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Programme and Module Handbook

Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2014-2015 (archived)

Module ENGI3361: ELECTRONICS

Department: Engineering

ENGI3361: ELECTRONICS

Type Tied Level 3 Credits 20 Availability Available in 2014/15 Module Cap None. Location Durham
Tied to H100
Tied to H103

Prerequisites

  • ENGI2131or ENGI2161

Corequisites

  • As specified in Programme Regulations

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • As specified in Programme Regulations

Aims

  • This module is designed solely for students studying School of Engineering and Computing Sciences degree programmes.
  • The module aims to introduce and/or develop the principles of analogue and digital electronics and an understanding of the use of CAD tools in the area of electronics.

Content

  • Digital electronics, analogue electronics, electronic CAD.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of fundamental engineering concepts, principles, theories and mathematics relevant to electronic engineering.
Subject-specific Skills:
  • 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.
Key Skills:
  • Numerical skills appropriate to an engineer.
  • General problem solving skills that can be applied in a novel context.
  • Capacity for self-learning in familar 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.
  • Assessment through written examination enables each student to demonstrate their knowledge and an ability to analyse and solve new problems.
  • 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
  • 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.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours
Digital Electronics Lectures 19 1 per week 1 hour 19
Electronic Circuits Lectures 19 1 per week 1 hour 19
Revision Seminars 2 2 in term 3 1 hour 2
Tutorial Hours as required weekly sign-up sessions up to 1 hour 8
Practical CAD 4 1 per week in term 1 2 hours 8 ■
Preparation and Reading 144
Total 200

Summative Assessment

Component: Examinations Component Weighting: 80%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
Electronics 3 2 hours 100% none
Component: Continous Assessment Component Weighting: 20%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
CAD Coursework 100% none

Formative Assessment:

Problem sheets with lectures

■ 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