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Undergraduate Handbook 2012-2013 (archived)
Module ENGI3361: ELECTRONICS
Department: Engineering
ENGI3361: ELECTRONICS
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 3 | 20 | Available in 2012/2013 | None. | Durham |
Tied To
Pre-requisites
- ENGI2131or ENGI2161
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 Sciences degree programmes.
- The module aims to introduce and/or develop the principles of analogue and digital electronics and an understanding of the use of CAD tools in the area of electronics.
Content
- Digital electronics, analogue electronics, electronic CAD.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of fundamental engineering concepts, principles, theories and mathematics relevant to electronic engineering.
Subject-specific Skills
- To critically analyse, evaluate and interpret engineering data.
- To apply engineering principles to the solution of a specific, complex problem.
- To use electronic CAD tools and packages proficiently.
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.
- Proficient use of information technology relevant to the engineering profession.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Teaching by lectures and tutorials.
- Assessment through written examination enables each student to demonstrate their knowledge and an ability to analyse and solve new problems.
- 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
- Electronic CAD leads to capability in the application of the subject knowledge that has been gained. Continuous assessment of this element is based upon the production of detailed technical engineering drawings appropriate to Electronic Engineering. CAD work is carried out in practical sessions which contribute a summative element to the module.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Electronics Lectures | 19 | 1 per week | 1 hour | 19 | |
| Electronic Circuits Lectures | 19 | 1 per week | 1 hour | 19 | |
| Revision Seminars | 2 | 2 in term 3 | 1 hour | 2 | |
| Tutorial Hours | as required | weekly sign-up sessions | up to 1 hour | 8 | |
| Practical CAD | 4 | 1 per week in term 1 | 2 hours | 8 | Yes |
| Preparation and Reading | 144 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examinations | 80% | Electronics 3 | 2 hours | 100% | none |
| Continous Assessment | 20% | CAD Coursework | 100% | none |
Formative Assessment
Problem sheets with lectures
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.