Module Details

Module Code: MARI6015
Title: Marine Analogue Electronics
Long Title: Marine Analogue Electronics
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2009/10 ( September 2009 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5252 - Marine Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This Module aims to give the student an understanding of signals and modulation of signals, amplification, op amps, filters, oscillators preparing them for further modules such as radio maintenance and radar maintenance as part of a degree in Marine Electrotechnology.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain standard waveform terminology and demonstrate the ability to calculate amplitude, frequency and phase values for repetitive waveforms
LO2 Describe the concepts of waveforms and frequency spectra and display a basic understanding of electromagnetic waves and telecommunications systems
LO3 Analyse AC circuits using phasor analysis and predict the frequency responses of RLC circuits
LO4 Describe the behavior of an operational amplifier and its configurations including their use as filters
LO5 Describe the operation of common oscillator 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.
385 ELTR6001 Analogue Electronics
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
Waveform Terminology
Standard waveform terminology, calculations of amplitude, frequency, phase values for repetitive waveforms, frequency spectra, principles of electromagnetic radiation and telecommunications systems.
Phasor analysis of A.C circuits
Phasors, phasor multiplication and division, phasor multiplications using operator j, impedance and admittance, circuit analysis using the operator j, bode plots, frequency response of RLC circuits.
Signals and Amplifiers
Principles of amplification, bandwidth, frequency response, calculations of decibel power and voltage gains.
Amplifiers, feedback and filtering
operational amplifiers, feedback, CR-active filters, output offset and equivalent input offset sources, noise and equivalent noise sources, voltage, current and speed limitations.
Waveform generation
Oscillators, sinewave oscillators, squarewave sources, triangular waveform generation, sawtooth waveform generation.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Wave form assessment
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
lab reports
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final 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
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.50 3.5
Lab Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.50 2.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.50
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • D I Crecraft. (2003), Electronics, 2nd edition. Taylor & Francis, [ISBN: 0748770364].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Neil Storey. (2004), Electrical and Electronic Systems, Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 0130930466].
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