Module Details

Module Code: ELTR6011
Title: Electronics Applications
Long Title: Electronics Applications
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5230 - Electronic Engineering
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module develops the skills required to work safely and ethically in the laboratory. Project driven, it allows students to evaluate components, construct and test circuits and develop their communication skills.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Use safe and ethical laboratory practice and describe some environmental impacts of the electronic engineering industry.
LO2 Interpret schematic diagrams and realise the circuits.
LO3 Perform measurements on a circuit using suitable test equipment.
LO4 Deliver an oral presentation, with supporting slides on a given topic.
LO5 Write a formal academic report to a required technical and academic standard.
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).
13998 ELTR6011 Electronics Applications
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.
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Co-requisite Modules
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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
Health and safety, environmental and ethical standards
Good laboratory practice, environmental and ethical concerns, soldering hazards, correct use of tools, housekeeping.
Circuit Construction
Interpretation of schematic diagrams, circuit construction on stripboard.
Test & Measurement
Use of test equipment, e.g. multimeter, oscilloscope, signal generator as appropriate.
Preparation of report and presentation.
Presentation: research on content, preparation of slides and delivery to peers. Written report: correct use of passive voice, spelling & grammar, units, figures & diagrams, tables.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 60
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Using project based learning and health and safety compliant laboratory practice, construct and test common electronic circuits on stripboard with consideration of the ethical, environmental and legal obligations of an engineer.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Deliver an oral presentation as part of a team on an electronics related topic.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Assessment Description
Report to a required technical and academic standard on projects completed in the workshop and the waste and environmental concerns and regulations which concern electronics manufacturing.
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 Various activities in the workshop conducted using health and safety compliant laboratory practice, with consideration of the ethical, environmental and legal obligations of an engineer. Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes, resources, preparation for assessment deliverables. 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 Various activities in the workshop conducted using health and safety compliant laboratory practice, with consideration of the ethical, environmental and legal obligations of an engineer. Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes, resources, preparation for assessment deliverables. Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
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Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EELES_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electronic Engineering 1 Mandatory
CR_ESMPR_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Smart Product Engineering 1 Mandatory
CR_EELXE_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Engineering 1 Mandatory