3. ECNG 2000 – Introduction 3
Important People
Primary Course Contact:
Ms. Nirmala Baldeo nirmala.baldeo@sta.uwi.edu
Coursework Facilitator:
Mr. Tariq Wadi tariq.wadi@sta.uwi.edu
Laboratory Demonstrators:
Mr. Andrew Balgobin
Mr. Vivian Narine
Mr. Ron Samuel
Mr. Govinda Soomai
4. ECNG 2000 – Introduction 4
Course Structure
Type of Evaluation Description
% of Course
Grade
End of Semester Exam One 3 hour written exam 70
Mid-Semester Exam One 1 hour written exam 15
Laboratory: Four Laboratory Exercises 10
Mini-Project: Electrical Wiring for
Industrial and Commercial
Systems
5
TOTAL 100
5. ECNG 2000 – Introduction 5
Course Resources
Required Text
• Theodore Wildi: Electric Machines, Drives & Power
Systems - 9th Ed
Supplementary Text
• A.Fitzgerald, C.Kingsley, S.D. Umans: Electric
Machinery; McGraw-Hill
• S.A.Nasar: Electric Machines and Power Systems;
McGraw-Hill
• S. Sarma: Electric Machines.
MyeLearning Website
6. ECNG 2000 – Introduction 6
Housekeeping
• Timetable –
– Lectures on Mondays (1-3pm) & Thursdays
(8-9am)
– Tutorials/Lectures to be announced
– Prelabs on Fridays to be announced
– LABS to be announced
• Repeaters – coursework
7. ECNG 2000 – Introduction 7
Tutorials & Pre Labs
• 5 Tutorial Sheets
– 3 Systems
– Transformers
– Induction Motors
– DC Machines
– Synchronous Machines
• Pre Lab sessions critical to laboratory execution
and writing laboratory reports!
8. ECNG 2000 – Introduction 8
Laboratory Exercises
• Fortnightly rotation of exercises
• Selected Tuesdays and Wednesdays 5:00 pm –
8:00 pm
• Stick to your groups (to be assigned)
• Do not miss labs
• Contact Mr Tariq Wadi
tariq.wadi@sta.uwi.edu
• Laboratory reports due two (2) weeks after
execution of the laboratory exercises.
– Submission time @ 4:00 pm
8
9. ECNG 2000 – Introduction 9
Compliance Issues (1)
• Classroom Conduct
– Cell phones = disturbances
– Unwarranted discussions = disturbances
– Attendance will be logged. 75% attendance required!
– Ask questions relevant to the course
• Laboratory Conduct
– Demonstrators are in charge!
– Adhere to DRESS CODE
• No slippers
• No short pants
• No short skirts
• No long jewelry
• Keep hair well groomed
10. ECNG 2000 – Introduction 10
10
Compliance Issues (2)
• No bags allowed in the laboratory.
• Laboratory Reports
– Adhere to requirements
– Plagiarism will be dealt with accordingly +
ZERO!
• Demonstrators are in charge!
11. ECNG 2000 – Introduction 11
Assignment Requirements (1)
• Front cover written/typed in this format:
Name: your name
ID: 00000000
Assignment: ----------------
Course: ----------------
Lecturer: ----------------
• First page
– A signed declaration (see course MyeLearning website).
• Laboratory Reports
– A letter-size manila paper folder.
– The use of tape (scotch or masking) is NOT permitted.
– The body of the work must be printed NOT handwritten.
– Stapled on the left margin.
– All pages numbered on the top right hand corner.
12. ECNG 2000 – Introduction 12
Assignment Requirements (2)
• Include Results
– The signed results from the laboratory exercise must be attached
to the back of the report.
• All laboratory reports must be submitted to the
coursework facilitator Mr Tariq Wadi.
– Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratory (Block 12).
• Adhere to post lab requirements.
13. ECNG 2000 – Introduction 13
Mini Project
• Wiring Project
– Given in Week 2, Due in Week 3
– All laboratory reports must be submitted to the
coursework facilitator Mr. Tariq Wadi.
14. ECNG 2000 – Introduction 14
Advice
• Get course outline online
• Course delivery and content has changed
from previous years
• Come to class
• Attempt and attend the tutorials and
prelabs
