Module ENGI1141: Electronic Measurement

Department: Engineering

ENGI1141: Electronic Measurement

Type	Open	Level	1	Credits	20	Availability	Available in 2014/15	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 for students studying School of Engineering and Computing Sciences degree programmes.
• It provides a working knowledge of electronic circuit theory, components, hardware interfacing, and computation.
• It shows how the material covered fits into the wider engineering context.

Content

• Fundamentals of circuit theory and equivalent circuits
• Signal conditioning for electronic measurements
• Basic operation of microprocessors
• Computer programming, part A

Learning Outcomes

• An understanding of analogue circuits and their analysis methods.
• An understanding of the methods and considerations involved in electronic measurements.
• Basic understanding of interfacing with digital systems.
• Basic computer/processor operation, and their programming.

• Solution of problems involving analogue circuits.
• The design, implementation and testing of computer programs.

• Numerical skills appropriate to an engineer
• Competent use of IT relevant to an engineer
• General problem solving skills

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• Lectures and associated tutorials, as lectures are the most efficient way to impart the required knowledge in this context.
• Laboratory sessions, with formative assessment, as these reinforce and provide application of the student's knowledge.
• Application of course material to weekly problem sheets, as this reinforces knowledge and provides training in problem solving.
• Formative assessment of formal laboratory reports, as this trains the student in collating, analysing and presenting detailed technical information.
• Summative assessment of a Computing assignment, as this tests the ability of the student to Design, Implement and Test computer programs to solve Engineering problems.
• Written examinations, as these can directly assess knowledge, understanding and problem solving ability.
• 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 per lecture course.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity	Number	Frequency	Duration	Total/Hours
Electronic Measurement lectures	40	2 per week	1 hour	40
Computing Lectures	10	2 per week for three weeks and 1 per week for 4 weeks	1 hour	10
Laboratories	3	1 per week	3 hours	9
Tutorials Hours	As required	Weekly sign up sessions	up to an hour	8
Problem Classes	4	1 per week	1 hour	4
PEAC Course	40	1 per year	5x8 hour days	40
Reading, report writing, problem sheet completion and other self learning activities				88
Total				200

Summative Assessment

â–  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.

Component: Examination		Component Weighting: 80%
Element	Length / duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Electronic Measurement 1	2 hours	100%	YES
Component: Assessment		Component Weighting: 20%
Element	Length / duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Computing Assessment		100%	YES

Formative Assessment:

Problem Sheets, Problem classes, Collection Exams, Laboratory Reports

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■ 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