Module ENGI3451: Electronics and Communications 3

Department: Engineering

ENGI3451: Electronics and Communications 3

Tied To

• H100: General Engineering
• H103: General Engineering
• H511: Engineering (Electrical)
• H512: Engineering (Electrical) with Year Abroad
• H513: Engineering (Electrical) with Placement
• H514: Engineering (Electrical)
• H515: Engineering (Electrical) with Year Abroad
• H516: Engineering (Electrical) with Placement
• H711: Engineering (Electronic)
• H712: Engineering (Electronic) with Year Abroad
• H713: Engineering (Electronic) with Placement
• H714: Engineering (Electronic)
• H715: Engineering (Electronic) with Year Abroad

Pre-requisites

Corequisites

Excluded Combinations

Aims

• This module is designed solely for students studying Department of Engineering 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 course.

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

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of fundamental engineering concepts, principles, theories and mathematics relevant to electronic engineering.
• 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).
• M3. Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed (exam assessed).
• M12. Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex problems (coursework assessed).
• M13. Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations (exam assessed).

• 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.

• 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 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.
• 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.
• The following Laboratory Classes relate to content taught in this module: E32 CMOS Logic Circuits; E33 Amplitude Modulation.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment

Laboratories