NG1S505 - Electronics 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG1S505 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Electronics | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Information and Electronics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Electronics | ||
| Module Leader: | Alexandre Oleon, Sivagunalan Sivanathan | ||
| Module Team: | Ian Collins, David Scammell | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100165 - electronic engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To develop an appropriate body of knowledge that will serve as a foundation for more advanced studies in electronics.
To develop test, measurement, and analysis skills relevant to electronic engineering.
Content Summary
Basics
- Ohms law
- Simplify resistor network
- Kirchhoff’s Circuit Law and theory: KCL and KVL
- PWM
- Power
Lab equipment
- Oscilloscope
- Power supply
- Multimeter
- Signal generator
Digital Fundamentals:
- Combinational Logic devices and truth tables.
- Mosfets
- Sequential logic devices: J-K Flip flop, D Flip-Flop, Latches
Analogue Fundamentals:
- AC/DC characteristics
- Capacitive, Inductive and Resistive devices and components
- Introduction to Operational Amplifiers: inverting and non-inverting amplifiers, voltage followers, summing amplifiers, and differentiator. Gain bandwidth and stability
- Introduction to bipolar transistors: NPN and PNP, transistors as electronic switch and amplifiers.
- Introduction to Filters (low, high, bandpass) 1st
- Diodes[SS1]
- Voltage regulators
- [SS1]May be not 2nd order. This includes heavy mathematics!!
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tutorial | 12 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 48 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 12 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 28 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of electronics and to analyse the operation of simple electronic circuits. |
| LO2 | Will have the ability to analyse simple electronic circuits and be able to observe, process and interpret electronics data. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | A series of laboratory experiments requiring the student to draw conclusions on results. Electrical/Electronic Principles /Digital Fundamentals /AC/DC circuit theory | 0 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |