Unit information: Projects in 2020/21

Unit name	Projects
Unit code	EENG18020
Credit points	10
Level of study	C/4
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
Unit director	Dr. Laird
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	None
Co-requisites	None
School/department	Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Faculty	Faculty of Engineering

Description including Unit Aims

This unit is an introduction to the design of electronic systems which employ both digital and analogue hardware.

In addition to developing specific technical skills for each subsystem, such as circuit prototyping, microcontroller programming, testing and measurement, it encourages students to look at the system as a whole and understand the trade-offs that engineers may face during the design process.

The project is supported by other units taught in the first-year but also introduces some new concepts.

Students will also develop essential skills such as keeping lab books and writing lab reports.

Students work in small groups to accomplish the following task

• characterising and measuring sensors
• designing electronic circuits
• programming a microcontroller
• integrating hardware and software elements to form a fully functioning electronic system.

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:

1. describe the physical operation and circuital model of a sensor.
2. design simple circuits and implements them on breadboards
3. measure and characterise electronic components and circuits using laboratory tools
4. develop simple algorithms
5. express the algorithm in a programming language that can be executed on a microcontroller
6. make records that accurately and clearly present the results obtained from laboratory work and allow them to be easily replicated by a third party.

Teaching Information

Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, including lectures, practical activities supported by drop-in sessions, problem sheets and self-directed exercises.

Assessment Information

Formative: Coursework Assessment

Summative: Technical Report (Pass/Fail)

Reading and References

Laboratory notes will be provided as part of the unit