Electronic Engineering Practice
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Module Aims
Aim 1
To give students the basic practical skills and knowledge required to develop electronic systems, and to raise students’ awareness of personal and professional development relating to employability.
Module Content
Electronic components and their characteristics, including:
- Component technologies.
- Component tolerances and preferred value series.
- Interpreting data sheets.
- Using standards.
Laboratory techniques, including:
- Characteristics and use of electronic laboratory equipment.
- Using computers in the laboratory.
- Keeping a log book.
- Fault finding.
Use of ECAD for:
- Schematic capture.
- Circuit simulation.
- PCB design.
Electronic circuit construction techniques:
- Soldering.
- Use of prototyping boards.
- PCB design and manufacture.
Project Management techniques:
- Case Study – Specification Development:
- Case Study – Commercial production of electronic systems.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
Teaching Methods
This module is delivered through guided practical work in laboratory classes supported by lectures, directed reading and industrial site visits. Students are introduced to the theory and practical application of a range of electronic tools and technologies. Where appropriate, case studies are used to enhance theoretical material. As the year progresses, students are encouraged to work more and more independently.
Assessment Methods
The module is assessed through small design projects, a presentation, an individual project and an Employability portfolio (or equivalent): to contain a selection of personal and professional development exercises.
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