Module Details

Module Code: MARI6013
Title: Digital Systems for Marine
Long Title: Digital Electronic Systems for Ship-board Applications
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2011/12 ( February 2012 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5230 - Electronic Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module introduces the learner to the broad scope of digital circuits and systems applicable to electronic equipment found on large deep sea ships. No prior knowledge is assumed, and a balance is maintained throughout between basic concepts, practical applications and simple troubleshooting.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Distinguish between analogue and digital signals and systems, manipulate numbers in decimal, binary and hex form and indicate how analogue and digital systems can be interfaced.
LO2 Use logic symbols, truth tables and Boolean expressions to draw simple combinational logic circuits and describe simple examples of such circuits found in ship-board applications.
LO3 Use logic symbols, truth tables and timing diagrams to draw, describe and analyse the action of sequential logic circuits applicable to ship-board systems.
LO4 Source and interpret manufacturers data sheets to show how IC chips can be selected and configured to implement simple marine electronic circuits.
LO5 Work alone and in groups in a laboratory setting to construct combinational and sequential logic circuits and using standard ship-board test and measurement equipment, measure, analyse, troubleshoot and report on the performance of such circuits.
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.
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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.
It is necessary that the learner taking this module has completed stage 1 of an ETO programme or covered equivalent material in another programme.
 
Indicative Content
Basic digital concepts
Analogue and digital signals and systems. Decimal, binary and hex number systems. Introduction to interfacing of analogue and digital systems.
Logic gates
AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR, XNOR gates. Schematic symbols, truth tables, Boolean expressions.
Simple logic circuits
Draw circuits, derive equations, complete truth tables and timing diagrams, select IC chips, TTL and CMOS families. Simple control circuits for unmanned machinery space (UMS) applications.
Combinationa logic circuits
Adders, comparators, decoders, encoders, multiplexers, demultiplexers, 7-segment displays, practical IC chips. Simple applications for marine control and communications systems such as ship's lift circuitry, steering circuitry, radio systems.
Flip-flops
Basic S-R, D-type, J-K; applications in marine systems.
Binary counters
Full modulus, BCD, cascading; ship-board applications.
Shift Registers
SISO, SIPO, PISO, universal; simple applications in marine radio and data monitoring/control systems
Analogue to digital interfacing
ADC, DAC, introduction to sampling; simple marine applications in data logging and main engine control systems
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Open-book Examination % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
A one-hour open-book assessment comprising a number of short quiz-type questions
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
A week-by-week assessment of practical competency through laboratory-based assignments with formal reports
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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
Lecture Contact Three one-hour lectures on basic theory Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact A two-hour laboratory-based session covering practical construction, testing, troubleshooting and analysis of relevant logic circuits Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes and recommended material and preparation of reports for selected laboratory sessions. Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Floyd, Thomas L. (2006), Digital Fundamentals, 9th. Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, N.J. USA, [ISBN: 0-13-121931-6].
  • Crecraft, David and Gorham, David. (2003), Electronics, 2nd. Open University: Nelson Thornes,, Cheltenham, U.K., [ISBN: 0-74-877036-4].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EMAEL_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Marine Electrotechnology 3 Mandatory