Module ENGI2181: Electronics 2

Department: Engineering

ENGI2181: Electronics 2

Type	Level	Credits	Availability	Module Cap	Location
Tied	2	20	Available in 2026/2027		Durham

Tied To

Pre-requisites

MATH1551, ENGI1161

Corequisites

None

Excluded Combinations

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

Subject-specific Knowledge

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).

Subject-specific Skills

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

Key Skills

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 engage with staff Office Hours for one‑to‑one or small‑group discussion of any aspect of the module. These sessions are offered weekly during teaching, timings are published on Learn Ultra.
As part of this module, students are required to complete the following Laboratory Classes: E21 Sensors; E22 Actuator Control; E23 Digital Electronics.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity	Number	Frequency	Duration	Total Hours	Attendance Monitored
Lectures	41	Typically 2 per week	1 hour	41
Laboratories	3		3 hours	9	Yes
Revision Classes	2		1 hour	2
Preparation and Reading				148
Total				200

Summative Assessment

Component	Component Weighting	Element	Length/Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Written Examination	80%	On Campus Written Examination	2 hours	100%
Coursework	20%	Assignment		100%

Formative Assessment

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

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.