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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The Principles of Electrical Sciences online programme will help enhance the candidate’s understanding of electrical engineering. It is an undergraduate core course in computer science and engineering category. The training will take 12 weeks to complete and consists of four credits. 

Designed and structured by industry experts, the course is segmented into five modules. The curriculum covers the topics of basic electrical engineering including, AC and DC circuits, transformers, and electrical machines. The training also includes elementary calculations for energy consumption and low voltage electrical installations to provide in-depth knowledge of the Principles of Electrical Sciences.

The Principles of Electrical Sciences undergraduate course is meant for first-year engineering students regardless of their academic background. the credits acquired in the course are entirely transferrable and the same marks scored by the candidates may be used by their university or college.

The Highlights

  • Undergraduate level
  • Four-credit course
  • Core course
  • Completion in 12 weeks 
  • Internal assessment
  • Transferable credits
  • Video Lectures
  • Computer science and engineering category training
  • Government of India initiative
  • Checked by NPTEL
  • Self-assessment tools
  • Reading resources
  • Similar to one academic semester
  • Discussion forum available online
  • English lectures
  • External proctored examination

Programme Offerings

  • Free registration
  • Self-assessment
  • Internal assessment
  • assignments
  • External proctored examination
  • Core course
  • Undergraduate-level
  • 12 weeks course
  • Instructed In English
  • Four credit
  • Examples And Illustrations
  • transferable credits

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability
no

Eligibility Criteria

The Principles of Electrical Sciences online undergraduate course is designed for first-year engineering students. Students from any branch of engineering may join the programme.

What you will learn

Knowledge of electronics

The Principles of Electrical Sciences online course teaches a vast range of broad topics such as:

  • Basic laws and concepts of electrical circuits
  • DC network theorems 
  • Single-phase AC circuits and their steady-state analysis
  • Three-phase balanced circuits
  • Current and voltage relations in delta and star connections
  • Single-phase transformer, three-phase transformer, and auto-transformer connections
  • DC machines 
  • Three-phase and single-phase induction motor
  • Three-phase synchronous machines
  • LT switchgear components and types of cables and wires
  • Important characteristics of batteries
  • Calculations for energy savings and consumption

Who it is for

The Principles of Electrical Sciences online course is mainly applicable to the candidates who have are first-year undergraduate engineering students in any branch of engineering.


Admission Details

Step 1. Be a part of the Principles of Electrical Sciences course by going to Swayam’s website.

Step 2. Select the ‘Sign-in/Register’ option to take part in the course. 

Step3. Create an account by entering details such as username, password, and email ID and click the ‘send verification code’ option.

Step 4. Swayam will send a verification code to the candidate’s email address. Type in the code and select ‘Verify Code.’

Step 5. Hit the ‘Create’ button to join the course.

Application Details

There is no need to fill in an application form for the Principles of Electrical Sciences online training. Candidates can sign up by creating an account on Swayam.

The Syllabus

Instructors

IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How many credits do the Principles of Electrical Sciences course contain?

It is a four-credit course.

2: Do I have to pay to join for the Principles of Electrical Sciences course?

No. Swayam promotes free education so, the candidates do not have to pay anything to join the course.

3: Who is the instructor for the Principles of Electrical Sciences course?

Dr. Sanjay Agrawal from the Indira Gandhi National Open University will be instructing the course.

4: Is there any reference material for the Principles of Electrical Sciences programme?

Yes, candidates can refer to the books mentioned on the course webpage. Access the list here: https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/

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