Module Details

Module Code: INTR8002
Title: LabVIEW App Development
Long Title: LabVIEW App Development
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2019/20 ( January 2020 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5213 - Interdisciplinary Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: As the devices we take for granted in our everyday lives become more complex, the demands on the systems manufacturing these products also increase. Such systems require advanced control algorithms, information gathering from sensors, such as cameras, scanners, etc. and may be geographically distributed.

In this module the student will learn to take advantage of the more advanced features of National Instruments LabVIEW to design stand-alone, distributed solutions for the problems posed by such industries.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Select and implement an appropriate communications approach for a given problem.
LO2 Implement and verify complex mathematical algorithms for simulation and real-time use.
LO3 Apply design patterns to implement real-world solutions.
LO4 Interface with software-hardware systems, both locally and remotely, to store, manipulate and retrieve data.
LO5 Develop solutions using LabVIEW's specialised toolboxes.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Graphical Programming Concepts
Typecasting, property nodes, refnums, user-defined events, Functional Global Variables, synchronisation paradigms and file input/output.
Mathematics
Formula node, MathScript node and MATLAB Script node.
Specialist Toolboxes
PID and Fuzzy Logic Control Toolbox, Control and Simulation Toolbox and DSC (OPC) toolbox.
Design Patterns
Functional Global Variables, Producer/Consumer, Queued Message Handler.
Embedded Systems
Overview of real-time operating systems (RTOS) concepts and their implications for LabVIEW RT and FPGA.
Networking
TCP, UDP, Publishing and controlling VIs over the WWW, NI_PSP.
Web-based Services
Overview of web and cloud-based protocols and services, e.g. MQTT, AMQP, AWS, Azure.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
Exercises providing practical reinforcement of theory.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
A guided project demonstrating the ability of LabVIEW to accomodate hardwdare in a loop (HIL)
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Presents the results of an individual's research into a technical aspect of LabVIEW, chosen by the lecturer. The report should be typically 5 pages / 2,500 words in length, excluding images and references.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Design and implement a solution to a given problem using the concepts and specialist toolboxes covered in class.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Laboratory-delivered theory Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Laboratory-delivered practice Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of course material and the development of solutions to practical exercises. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Laboratory-delivered theory and practice Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of course material and the development of solutions to practical exercises. Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Gerardus Blokdyk. (2019), LabVIEW A Complete Guide, 2020. 5STARCooks, [ISBN: 978-065591684].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Ian Fairweather (Editor), Anne Brumfield (Editor). (2012), LabVIEW: A Developer's Guide to Real World Integration, Chapman and Hall/CRC, [ISBN: 978-1439839812].
  • Nasser Kehtarnavaz. (2008), Digital Signal Processing System Design: LabVIEW-Based Hybrid Programming, 2nd. Academic Press, [ISBN: 978-01237449].
  • Pedro Ponce-Cruz. (2009), Intelligent Control Systems with LabVIEW, Springer, [ISBN: 978-18488268].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EEPSY_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical Engineering 8 Elective