Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2005-2006 (archived)
Module ENGI3112: ENGINEERING 3B
Department: ENGINEERING
ENGI3112: ENGINEERING 3B
| Type | Tied | Level | 3 | Credits | 40 | Availability | Available in 2005/06 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Durham |
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| Tied to | H100 |
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Prerequisites
- None.
Corequisites
- Engineering Applications 3A (ENGI3022), Engineering 3A (ENGI3102).
Excluded Combination of Modules
- Engineering 3C-3G (ENGI3122-ENGI3182), Engineering Applications 3B (ENGI3032), BEng Engineering 3A (ENGI3232), BEng Engineering 3B (ENGI3212), BEng Engineering 3C (ENGI3222), Engineering Project 3 (ENGI3082).
Aims
- This module is for M.Eng. students intending to follow an electronics engineering option in year 3.
Content
- Real time computing, control, signal processing, Microelectronics 1 and 2.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- In depth knowledge and understanding of fundamental engineering concepts, principles, theories and mathematics relevant to control, signal processing, microelectronics, and real time computing applications.
Subject-specific Skills:
- To analyse, evaluate and interpret engineering data.
- To write computer programs.
- To apply engineering principles to the solution of a particular problem.
Key Skills:
- Numerical skills appropriate to an engineer.
- General problem solving skills that can be applied in a novel context.
- Capacity for self-learning in familar and unfamiliar situations
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- The courses in Microelectronics, Control and Signal Processing are covered in lectures, and are reinforced by seminars and by weekly problem sheets, leading to the required problem solving capability. Assessment is through written examination which enables each student to demonstrate an ability to analyse and solve new problems.
- Hands-on computer laboratories are used to develop the RTC applications skills. Assessment for this applied topic is by assignments and a timed assignment.
- Teaching is supported by a formative laboratory programme which supports the acquisition of subject-specific and key skills.
- This module is complemented by other tied modules which provide a substantial project-based content which is more appropriately evaluated through continuous assessment.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
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| Lectures | 90 | 5 per week in term 1, 4 per week in term 2, 5 in term 3 | 1 Hour | 90 | |
| Practicals | 9 | 1 per week in term 1 | 2 Hours | 18 | |
| Office Hours | 20 | 2 per week/staff | Students sign for appropriate time | 10 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 282 | ||||
| Total | 400 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Examinations | Component Weighting: 80% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| two-hour written examination 1 | 50% | ||
| two-hour written examination 2 | 50% | ||
| Component: Continous Assessment | Component Weighting: 20% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| coursework | 100% | ||
Formative Assessment:
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University