NG3S914 - Optoelectronics and Sensors 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG3S914 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Optoelectronics and Sensors | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Information and Electronics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Electronics | ||
| Module Leader: | Kang Li | ||
| Module Team: | Ben Mehenni | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2016 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | 08 Feb 2018 | ||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100163 - electrical and electronic engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
This module aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of concepts, theory, and applications of optoelectronics devices.
This module also aims to provide comprehensive and immersive experiences, knowledge about the key passive and active optoelectronics components and devices used in life sciences, metrology, telecommunications, detections, IoT and so on including analysis modelling and simulation.
Content Summary
Optoelectronics theory and devices:
1. Introduction to Light Properties, Geometric Optics, Physical Optics and Wave optics including Maxwell’s equations underpinning EM propagation.
2. Optical communication principles: The physics behind optical fibre technology/lasers and Gaussian beam propagation including loss calculations- all qualitatively and quantitatively described. Dispersion and its impact on data will also be covered.
3. A detailed description of interference and its use in filters, dispersion compensation and optical phase demodulation. An overview of the optical communication modulation formats including IM, DPSK and higher phase modulation.
4. Light generation, detection, manipulation, and analysis including light source, detection, manipulations, tunable laser, and interferometry.
Sensing theory and devices:
1. Classification of sensors- Static and Dynamic characteristics of sensors- Displacement Sensors - Optical encoder, Photoelectric sensor, Hall Effect.
2. Proximity sensors, measurement of pressure, velocity, and acceleration.
3. Photodiode and semiconductor sensors, Sensors for light and temperature, micro sensors, and actuators.
4. Optoelectronic measurement systems including laser diagnosis, optical coherence tomography, interferometry for measurement, Light Detection and Ranging (Lidar), and optical fibre sensors.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 48 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 84 |
| Directed Study | 24 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of basic theory of key devices in optoelectronics and photonics, and sensor technologies and their applications. |
| LO2 | To acquire a comprehensive knowledge of optoelectronic devices and systems and their underpinning principles for various applications. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | Exercises undertaken in class or in laboratory aimed at assessing the application of knowledge, analytical, problem-solving or evaluative skills with written report | 0 | 2400 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | A test of knowledge and understanding by unseen questions, delivered onsite and time constrained to not more than 3 hours. | 120 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |