Study information

Electronic Engineering Design Studies - 2021 entry

MODULE TITLEElectronic Engineering Design Studies CREDIT VALUE15
MODULE CODEECM3162 MODULE CONVENERProf Mustafa Aziz (Coordinator)
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 0 11 weeks 0
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 30
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content
This module relates technical subjects studied during the course of the electronic engineering programmes to case studies of their application to electronic products and/or services. These case studies emphasize the implications of the selection of particular designs and technologies on industrial issues  in a variety of company environments.
 
Electronic design case studies are introduced by different speakers from academia and industry and involve a wide range of timely and practical topics and subjects, such as (but not limited to) marine electronics and instrumentation, energy harvesting, non-destructive testing, differential measurements, and power supplies.
 
Pre-requisite module: ECM1106, ECM2115, ECM2118, or equivalent

 

AIMS - intentions of the module

To relate technical subjects studied in the course to examples of their application to electronic products and/or services. These examples emphasize the implications of the selection of particular designs and technologies on industrial issues  in a variety of company environments. Moreover to consider the wider impact of electronic design and technologies for sustainable development in engineering.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)
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, EA1p-EA4p, EA1m-EA6m, D1p-D5p, D1m-D5m, D7m, D8m, ET2p, ET2m, ET4p, ET4m, EP2p, EP2m, EP4p, EP4m, EP8p, EP8m, G1p, G1m
 
A full list of the referenced outcomes is provided online:
 
 
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, EA1p-EA4p, EA1m-EA6m, D4p, D4m, EP2p, EP2m
 
1 apply knowledge of the behaviour of components or sub-systems to the analysis of a wide range of common electronic circuits both analogue and digital;
 
2 design analogue and digital circuits at a systems level to achieve a given function and level of system integration;
 
3 demonstrate improved subject specific skills dependent on the speakers and what they choose to present.
 
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge: D1p, D1m, D2p, D2m, D7m, D8m, EA6m, ET2p, ET2m, ET4p, ET4m, EP8p, EP8m
 
4 recognise the existence of many pressures, technical, economic sustainability and other, on engineering design;
 
5 carry out a system level design for a complete complex system with many components and many variables, without guidance and extracting the data required from diverse sources;
 
6 integrate subject specific knowledge and understanding from previous modules into the analysis and solution of electronic engineering problems;
 
7 make relative value judgement of the suitability of alternative design approaches to a given problem taking into account a range of potentially conflicting factors.
 
Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and  Knowledge: D3p,  D5p, D5m, , EP4p, EP4m, , G1p, G1m
 
8 extract information, critically, analytically and selectively, from a wide range of sources and present it coherently;
 
9 consider the wider impact of system design and performance for sustainable development of engineering system;
 
SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module
The topics and subjects covered depend on the case study and speakers involved, and can include (but not limited to):
 
- Linear and switching mode power supplies;
 
- Differential measurements;
 
- Marine electronics and instrumentation;
 
- Non-destructive testing techniques, instrumentation and signal processing;
 
- Electrical machines and drives;
 
- Power electronics;
 
- Control engineering;
 
- Optoelectronics;
 
- Energy harvesting;
 
- Embedded system;
LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 33 Guided Independent Study 117 Placement / Study Abroad 0
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 33 Lectures/tutorials
Coursework 66 Assignments
Guided independent study 51 Lecture preparation; private study

 

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade

Not applicable

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 100 Written Exams 0 Practical Exams
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Coursework – Individual reporting design assignment for case study 1 20 6 sides of A4 1-3, 5-9 Individual written feedback
Coursework – Individual reporting design assignment for case study 2 25 6 sides of A4 1-3, 5-9 Individual written feedback
Coursework – Individual reporting design assignment for case study 3 25 6 sides of A4 1-3, 5-9 Individual written feedback
Progress worksheets for case study 1 10 5 sides of A4 max 1-4, 6, 8 Written feedback
Progress worksheets for case study 2 10 5 sides of A4 max 1-4, 6, 8 Written feedback
Progress worksheets for case study 3 10 5 sides of A4 max 1-4, 6, 8 Written feedback

 

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)
Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-reassessment
All above Individual reporting design assignment All Completed over the summer with a deadline during the August Ref/Def Period

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

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.

RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk

Reading list for this module:

Type Author Title Edition Publisher Year ISBN
Set Horowitz, P. and Hill, W. The Art of Electronics 2 CUP 1989 0-521-37095-7
Set Salt, J. and Rothery, R. Design for Electrical and Computer Engineers Wiley 2002 0-471-39146-8
CREDIT VALUE 15 ECTS VALUE 7.5
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES ECM2115, ECM2111, ECM1102, ECM1106, ECM2118
CO-REQUISITE MODULES
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 6 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Tuesday 10th July 2018 LAST REVISION DATE Friday 29th October 2021
KEY WORDS SEARCH Electronic design; industrial applications, analogue electronics, digital electronics

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