Explore Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering examines circuits and electrical systems from devices to power networks. This subject guide introduces the questions, methods and practical work that help learners understand the field before choosing a formal course of study.
A strong starting point is to connect circuit analysis with electromagnetism. The first develops a foundation for reasoning; the second provides a setting in which to test ideas. Keep a learning journal that records assumptions, sources and questions that remain unresolved.
Four areas to investigate
Circuit analysis
Connect circuit analysis to the study of circuits and electrical systems from devices to power networks. Compare an introductory explanation with a worked example, then describe where the approach is useful and where it may fail.
Electromagnetism
Connect electromagnetism to the study of circuits and electrical systems from devices to power networks. Compare an introductory explanation with a worked example, then describe where the approach is useful and where it may fail.
Control systems
Connect control systems to the study of circuits and electrical systems from devices to power networks. Compare an introductory explanation with a worked example, then describe where the approach is useful and where it may fail.
Power electronics
Connect power electronics to the study of circuits and electrical systems from devices to power networks. Compare an introductory explanation with a worked example, then describe where the approach is useful and where it may fail.
Learn through inquiry
Model a small renewable power system and examine stability under variable demand.
Begin with a question narrow enough to investigate. Decide what evidence would support an answer, document the method and explain what further work would be needed.