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Undergraduate Handbook 2016-2017 (archived)

Module ENGI3451: ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS 3

Department: Engineering

ENGI3451: ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS 3

TypeLevelCreditsAvailabilityModule CapLocation
Tied 3 20 Available in 2016/2017 Durham

Tied To

Pre-requisites

  • • ENGI2181

Corequisites

  • None

Excluded Combinations

  • As specified in the 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 electronics and an understanding of the use of CAD tools in the area of electronics.
  • To cover the fundamental concepts of communications engineering, based on the mathematical and engineering knowledge acquired in the first two years of the cou

Content

  • Analogue MOSFET amplifiers.
  • Operational amplifier circuits.
  • Complex CMOS logic circuits.
  • Waveform generators.
  • Phase-Lock Loop.
  • Converters (DACs and ADC).
  • Information Theory.
  • Amplitude Modulation.
  • Frequency Modulation.
  • Phase Modulation.
  • Digital Communications.

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 familiar 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 which will be assessed 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 Office 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

ActivityNumberFrequencyDurationTotal HoursAttendance Monitored
Electronics lectures 19 1 per week 1 hour 19
Communications lectures 19 1 per week 1 hour 19
Practical CAD sessions 4 1 per week 2 hours 8 Yes
Revision seminars 2 f term 3 1 hour 2
Laboratories 3 Typically 1 per week 3 hours 9 Yes
Office Hours as required weekly sign-up sessions up to 1 hour 8
Preparation and reading and self study 135
Total 200

Summative Assessment

ComponentComponent WeightingElementLength/DurationElement WeightingResit Opportunity
Examination 80% Electronics and Communications 2 hours 100% No
Continuous Assessment 20% Electronic CAD 100% No

Formative Assessment

Problem Sheets for lecture courses. 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.