Module ENGI2181: Electronics 2

Department: Engineering

ENGI2181: Electronics 2

Prerequisites

• MATH1551, ENGI1161

Corequisites

• None

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None

Aims

• To provide a working knowledge of electronics.

Content

• Electronics: Analogue electronic circuits for sensing and actuation applications, sensors, digital electronics and microprocessor design.
• Laboratories, circuit design and data analysis

Learning Outcomes

• At the end of the year the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, theory and application of engineering electronics.
• AHEP4 Learning Outcomes: In order to satisfy Professional Engineering Institution (PEI) accreditation requirements the following Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP4) Learning Outcomes are assessed within this module:
• M1. Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems (exam assessed).
• M2. Formulate and analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions (exam assessed).
• M3. Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed (coursework assessed).
• M12. Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex problems (coursework assessed).

• Observation and recording of experimental data
• The competent and safe use of laboratory equipment
• Planning, implementation and reporting of design and simulation exercise

• Numerical skills
• Teamworking
• Time 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 regular problem sheets, leading to the required problem solving capability.
• The topics covered in this module are analytical by nature and are assessed most effectively by timed, written examination which enables each student to demonstrate an ability to analyse and solve new problems.
• The laboratory programme also provides formative, hands-on experience in the subject area of electronics.
• The assignment is introduced through an introductory lecture. It gives experience of engineering simulation, based on student-led learning leading to completion of a group-based electronics design and simulation activity.
• Students are encouraged to make use of staff 'Surgeries' (otherwise "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.
• As part of this module, students are required to complete the following Laboratory Classes: E21 Electronic Sensors; E22 Actuator Control; E23 Digital Electronics.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

Formative assessment is provided by means of compulsory formative problem sheets and verbal in-class feedback during compulsory Laboratory 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