Electronics for Engineers: Core Engineering 2 - 2019 entry

This module takes you into the world of Electronic engineering - a field that covers everything from radio to space flight. In their careers, electronicl engineers encounter two main types of signals - analog and digital - so this module is divided into two parts. The analogue section gives you an overview of the fundamentals of semiconductors and semiconductor devices, including diodes, transistors and operational amplifiers. Studying semiconductor devices involves understanding their characteristics, circuits  and applications in all disciplines of engineering. You will study analogue circuit design for sensor applications such as heat, strain and light. In the digital section, you will study Boolean algebra and fundamentals of logic gates for the design of combinational and sequential logic circuits and their practical applications such as decision making electronic circuits, counters and timers. You will also take part in assessed practical electronic laboratories that applies your knowledge in both analogue and digital fields and demonstrate applications of their circuits.

Pre-requisite module: ECM1102 or equivalent

This module aims to build up an understanding of basic electronic components and circuits (both analogue and digital), and their applications. Develop the ability to understand and analyse the operation of simple electronic circuits and understanding of their applications. This module also aims to develop the ability to design, build and test simple electronic circuits theoretically and experimentally. This consolidates the foundation and skills necessary to become a professional engineering and required by industry.

This is a constituent module of one or more degree programmes which are accredited by a professional engineering institution under licence from the Engineering Council. The learning outcomes for this module have been mapped to the output standards required for an accredited programme, as listed in the current version of the Engineering Council’s ‘Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes’ document (AHEP-V3).

This module contributes to learning outcomes: SM1p, SM1m, SM3p, SM3m, EA1p, EA1m, D2p, D2m, ET1p, ET1m, ET6p, ET6m, EP1p-EP4p, EP9p, EP1m-EP4m, EP11m, G1p, G1m

A full list of the referenced outcomes is provided online:
https://intranet.exeter.ac.uk/emps/studentinfo/subjects/engineering/accreditation/

The AHEP document can be viewed in full on the Engineering Council’s website, at http://www.engc.org.uk/

On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge (SM1p, SM1m, SM3p, SM3m, D2p, D2m, EP1p, EP1m, EP4p, EP4m):

1 apply basic principles of circuit and logic analysis to simple electronic systems;

2 design simple analogue and digital circuits;

3 understand the role and function of key component blocks in modern day engineering applications.

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge (EA1p, EA1m, ET6p, ET6m, EP2p, EP2m, EP3p, EP3m):

4 use electronic laboratory equipment, correctly and safely, to make simple measurements;

5 record and interpret the results of simple laboratory experiments.

Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and Knowledge (ET1p, ET1m, EP9p, EP11m, G1p, G1m):

6 write clear accounts (of simple laboratory experiments);

7 carry out directed private study using textbooks, and other provided resources;

8 adopt a systematic approach to problem solving;

9 work with other students in small groups to complete clearly defined tasks.

Analogue Electronics:

- introduction to semiconductors;

- diodes and applications;

- transistors as amplifiers and switches;

- operational amplifiers and their applications.

Digital Electronics:

- Boolean algebra;

- Combinational logic: logic gates and logic design;

- Sequential logic: latches, flip-flops and simple counters.

If a module is normally assessed entirely by coursework, all referred/deferred assessments will normally be by assignment.

If a module is normally assessed by examination or examination plus coursework, referred and deferred assessment will normally be by examination. For referrals, only the examination will count, a mark of 40% being awarded if the examination is passed. For deferrals, candidates will be awarded the higher of the deferred examination mark or the deferred examination mark combined with the original coursework mark.

ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk

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