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Undergraduate Handbook 2012-2013 (archived)
Module ENGI2131: Electronics
Department: Engineering
ENGI2131: Electronics
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 2 | 20 | Available in 2012/2013 | None. | Durham |
Tied To
Pre-requisites
- As specified in programme regulations.
Corequisites
- As specified in programme regulations.
Excluded Combinations
- As specified in programme regulations.
Aims
- This module is designed solely for students studying School of Engineering and Computing Science BEng degree programmes.
- It provides a working knowledge of Electronics and conduct of laboratory based projects.
Content
- Electronics: Analogue electronic circuits, Digital electronics, logic and microprocessor design, Instrumentation, measurement and signal processing.
- Major laboratory project.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- On completion of this module students will gain a knowledge and understanding of the theory and application of electronics.
- Specification, planning, implementation and reporting of a major laboratory study.
Subject-specific Skills
- Selection and application of appropriate analysis techniques.
- Specification, planning, implementation and reporting of a major laboratory study.
- Observation and recording of experimental data.
- Preparation of technical report.
- Technical presentation.
- The competent and safe use of laboratory equipment.
- Understanding of risk assessment and COSHH.
Key Skills
- Numerical skills.
- Teamworking.
- Time and resource management.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- The course in Electronics is covered by lectures which are reinforced by seminars and by weekly problem sheets, leading to the required problem solving capability. The assessment of this element is by written examination which enables each student to demonstrate an ability to analyse and solve new problems.
- The extended laboratory project provides experience of planning and teamworking and develops the ability to select and use appropriate experimental techniques. Assessment is based on a written report.
- Students are able to make use of staff 'Tutorial Hours' to discuss any aspect of the module with teaching staff on a one-to-one basis. These are sign up sessions available for up to one hour per week.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analogoue electronics lectures | 12 | 1 Hour | 12 | ||
| Instrumentation systems | 9 | 1 Hour | 9 | ||
| Digital electronics | 21 | 1 per week | 1 Hour | 21 | |
| Tutorial Hours | as required | weekly sign up sessions | up to 1 hour | 8 | |
| Electronics laboratories | 5 | 1st and 2nd term | 3 Hours | 15 | Yes |
| Lab project B workshops | 4 | 4 weeks in 2nd term | 2 Hours | 8 | Yes |
| Lab project B workshop | 4 | 4 weeks in 2nd term | 3 Hours | 12 | Yes |
| Problem classes | 3 | 1 Hour | 3 | ||
| Preparation and Reading | 112 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | 70% | Electronics 2 [Analogue Electronics and Instrumentation Systems, Digital Electronics | 2 hours | 100% | yes |
| Assessment | 30% | Laboratory project B assessment | 100% | yes |
Formative Assessment
Standard Laboratories.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.