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Programme and Module Handbook

Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2013-2014 (archived)

Module ENGI3391: CONTROL AND SIGNAL PROCESSING

Department: Engineering

ENGI3391: CONTROL AND SIGNAL PROCESSING

Type Tied Level 3 Credits 20 Availability Available in 2013/14 Module Cap None. Location Durham
Tied to H100
Tied to H103

Prerequisites

  • As specified in Programme Regulations

Corequisites

  • As specified in Programme Regulations

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • As specified in Programme Regulations

Aims

  • This module is designed solely for students studying School of Engineering and Computing Sciences degree programmes.
  • To build on the level 2 dynamic systems modelling teaching and introduce some of the different mathematical techniques used in the design and analysis of control systems. To ensure the students have a sound understanding of where and how to apply these techniques.
  • To deliver methods of analysis for both continuous and discrete signals.
  • To understand the relationship between hardware and software when computers are used as components in engineering systems, and the design, implementation and testing of software in these situations.

Content

  • Control, signal processing, real time computing.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of fundamental engineering concepts, principles, theories and mathematics relevant to control, signal processing and real time computing applications.
  • Software techniques for the computer control of devices.
Subject-specific Skills:
  • To critically analyse, evaluate and interpret engineering data.
  • To write computer programs.
  • To apply engineering principles to the solution of a specific, complex problem.
  • Design, implementation and testing of real-time software.
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 Control and Signal Processing are covered in lectures, and are reinforced by seminars and by 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.
  • 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
  • Hands-on computer laboratories are used to develop the RTC applications skills, supported by lectures. Assessment for this applied topic is by computer program assignments.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours
Control Lectures 19 1 per week terms 1 and 2 1 hour 19
Signal Processing Lectures 19 1 per week terms 1 and 2 1 hour 19
Real Time Computing Lectures 5 1 per week term 1 1 hour 5
Revision seminars 2 term 3 1 hour 2
Real Time Computing Laboratories 4 0 or 1 per week in term 1. 2 hours 8
Tutorial Hours as required weekly sign-up sessions up to 1 hour 8
Preparation and reading 139
Total 200

Summative Assessment

Component: Examination Component Weighting: 80%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
Control and Signal Processing 3 2 hours 100% none
Component: Continuous Assessment Component Weighting: 20%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
Real Time Computing 100% none

Formative Assessment:

Problem Sheets for lecture courses. Formative Real Time Computing assignments.


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