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ENGI3451: ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS 3

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Type	Tied
Level	3
Credits	20
Availability	Available in 2024/2025
Module Cap
Location	Durham
Department	Engineering

Prerequisites

ENGI2181

Corequisites

None

Excluded Combinations of Modules

As specified in the Programme Regulations

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

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 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 able to make use of staff 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

Activity	Number	Frequency	Duration	Total	Monitored
Lectures	42	2 per week	1 hour	42
Practical CAD sessions	4	1 per week	2 hours	8	Yes
Laboratories	2		3 hours	6	Yes
Office Hours	as required	weekly sign-up sessions	up to 1 hour	8
Preparation and reading and self study				136
Total				200

Summative Assessment

Component: Written Examination		Component Weighting: 80%
Element	Length / Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
On campus, invigilated examination	2 hours	100	No

Component: Coursework		Component Weighting: 20%
Element	Length / Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Coursework		100	No

Formative Assessment

Problem Sheets for lecture courses. Laboratories

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