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ENGI2181: Electronics 2

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Type	Tied
Level	2
Credits	20
Availability	Available in 2024/2025
Module Cap
Location	Durham
Department	Engineering

Prerequisites

MATH1551, ENGI1161

Corequisites

None

Excluded Combinations 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

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.

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 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.
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

Activity	Number	Frequency	Duration	Total	Monitored
Lectures	42	2 per week	1 hour	42
Assignment Lecture	1		1 hour	1
Tutorial Hours	As required	weekly sign up sessions	up to 1 hour	8
Electronics Laboratories	3	1st and 2nd term	3 hours	9	Yes
Report writing, design and simulation, formative exercises and self study				140
Total				200

Summative Assessment

Component: Written Examination		Component Weighting: 80%
Element	Length / Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
On campus, invigilated examination	2 hours	100

Component: Coursework		Component Weighting: 20%
Element	Length / Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Assignment		100

Formative Assessment

Laboratories, Problem Sheets

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