Class Introduction to Electrotechnical Engineering

The scope of this course includes an introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering, in its technical and scientific aspects, as well as a of a set of transversal skills. Fundamental normative concepts, symbology applied in the various areas, and common types of projects are taught. Cross-cutting topics related to data acquisition and processing are also covered, as well as the preparation of project documents and their dissemination. The unit's relevance in the study cycle is clear: it is a foundational subject for engineering students and future professionals in the field.

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1. Brief history of Electrical and Computer Engineering  - Scientifical and technical aspects 2. Norms and regulations 3. Schematics  - Symbols  - Projects with single wire, multiple wires and telecommunications 4. Writing of technical reports and scientific papers  - Organization, presentation, language, concepts and bibliographic references  - Application in text editing and reference management software 5. Data acquisition and processing  - Norms for data acquisition, processing and presentation  - Application in spreadsheet software 6. Projects in CAD environment  - Norms and procedures  - Cooperative edition  - Application in CAD design software 7. Numerical problem resolution  - Matricial data and numerical approach to problems  - Application to matrix calculus software 8. Presentation and dissemination techniques  - Graphic templates and institutional use  - Oral presentation techniques  - Application to slideshow production software

Provision of various study materials in digital format, such as slides and exercises. Resort to commonly used software.

Regras Técnicas das Instalações Eléctricas de Baixa Tensão ANACOM - Manual ITED. 4ª ed. Lisboa :ANACOM, 2020. Formato Electrónico Meireles, V.C. “Circuitos Eléctricos” . Portugal . Lidel , 2009 . 560p. ISBN 9789727575862 Excel Aplicado; Maria do Rosário Bernardo, Mário Carrilho Negas e Pedro Isaías.  FCA – Editora de Informática, 2013. Exercícios de Excel – FCA - Editora Informática, 2011. MATLAB – Curso completo; Morais, W e Vieira, C.; FCA-Editora Informática, 2013 Apontamentos das aulas teóricas e práticas, fornecidos aos alunos