SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT Revision of circuit theory: Thevenin, Norton, Kirchoff. Resonant circuits. Discrete diodes and transistors [bipolar & FET]. Small signal models of transistor circuits. Operational amplifiers and circuit configurations. Analogue / digital conversion and introduction to sampling theory. Combinational and sequential logic circuits and PLCs. Introduction to selection, use and interfacing requirements for sensors for range, velocity, acceleration, temperature, pressure, sound etc. System design using sensors, amplifiers, signal conditioning. Analogue to digital conversion. SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lectures 30 Core Material Practical Classes/Workshops 20 Laboratory based coursework Students are expected to put in additional time Self-study 150 outside of taught sessions (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = Total 200 100 hours, etc) to Weighting Name Category Element Component Component Comments objectives include links learning Formative Examples 0% Examples exercises Examination 100% Formal examination – open note E1 Total = 100% format. Written exam LO’s 1,2,3 & 4 % T_ Total = 100% Formative Activity 0% Demonstration of circuit design Coursework 100% software Total = 100% A formal report documenting a Coursework C1 system design to include elements of analogue and digital circuit design and instrumentation % Practical P_ Total = 100% Updated by: Date: Approved by: Date: Dave John 19/01/16 HE Operations (Amanda Crowle) 04/08/16 Recommended Texts and Sources: Bell, D.A. (2007). Fundamentals of electronic devices and circuits. 5th edn. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Bird, J. (2013). Electrical Circuit Theory & Technology. Routledge, ISBN 978-0-415-66285-7
SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT Revision of circuit theory: Thevenin, Norton, Kirchoff. Resonant circuits. Discrete diodes and transistors [bipolar & FET]. Small signal models of transistor circuits. Operational amplifiers and circuit configurations. Analogue / digital conversion and introduction to sampling theory. Combinational and sequential logic circuits and PLCs. Introduction to selection, use and interfacing requirements for sensors for range, velocity, acceleration, temperature, pressure, sound etc. System design using sensors, amplifiers, signal conditioning. Analogue to digital conversion. SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lectures 30 Core Material Practical Classes/Workshops 20 Laboratory based coursework Self-study 150 Students are expected to put in additional time outside of taught sessions Total 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc) Category Element Component Name Component Weighting Comments include links to learning objectives Written exam E1 Formative Examples Examination 0% 100% Total = 100% Examples exercises Formal examination – open note format. LO’s 1,2,3 & 4 T_ % Total = 100% Coursework C1 Formative Activity Coursework 0% 100% Total = 100% Demonstration of circuit design software A formal report documenting a system design to include elements of analogue and digital circuit design and instrumentation Practical P_ % Total = 100% Updated by: Dave John Date: 19/01/16 Approved by: HE Operations (Amanda Crowle) Date: 04/08/16 Recommended Texts and Sources: Bell, D.A. (2007). Fundamentals of electronic devices and circuits. 5th edn. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Bird, J. (2013). Electrical Circuit Theory & Technology. Routledge, ISBN 978-0-415-66285-7
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