Course syllabus for Introduction to electrical engineering

Course syllabus adopted 2026-02-20 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameIntroduktion till elektroteknik
  • CodeEEN265
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerTIELL
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyElectrical Engineering
  • ThemeEnvironment 1 c
  • DepartmentELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • GradingUG - Pass, Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 63125
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0126 Project, part A 3 c
Grading: UG		1.5 c1.5 c
0226 Project, part B 3 c
Grading: UG		2 c1 c
0326 Written and oral assignments 1.5 c
Grading: UG		 1.5 c

In programmes

Examiner

Eligibility

General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements

Specific entry requirements

The same as for the programme that owns the course
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements

Course specific prerequisites


Aim

The aim of the course is to give an introduction to the subject of electrical engineering and the possible careers for engineers in electrical engineering. The course also provides training in group work, information search and written and oral communication and introduces key ethical concepts and theories.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

  • work independently and cooperate in a group to design and build an electrical system.
  • program and verify simple functions in a electrical system in a systematic manner.
  • choose a solution based on requirements.
  • design and solder a simple circuit board.
  • identify, analyze and and make assessments of ethical questions, including aspects of equality, diversity and inclusion.
  • set the concept of sustainable development in a societal context and report its connection to an economically, socially and environmentally responsible engineers work.
  • reflect on possibilities and risks of digitalization and artificial intelligence.
  • use different study skills.
  • plan group collaboration in a clear and structured manner, and reflect on organisation, communication, and relationships based on key perspectives in group dynamics.
  • effectively search for and use qualitative information in books and journals, as well as cite references correctly.
  • write a well disposed text containing critical review.
  • report project results in writing and orally.
  • provide constructive feedback on other students' essays

Content

Basic programming, sensors, electronic components, circuit board design in a CAD tool, simple feedback loops of analogue signals, ethical dilemma from an electrical engineering perspective, literature search, technical communication, group work, group dynamics, study skills, planning and implementation of technical projects, the global goals for a sustainable development and how they are connected to electrical engineering.

Organisation

The course consists of lectures, guest lectures, exercises, project work, laboratory work, workshops, and hand-in assignments. Exercises, guest lectures, workshops, lab sessions, and the scheduled project sessions for the group are compulsory.

Literature

Sven Ove Hansson, 2009. Teknik och etik. Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan, Stockholm (link at the course web page)
Fredrik Ståhl, 2015-2021. Moralfilosofi (link at the course web page)
Andy Lindsay, 2012. Robotics with the BOE Shield-Bot for Arduino, Parallax Inc (borrowed during the course)
Lecture notes, exercises and other literature can be found at the course web page.

Examination including compulsory elements

Pass grade in the course requires:

Approved assignments
Approved projects
Approved exercises
Approved oral presentations
Active attendance at compulsory activities

Grade: Non-pass / pass for each moment and for the entire course

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers about disability study support.