Hill. 2004
  • J. Fernández Moreno. Teoría de Circuitos. Teoría y problemas resueltos. Paraninfo. 2011
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The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.


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