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Programme and Module Handbook

Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2017-2018 (archived)

Module ENGI1141: Electronic Measurement

Department: Engineering

ENGI1141: Electronic Measurement

Type Open Level 1 Credits 20 Availability Available in 2017/18 Module Cap 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 B
  • Laboratories:
  • E11 Electronic Measurement Fundamentals I
  • E12 Electronic Measurement Fundamentals II
  • E13 Digital Circuit Design

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:
  • 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.
Subject-specific Skills:
  • Solution of problems involving analogue circuits.
  • The design, implementation and testing of computer programs.
Key Skills:
  • 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 in terms 1 and 2, 1 per week in term 3 1 hour 40
Computing Lectures 10 1 per week 1 hour 10
Computing Practice 3 1 per week 2 hours 6
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 83
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


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