Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2017-2018 (archived)
Module ENGI2181: Electronics 2
Department: Engineering
ENGI2181: Electronics 2
| Type | Tied | Level | 2 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2017/18 | Module Cap | Location | Durham |
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| Tied to | H100 |
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| Tied to | H103 |
Prerequisites
- MATH1551, ENGI1141
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None
Aims
- It provides a working knowledge of Electronics and computing based project.
Content
- Electronics: Analogue electronic circuits, Digital electronics, logic and microprocessor design, Instrumentation, measurement and signal processing
- Computing project: how to write structured programs for engineering systems
- Laboratories:
- E21 Sensors
- E22 Actuators
- E23 Digital Electronics
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- At the end of the year the student should be able demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, theory and application of Engineering Electronics
Subject-specific Skills:
- Selection and application of appropriate analysis techniques
- Observation and recording of experimental data
- The competent and safe use of laboratory equipment
- Planning, implementation and reporting of a computing exercise
Key Skills:
- Numerical skills
- Teamworking
- Time and resource management
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- The course in Electronics is covered by lectures which are reinforced by seminars and by weekly problem sheets, leading to the required problem solving capability. The assessment of this element is by written examination which enables each student to demonstrate an ability to analyse and solve new problems.
- Computing is taught through an introductory lecture together with surgeries. The computing exercise gives experience of writing programs to solve an engineering problem. Its assessment is through the submission of a written report.
- 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.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital and Embedded Systems lectures | 20 | 1 per week | 1 hour | 20 | |
| Sensors and Actuators lectures | 20 | 1 per week | 1 hour | 20 | |
| Computing Lecture | 1 | 1 hour | 1 | ||
| Computing Project | 4 | 1 per week | 2 hours | 8 | |
| Tutorial Hours | as required | weekly signup sessions | up to 1 hour | 8 | |
| Electronics Laboratories | 3 | 1st and 2nd term | 3 hours | 9 | ■ |
| Problem Classes | 3 | 1 hour | 3 | ■ | |
| Report writing, formative exercises and self study | 131 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Examination | Component Weighting: 80% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Electronics 2 | 2 hours | 100% | yes |
| Component: Assessment | Component Weighting: 20% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Computing Project assessment | 100% | yes | |
Formative Assessment:
Laboratories and problem classes.
■ 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