FACULTY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICAL STUDIES
Undergraduate Programmes Handbook 2007/08
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS
Foreword Welcome to the University of Kent, and, to those of you returning, welcome back! The aim of this handbook is to show all undergraduate teaching carried out by the Department of Electronics this academic year. In addition, it gives important information about the department, regulations, and campus services. It should be kept as a useful reference source throughout the year. Good luck with your studies!
Chris Barron Departmental Administrator
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Electronic Information The Department of Electronics makes extensive use of electronic communication methods. For this reason, it is imperative that you check your e-mail regularly, watch relevant newsgroups (see 3.6) and also pay close attention to the Departmental web pages, at: www.ee.kent.ac.uk Messages (sometimes urgent) will be communicated via these media, and responsibility for receiving them lies with you. Please note that we regard a failure to read, and where necessary respond to e-mail communications as evidence of a lack of diligence, and it can therefore be used as such within any disciplinary process that may arise. You will be given an e-mail login upon arrival at the University. Instructions on the use of e-mail, news and web browsing are available from Computing Service Reception.
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Section One- Programme Information............................................................................ 5 Introduction _____________________________________________________________ 7 2005/06 Term Dates ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1
Programme Introduction ____________________________________________ 8
1.2
List of Modules ___________________________________________________ 8
1.3
Programmes of Study ______________________________________________ 12
B.Eng Computer Systems Engineering including a Foundation Year & B.Eng Electronic and Communications Engineering including a Foundation Year ................................................................................. 12 B.Eng Computer Systems Engineering ...................................................................................................................... 13 B.Eng Electronic and Communications Engineering .............................................................................................. 15 B.Eng Internet and Multimedia Communications ................................................................................................... 16 B.Eng Electronic and Computer Systems................................................................................................................. 17 BSc Multimedia Technology & Design / Multimedia Technology & Design with a year in industry ............ 18
Section Two - Departmental Information .................................................................... 21 2.1
Tutors/Supervisors ________________________________________________ 23
2.2
Academic Staff Responsibilities ______________________________________ 24
2.3
Teaching Room List _______________________________________________ 25
2.4
Opening Hours __________________________________________________ 30
2.5
Building Plans ____________________________________________________ 31
Section Three - Study Information ................................................................................ 33 3.1 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.1.4
3.2 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5 3.2.6 3.2.7 3.2.8 3.2.9
3.3 3.3.1 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.4 3.3.5 3.3.6 3.3.7 3.3.8 3.3.9
Class Information _________________________________________________ 35 Teaching Hours .............................................................................................................................................. 35 Timetable Notes ............................................................................................................................................ 35 Surgery Hours ................................................................................................................................................ 35 Project Weeks ............................................................................................................................................... 35
Coursework ____________________________________________________ 36 Marking Criteria ............................................................................................................................................. 36 Retention of Coursework ........................................................................................................................... 38 Deadlines ......................................................................................................................................................... 38 Plagiarism & Duplication of Material.......................................................................................................... 38 Computer Abuse ........................................................................................................................................... 39 Examples Classes ........................................................................................................................................... 39 Laboratory Work .......................................................................................................................................... 39 Projects ............................................................................................................................................................ 40 Industrial Placements .................................................................................................................................... 41
Examinations ____________________________________________________ 42 Marking Criteria ............................................................................................................................................. 42 Initial Examinations ........................................................................................................................................ 43 Resit Examinations ........................................................................................................................................ 43 Classification ................................................................................................................................................... 45 Calculators in Examinations ........................................................................................................................ 45 Examination Schedule ................................................................................................................................... 45 Concessionary matters................................................................................................................................. 45 Exam Registration.......................................................................................................................................... 45 Prizes ................................................................................................................................................................ 46
3.4
Student Learning Advisory Service ____________________________________ 46
3.5
Personal Development Planning ______________________________________ 47
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Personal Academic Support System (PASS) ______________________________ 52
3.7
Communication __________________________________________________ 52
3.8
Student Portal ___________________________________________________ 53
3.9
Useful Contacts __________________________________________________ 53
3.9.1 3.9.2 3.9.3 3.9.4 3.9.5
Campus Services ............................................................................................................................................ 53 Staff-Student Liaison ...................................................................................................................................... 53 Sponsorship .................................................................................................................................................... 53 Postgraduate Degrees .................................................................................................................................. 54 Professional Accreditation ........................................................................................................................... 54
3.10
The University's Credit Framework____________________________________ 54
3.11
European Credit Transfer System _____________________________________ 58
Section Four- Administrative Information .................................................................... 60 4.1
Departmental Office_______________________________________________ 62
4.2
Programme Transfers ______________________________________________ 62
4.3
Intermission, Withdrawal and Transfer of Faculty __________________________ 63
4.4
Complaints Procedure _____________________________________________ 63
Section Five-Module Specifications............................................................................... 64
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Section One
Programme Information
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Introduction This handbook contains the syllabus, book-list and module chart for all years of the following programmes: BA Drama and Multimedia (DM) GW44 BSc Multimedia Technology and Design (MTD) G4W2 BSc Multimedia Technology and Design with a Year in Industry (MTD-S) G4WF B.Eng Computer Systems Engineering including a Foundation Year (CSEFY) H614 B.Eng Electronic and Communications Engineering including a Foundation Year (ECEFY) H605 B.Eng Computer Systems Engineering (CSE) H618 B.Eng Computer Systems Engineering with a year in Industry (CSE-S) H615 B.Eng Electronic and Communications Engineering (ECE) H619 B.Eng Electronic and Communications Engineering with a year in Industry (ECE-S) H619 B.Eng Electronic and Computer Systems (ECS) H691 Formal Programme Specifications can be found here: http://www.kent.ac.uk/stms/staff-student/prog-specs.html (Please note that this handbook only refers to programmes and modules taking place in the academic year 2007-2008) Note: The details in this handbook were correct at the time of going to press. Changes may have to be made at a later date, and these will be communicated via the notice boards, newsgroups, e-mail or web pages.
2007/08 Term Dates Term
Start
End
h
th
Weeks
Autumn
24 September 2007
14 December 2007
1-12
Spring
14th January 2008
04th April 2008
13-24
Summer (Exam Period)
05th May 2008
13th June 2008
25-30
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Programme Introduction
All degree programmes consist of 3 years of study except for programmes including a Foundation Year or a year in Industry. In each year, the programme is divided into modules which represent 15 credits or multiples thereof. Each year comprises 120 credits. Each module is also assigned a level; F (Foundation), C (Certificate), I (Intermediate) or H (Honours). A choice of modules is offered in some of the programmes. An O in the Table indicates these options. You must decide which options to study by the end of week 4 of the Autumn term. This will allow you to try out various modules before coming to a decision. Some option modules may be cancelled if they do not attract a sufficient number of students. Each credit is designed to occupy 10 hours of study, including time spent in lectures, examples classes and doing laboratory work. The remainder of the study should be spent in private study of the module material. You should expect to work five full days a week, undertaking typically a couple of hours' work on weekday evenings and half a day at the weekend. If you are spending significantly less time than this on the programme it is likely you are not doing enough and you should consult your Tutor for guidance.
1.2
List of Modules
This section shows the modules associated with each year of study. It shows those degree programmes which include the module as part of the degree programme.
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Module Tables Foundation Year (Stage 0)
Module Code PH020 EL021 MA022
Level
Module Title
F F F
EL033
F
EL024 EL025
F F
EL026 EL027
F F
Algebra & Arithmetic Calculus Graphs, Geometry & Trigonometry Introduction to Programming using MATLAB Electromagnetics for Engineers Electrical Principles and Measurements Analogue Electronics Semiconductor and Digital Electronics
CW % 30% 10% 10%
EX % 70% 90% 90%
100%
ECEFY
CSEFY
• • •
• • •
•
•
30% 30%
70% 70%
• •
• •
30% 30%
70% 70%
• •
• •
Stage 1
Module Code CB302 CO320
Level
Module Title
C C
CO321 CO324 CO520 DR314 DR316
C C I C C
Managers & Organisations Introduction to OO Programming Information Systems Computer Systems Further OO Programming Stage Practice Modern Theatre: A Theoretical Landscape
EL303 EL305 EL308 EL311 EL313 EL315 EL331 EL333 EL334 EL336 EL337 EL338
C C C C C C C C C C C C
CW %
Electronic Circuits Introduction to Electronics Engineering Mathematics The Robotics Project Introduction to Programming Digital Technologies Website Design Mathematics for Multimedia Internet Programming with Java Interaction Design Digital Visual Narrative Visual Communication
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CSE
30%
70%
•
50% 20% 30% 100% 100%
50% 80% 70%
• • •
50% 100% 40% 100% 100% 100% 100% 40% 50% 60% 100% 100%
50%
ECE
MTD
•
•
DM
•• ••
60%
• • • •
60% 50% 40%
• • • • • •
•
• • • • • • •
•
• • •
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Stage 2 Module Code CO522
Level
Module Title
I
CO526
I
CO527
I
CO531 CO532 EL531 EL532 EL533 EL534 EL535 EL560 EL561 EL562 EL565
I I I I I I I I I I I
EL566 EL567 EL568 EL569 EL631 EL655
I I I I H H
Algorithms, Data Structures and Complexity Distributed Systems and Networks Operating Systems and Architecture Software Engineering Practice Database Systems Audio and Video Technology Virtual Worlds & 3D Modelling Digital Filmmaking Digital Art Software Development Microcomputer Engineering Intelligent Media and Security Computer Interfacing Electronic Instrumentation and Measurement Systems Communication Electronics Electronic Circuit Design Digital Implementation Digital Signal Processing Internet & Multimedia Platforms Digital Communications
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CW % 20%
EX % 80%
20%
80%
20%
80%
30% 20% 30% 100% 100% 100% 40% 40% 20% 100% 100%
70% 80% 70%
20% 40% 25% 30% 70% 20%
80% 60% 75% 70% 30% 80%
60% 60% 80%
CSE
ECE
•
•
MTD
• •• •• • • • • • •
• •
• • • • • • • •
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Stage 3 Module Code CB302 CO634
Level
Module Title
C H
CO635
H
CO636 CO641
H H
CO831
M
EL536 EL561 EL600 EL630 EL631 EL634 EL635 EL655 EL665 EL667 EL671 EL673 EL676
I I H H H H H H H H H H H
Managers & Organisations Computer Security and Cryptography Logic Programming and Constraint Programming Cognitive Neural Networks Computer Graphics & Visualisation Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing Digital Photography Intelligent Media and Security Engineering 3rd Year Project Multimedia Final Year Project Internet & Multimedia Platforms Multimedia Communications Visual Effects & Compositing Digital Communications Communication Systems Embedded Computer Systems Product Development Digital Systems Design Digital Control & Robotics
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CSE
ECE
MTD o
20%
80%
o
20%
80%
o
20% 25%
80% 75%
o o
20%
80%
o
100% 20% 100% 30% 70% 20% 100% 20% 20% 35% 40% 20% 30%
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o 80% 70% 30% 80% 80% 80% 65% 60% 80% 70%
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Programmes of Study
B.Eng Computer Systems Engineering including a Foundation Year & B.Eng Electronic & Communications Engineering including a Foundation Year PH020 EL021 MA022 EL033 EL024 EL025 EL026 EL027
% Ratios: Algebra & Arithmetic Calculus Graphs, Geometry & Trigonometry Introduction to Programming using MATLAB Electromagnetics for Engineers Electrical Principles and Measurements Analogue Electronics Semiconductor and Digital Electronics
Coursework 30 10 10 100 30 30 30 30
Examination 70 90 90 70 70 70 70
N.B. Following successful completion of the Foundation Year, you may transfer to ANY of the B.Eng programmes in this handbook. In order to progress to Stage I you must be awarded 120 credits in Stage 0. Section 3.9 of this handbook describes the Credit Framework in detail and the level you must achieve in order to be awarded credit, including arrangements for compensation, condonement, referral and deferral. Please note that no modules can be trailed due to prerequisite and timetable restrictions. To be awarded the number of credits prescribed for a module (i.e. 15 or 30) you must achieve a mark of >=40% for that module. Section 3.9.4.1 Set out below are pass criteria for entry to Stage 2 applicable for 2007/08. Credit by compensation or condonement may be given for electronics and computing modules. Classification
For all degree programmes, those of you who pass Stage 0 and obtain an overall average mark >=70% will normally be awarded a Distinction; for a mark of between 60% and 69.9% a Merit will be awarded. Failure
If you fail one or more modules the Board of Examiners will consider the following options: Condonement (subject to the pass criteria above)
Section 3.9.4.2
Compensation (subject to the pass criteria above)
Section 3.9.4.3
Referral
Section 3.9.5.3
Deferral
Section 3.9.5.5
Note for non-UK students: If your first language is not English, then you may be required to take a course in Scientific and Technical English, in addition to the modules highlighted in this handbook. This represents an additional 75 hours of study. The English course is taught by staff who are specialists in the teaching of English as a foreign language. All non-UK students will be given an English language assessment at the beginning of the academic year and the results will be used as the basis for deciding who should be required to follow regular compulsory classes for three hours per week. Further assessments will be given throughout the course, and those who, in the judgement of the English Language specialists, no longer require language tuition, may be allowed to cease attending the course.
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B.Eng Computer Systems Engineering Year 1 (Stage I)
CO320 CO321 CO324 CO520 EL305 EL308 EL311 EL315
% Ratios: Introduction to OO Programming Information Systems Computer Systems Further OO Programming Introduction to Electronics Engineering Mathematics The Robotics Project Digital Technologies
Coursework 30 50 20 30 100 40 100 100
Examination 70 50 80 70 60
In order to progress to Stage 2 you must be awarded 120 credits in Stage I. Section 3.9 of this handbook describes the Credit Framework in detail and the level you must achieve in order to be awarded credit, including arrangements for compensation, condonement, referral and deferral. Please note that no modules can be trailed due to prerequisite and timetable restrictions. To be awarded the number of credits prescribed for a module (ie 15 or 30) you must achieve a mark of >=40% for that module. Section 3.9.4.1 Set out below are pass criteria for entry to Stage 2 applicable for 2007/08. Credit by compensation or condonement may be given for electronics and computing modules. Classification
For all degree programmes, those of you who pass Stage I and obtain an overall average mark >=70% will normally be awarded a Distinction; for a mark of between 60% and 69.9% a Merit will be awarded. Failure
If you fail one or more modules the Board of Examiners will consider the following options: Condonement (subject to the pass criteria above)
Section 3.9.4.2
Compensation (subject to the pass criteria above)
Section 3.9.4.3
Referral
Section 3.9.5.3
Deferral
Section 3.9.5.5
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Year 2 (Stage 2)
CO527 EL560 EL561 EL562 EL565 EL568 EL569 EL655
% Ratios: Operating Systems and Architecture Microcomputer Engineering Intelligent Media & Security Computer Interfacing Electronic Instrumentation and Measurement Systems Digital Implementation Digital Signal Processing Digital Communications
Coursework 20 40 20 100 100
Examination 80 60 80
15 25 20
85 75 80
In order to progress to Stage 3 you must be awarded 120 credits in Stage 2. Section 3.9 of this handbook describes the Credit Framework in detail and the level you must achieve in order to be awarded credit, including arrangements for compensation, condonement, referral and deferral. Please note that no modules can be trailed due to prerequisite and timetable restrictions.
Year 3 (Stage 3) % Ratios: CO641 Computer Graphics & Visualisation CO634 Computer Security & Cryptography CO635 Logic Programming & Constraint Programming CO636 Cognitive Neural Networks CO831 Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing EL600 Project (45 credit module) EL667 Embedded Computer Systems EL671 Product Development EL673 Digital Systems Design EL676 Digital Control & Robotics
Coursework 20 20 20
Examination 80 80 80
20 20
80 80
35 25 20 30
65 75 80 70
Project
100
To be successful at this stage you must be awarded 120 credits in Stage 3. Section 3.9 of this handbook describes the Credit Framework in detail and the level you must achieve in order to be awarded credit, including arrangements for compensation, condonement, referral and deferral. Please note that no modules can be trailed due to prerequisite and timetable restrictions.
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Department of Electronics
BA Drama and Multimedia Year 1 (Stage I)
DR314 DR316 EL331 EL336 EL337 EL338
% Ratios: Stage Practice Modern Theatre: A Theoretical Landscape Website Design Interaction Design Digital Visual Narrative Visual Communication
Coursework 100 100 100 100 100 100
Examination
In order to progress to Stage 2 you must be awarded 120 credits in Stage I. Section 3.9 of this handbook describes the Credit Framework in detail and the level you must achieve in order to be awarded credit, including arrangements for compensation, condonement, referral and deferral. Please note that no modules can be trailed due to prerequisite and timetable restrictions. To be awarded the number of credits prescribed for a module (ie 15 or 30) you must achieve a mark of =70% will normally be awarded a Distinction; for a mark of between 60% and 69.9% a Merit will be awarded. Failure
If you fail one or more modules the Board of Examiners will consider the following options: Condonement (subject to the pass criteria above)
Section 3.9.4.2
Compensation (subject to the pass criteria above)
Section 3.9.4.3
Referral
Section 3.9.5.3
Deferral
Section 3.9.5.5
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B.Eng Electronic and Communications Engineering Year 1 (Stage 1) CO324 EL303 EL305 EL308 EL311 EL313 EL315 EL334
% Ratios: Computer Systems Electronic Circuits Introduction to Electronics Engineering Mathematics The Robotics Project Introduction to Programming Digital Technologies Internet Programming with Java
Coursework 20 50 100 40 100 100 100 50
Examination 80 50 60
50
In order to progress to Stage 2 you must be awarded 120 credits in Stage I. Section 3.9 of this handbook describes the Credit Framework in detail and the level you must achieve in order to be awarded credit, including arrangements for compensation, condonement, referral and deferral. Please note that no modules can be trailed due to prerequisite and timetable restrictions. To be awarded the number of credits prescribed for a module (ie 15 or 30) you must achieve a mark of >=40% for that module. Section 3.9.4.1 Set out below are pass criteria for entry to Stage 2 applicable for 2007/08. Credit by compensation or condonement may be given for electronics and computing modules. Classification
For all degree programmes, those of you who pass Stage I and obtain an overall average mark >=70% will normally be awarded a Distinction; for a mark of between 60% and 69.9% a Merit will be awarded. Failure
If you fail one or more modules the Board of Examiners will consider the following options: Condonement (subject to the pass criteria above)
Section 3.9.4.2
Compensation (subject to the pass criteria above)
Section 3.9.4.3
Referral
Section 3.9.5.3
Deferral
Section 3.9.5.5
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Year 2 (Stage 2) CO527 EL560 EL562 EL565 EL566 EL567 EL568 EL569
% Ratios: Operating Systems & Architecture Microcomputer Engineering Computer Interfacing Electronic Instrumentation and Measurement Systems Communication Electronics Electronic Circuit Design Digital Implementation Digital Signal Processing
Coursework 20 40 100 100
Examination 80 60
20 40 25 30
80 60 75 70
In order to progress to Stage 3 you must be awarded 120 credits in Stage 2. Section 3.9 of this handbook describes the Credit Framework in detail and the level you must achieve in order to be awarded credit, including arrangements for compensation, condonement, referral and deferral. Please note that no modules can be trailed due to prerequisite and timetable restrictions.
Year 3 (Stage 3)
EL600 EL655 EL665 EL667 EL671 EL673 EL676
% Ratios: Third Year Project (45 credit module) Digital Communications Communication Systems Embedded Computer Systems Product Development Digital System Design Digital Control & Robotics
Coursework
Examination
20 20 35 40 20 30
80 80 65 60 80 70
Project 100
To be successful at this stage you must be awarded 120 credits in Stage 3. Section 3.9 of this handbook describes the Credit Framework in detail and the level you must achieve in order to be awarded credit, including arrangements for compensation, condonement, referral and deferral. Please note that no modules can be trailed due to prerequisite and timetable restrictions.
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B.Eng Electronic and Computer Systems Stage 3
EL600 EL655 EL665 EL667 EL671 EL676
% Ratios: Third Year Project (45 credit module) Digital Communications Communication Systems Embedded Computer Systems Product Development Digital Control & Robotics
Coursework Examination Project 100 20 80 20 80 35 65 25 75 30 70
To be successful at this stage you must be awarded 120 credits in Stage 3. Section 3.9 of this handbook describes the Credit Framework in detail and the level you must achieve in order to be awarded credit, including arrangements for compensation, condonement, referral and deferral. Please note that no modules can be trailed due to prerequisite and timetable restrictions.
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BSc Multimedia Technology & Design and Multimedia Technology & Design with a Year in Industry Year 1 (Stage I) % Ratios: CO324 EL313 EL331 EL333 EL334 EL336 EL337 EL338
Computer Systems Introduction to Programming Website Design Mathematics for Multimedia Internet Programming with Java Interaction Design Digital Visual Narrative Visual Communication
Coursework 20 100 100 40 50 100 100 100
Examination 80
60 50
In order to progress to Stage 2 you must be awarded 120 credits in Stage I. Section 3.9 of this handbook describes the Credit Framework in detail and the level you must achieve in order to be awarded credit, including arrangements for compensation, condonement, referral and deferral. Please note that no modules can be trailed due to prerequisite and timetable restrictions. To be awarded the number of credits prescribed for a module (ie 15 or 30) you must achieve a mark of =70% will normally be awarded a Distinction; for a mark of between 60% and 69.9% a Merit will be awarded. Failure
If you fail one or more modules the Board of Examiners will consider the following options: Condonement (subject to the pass criteria above)
Section 3.9.4.2
Compensation (subject to the pass criteria above)
Section 3.9.4.3
Referral
Section 3.9.5.3
Deferral
Section 3.9.5.5
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Year 2 (Stage 2)
EL531 EL532 EL533 EL534 EL535 EL561
% Ratios: Audio & Video Technology Virtual Worlds & 3D Modelling (30 credit module) Digital Filmmaking (30 credit Module) Digital Art Software Development Intelligent Media and Security
Coursework 30 100
Examination 70
Project
100 100 40 20
60 80
In order to progress to Stage 3 you must be awarded 120 credits in Stage 2. Section 3.9 of this handbook describes the Credit Framework in detail and the level you must achieve in order to be awarded credit, including arrangements for compensation, condonement, referral and deferral. Please note that no modules can be trailed due to prerequisite and timetable restrictions.
Year 3 (Stage 3)
CB302 EL536 EL630 EL631 EL634 EL635
% Ratios: Managers & Organisations Digital Photography Multimedia Studio III (45 credit module) Internet & Multimedia Platforms (30 credit module) Multimedia Communications Visual Effects & Compositing
Coursework Examination Project 100 100 30 70 70 30 20 100
80
To be successful at this stage you must be awarded 120 credits in Stage 3. Section 3.9 of this handbook describes the Credit Framework in detail and the level you must achieve in order to be awarded credit, including arrangements for compensation, condonement, referral and deferral. Please note that no modules can be trailed due to prerequisite and timetable restrictions.
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Section Two
Departmental Information
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Tutors/Supervisors
Name
E-mail login
Ext
A Bobrowicz
A.Bobrowicz
3222
Room No. 141
AK Jastrzebski
A.K.Jastrzebski
3704
136
Dr AJ Drinkwater
A.J.Drinkwater
3268
G43
Mr B Di Lu
B.Lu
3705
121
D Byers Brown
D.B.Brown
7083
117
E Valentine
E.Valentine
7993
116
Dr F Deravi
F.Deravi
3204
138
Dr G Lu
G.Lu
3706
109
Dr JC Batchelor
J.C.Batchelor
7004
112
J.Milton
J.Milton
7993
116
Prof J Wang
J.Wang
3707
115
Dr K Sirlantzis
K.Sirlantzis
4412
148
Dr LT Walczowski
L.T.Walczowski
3713
134
Prof MC Fairhurst
M.C.Fairhurst
3258
154
Dr M G Pepper
M.G.Pepper
3450
116
Dr N J Gomes
N.J.Gomes
3719
163
P Lee
P.Lee
7843
123
Dr PR Young
P.R.Young
3290
110
R Oven
R.Oven
3720
157
Dr RM Guest
R.M.Guest
3717
143
Dr S Haxha
S.Haxha
7257
161
Dr S Hoque
S.Hoque
3396
135
SW Kelly
S.W.Kelly
3709
139
WAJ Waller
W.A.J.Waller
3712
133A
Dr WG Howells (Senior Tutor)
W.G.J.Howells
3724
111
Prof Y Yan
Y.Yan
3015
133
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Academic Staff Responsibilities Director
Prof MC Fairhurst
Deputy Director
WAJ Waller
Director of Learning & Teaching
Dr LT Walczowski
Director of Research
Dr F Deravi
Director of Enterprise
WAJ Waller
Chairman of the Engineering Board of Studies and Examiners Chairman of the Multimedia Board of Studies and Examiners Chairman of the Foundation Year Board of Studies and Examiners
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Teaching Room List
ROOM NAME/NO
ROOM TYPE
LOCATION
CORNWALLIS-COMPUTING BUILDING COLT2*
Lecture theatre
Ground floor
CC01*
Terminal room
Ground floor
CC02*
Terminal room
1st floor
CC03*
Terminal room
Ground floor
CC04*
Terminal room
Ground floor
* wheelchair access CORNWALLIS -GULBENKIAN WING COLT1*
Lecture theatre
Ground floor
CGU2*
Classroom
Ground floor
CGU3
Classroom
1st floor
CGU4
Lecture theatre
1st floor
CGU5
Seminar room
1st floor
* wheelchair access
CORNWALLIS - INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS Maths LT*
Lecture theatre
Ground floor
CORNWALLIS - NORTH EAST WING CNESem8*
Seminar Room
Ground floor
* wheelchair access CORNWALLIS - NORTH WEST WING CNWSem1*
Seminar room
Ground floor
CNWSem2*
Seminar room
Ground floor
CNWSem3*
Seminar room
Ground floor
CNWSem4*
Seminar room
Ground floor
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CNWSem5*
Seminar room
Ground floor
CNWSem6*
Seminar room
Ground floor
CNWSem7*
Seminar room
Ground floor
CNWSem8
Seminar room
3rd floor
CNWSem9
Seminar room
3rd floor
CNWLab2*
Seminar room
2nd floor
CNWLib*
Library
Ground floor
G38
Seminar room
Ground floor
* wheelchair access GILES LANE TEACHING ANNEX (at rear of Biology) GLS6
Seminar room
Ground floor
GLS7
Seminar room
Ground floor
GLS8
Seminar room
Ground floor
GLS9
Seminar room
Ground floor
GLS10
Seminar room
Ground floor
GLT1*
Lecture theatre
Ground floor
GLT2*
Lecture theatre
Ground floor
GLT3*
Film theatre
Ground floor
GS1*
Seminar room
Ground floor
GS2*
Seminar room
Ground floor
GS3*
Classroom
Ground floor
GS4*
Seminar room
Ground floor
GS5*
Seminar room
1st floor
GS6*
Classroom
1st floor
GS7*
Classroom
1st floor
GS8*
Seminar room
1st floor
GRIMOND BUILDING
* wheelchair access
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LABORATORIES Biology BLT1*
Lecture theatre
1st floor
BLT2*
Lecture theatre
1st floor
C316
Seminar Room
3rd floor
Lecture theatre
Ground floor
EleLT*
Lecture theatre
Ground floor
ElecSem1*
Lecture room
Ground floor
ElecSem2*
Seminar room
1st floor
ElecSem3*
Seminar room
1st floor
Multimedia Lab A*
Terminal
Ground floor
Multimedia Lab B*
Terminal
Ground floor
Multimedia Lab C*
Terminal
Ground floor
MarLT1*
Lecture theatre
Ground floor
MarLT2*
Lecture theatre
Ground floor
DLT1*
Lecture theatre
Level 1, A block
DLT2*
Lecture theatre
Level 1, A block
D.Twr.Rm.
Seminar room
Level 5, Tower block
DS1
Seminar room
Level 3, A block
DS2
Seminar room
Level 6, Tower block
DS7
Seminar room
Level 5, Tower block
DS8*
Seminar room
Missing Link
DS9*
Seminar room
Missing Link
DS10*
Seminar room
Missing Link
* wheelchair access INGRAM PSLT Electronics
* wheelchair access via lift Marlowe
* wheelchair access DARWIN COLLEGE
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Seminar room
Level 2, G/H block
DS12
Seminar room
Level 2, O/P block
D.Peter Brown Room
Informal room
Missing Link
ELT2*
Lecture theatre
Floor 3, N block
E.Dr.St.*
Drama Studio
Floor 3, N block
E.Chilver Room*
Seminar room
Cloister
E.Holland Room
Seminar room
Cloisters
E.Lyons Room*
Informal room
Top floor
E.Peter Bird Room
Seminar room
Cloister
E.Pollard Room*
Seminar room
Cloister
E.Whitehouse Room*
Seminar room
1st floor
ES1*
Seminar room
Floor 4, N block
ES2*
Seminar room
Floor 4, N block
ES3*
Seminar room
Floor 4, N block
KLS Meeting Rm
Informal room
Floor 4, E Block
EX7 *
Seminar room
Upper floor
EX8*
Seminar room
Upper floor
EX9*
Seminar room
Upper floor
EX10*
Seminar room
Upper floor
E Dice Room*
Seminar room
Upper floor
E.BCSem 16
Seminar room
Ground floor
E.BCSem 17
Seminar room
Ground floor
* wheelchair access ELIOT COLLEGE Main College:
Extension:
Becket Court:
* wheelchair access
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KEYNES COLLEGE KLT1
Lecture theatre
Lower ground floor
KLT2
Lecture theatre
Lwr grnd floor, N block
KLT3
Lecture theatre
Lwr grnd floor, N block
KLT4*
Lecture theatre
Psychology Department
KLT5*
Lecture theatre
1st floor L Block
KLT6*
Lecture theatre
1st floor L Block
KLSR4*
Classroom
Ground floor, N Block
KS1*
Seminar room
1st floor, N block
KS2*
Seminar room
1st floor, N block
KS3*
Seminar room
1st floor, N block
KS5*
Seminar room
1st floor, N block
KS6*
Seminar room
1st floor, N block
KS7*
Seminar room
Ground floor, N block
KS8*
Seminar room
Psychology Department
KS9*
Seminar room
Psychology Department
KS10*
Seminar room
Psychology Department
KS11*
Seminar room
1st floor L Block
KS12*
Seminar room
1st floor L Block
KS13*
Seminar room
1st floor L Block
KS14*
Seminar room
1st floor L Block
KS15*
Seminar room
1st floor L Block
KS16*
Seminar room
1st floor L Block
KS17*
Seminar room
1st floor, L block
KSA1*
Terminal room
1st floor, N block
RLT1*
Lecture theatre
Floor 3, W block
RLT2*
Lecture theatre
Floor 3, W block
* wheelchair access
RUTHERFORD COLLEGE Main college:
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RS4*
Seminar room
Floor 4, W block
RS5*
Seminar room
Floor 4, W block
RS6*
Seminar room
Floor 4, W block
CIS Rooms
Workshops
Floor 3, W block
R.C1.15*
Seminar room
Cloisters
R.Cl.16*
Seminar room
Cloisters
R.Cl.17*
Seminar room
Cloisters
R.Cl.19*
Seminar room
Cloisters
R.Cl.20*
Seminar room
Cloisters
R.Cl.21*
Seminar room
Cloisters
RX9
Seminar room
Upper floor
RX10
Classroom
Upper floor
RX11*
Seminar room
Lower floor
RX12*
Classroom
Lower floor
* wheelchair access
Extension:
* wheelchair access
2.4
Opening Hours
The Department of Electronics is open Monday to Friday, 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
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Department of Electronics Ground Floor Plan Surface Mount Laboratory
STAGE II Middle Floor
Stairs
Maintenance Area
Multimedia A
G19C
Design Studio G19
Stairs
Rec. Studio
Audio Studio
G17
G18
G20
CAS
Clean
Computer Animation MSc G6
STAGE II Lower Ground Floor (LGF)
Digital Visual Effects MSc
1
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G16
Air
2
Store
G24 G29
G10
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Store G31
Electronics Laboratory Inc. Projects Lab & Simulation Lab G30
Servery
G2
Social Area G1
= Timetable Noticeboards
G27
Prep Room
Gents
Design Centre (ESDC)
Lecture Theatre ELELT
G23
G28
G12
Store Electronic (IT) Systems G7
P/G Study
Ladies
W/C G8 Store
G26a
G26
G14
Suite (CAS) G13
G3
Stairs
L I F T
Video Studio
Multimedia B
Stairs
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Department of Electronics First Floor Plan STAGE II - TOP FLOOR 166a
EAP MIS PAD
Photonics
Microwave Laboratory
168
Stairs
Store
166
125
NES 126 Gents
Ladies
127
128
s t a i r s
133
Broadband / Biometrics MSc Room
WAJW
YY
133a
ELEC SEM 3
LTW
Office
130a
134
MWRN 133b
130
SH
135 163
Dark Room
162
161
Lift
164
NJG
N/A
SH
131
Machine Room 2
PL
Maintenance Area
IT Support
Mail / Print 132
Store
123
119 120
DBB 117
3 4 5
= General Office Enquiries = Administration Office = Departmental Administrator
EV JACM MGP
Embedded Systems Laboratory
SWK 139 140
142
s 143 t o r e 148
146D
RMG KS
s t o 149 r e
NJB / JMM
116
DIGITAL SYSTEMS
JW
Antennas Laboratory
115
AB 141
Machine Room 1
147
118
Antennas
MCF 151
RESEARCH LABORATORY
JH
146A
JCB 112
WGJH
113
PRY 110
146E
106
108
105 104
111
158
Stairs
146C 157
152
155
154
DHM
ELEC SEM 2
GL
4 ME
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Office
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MKE
FD 138
137 122
BDL
AKJ 136
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NCL
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RO
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Section Three
Study Information
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3.1
Class Information
Attendance at all classes is compulsory under the general regulations ns for students, and attendance lists will be taken. The attendance for each lecture series is recorded. You are welcome to attend the various colloquia and seminars held throughout the year; they provide an opportunity to discover what's going on at the frontiers of your subject. The Computing Laboratory Seminars are held on Tuesday afternoons at 17.00, and the Electronics Colloquia on Wednesday afternoons at 14.30. They usually feature visiting speakers from both academic and industrial institutions. In addition, a Theoretical Computer Science Seminar is held most Monday afternoons at 16.30; details are posted on the newsgroup ukc.tcs. TEACHING begins at 5 minutes past the hour and ends at 5 minutes to the hour. Be courteous: be prompt.
3.1.1
Teaching Hours
You should note that they you may be required to attend lectures, seminars or classes at this University between the hours of 9.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and between the hours of 9.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Some teaching may also take place on Wednesday afternoon or from 6.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday. NO SMOKING, EATING OR DRINKING or use of MOBILE PHONES is allowed in any teaching room.
3.1.2 i)
Timetable Notes
Timetables are displayed according to the following example:
Name of Class Location Weeks taught Module Code Name of Module Name of Staff
3.1.3
Seq Logic KLT1 1-12 EL315 DIGITAL TECH Kelly, SW
Surgery Hours
Surgery hours are scheduled between 1:00-2.00 p.m. on Wednesday afternoons. During this time staff will normally be in their offices and will be happy to deal with student questions concerned with material presented in the programme.
3.1.4
Project Weeks
During the seventh and twelfth week of Autumn and the fifth and ninth week of Spring, the normal teaching timetable FOR ELECTRONICS MODULES will be suspended. During these weeks you will be given directed self-study, or time to work specifically on your projects. Please note that each Department operates its own procedure regarding such weeks, and those of you taking Computing modules (those prefixed by CO) will be given advice on the weeks in which these will take place.
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3.2
Coursework
3.2.1
Marking Criteria
The following criteria are used in marking all assessments
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70% or more First
60 - 69% Class II Div 1
50 – 59% Class II Div 2 40 – 49% Third
I STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES
II METHOD
An exceptionally clear statement of the objective is provided with all relevant information gleaned from all the relevant literature.
The method chosen is clearly defined after a careful analysis, if appropriate, of possible alternatives. It is clearly executed and described with considerable thoroughness and efficiency. A strong degree of originality is clearly demonstrated.
Excellent design, good reliability and performance to specifications, strong evidence of originality
Ideas expressed clearly and concisely. Report written logically and with appropriate structure. Standard of English very high. Diagrams detailed and relevant.
Most of the relevant literature has been used to garner most of the information to produce a clear statement of the objectives.
The method chosen is executed well, often after an analysis of possible alternatives, and similarly described. Evidence of some but not great originality is required.
Good design and performance to specifications, occasionally deficiencies in reliability, some evidence of originality.
Ideas generally expressed coherently. Report written logically and with appropriate structure. Standard of English high. Diagrams detailed and relevant.
The object is fairly well defined, based on the essential core of the information and relevant literature.
The method chosen is usually executed adequately and moderately well described, though without particular flair.
Adequate design and construction, may show deficiencies of reliability or performance to specifications.
Some ideas rather poorly expressed. Report reasonably logical. Standard of English moderate. Some diagrams lacking detail and relevance.
The objective is defined though not very fully. A limited amount of information is presented, although not all the relevant literature had been consulted.
The method chosen is executed without flair and its description is usually deficient in some respects. There may be some errors of comprehension and application.
Uninspired design, often unreliable construction, often incomplete.
Ideas sometimes expressed incoherently. Faults in logic and structure of report. Standard of English weak. Diagrams lacking detail and relevance.
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3.2.2
Retention of Coursework
Examiners may ask to see your coursework at the end of each year and you should keep your work until the end of your programme. The Chairman of the Board of Examiners will notify those of you who are required to submit your work.
3.2.3
Deadlines
You are required to submit all work set by the deadline prescribed. Deadlines for submission of assessments related to other modules will be notified by those setting the assessment. The penalty for late or non-submission of coursework is normally that a mark of zero is awarded for the missing piece of work and the final mark for the module concerned is calculated accordingly. If you are unable to submit required coursework because of illness or other reasonable cause, you must report the reason without delay to your tutor and the person who set the assessment. It is up to the person who set the assessment, in consultation with your tutor, to decide whether or not to grant an extension. An extension, once granted, cannot be further extended for the same reason that it was originally granted.
3.2.4
Plagiarism & Duplication of Material
You should make sure that you understand the following definitions and their implications. Plagiarism is the act of repeating the ideas or discoveries of another as one’s own. To copy sentences, phrases or even striking expressions without acknowledgement in a manner which may deceive the reader as to the source is plagiarism; to paraphrase in a manner which may deceive the reader is likewise plagiarism. A student must not reproduce in any work submitted for assessment (for example, examination answers, essays, project reports, dissertations or theses) any material derived from work authored by another without clearly acknowledging the source. Duplication of material means the inclusion in coursework (including extended essays, projects and dissertations) of a significant amount of material which is identical or substantially similar to material which has already been submitted for the same or any other programme at this University or elsewhere. A student must not reproduce in any work submitted for assessment any substantial amount of material used by that student in other work for assessment, either at this University or elsewhere, without acknowledging that such work has been so submitted. The University does not accept plagiarism or duplication of material and will impose severe penalties if it occurs in coursework, dissertations, projects and examinations. If you feel you need guidance on the correct use and presentation of quotations and source material, you should consult your tutor or supervisor. Your written work is meant to be your own, unaided work. Any unacknowledged collaboration, copying from books, or submission of program code written by someone else all count as plagiarism. In any case of plagiarism, every student knowingly involved in the plagiarism will be assigned a mark of zero for the complete unit of assessment concerned. The General Regulations for students state that “Students are required to act with honesty and integrity in relation to assessment of their academic progress”. Repeatedly reproducing the work of others without proper acknowledgement and/or conspiring with others to reproduce the work of others without proper acknowledgement, including knowingly permitting work to be copied by another student are two instances which will be regarded as a breach of this regulation [Regulation V.3].
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YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN A FORM WHICH STATES THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE NOTES ON PLAGIARISM AND DUPLICATION OF MATERIAL.
Computer Abuse
3.2.5
From time to time there are occurrences of what has become popularly known as 'hacking', i.e. attempting to interfere with the systems within the University or elsewhere or other users' files. This practice wastes the time of academic and Computing Service staff, and interferes with the freedom of use of computers by others. Those of you found guilty of this type of offence will have your files destroyed and will be banned from using all computing facilities, regardless of any coursework needs. You are also reminded that you should NEVER divulge your password or allow anyone else to use your system identification number and computing resources. Computer abuse includes any activities which: 1.
Seeks to gain unauthorised access to the sources of the systems or networks
2.
Disrupts the intended use of the systems or networks
3.
Wastes resources (people, capacity, computer) through such actions
4.
Destroys the integrity of computer-based information and/or
5.
Compromises the privacy of users.
3.2.6
Examples Classes
Computing Examples Classes These are used irregularly at the request of individual lecturers; they are not normally held every week, and you will be informed when a class is to take place. Supervisions are held periodically; a topic for consideration and discussion will normally be circulated a week in advance of the actual meeting.
Stage 2 and Stage 3 Examples Classes These classes are organised by the individual module teams and vary in their requirements. Details will be posted on the notice boards. Often, during the class, questions are set and help is given to solve them. Class work may be assessed and some work may be set as homework.
3.2.7
Laboratory Work
Foundation Year Laboratory work forms a vital part of the programme, since it is here that experience is gained in the practical implementation of the material covered in the lectures.
Stage 1 Practical work carried out in the Department of Electronics supports most specialist Electronics modules. The work is primarily concerned with investigating the characteristics and performance of electronic devices and exploring their application to building systems. The Engineering Applications Laboratory is where the practical skills and knowledge required for the design and realisation of electronic and electronic/software products are developed. The Digital Systems Laboratory is also 'hands-on' and provides valuable experience in the use of Electronic Computer Aided Design Tools.
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Stage 2 There is experimental work in the laboratories associated with most Engineering modules. Dr Michelle Epp runs the main second year laboratory and she will be able to answer most queries. The second year laboratory day is Thursday. Assessment of Laboratory work is based partly on the recording of results in a logbook and partly on formal reports on selected experiments. Details will be posted on the notice board in the Department at the start of term.
3.2.8
Projects
Multimedia Studio Projects Please refer to the relevant module handbooks for further details.
Stage 3 B.Eng Project In Stage 3, all B.Eng students undertake an individual Project. The Final Year project days are Monday and Tuesday and other times are available if extra time is required. Allocation of final year projects takes place in the Spring Term of Year 2 under the supervision of Ania Bobrowicz. Assessment of the project will be based on the following: (a) An oral presentation in Week 6 of Autumn term. This comprises 5% of the total mark. (b) An assessment of the project report. subdivided as follows:
This comprises 95% of the total mark, and is
1.
Project Performance (40%) a. Planning (10%) b. Skills in Hardware/Software (10%) c. Initiative/Innovation/creativity (10%) d. Achievement of objectives (10%)
2.
Project Report (40%) a. Project Specification (5%) b. Introduction/background (10%) c. Description of work carried out and results obtained (10%) d. Conclusions (10%) e. Clarity/quality of writing (5%) f. Technical validity of work (5%)
3.
Project Viva / Demonstration (20%) a. Performance/Design/Build quality (6%) b. Understanding of Project (6%) c. Quality of Poster (8%)
The project report is normally handed in on the Monday of Week 22 of the Spring Term. The supervisor and another member of staff carry out the project viva. All organisation of Final Year projects is carried out by Ania Bobrowicz. The Board of Examiners requires that every student should gain an honours mark of 40% or above in the project; failure to do so would ordinarily disqualify the student from the award of an Honours degree, irrespective of written examination results.
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Purchase of Projects Projects that are not wanted by the department may be purchased from technicians in the teaching laboratories at very reasonable prices.
3.2.9
Industrial Placements
Multimedia Technology & Design BSc Those of you registered for MTD are offered an opportunity to go out on a one-year placement between academic years 2 and 3. The year has to be registered with the Local Authority and the University, and hence has to be fixed up as soon as possible. Those of you wishing to undertake such a Sandwich placement must ensure that you are registered for this within twelve months of your original registration. For most of you, this means by the beginning of the Autumn term of the second year. For those who have completed a foundation year, any transfer must be completed by the beginning of the Autumn term in Stage 1. Failure to adhere to these deadlines may result in a Local Education Authority terminating an award. A placement is a formal part of the degree and you will be required to keep a log of your training and work experience during the year. A report has to be written at the end of the year and this will contribute to your final Part II assessment. The year in industry will contribute 10% to the final degree classification. The 10% is to consist of: a final report and interview: 3% an oral presentation: 2% an assessment by the industrial supervisor: 5% Failure to obtain a placement will result in your reverting back to a three-year programme.
Computer Systems Engineering B.Eng Those of you registered for CSE are offered an opportunity to go out on a one-year placement between academic years 2 and 3. The year has to be registered with the Local Authority and the University, and hence has to be fixed up as soon as possible. Those of you wishing to undertake such a Sandwich placement must ensure that you are registered for this within twelve months of your original registration. For most of you, this means by the beginning of the Autumn term of the second year. For those who have completed a foundation year, any transfer must be completed by the beginning of the Autumn term in Stage I. Failure to adhere to these deadlines may result in a Local Education Authority terminating an award. A placement is a formal part of the degree and you will be required to keep a log of your training and work experience during the year. A report has to be written at the end of the year and this will contribute to your final Part II assessment. The year in industry will contribute 10% to the final degree classification. The 10% is to consist of: a final report and interview: 3% an oral presentation: 2% an assessment by the industrial supervisor: 5% In addition to obtaining relevant work experience, those doing a Placement Year are also offered the opportunity to participate in the British Computer Society's Professional Development Scheme. Training obtained during the period with an employer may be credited towards the credits needed to obtain corporate membership of the BCS. For those participating in the scheme the Computing Laboratory will pay the annual subscription for student membership of
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the BCS but you will be required to purchase the necessary logbook, which currently costs ten pounds. A placement Handbook is available which describes the nature of the Placement Year. The Placement Officer for the Sandwich Programmes is Winston Waller. The Placement Officer will assist you in finding a suitable placement but the search effort is primarily down to you. The course by the Careers Service at the start of the Stage 2 year will assist you in preparing CVs and in how you might go about persuading an employer to take you on. Failure to obtain a placement will result in you reverting back to a three-year programme.
3.3
Examinations
3.3.1
Marking Criteria
The following criteria are used in marking all Stage 2 and Stage 3 examinations: Most exam questions have clear right-wrong answers - the marking is proportional to the fraction of the answer which is correct. The different parts of the questions are of unequal difficulty so that this fraction is an indicator of the degree of comprehension of, and ability to, manipulate concepts.
70% or more: First Able to define concepts from memory, and make correct use of them to solve problems and make good designs in all standard and most non-standard contexts.
60-69%: Class II Div 1 Able to define concepts from memory, and make correct use of them to solve problems and make good designs in some more challenging contexts.
50-59%: Class II Div 2 Able to define concepts from memory, and make correct use of them to solve problems and make designs in standard contexts.
40-49%: Third Able to define concepts from memory, and make correct use of them to solve problems and make simple designs in minimally challenging contexts.
NOTES 1. The criteria are not regarded as absolute but as guidelines for classification. 2. The scale of standards is continuous rather than discontinuous. 3. A student’s performance may not be equal under all assessment headings. Therefore, the exact mark given will be a matter of professional judgement of the marker(s) and the external examiner.
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3.3.2
Initial Examinations
Note: Past exam papers can be found at http://flash.ee.kent.ac.uk/teaching/pastpapers.asp
Foundation Year The Foundation Year examinations take place part way through the Summer term of the foundation year. Details of the format of the papers will be published on the timetable notice board in the Electronics. The results are published after the examiners meeting normally held in July. You are required to satisfy the Examiners in the Foundation Year examinations in order to be allowed to proceed to the next year of their programme.
Stage 1 The Stage I examinations take place part way through the Summer term of the first year. Details of the format of the papers will be published on the timetable notice board in the Electronics. The results are published after the examiners meeting normally held in July. You are required to satisfy the Examiners in the first year examinations in order to be allowed to proceed to the next year of their programme.
Stage 2 B.Eng and BSc students are required to satisfy the Examiners in the second year examinations in order to be allowed to proceed to the next year of their programme. The Board of Examiners will consider whether you should be allowed to proceed to the next year, or should be required to resit the examination in August, or should be required to withdraw from the University.
Stage 3 The Stage 3 examinations take place in the Summer term of the third year. Details of the format of the papers will be published on the timetable notice board in the Electronics. The results will be available after the Stage 3 Examiners’ meeting, held before the end of the Summer term. For B.Eng and BSc students the External Examiner will generally wish to conduct viva voce examinations of some of you. These take place on the day of the final examiners’ meeting. A list of candidates is published on the day of the viva voce. It is imperative that you are present on this day. The results of the Stage 3 examinations are published after the examiners’ meetings normally held in the last week of the Summer Term.
3.3.3
Resit Examinations
Note to non-UK residents: If your home address is overseas, the University is prepared to make arrangements for you to resit the examination in your home country, provided that the examinations office is asked to make such arrangements at least four weeks before the August resit examinations (i.e. by 15th July), and there is a local British Council office which is willing to provide facilities. Where a request is received after this date but before 22 July, it may be possible to arrange overseas examinations provided that the Examinations Office is already arranging examinations in the country concerned. The Examinations Office should be contacted by telephone (01227 764000 Ext. 7653) or by fax (01227 827331) or by email (
[email protected]). Where arrangements are made for overseas examinations, you will be required to pay an administration fee of £185 in addition to the normal examination resit fees (£35 per paper up to a maximum of £118). You will also be required to pay any local British Council charges.
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Foundation Year Those of you who fail to satisfy the pass criteria may be allowed to resit the examinations in August of the same year, and the following May. Those of you offered a resit examination will normally be required to resit only those modules for which you have been awarded a mark of less than 40%. When considering resit candidates, the Board of Examiners will look at the best overall mark on each module when determining whether a candidate should pass or fail. You should note that if you receive a mandatory award you are unlikely to receive funding for a repeat period of study. You will need to consider your financial situation carefully. Part-time students are unlikely to be eligible to live in University-owned accommodation and may not receive Council Tax relief. If you were required by UK Immigration Rules to obtain leave to enter or remain in the UK, or entry clearance to remain in the UK, then registration as a part-time student is not an option open to you. In these circumstances, you may be permitted to repeat modules you have passed in order that you may repeat the whole year of study. Please note that a full year's tuition fees will be required and no pro-rata payment will be allowed.
Stage I If you fail the initial examinations, you may be allowed to resit the examinations on up to two further occasions or to repeat any failed modules (including coursework), provided it is being taught in the year in question. If you wish to repeat you will be required to pay tuition fees on a module-by-module basis. In exceptional circumstances, the Dean may give you permission to repeat modules that have already been passed. You should note that if you receive a mandatory award you are unlikely to receive funding for a repeat period of study. You will need to consider your financial situation carefully. Part-time students are unlikely to be eligible to live in University owned accommodation and may not receive Council Tax relief. If you were required by UK Immigration Rules to obtain leave to enter or remain in the UK, or entry clearance to remain in the UK, then registration as a part-time student is not an option open to you. In these circumstances, you may be permitted to repeat modules you have passed in order that you may repeat the whole year of study. Please note that a full year's tuition fees will be required and no pro-rata payment will be allowed.
Stage 2 You may, under some circumstances, be permitted to resit the Stage 2 examinations, if you fail to satisfy the pass criteria. This is an automatic right unless denied for disciplinary reasons. These examinations will take place in August. You should note that if you receive a mandatory award you are unlikely to receive funding for a repeat period of study. You will need to consider your financial situation carefully. Part-time students are unlikely to be eligible to live in University owned accommodation and may not receive Council Tax relief. If you were required by UK Immigration Rules to obtain leave to enter or remain in the UK, or entry clearance to remain in the UK, then registration as a part-time student is not an option open to you. In these circumstances, you may be permitted to repeat modules you have passed in order that you may repeat the whole year of study. Please note that a full year's tuition fees will be required and no pro-rata payment will be allowed.
Stage 3 You may, under some circumstances, be permitted to resit the Stage 2 examinations, if you fail to satisfy the pass criteria. This is an automatic right unless denied for disciplinary reasons. These examinations will take place in August.
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You should note that if you receive a mandatory award you are unlikely to receive funding for a repeat period of study. You will need to consider your financial situation carefully. Part-time students are unlikely to be eligible to live in University owned accommodation and may not receive Council Tax relief. If you were required by UK Immigration Rules to obtain leave to enter or remain in the UK, or entry clearance to remain in the UK, then registration as a part-time student is not an option open to you. In these circumstances, you may be permitted to repeat modules you have passed in order that you may repeat the whole year of study. Please note that a full year's tuition fees will be required and no pro-rata payment will be allowed.
3.3.4
Classification
When considering resit candidates, Boards of Examiners will look at the best overall mark on each module when determining whether a candidate should pass or fail. In determining the classification of honours, the Board will use the following rules to attribute marks: the minimum pass mark for each module passed after previous failure; the higher of the fail marks on modules which have not been passed; the actual mark for modules passed at the first attempt and not repeated; the first attempt marks for modules repeated but passed at the first attempt.
3.3.5
Calculators in Examinations
Upon arrival at the Department, you were given an approved calculator. You will only be allowed to use Faculty approved calculators during their examinations. The only family of calculators currently approved is the Casio FX82 family, and its replacement, the Casio FX83 family. Calculator checks are made in all examinations, and any non-approved calculator will be removed, with no guarantee of a replacement being issued, though there will be a small supply available in case of equipment failure. Any calculator may be used for coursework although the FX82/3 will be adequate in most situations. Calculator manuals may not be brought into the examination room.
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Examination Schedule
A provisional schedule of examinations will be published at the end of the Spring term. This will be posted on the web at http://www.kent.ac.uk/registry/exams/ Please note that past exam papers can be found through the local pages on the Departmental Intranet.
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Concessionary matters
Boards of Examiners are able to consider evidence of illness or other problems when making recommendations for the award of degrees, but only when these are properly documented. If you are ill before or during examinations, or suffer from other factors impairing examination performance, or are absent from an examination, you may make written representation to be placed before the Board of Examiners. The Regulations for Undergraduate Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees, state that such representation must be submitted within one week of the event to the Departmental Administrator, Mr CP Barron. If illness is involved a medical certificate must be provided.
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Exam Registration
You are required to confirm that you have been correctly entered for end of year examinations. Notices about the arrangements for this will be posted throughout the campus towards the end
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of the Autumn Term. You must check your examination entry status electronically within the first few days of the Spring Term. Those of you who do not do this risk finding that you are scheduled to take two examinations at the same time and will be required to pay a late registration fee.
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Prizes
The Faculty awards the following prizes for exceptional performance during each year of the degree programmes:
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Prize Awarded to student with the best result in the final year examinations on a programme of study accredited by the IET
Edward A. Lamb Prize Awarded for the best performance in the Faculty in the Stage 2 and 3 examinations by a final year student.
Rotary Prizes & Dean’s Prizes Awarded by the Faculty for distinguished performance in the Stage 3 examinations.
Institution of Engineering and Technology Kent Centre Final Year Project Prize Awarded to the students with the best two final year projects on a programme of study accredited by the IEE.
IEEE UK & RI Communications Chapter Project Prize Awarded for the best final year undergraduate project which is in the telecommunications area
Kent Co-Operative Prize Awarded in recognition of a distinguished performance by a student in the Faculty in the Stage 1 Examinations
BAE Systems Prize Awarded for the most outstanding project by a final year student on the Computer Systems Engineering programmes.
3.4
Student Learning Advisory Service
This Service is part of the Unit for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching. The Service provides information and advice for students from all faculties and colleges who are interested in strengthening their study skills or who wish to discuss a specific study problem. This is provided in addition to the subject-based support available within Departments. Topics explored include time management, essay and report writing, effective reading and notetaking, revision and exam techniques, organisational skills and issues such as motivation and concentration. Resources include books, videos, audio tapes, leaflets on a wide range of themes, including on-line advice pages; friendly, impartial advice in a relaxed environment and a series of ‘workshops’ on study techniques (watch out for publicity at the beginning of each term). Everyone is welcome. Whether you want help in organising your workload as a new student, or
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advice on planning your first research project, the Student Learning Advisory Service has information to offer and ideas to share. The Student Learning Advisory Service can be found at both the Canterbury and Medway Campuses. For further information, get in touch: ring extension 4016; email:
[email protected] or visit the website: http://www.kent.ac.uk/uelt/ Please note that the Student Learning Advisory Service is a wheelchair accessible venue, and this applies to all events we run. If you have any queries about making full use of our resources and services, please contact us; we will be glad to help. Of the many books on study techniques that are available, you may wish to buy or borrow one or more of the following to help you off to a good start: Creme, P. & Lea, M. (1997) Cottrell, S. (1999) Greetham, B. (2001) Northedge, A. (1990) Peck, J. & Coyle, M. (1999) Tracy, E. (2002)
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Writing at University, a Guide for Students. Buckingham: Open University The Study Skills Handbook. London: Palgrave (useful for all Students; mature studies and dyslexic students will find this especially useful). How to Write Better Essays. Basingstoke: Palgrave. The Good Study Guide. Milton Keynes: Open University (for all Social Sciences students, but note alternative, above, for Management students) The Student’s Guide to Writing, Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling. London: Macmillan The Student’s Guide to Exam Success. Buckingham: Open University.
Personal Development Planning
What is Personal Development Planning? At University you should become an independent learner. Personal development planning (PDP) is a component of your Progress File. There are three main parts of the Progress File: 1.
Transcript: A record of your course and exam marks on the Course Management System – this database is kept by the University. Personal development records and reflections of your learning, achievements, plans and goals – this is kept by you; Personal development planning – your learning and achievement and plans of your own educational, academic and career development – kept by you.
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Personal development planning can be an entirely private process. Personal Development Planning and Key Skills Personal development planning ties in closely with Key Skills development. It can be a record of: • • • • •
Key Skills developed within your academic programme; Skills developed during involvement in Students’ Union Societies and volunteering schemes, or Course Representative training; Skills acquired during a ‘Year Abroad’ studying or working; Skills used in any paid work you undertake outside your academic studies; Key Skills from life in general, for example, time management, the ability to communicate in different situations, skills with I.T., and many more. Personal Development Plans and the Future Personal development planning will help you:
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Recognise your own strengths and weaknesses; Plan your own academic and personal development; Be more effective at monitoring and reviewing your progress; Be more aware of how you are learning and what different teaching and learning strategies you are trying to achieve; Be better prepared for seeking employment, by recognising the skills you have which are valued by potential employers; Be able to record these transferable skills in a C.V.
Your tutor will expect a record of such skills to write your job references. PDP will hold this information. Your personal development plan can also help in answering questions on employment application forms. How do I start with Personal Development Planning? Go to the on-line resource at: http://spider.ukc.ac.uk/PDP/sitefiles/Keynote_PDP-sitefiles/index.htm Look at your personal development plan at the end of each module. You should spend more time on your PDP in your final year, prior to job applications and discussions with the UKC Careers Service. The on-line system can help you write your Curriculum Vitae, and has questions that may be asked in job application forms. If you have any questions about PDP please contact
[email protected] The key skills defined in the Electronics Department programmes are outlined below.
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Curriculum Map for Computer System Engineering Awards Explanation. This map provides a design aid to help academic staff identify where the programme outcomes are being developed and assessed within the course. The map shows only the main measurable learning outcomes. There are many more outcomes in the module specifications. Shading represents skills that pervade all modules. Modules
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Introduction to Electronics Digital Technologies Engineering Mathematics Project Skills Introduction to OO Programming Further Object Oriented Programming Information Systems Computer Systems Digital Implementation Microcomputer Engineering Image Processing & Computer Vision Computer Interfacing Instrumentation Electronics Digital Signal Processing Operating Systems & Architectures Distributed Systems & Networks Project Embedded Computer Systems Product Development Digital Control & Robotics
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Computer Systems Introduction to Programming Introduction to Internet Technology Mathematics for Multimedia Internet programming with Java Interaction Design Visual Communication Digital Visual Narrative Audio and Video Technology Virtual Worlds & 3D Modelling Introduction to Digital Film Making Multimedia Techniques & Applications Software Development Image Processing & Computer Vision Final Year Project Internet & Multimedia Platforms Multimedia Communications Visual Effects and Compositing
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3.6
Personal Academic Support System (PASS)
Everyone is assigned a personal tutor for the duration of his or her study at Kent. As a minimum requirement you must visit them at the beginning and end of each term, but we hope that the tutor/tutee relationship develops over the period of your programme into something much less formal. Your tutor is the person to whom you should go first for help with any problems which you encounter, whether academic or personal. You should feel free to seek his/her advice and help whenever you think you are faced with a problem that is affecting your life at Kent. You can find out the name of your tutor by consulting the student lists, which will be posted on the Departmental Notice boards. You can use the information in this Handbook to ascertain your tutor's name and the location of his/her office. You should also check your degree programme, under the heading 'Subject' and the codes, which appear, next to your subject abbreviation. These codes represent the modules for which you are registered. You should go to your Departmental Office if any of the following applies to you: Your name does not appear on an appropriate student list; You do not have the required number of module codes alongside your name; The initials of your tutor do not appear on the list; You believe the information on the list to be incorrect. Each Department has a Senior Tutor whose principal role is a co-ordinating one. Senior Tutors normally operate behind the scenes dealing, through the tutors, with such matters as changes of degree, intermissions, and the like. The Senior Tutor is also available to help if, for example, you cannot find your own tutor when an urgent problem arises. The Senior Tutor is Gareth Howells – Room 111 Electronics (Email:
[email protected]) Lecturers, supervisors, and others concerned with teaching particular aspects of your programme will always help with specific problems about your study. General academic problems should be discussed with your tutor. Those of you who perform poorly or are not displaying due diligence will be summoned to an interview with the appropriate Board of Studies Chair. This meeting will be positive in nature, and every effort will be made to determine reasons for the problem and you will be advised on a corrective course of action. However, a subsequent failure to improve will result in official warning letters being issued which may ultimately result in your being required to withdraw from the University. Your Personal Tutor will be kept informed of the outcome of any such meetings.
3.7
Communication
Information on modules is displayed in the Electronic Engineering and Computing Laboratories and you are expected to refer to these notices on a regular basis (e.g. at least twice weekly). In many cases, (but not all) this information is also disseminated via the 'news' system on most machines; relevant newsgroups are: ukc.ee.year0 (for information relating to foundation year modules) ukc.ee.year1 (for information relating to EL3xx modules) ukc.ee.year2 (for information relating to EL5xx modules) ukc.ee.year3 (for information relating to EL6xx modules) ukc.cs.cs1 (for information relating to CO3xx modules)
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ukc.cs.cs2 (for information relating to CO5xx modules) ukc.cs.cs3 (for information relating to CO6xx modules) You should also check your electronic mail at frequent intervals, preferably daily; this provides a fast, reliable channel of communication between staff and individual students. Official University mail is distributed via pigeonholes in the Department of Electronics and to the Colleges; check at least every other day.
3.8
Student Portal
The Course Management and Student Data System (CMSDS) allows the department to keep a record of the modules you are taking and the marks you are awarded throughout the year. Through its Student Portal, you can see your own coursework marks as soon as they are entered into the system and compare them with the average for the group. This helps you to monitor your own progress and to identify areas where you are being particularly successful or (not too often, we hope) need to concentrate your efforts. The Student Portal can also be used to look up information about the assessments that are being set for you during the year. Deadlines for the assignments you are taking are listed to help you schedule your work. Finally, you can use the Student Portal to see basic information about the modules you are taking and the people who are teaching you. This information is available elsewhere (much of it in this handbook) but the Student Portal gives you online access to it.
3.9
Useful Contacts
3.9.1
Campus Services
The following web pages may be of interest: KENT homepage – http://www.kent.ac.uk Electronics homepage – http://ee.kent.ac.uk Computer Science homepage – http://www.cs.kent.ac.uk Faculty homepage – http://www.kent.ac.uk/stms-local/
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Staff-Student Liaison
GMESS (General Meeting of Electronics Staff and Students) meets usually once a term, is a forum for discussion between staff and students, and is co-ordinated through Dr WGJ Howells. Student Representatives are elected for each year of the programmes to present issues at the meeting. Items are then referred on to the appropriate authorities. Some of these representatives will also sit on the Board of Studies and Faculty Board. CSE student representatives may also sit on Computing staff/student committees.
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Sponsorship
Many students are sponsored by industry and during vacation work for a period in industry. Often a possible joint industry/university project can be arranged during these periods. P. Lee is responsible for student sponsorship.
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3.9.4
Postgraduate Degrees
Those of you in the Final Year wishing to stay on to undertake postgraduate studies for a higher degree should contact the Postgraduate Admissions Officer, Gareth Howells, for admission forms. A meeting will be held during the year when research projects can be described by staff, and you can then make preliminary plans for research. They should identify the research area and a possible supervisor. Application for financial support should be addressed to the admissions officer.
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Professional Accreditation
All the B.Eng programmes covered in this booklet have been "accredited" by the IET. This means that a graduate with a second-class Honours degree or above automatically satisfies the educational requirements for Corporate Membership of this institution, and is thus able (by appropriate work experience, etc.) to proceed towards becoming registered as a Chartered Engineer (C. Eng.). For information on membership, please see http://www.theiet.org
3.10
The University’s Credit Framework
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Introduction
The University uses a ‘credit framework’ for all of its taught programmes of study, similar to the credit systems adopted by many other universities in the UK. This is intended to make it easier for students to obtain exemption from part of a University of Kent programme on the basis of study elsewhere and similarly for students to transfer credit obtained at this University to another university or college. This section of the Handbook aims to explain those aspects of the credit framework, which will be of interest to students. However, it should be regarded as an informal guide only. The full Credit Framework Regulations may be found on the University web site at http://www.kent.ac.uk/registry/quality/credit/index.html
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Outline of the Credit Framework
In order to be eligible for the award of a certificate, diploma or degree by the University, you must take an approved programme of study, obtain a specified number of credits, the number required depending on the award in question, and meet such other requirements as may be specified for the programme of study in question. Each programme of study comprises a number of modules, usually at different levels and each worth a specified number of credits. In order to be awarded the credits for a module, you must normally demonstrate, via assessment, that you have achieved the learning outcomes specified for the module. Limited credit may also be awarded where assessment has been affected by illness (condonement) or where you have demonstrated in other modules that all programme learning outcomes have been achieved (compensation). Most programmes of study are divided into stages, usually equivalent to one year of full time study. You must satisfy prescribed requirements for each stage of a programme before being permitted to proceed to the next stage. Many programmes of study lead to 'classified' awards. For example, undergraduate Honours degrees are awarded with First Class, Upper Second Class, Lower Second Class or Third Class Honours and Certificates may be awarded with Merit or with Distinction. Example: a student taking a three year full time undergraduate honours degree programme is required to obtain a total of 360 credits of which at least 90 must be at level 'H' or above (Stage 3 modules are normally at level 'H') and, at most, 150 may be at level 'C' (Stage 1 modules are
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normally at level 'C'). Many three-year full time honours degree programmes comprise 120 level C credits in Stage 1, 120 level I/H credits in Stage 2 and 120 level H credits in Stage 3. At least 90 credits must be obtained in Stage 1 before progression to Stage 2 is permitted and at least 90 credits must be obtained in Stage 2 before progression to Stage 3 is permitted.
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Programmes of Study
Each programme of study comprises an approved set or sets of modules and is divided into a number of stages. Each module is at a specified level and successful completion of the module results in the award of a specified number of credits at that level. The University defines these terms as follows: 3.10.3.1 Credits One credit corresponds to approximately ten hours of 'learning time' (ie including all taught or supervised classes and all private study and research). Thus, obtaining 120 credits in an academic year of 30 weeks requires approximately 1,200 hours of learning time, equivalent to approximately 40 hours per week. 3.10.3.2 Module A module is a self contained component of a programme or programmes of study with defined learning outcomes, teaching and learning methods and assessment requirements. Each module normally corresponds to a multiple of 15 credits ie to 15, 30, 45… credits, though the Faculty may approve exceptions where it is satisfied that there is good reason to do so. 3.10.3.3 Level Each module is at one of the following levels: F Foundation C Certificate I Intermediate H Honours M Masters The level descriptors adopted by the University for these levels may be found in Annex 2 of the Credit Framework Regulations. 3.10.3.4 Stage Most programmes of study are divided into a number of stages and you must achieve specified requirements in each stage except the final stage before being permitted to progress to the next stage. For undergraduate honours degree programmes, a stage will normally consist of modules amounting to 120 credits. 3.10.3.5 Awards In order to be eligible for the award of a certificate, diploma or degree by the University, you must obtain at least the minimum number of credits specified for that award at the specified levels. These requirements are set out in Annex 4 of the Credit Framework Regulations. Individual programmes or groups of programmes will normally specify additional requirements which must be met for the award of the qualification in the subject concerned, for example by requiring specified modules to be taken and passed.
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Award of Credits
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Successful Completion of Module
If you successfully demonstrate via assessment that you have achieved the specified learning outcomes for a module, you will be awarded the number and level of credits prescribed for the module. Assessment methods vary between modules and assessment is designed so that achievement of the pass mark or above will demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes. Module specifications will state whether the pass mark has to be achieved overall and/or in prescribed elements of assessment. The pass mark is 40%.
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Condonement
If you fail a module or modules because of illness or other mitigating circumstances, the Board of Examiners may condone the failure and award credits for the module(s), up to a limit of 25% of each stage of a programme of study, provided that there is evidence to show that you have achieved the programme learning outcomes and provided that you have submitted written medical or other evidence to substantiate any claim of illness or other mitigating circumstances. The marks achieved for such modules will not be adjusted to take account of the mitigating circumstances but transcripts will indicate modules for which credits have been awarded via condonement. Each programme rubric specifies the modules in which failure cannot be condoned. 3.10.4.3
Compensation
If you fail a module or modules but your marks for such modules are within 10 percentage points of the pass mark (ie 30% or above), the Board of Examiners may nevertheless award you the credits for the module(s), up to a limit of 25% of each stage of a programme of study, provided that your average mark for the stage is 40% or above and provided that there is evidence to show that programme learning outcomes have been achieved. The marks achieved for such modules will not be adjusted but transcripts will indicate modules for which credits have been awarded via compensation. Each programme rubric specifies modules in which failure cannot be compensated.
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Progression
3.10.5.1 Successful Completion When you have completed a stage of a programme of study other than the final stage, the appropriate Board of Examiners will decide whether you may progress to the next stage of the programme of study, or to another programme of study. The normal requirement for progression from one stage of a programme of study to the next is that you should have obtained at least 75% of the credits for the stage and should have obtained credits for those modules which the programme specification indicates must be obtained before progression is permitted. 3.10.5.2
Referral
If you are not permitted to progress to the next stage of a programme, or if, on completion of the programme, you fail to meet the requirements for that award, the Board of Examiners may permit you to undertake further assessment in failed modules. The Board of Examiners will specify which elements of assessment you are required to undertake. If you are so referred in a module you may be required to, or may elect to, repeat the module, before progressing to the next stage of the programme, provided that it is being taught in the year in question, or you may choose to take a different module provided that the requirements of the programme of study are still met, but must do so before progressing to the next stage of the programme. At most two such opportunities per module will be permitted, the first of these to be automatically permitted unless denied for disciplinary reasons and normally available during the long vacation following the initial failure. 3.10.5.3
Trailing and Retrieving Credit
If you are permitted to progress to the next stage of a programme but have not been awarded full credit for the previous stage, you will still need to obtain credits for modules for which you have so far not been awarded credit in order to meet requirements for the award of the certificate, diploma or degree for which you are registered. You will be permitted to ‘retrieve’ such credits, up to a maximum of 25% of the credits for the stage, in one of two ways as follows: •
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next academic year. If you are permitted to retrieve credit in this way you may elect to repeat the module, provided that it is being taught in the year in question, or you may choose to take a different module, provided that the requirements of the programme of study are still met. • By progressing to the next stage of the programme and simultaneously undertaking such further requirements as the Board of Examiners specifies in relation to the failed modules. This is known as trailing credit. Where credit is trailed, the Board of Examiners may permit the you to repeat the failed module(s) provided it/they are available and the timetable permits or to take alternative module(s) as permitted by the programme specification or may specify assessment to be undertaken satisfactorily for the award of the credits in question. If you trail credit in this way and again fail to obtain the credits, the credit may not be trailed to the next stage of the programme eg you will not be permitted to progress to Stage 3 of a programme unless you have obtained all Stage 1 credits and met the minimum progression requirements in Stage 2. 3.10.5.4 Application of the Condonement, Compensation and Trailing Provisions The application of condonement, compensation or trailing provisions is limited to a maximum cumulative total of 25% of the credit for any stage. The provisions for the condonement or compensation of failure or for the trailing and retrieving of credit will be applied only if you have failed modules amounting to 25% or less of the credit for the stage. 3.10.5.5
Deferral
If you have been unable to complete assessment requirements or your performance has been affected by circumstances such as illness, and where there is written evidence to support this, the Board of Examiners may permit you to undertake some or all of the assessment for some or all of the modules comprising the stage at a later date and as for the first time. If you have met requirements for progression to the next stage of the programme, you may be permitted to ‘trail’ the deferred assessment ie to proceed to the next stage and simultaneously undertake the deferred assessment as for the first time.
3.10.6
Award and Classification of Qualifications
Certificates and diplomas may be awarded ‘with Merit’ and ‘with Distinction’ and Honours degrees are awarded with First, Upper Second, Lower Second or Third class Honours. Full details of the requirements for these awards may be found in the Credit Framework Regulations at http://www.kent.ac.uk/registry/quality/credit/index.html.
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3.11
European Credit Transfer System
The University has adopted the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) in the context of our participation in the Socrates-Erasmus programme and other European connections and activities. What is ECTS? ECTS, the European Credit Transfer System, was developed by the Commission of the European Communities in order to provide common procedures to guarantee academic recognition of studies abroad. It provides a way of measuring and comparing learning achievements, and transferring them from one institution to another. ECTS credits ECTS credits are a value allocated to module units to describe the student workload required to complete them. They reflect the quantity of work each module requires in relation to the total quantity of work required to complete a full year of academic study at the institution, that is, lectures, practical work, seminars, private work - in the library or at home - and examinations or other assessment activities. ECTS credits express a relative value. In ECTS, 60 credits represent the workload of a year of study; normally 30 credits are given for a semester and 20 credits for a term. It is important that no special courses are set up for ECTS purposes, but that all ECTS courses are mainstream courses of the participating institutions, as followed by home students under normal regulations. It is up to the participating institutions to subdivide the credits for the different courses. Practical placements and optional courses which form an integral part of the course of study also receive academic credit. Practical placements and optional courses which do not form an integral part of the course of study do not receive academic credit. Non-credit courses may, however, be mentioned in the transcript of records. Credits are awarded only when the course has been completed and all required examinations have been successfully taken. ECTS students The students participating in ECTS will receive full credit for all academic work successfully carried out at an ECTS partner institutions and they will be able to transfer these academic credits from one participating institution to another on the basis of prior agreement on the content of study programmes abroad between students and the institutions involved. The ECTS Grading Scale Examination and assessment results are usually expressed in grades. However, many different grading systems co-exist in Europe. •
on the one hand, interpretation of grades varies considerably from one country to another, if not from one institution to another.
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on the other hand, failure to communicate grades might have serious consequences for mobile students.
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education institutions make their own decisions on how to apply the ECTS grading scale to their own system.
ECTS Grade
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Each institution awards marks/grades on the basis of its normal procedures and system and these marks form part of the student transcript.
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The ECTS scale is designed as a "facilitating scale" to improve transparency but not to interfere with the normal process of awarding marks within each institution or attempt to impose uniformity.
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Within the broad parameters set out below each institution makes its own decision on the precise application of the scale taking account not only of the broad percentage descriptions but also the keywords (Excellent etc.).
ECTS GRADING SYSTEM % of successful students normally achieving the grade
Definition
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Administrative Information
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4.1 Departmental Office Your Departmental office can assist you with matters of an administrative nature relating to your registration. You should keep this office informed of any changes to your circumstances, such as a change of address. The Electronics Departmental Office is responsible for students registered on all the degree programmes in this handbook: Administrative Personnel: Chris Barron (Departmental Administrator) Relly Bowman (Academic Assistant to the Administrator – Room 158)) Helen Winder (General Office Assistant – Room 101) Nina Lozanska (General Office Assistant – Room 101) Email address:
[email protected] Opening Hours:
Room 104 - Monday – Friday, 9.00 - 12.30 Room 101 – Monday – Friday 9.00 – 12.30 13.30 – 17.00
4.2 Programme Transfers If you decide to change between the degree programmes listed in this booklet, you should first see your tutor to discuss the matter and take advice. After that, you should see the Chairman of the Board of Studies who can authorise the change. All such applications must be made on an official programme transfer form available from the Administration Office, room 158. Where there is a difference between Stage 1 programmes, transfers are usually only possible in the first four weeks of the academic year. No transfers will be entertained after 1st September prior to the second year. The Education (Mandatory Awards) Regulations provide that a Local Education Authority can refuse to agree to the transfer of a mandatory grant (and thus, in effect, to a student changing his/her degree programme) if either: (a) its consent to the change has not been given within 12 months of commencement of the award, i.e. the end of September of the second year of study, or (b) the new degree programme is of longer duration than that for which you originally registered. In the present financial climate many LEAs are paying greater attention to these provisions in the Regulations (which can reduce their financial liabilities) and there is increasing evidence that consent to such changes may be refused if either of the above provisions have not been met. You are, therefore, strongly advised to ensure that any change of degree programme is formally approved by the Faculty and the LEA informed by the student within the 12-month period. This is especially important for those of you wishing to transfer your award to a 4-year programme for the purposes of a year in industry. Those of you who have already completed a Foundation Year should complete any transfer of their degree registration by the first week of Autumn Term in Stage 1. Those of you who wish to transfer to another Faculty should consult your tutor in the first instance who will advise you of the current procedure.
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4.3 Intermission,Withdrawal and Transfer of Faculty Under certain circumstances, you may be allowed to suspend your University studies (i.e. to intermit) for a maximum period of one year. If you have reason to contemplate this course of action you should discuss the matter with your tutor and seek further advice from your departmental Senior Tutor before submitting a formal written request. Please note that intermissions are normally not permitted after the deadline for examination registration. Those of you wishing to withdraw from the University, or to transfer to another Faculty, should contact your tutors in the first instance and then arrange to discuss the matter with your departmental Senior Tutor. If you are considering withdrawing from the University, please do not just depart as this can create problems for yourself in relation to your Local Education Authority and also with regard to any future application for higher education, whereas these problems can be largely avoided if you go through the proper channels.
4.4 Complaints Procedure As a student you are entitled to receive competent teaching on all modules you take. The feedback sessions and questionnaire you fill in at the end of a module will enable your teachers to pick up suggestions for improvement, and in many cases you will be able to sort out any problems on the spot by talking them through with the teacher(s) of the module. But it does occasionally happen that there are serious grounds for dissatisfaction which can be dealt with only by someone other than the teacher(s) concerned. The Convener of a module is the person who will normally consider any complaint. You may, however, if you wish, take a complaint in the first instance to the Chair of the Board of Studies, Senior Tutor, Head of Department or finally to the Dean of the Faculty. If you, as an individual or as a group of students, feel that the basic requirements of good teaching are not being met, or that there are other issues to do with a module or its teacher(s) which you feel give grounds for complaint, you should raise the matter immediately. You may want to talk first to your Tutor or your student representative, and ask him or her to convey the complaint to the Staff/Student Liaison Forum or to one of the following: Director of Learning & Teaching, Senior Tutor, Head of Department or the Dean. If there are grounds for complaint, you may wish, at the end of the module, to make a case that the inadequacies of the teaching have affected your performance. It is important that you should have raised any complaint
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Department of Electronics
Section Five
Module Specifications
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EL021
Calculus
Module No / Title:
EL021
Convener:
Drinkwater AJ
Team members:
Oven R Sirlantzis K
Teaching Summary
Student Contact Hours
Term
Differentiation Differentiation Differentiation and Integration Integration Integration
Class Test Lecture Examples Class Lecture Class Test
Autumn Autumn/Spring Autumn/Spring Autumn/Spring Spring
Drinkwater AJ Drinkwater AJ Drinkwater AJ Drinkwater AJ Drinkwater AJ
Student Workload Hours
1 16 9 20 1
The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) F The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn/Spring Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules PH020
ALGEBRA AND ARITHMETIC
Co-requisite
MA022
GRAPHS AND GEOMETRY
Co-requisite
The programme of study to which the module contributes BEng Computer Systems Engineering including a Foundation Year BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering including a Foundation Year
The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students should have: 1. A knowledge of Calculus to a level suitable for Level 1 courses; 2. The ability to apply this knowledge to elementary problem solving; 3. The ability to undertake more advanced study of these subjects. These outcomes contribute to the programme learning outcomes in the ECEwFY and CSEwFY curriculum maps as follows: A1,B1 and C1 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes For Electronic and Communications Engineering and Computer Systems Engineering Students, this module will contribute to the following programme generic learning outcomes: D5-D7.
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A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus DIFFERENTIATION Graphical interpretation of a derivative and its numerical estimation Differentiation of y = x squared from first principles Differentiation of x to the power of n and polynomials by inference Stationary values (turning points, Max and Min, points of inflection) Differentiation of trigonometric functions Differentiation of exponential functions Differentiation of logarithmic functions Differentiation of sums, products, quotients and functions of a function Maclaurens series for sin x, cos x, e to the power of x, ln (1+x), (1+x) to the power of n INTEGRATION Comprehension and use of the integral notation symbol Integration as the inverse operation of differentiation Constant of integration Integration of polynomials, trigonometric functions and exponential functions Integration of products and fractions Integration by substitution (change of variables) Integration by parts Use of partial fractions Integration of compound trigonometric functions Calculation of the constant of integration Integration as the process of summation Definite integrals – calculations of areas Simple first order differential equations – solution by the method of separation of variables. Coursework EXAMPLES CLASSES Differentiation - 4 hours Integration - 5 hours Assessed by 2 tests in conjunction with MA022 HOMEWORK Calculus x 4 Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 47 contact hours consisting of 36 hours of lectures, 9 hours of examples classes and 2 hours of tests. The examples classes will not be directly assessed, but will be assessed indirectly by the tests and the homework. The total student workload will be 150 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Assessment for this module is by an end of year examination consisting of 90% of the value of the module. This will test the students’ theoretical knowledge of the subject and their ability to make elementary calculations. The remaining 10% of the module will be allocated based on the test marks and homework. Recommended Reading Core Mathematics for Advanced Level, L. Bostock and S. Chandler, Nelson Thornes (Publishers) Ltd., ISBN 0 7487 55098. Background Reading None specified
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Electromagnetics for Engineers
Module No / Title:
EL024
Convener:
Oven R
Team members:
Drinkwater AJ Pepper MG
Teaching Summary
Student Contact Hours
Term
Charging Capacitors Electrostatics Electrostatics Electrostatics/Magnetism Magnetic Field around a Long Wire Magnetism Magnetism Parallel Plate Capacitor
Experiment Examples Class Lecture Class Test Experiment Lecture Examples Class Experiment
Spring Spring Spring Spring Spring Spring Spring Spring
Drinkwater AJ Oven R Oven R Oven R Drinkwater AJ Pepper MG Pepper MG Drinkwater AJ
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The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) F The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Spring Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules PH020
ALGEBRA AND ARITHMETIC
Co-requisite
EL021
CALCULUS
Co-requisite
MA022
GRAPHS AND GEOMETRY
Co-requisite
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ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES AND MEASUREMENTS Co-requisite
The programme of study to which the module contributes BEng Computer Systems Engineering including a Foundation Year BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering including a Foundation Year
The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will be able to: 1. Understand basic laws of electrostatics and magnetism; 2. Be able to perform simple calculations on electromagnetic phenomena. These outcomes contribute to the programme learning outcomes in the ECEwFY and CSEwFY curriculum maps as follows: A2, B1, B2, C1,C2, C3 and (C9 for EE, C10 for CSE)
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EL024 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will be able to generate, analyse, present and Interpret data. They should also be able to communicate more effectively in writing. For Electronic and Communications Engineering and Computer Systems Engineering students these will contribute to the following programme generic learning outcomes: D1, D3, D4 and D5-D7. A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus ELECTROSTATICS Introduction – Charge Capacitance as a charge storage element Capacitors in series and parallel Charging capacitors using a current source Charging capacitors using a resistor and voltage source Discharging capacitors Energy stored in capacitors Coulombs Law Electric field Electric field between parallel plates Breakdown field of insulators Electric flux density Capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor Dielectrics Fields outside cylinders and spheres MAGNETISM Magnetic field around permanent magnets and current carrying conductors Rules for working out direction of magnetic field Quantifying a magnetic field – flux and flux density Force on a current carrying conductor – simple applications – Loudspeaker Magnetic field intensity. Fields for toroids, solenoids and long wires Permeability of free space. Magnetic materials, relative permeability. Faraday’s Law of Induction. Simple applications: Dynamic microphone, AC generator. Mutual Inductance, Self Inductance. The transformer. Coursework LABORATORY CLASSES There will be 3 x 3 hour laboratory classes. The titles of the laboratory experiments are: Magnetic field around a long wire Charging capacitors Parallel plate capacitor EXAMPLES CLASSES ELECTROSTATICS - 5 hours MAGNETISM - 4 hours There will be 9 hours of examples classes. This work will be assessed by a 1 hour test. HOMEWORK ELECTROSTATICS x 1 MAGNETISM x 1 Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 43 contact hours consisting of 24 hours of lectures, 9 hours of experimental work, and 10 hours of examples classes and tests. The practical classes will be supported by demonstrators. Students will be expected to
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EL024 complete three laboratory reports. The workshops will not be directly assessed, but will be indirectly by the test and end of year examination. The total student workload will be 150 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Assessment for this module is by an end of year examination consisting of 70% of the value of the module. This will test the students theoretical knowledge of the subject and their ability to make elementary calculations and design decisions based on calculations. The reports based on the laboratory work will be assessed and have a value of 24% of the module. The remaining 6% of the module will be allocated based on the test marks and homework (5%) and examples class attendance (1%). Recommended Reading Electrical and Electronic Principles, C.R.Robertson, Edward Arnold, ISBN 0-340-57918-8 Background Reading None specified Weightings Examination Coursework
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EL025
Electrical Principles and Measurements
Module No / Title:
EL025
Convener:
Oven R
Team members:
Drinkwater AJ Yan Y
Teaching Summary
Student Contact Hours
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DC Circuits DC Circuits DC Circuits/Measurements Further Resistive Networks Measurements Measurements Moving Coil Meters Report Writing Resistance and Resistivity The Oscilloscope Use of Multimeter
Lecture Examples Class Class Test Experiment Lecture Examples Class Experiment Lecture Experiment Experiment Experiment
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The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) F The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules EL024
ELECTROMAGNETICS FOR ENGINEERS
Co-requisite
EL026
ANALOGUE ELECTRONICS
Co-requisite
EL027
SEMICONDUCTOR AND DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
Co-requisite
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ALGEBRA AND ARITHMETIC
Co-requisite
The programme of study to which the module contributes BEng Computer Systems Engineering including a Foundation Year BEng Electronic Engineering including a Foundation Year
The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students should have: 1. A knowledge of general measurement theory; 2. A knowledge of basic electronic measurement and test equipment;
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EL025 3. An understanding of basic electrical circuit quantities and laws; 4. The ability to perform elementary circuit calculations; 5. The basic ability to estimate errors in measurements; 6. The ability to use basic electronic measurement equipment. These outcomes contribute to the programme learning outcomes in the EEwFY and CSEwFY curriculum maps as follows: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3 and (C9 for EE, C10 for CSE ). The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will be able to generate, analyse, present and interpret data. They should also be able to communicate more effectively in writing. These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the EEwFY and CSEwFY curriculum map as follows: D1, D3, D4 and D5-D7. A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus REPORT WRITING Forms of reports Structure of a report Conclusions DC CIRCUITS Introduction – S.I. units Charge flow and current Electrical power and energy Circuit elements: voltage sources, resistance Ohm’s Law Kirchhoff’s Laws Simple electrical circuits involving resistors Circuits involving series and parallel elements Potential divider and current divider Real voltage sources and current sources Thevenin’s theorem Superposition Theorem Norton’s Theorem MEASUREMENTS General Measurement Theory: Notion that a measurement is of no value without an estimation of its error Notion of Random errors and Systematic errors Estimation of random errors Calculation of mean and standard deviation Improvement by repeated measurements. Standard error of the mean. Combining errors: Linearly related quantities. Quantities related by products. Electronic Measurement Techniques: Accuracy and Resolution of an Instrument with examples of difference Moving coil meter. Ammeters and shunts Voltmeters and multipliers, Ohm meters Bridges AC instruments: RMS, rectification. Notion of frequency response of instrument. Oscilloscope Structure/Operation Use of Oscilloscope to measure amplitude and period Conversion of time difference to phase difference and back Introduction to other electronic instruments Coursework
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EL025 LABORATORY CLASSES There will be 5 x 3 hour laboratory classes. The titles of the laboratory experiments are: Use of Multimeter (assessed by proforma) Resistance and Resistivity (assessed by report) Further Resistive Networks (assessed by report) Moving Coil Meters (assessed by report) The Oscilloscope (assessed by proforma)
EXAMPLES CLASSES DC Circuits - 5 hours Measurements - 3 hours Assessed by two 1- hour tests in conjunction with modules EL024, EL026 and EL027. HOMEWORK DC Circuits x 1 Measurements x 1 Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 51 contact hours consisting of 26 hours of lectures, 15 hours of laboratory classes, 8 hours of examples classes and two hours of tests. The examples classes will not be directly assessed, but will be indirectly during the test. The total student workload will be 150 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Assessment for this module is by an end of year examination consisting of 70% of the value of the module. This will test the students theoretical knowledge of the subject and their ability to make elementary calculations. 24% of the module mark will be allocated to the assessment reports based on the laboratory experiments. The final 6% will be based on the test marks and homework (5%) and examples class attendance (1%). Recommended Reading Electrical and Electronic Principles, C.R.Robertson, Edward Arnold, ISBN 0-340-57918-8 Background Reading None specified Weightings Examination Coursework
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EL026
Analogue Electronics
Module No / Title:
EL026
Convener:
Oven R
Team members:
Drinkwater AJ Pepper MG
Teaching Summary
Student Contact Hours
Term
Filters Introduction to Electronic Circuits and Systems Introduction to Electronic Circuits and Systems Introduction to Electronic Circuits and Systems/AC Circuits AC Circuits AC Circuits Inductors and Capacitors in AC Circuits Operational Amplifier Circuits The Radio Project
Student Workload Hours
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The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) F The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
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Co-requisite
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Co-requisite
The programme of study to which the module contributes BEng Computer Systems Engineering including a Foundation Year BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering including a Foundation Year
The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will be able to: 1. Understand the basic laws of AC circuits; 2. Be able to perform elementary calculations on simple AC circuits; 3. Be able to perform basic AC circuit measurements;
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EL026 4. Be familiar with the functionality of basic electronic components; 5. Be able to perform calculations on certain basic electronic circuits. These outcomes contribute to the programme learning outcomes in the ECEwFY and CSEwFY curriculum maps as follows: A2, B1, B2 C1, C2, C3 and (C9 for EE , C10 for CSE). The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will be able to generate, analyse, present and interpret data. They should also be able to communicate more effectively in writing. These outcomes are related to the following programme learning outcomes in the ECEwFY and CSEwFY curriculum maps: D1, D3, D4 and D5-D7. A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS Brief summary of circuit laws – applications to general circuits Engineering aspects of resistors – preferred values, tolerance, power rating Signals – time varying DC, AC, square, sine, ramp – characterisation Diodes – functionality, terminal characteristics, simple circuits, Light Emitting diode Capacitors: charge storage device, AC performance Filters, low pass, high pass, simple circuits using resistors and capacitors Transistors – terminal characteristics – gain Simple transistor amplifier Transistor as a switch – simple applications Operational amplifiers – characteristics. Inverting and non-inverting circuits. The operational amplifier as a comparator – simple applications Power supplies: transformer, rectifier, smoothing capacitor The inductor – AC operation Tuned circuits Concepts in radios. Introduction to the idea of modulation. Simple radio receiver – block diagram functionality AC CIRCUITS Harmonic signals: frequency, phase and amplitude Energy and power for resistive loads, R.M.S. values Capacitors in A.C. circuits Inductance, inductors in A.C. circuits Analysis of circuits with more than one element Coursework LABORATORY CLASSES There will be 5 x 3 hour laboratory classes. The titles of the laboratory experiments are: Filters Inductors and capacitors in AC circuits Operational amplifier circuits The Radio Project (double session) EXAMPLES CLASSES Introduction to Electronic Circuits and Systems - 5 hours AC Circuits - 3 hours This work will be assessed by two 1-hour tests held in conjunction with modules EL025, EL024 and EL027. HOMEWORK Electronic Circuits and Systems x 2 AC Circuits x 1
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EL026 Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 48 contact hours consisting of 26 hours of lectures, 15 hours of experimental work and 8 hours of examples classes and tests. Students will be expected to complete four laboratory reports. The example classes will not be directly assessed, but will be assessed by the tests and end of year exam. The total student workload will be 150 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Assessment for this module is by an end of year examination consisting of 70% of the value of the module. This will test the students' theoretical knowledge of the subject and their ability to make elementary circuit calculations and design decisions based on calculations. The reports based on the laboratory work will be assessed and have a value of 24% of the module. The remaining 6% of the module will be allocated based on the test marks and the homework (5%) and examples class attendance (1%). Recommended Reading Electrical and Electronic Principles, C.R. Robertson, Edward Arnold, ISBN 0-340-57918-8 Electronics for Today and Tomorrow, Second Edition, Tom Duncan, John Murray (Publishers) Ltd, ISBN 0 7195 74137 Background Reading None specified Weightings Examination Continuous assessment
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EL027
Semiconductor and Digital Electronics
Module No / Title:
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Convener:
Drinkwater AJ
Team members:
Lu G Oven R
Teaching Summary
Student Contact Hours
Term
Introduction to Digital Electronics Introduction to Digital Electronics Logic Gate Experiment Transistor Switch Test Bipolar Transistor Amplifier P-N Junctions Semiconductor Electronics Semiconductor Electronics
Lecture Examples Class Laboratories Laboratories Class Test Laboratories Laboratories Lecture Examples Class
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Lu G Lu G Drinkwater AJ Drinkwater AJ Oven R Drinkwater AJ Drinkwater AJ Drinkwater AJ Drinkwater AJ
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The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) F The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn/Spring Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules EL024
ELECTROMAGNETICS FOR ENGINEERS
EL025
ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES AND MEASUREMENTS Co-requisite
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ANALOGUE ELECTRONICS
Co-requisite
PH020
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Co-requisite
Co-requisite
The programme of study to which the module contributes BEng Computer Systems Engineering including a Foundation Year BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering including a Foundation Year
The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will be able to: 1. Understand the basic principles of operation of semiconductor diodes and transistors; 2. Understand the basic principles of digital electronics; 3. Be able to perform elementary logic arithmetic. These outcomes contribute to the programme learning outcomes in the ECEwFY and CSEwFY
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EL027 curriculum maps as follows: A2, B1, B2, C1,C2,C3 and (C9 for EE, C10 for CSE). The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will be able to generate, analyse, present and interpret data. They should also be able to communicate more effectively in writing. These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the ECEwFY and CSEwFY curriculum maps as follows: D1, D3, D4 and D5-D7. A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus SEMICONDUCTOR ELECTRONICS Basic structure of atoms – notion of electronic energy levels in atoms Formation of energy bands in solids Notion of division of materials into insulators, metals and semiconductors. Resistivity Formation of charged carriers in semiconductors. Doping. P-N junction operation I-V characteristic curve Zener diodes Operation of bipolar transistor and field effect transistors Simple FET circuits INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL ELECTRONICS Binary decisions (yes/no) (on/off) Binary decisions dependant on other binary decisions Truth tables Logic gates in electronics Networks of logic gates Simple Boolian algebra Real life applications Simple Memory elements Digital numbers Digital to Analogue conversion Analogue to Digital conversion Coursework LABORATORY CLASSES There will be 4 x 3 hour laboratory classes. The titles of the laboratory experiments are: Logic gate experiment Transistor switch P-N junctions Bipolar transistor amplifier EXAMPLES CLASSES There will be 8 hours of examples classes. This work will be assessed by a 1 hour test. HOMEWORK Digital Electronics x 1 Semiconductor Electronics x 1 Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 45 contact hours consisting of 24 hours of lectures, 12 hours of experimental work, and 9 hours of examples classes and tests. The practical classes will be supported by demonstrators. Students will be expected to complete four laboratory reports. The workshops will not be directly assessed, but will be assessed by the tests and end of year examination. The total student workload will be 150 hours.
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EL027 Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Assessment for this module is by an end of year examination consisting of 70% of the value of the module. This will test the students' theoretical knowledge of the subject and their ability to make elementary calculations and design decisions based on calculations. The reports based on the laboratory work will be assessed and have a value of 24% of the module. The remaining 6% of the module will be allocated based on the test marks (5%) and examples class attendance (1%). Recommended Reading Electronics for Today and Tomorrow, Second Edition, Tom Duncan, John Murray (Publishers) Ltd, ISBN 0 7195 74137 Fundamental Electrical and Electronic Principles, Second Edition, Christopher R. Robertson, Newnes, ISBN 0 7506 5145 8 Background Reading None specified Weightings Examination Continous assessment
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EL033
Introduction to Programming using MATLAB
Module No / Title:
EL033
Convener:
Sirlantzis K
Team members:
Oven R Vowden BJ
Teaching Summary
Student Contact Hours
Term
Introduction to Matlab Introduction to Matlab
Exercises Lecture
Autumn/Spring Autumn/Spring
Sirlantzis K Sirlantzis K
Student Workload Hours
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The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) F The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn/Spring Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules PH020
ALGEBRA AND ARITHMETIC
EL021
CALCULUS
MA022
GRAPHS AND GEOMETRY
The programme of study to which the module contributes BEng Computer Systems Engineering including a Foundation Year BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering including a Foundation Year
The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will: 1.Be able to use the MatLab programming environment; 2.Be able to design and implement in MatLab a solution according to a program specification; 3.Understand the principles of the software engineering process. These outcomes contribute to the programme learning outcomes in the EEwFY and CSEwFY curriculum maps as follows: A4, B1, B4 and C1. The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes For Electronic Engineering and Computer Systems Engineering Students, this module will contribute to the following programme generic learning outcomes: D2 and D5-D7.
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EL033 A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus An introduction to the use of computers and the process of programming them Introduction to the MATLAB programming environment MATLAB basics: Variables and Arrays, Displaying Output Data, Data Files, Operations Built-in MATLAB Functions Branching statements and Loops An introduction to problem solving techniques and the Program development cycle Program design tools: Flowcharts and Pseudocode User-defined functions Introduction to Plotting: Two-Dimensional, Three-Dimensional, Multiple Plots and Animation Additional data types: Cell arrays, Structures and Graphics handles. Coursework 22 hours terminal based exercises integrated with the lectures. This will take the form of 11, 2-hour exercises during the year of which 6 will be assessed. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 42 contact hours consisting of 20 lectures integrated with 22 hours terminal based exercises, of which 6 will be assessed. The assessments will offer the opportunity for the student to explore concepts introduced in the previous week’s lectures. Evidence of well thought out solutions produced in advance of program writing will be encouraged. Students will be asked to work individually. The total student workload will be 150 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes This module will be 100% continuous assessment. This weighting reflects the essentially practical nature of computer programming. There will be 6 assessed terminal sessions. The first assignment will be worth 15% and the remaining 5 will each be worth 17% of the module. Recommended Reading Essentials of MATLAB programming, S.J. Chapman, Thomson Engineering, 2006, ISBN 0495073008 MATLAB & SIMULINK, Student Version, R4SP3, MathWorks, 2005, ISBN 0-9755787-8-2 Getting Started with MATLAB 7, R. Pratap, Oxford University Press, 2006, ISBN 97809195179378 Background Reading None specified Weightings Coursework
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EL303
Electronic Circuits
Module No / Title:
EL303
Convener:
Jastrzebski AK
Team members:
Batchelor JC Drinkwater AJ
Teaching Summary
Student Contact Hours
Term
Electric Circuits Electric Circuits Electric Circuits Electronic Device and Circuits Electronic Devices and Circuits Electronic Devices and Circuits Practical Amplifier Design
Lecture Laboratories Examples Class Laboratories Examples Class Lecture Assignment
Spring Spring Spring Spring Spring Spring Spring
Jastrzebski AK Jastrzebski AK Jastrzebski AK Jastrzebski AK Jastrzebski AK Jastrzebski AK Drinkwater AJ
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The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) C The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Spring Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules EL305
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS
EL308
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS
The programme of study to which the module contributes BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering with a Year in Industry
The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will have: 1. Knowledge of the main laws of electric circuits and their practical applications; 2. Ability to analyse circuits in the frequency domain using various approaches; 3. An introduction to the operation and circuit behaviour of main electronic devices and to their use in simple circuits and systems; 4. Understanding of the operation, properties and design procedures for transistor amplifiers; 5. Practical ability to design and test simple transistor amplifiers.
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EL303 These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: ECE/ECEwInd: A1, A2, A4, B1, B2, B3, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will be able to analyse numerical problems and to use computers as an engineering tool. These outcomes are related to the learning outcomes in the ECE/ECEwInd curriculum map as follows: D1, D2, D5, D6, D7. A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus ELECTRIC CIRCUITS (i) SINUSOIDAL STEADY-STATE ANALYSIS The phasor concept. Phasor relationships for R, L and C elements. Circuit laws using phasors. Thevenin & Norton equivalents and source transformations. Node voltage and mesh current analysis using phasors; supernodes and supermeshes. Superposition in AC analysis. (ii) AC STEADY STATE POWER Electric power. Instantaneous power. Average power. Effective value of a sinusoidal waveform. Maximum power transfer and conjugate matching. The transformer. The ideal transformer. Using transformers in circuit matching. (iii) TWO-PORT NETWORKS Definition and calculation of Z, Y, H and AB parameters. Relations between various parameters. Symmetric, reciprocal and unilateral two-ports. Input and output impedances and transfer functions of terminated two-ports. Two-port interconnections. Analysis and design of simple feedback amplifiers using two-port approach. ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND CIRCUITS (i) INTRODUCTION TO SEMICONDUCTORS Atomic structure. Semiconductors, conductors and insulators. Conduction in semiconductors. N-type and P-type semiconductors. The PN junction, formation of the depletion region. Biasing the PN junction, current voltage characteristics. (ii) DIODES The pn diode, ideal and practical models. Diode applications: half-wave rectifier, full-wave rectifier, power supplies. Diode limiters. Zener diode, operation and characteristics. Using Zener diodes for voltage regulation. Zener limiting. Optical diodes, operation and applications: light-emitting, photodiode. (iii) BIPOLAR JUNCTION TRANSISTOR (BJT). Basic operation, characteristics, parameters and biasing. Transistor as an amplifier. Transistor as a switch. Transistor packages. BJT bias circuits, base bias, emitter bias, voltage-divider bias. DC load line. Small-signal BJT amplifiers. Hybrid parameters and r-parameters. AC equivalent circuit and AC load line. Common-emitter amplifier, equivalent circuit and voltage gain. Emitter-follower, equivalent circuit and voltage gain. (iv) FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTOR (FET) Junction field-effect transistor (JFET), n- and p-channel, operation, characteristics. Self-bias and voltage divider bias. Metal Oxide Semiconductor FET (MOSFET), depletion and enhancement mode devices, characteristics, biasing. FET amplifier circuits. Coursework LABORATORIES - ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS AND DEVICES 6 assessed laboratory assignments - 2 hours each. ASSIGNMENT - PRACTICAL AMPLIFIER DESIGN 2 non-assessed tutorials - 1 hour each. 1 assessed practical laboratory mini project - 3 hours.
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ASSIGNMENT - ELECTRIC CIRCUITS 3 assessed laboratory assignments - 2 hours each. EXAMPLES CLASS - ELECTRIC CIRCUITS 1 non-assessed examples class. EXAMPLES CLASS - ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS AND DEVICES 1 non-assessed examples class. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes This module will expand the knoweldge of electronics engineering students in the area of electronic devices and circuits which were first introduced in the prerequisite module EL305. Similarly as in EL305, extensive use will be made of a computer-aided electronic circuit design (CAD) tool to assist in and to amplify traditional lecturebased learning. Additionally, an advanced computer controlled experimental system will be used to demonstrate operation of physical devices and circuits. This practical hands-on approach is the best for studying electronic circuits and devices, where students are first introduced to the theory during the lectures and then, in the assignments, observe the operation of physical circuits and compare them with both analytical predictions and simulation results. In this way students will learn problem solving, circuit design, simulation, practical circuit implementation, circuit measurements and circuit trouble shooting. The module will have 9 x 2 hour laboratory sessions. A mini-project will add to the above additional laboratory experience, including practical design, physical construction and testing of an example circuit. The mini-project will be preceded by a tutorial lecture explaining the requirements for the circuit and then, during a 3-hour laboratory session in Project Week, they will practically build and measure it. Another tutorial lecture will follow to assess the results and to discuss the issues which students have identified. Each lecture course will also have one examples class, scheduled at the end of Term 2, to discuss typical examination questions. There will be a total of 45 student contact hours and the total student workload will be150 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes The module will be assessed by coursework and examination with the ratio of 50:50. Both Electric Circuits and Electronic Devices and Circuits will be assessed by laboratory assignments and multiple choice questions (learning outcomes 1-4). Learning outcome 5 will be mainly assessed by the mini-project assignment. Recommended Reading Introduction to Electric Circuits (5th Edition), R.C. Dorf & J. Svoboda, John Wiley & Sons, 2001, ISBN 0-47138689-8 Electronic Devices (5th Edition), T.L. Floyd, Prentice Hall, SIBN 0-13-649138-3 Background Reading None specified. Weightings Examination Continuous assessment
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EL305
Introduction to Electronics
Module No / Title:
EL305
Convener:
Jastrzebski AK
Team members:
Yan Y Drinkwater AJ
Teaching Summary Introduction to Electric Circuits Introduction to Electric Circuits Practical Operational Amplifier Circuits Practical Operational Amplifier Circuits Practical Operational Amplifier Design
Student Contact Hours
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Jastrzebski AK Jastrzebski AK Yan Y Yan Y Drinkwater AJ
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The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) C The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules None The programme of study to which the module contributes BEng Computer Systems Engineering BEng Computer Systems Engineering with a Year in Industry BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering with a Year in Industry The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will have: 1. Been introduced to the fundamentals of electric circuits; 2. An understanding of the basic laws of electric circuits; 3. An ability to analyse simple electric circuits; 4. An understanding of basic operational amplifier parameters; 5. An understanding of basic operational amplifier circuits; 6. Practical ability to use a computer package to analyse electric circuits; 7. Practical ability to design and test simple operational amplifier circuits.
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EL305 These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: CSE/CSEwInd: A2, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4, C1, C2, C3, C4, C6, C7 ECE/ECEwInd: A1, A2, A4, B1, B2, B3, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will be able to analyse numerical problems and to use computers an an engineering tool. This outcome is related to the programme learning outcomes in the CSE/CSEwInd and ECE/ECEwInd curriculum maps as follows: D1, D2, D5, D6, D7 A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRIC CIRCUITS Resistors, voltage, current, power, Ohm’s law. Ideal and non-ideal voltage and current sources. Maximum power transfer in DC circuits and load matching. Kirchoff’s voltage and current laws, series and parallel connection, voltage divider. Node voltage analysis of DC circuits. Mesh analysis. Superposition, Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems. Transfer functions, attenuation, gain, decibel. Equivalent circuits for subsystems. Capacitors, inductors, and RC circuits. Harmonic signals, magnitude and phase, voltage and current vectors, voltage-current relationships. Impedance and admittance. Simple filter circuits. Series and parallel resonant circuits. PRACTICAL OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER CIRCUITS Operational amplifier (op-amp), ideal and practical representation. Op-amp comparators and level detection. Negative feedback. Non-inverting, voltage follower and inverting op-amp configurations, their gains and properties. Effects of input offset voltage and input bias current. Testing and troubleshooting op-amp circuits. Effect of noise on op-amp operation. Schmitt trigger. Summing amplifiers. Digital-to-analogue converter. Basic integration and differentiation circuits. Differential amplifier, common-mode rejection ratio. Real op-amp parameters, slew-rate, critical frequency, gain-bandwidth product, closed loop bandwidth. Coursework LABORATORIES - INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRIC CIRCUITS 1 laboratory training session, not assessed - 2 hours 4 assessed laboratory sessions - 2 hours each. LABORATORIES - PRACTICAL OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER CIRCUITS 5 assessed laboratory assignments - 2 hours each. ASSIGNMENT - PRACTICAL OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER DESIGN 2 non-assessed tutorials - 1 hour each 1 assessed practical laboratory mini-project - 3 hours Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes This module will make extensive use of a computer-aided electronic circuit design (CAD) tool to assist in and to amplify traditional lecture-based learning. A practical hands-on approach is the best introduction to electronic circuits, where students are first introduced to a circuit and the theory during the lecture and then, in the laboratory classes can observe circuit operation and its properties using powerful but easy to use CAD tool, which resembles laboratory experiment with real instruments. The CAD tool will also be extensively used in the assessment, which will include comparison of the predicted and simulated circuit responses, problem solving, circuit design and circuit troubleshooting. A mini-project will add to the above a real laboratory experience, including practical design, physical construction and testing of an example circuit. The module will have 10 x 2 hour laboratory sessions timetabled each week of term 1. The first session will be used to train students to enable
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EL305 them to operate the computer-aided design package. The mini-project will be preceded by a tutorial lecture explaining the requirements for the circuit and describing the suggested design approach. The students will design the circuit and then, during a 3-hour laboratory session in the project week, they will practically build and measure it. Another tutorial lecture will follow, to asses the results and to discuss the issues which students have identified. There will be a total of 45 student contact hours and the total student workload will be 150 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes The module will be assessed by coursework only. Both Practical Operational Amplifiers Circuits and Introduction to Electric Circuits will be assessed by laboratory assignments and multiple choice questions (learning outcomes 1-6). Learning outcome 7 will be mainly assessed by the mini-project assignment. Recommended Reading Electronic Fundamentals, Circuits, Devices and Applications (6th Edition), T.L. Floyd, Pearson Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-1228846 Background Reading Introductory Circuit Analysis (10th Edition), R. Boylestad, Pearson Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-048433-4 Electronic Devices (5th Edition), T.L. Floyd, Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-649138-3 Weightings Coursework
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EL308
Engineering Mathematics
Module No / Title:
EL308
Convener:
Young PR
Team members:
Lu G
Waller WAJ
Pepper MG
Term
Teaching Summary Autumn Test Complex Numbers Complex Numbers Simple Functions and Graphs Simple Functions and Graphs Trigonometry, Vectors and Matrices Trigonometry, Vectors and Matrices Calculus 1 Calculus 1 Calculus 2 Calculus 2 Series Expansion Series Expansion Spring Test
Student Contact Hours
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The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) C The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
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EL308 The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of this module, students will have: 1. A familiarity with aspects of algebra, trigonometry, calculus, vectors, matrices, Series, and differential equations; 2. A fluency in the use of these mathematical tools in problem solving. These outcomes contribute to the programme learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum map as follows: ECE/ECEwInd: A1, B1, C1 CSE/CSEwInd: A1 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of this module, students will have the appropriate mathematical tools necessary for the further study of electronic and computer systems and fluency in the use of these tools in problem solving. These outcomes contribute to the programme learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum map as follows: ECE/ECEwInd: D1, D5, D6, D7 CSE/CSEwInd: D5, D6, D7 A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus SIMPLE FUNCTIONS AND GRAPHS Revison of fundamental mathematics. Linear, polynomial, exp, log, circular functions. Odd and even functions. COMPLEX NUMBERS Complex Numbers: Addition, multiplication, division. Argand diagram, modulus argument representation. De Moivre's theorem. CALCULUS 1 Differentiation: Motivation, simple functions, sum, product, reciprocals, inverses, function of a function, higher derivatives. TRIGONOMETRY, VECTORS AND MATRICES Definition of a vector. Basic properties of vectors. Vector addition and subtraction. The scalar product. Definition of a matrix. Addition, subtraction and product. Determinant and inverse of square matrices. Solution of simultaneous equations using matrices. SERIES EXPANSIONS Mclaurin and Taylor series. Introduction to Fourier series. CALCULUS 2 Partial differentiation: Indefinite and definite integrals, interpretation as an area. Evaluation using substitution and integration by parts. Concept of differential equations and use in modelling. First order equations, separable variables. Linear first order equation. Coursework EXAMPLES CLASSES The 30 lectures will be supported by 15 marked examples classes, seven in Autumn term and eight in Spring term. TESTS There is an assessed test in Autumn (30% weighting) and an assessed test in Spring (30% weighting). Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 49 contact hours comprising 30 hours of lectures, 16 hours of timetabled instructor-led examples classes and 4 hours of tests. Students will be expected to complete 15 assignments on their own following these guided sessions and submit each for individual assessment. The total student workload will be 150 hours.
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EL308 Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Assessment is by means of coursework comprising 15 examples classes and two tests, all testing subject-specific learning outcomes 1 and 2. Recommended Reading Engineering Mathematics, K.A. Stroud, Palgrave, ISBN 0-333-91939-4 Background Reading None specified. Weightings Continuous Assessment Autumn Test
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EL311
The Robotics Project
Module No / Title:
EL311
Convener:
Yan Y
Team members:
Drinkwater AJ
Lu G
Lee P
Senior P Student Contact Hours
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Teaching Summary CV Preparation and Interview Skills Intro to Personal Development Plan (PDP) Lab Practice in the Project Lab - Group 1 Lab Practice in the Project Lab - Group 2 Lab Practice in the Project Lab - Group 3 Use of Instruments, Safety and Intro to Fault Finding CAD PCB Tools CV Preparation Electronic Components Intro to CAD of PCBs and Robot Circuitry Laboratory Practice (Logbook, PCB and Robot Mechanics) LeJOS for LEGO Robots Logbook - Group 1 Logbook - Group 2 Logbook - Group 3 Panel Q&A - Group 1 Panel Q&A - Group 2 Panel Q&A - Group 3 PCB Fabrication - Group 1 PCB Fabrication - Group 2 PCB Fabrication - Group 3 Robot Build and Demonstration - Group 1 Robot Build and Demonstration - Group 2 Robot Build and Demonstration - Group 3 Robots, Mindstorm and LeJOS
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INTERNET PROGRAMMING WITH JAVA
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JAVA
The programme of study to which the module contributes BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering with a Year in Industry BEng Computer Systems Engineering BEng Computer Systems Engineering with a Year in Industry The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will have: 1. The necessary skills to plan the progress of a small project; 2. An understanding of pcb layout and construction; 3. Integration of component parts & subsystem to realise a complete system; 4. The necessary skills to wire and solder a complete circuit. 5. The necessary skills to construct a basic power supply. These outcomes contribute to the programme learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows:ECE/ECEwInd: A4, A5, A7, C2, C3, C4, C5, C7, C8 CSE/CSEwInd: A4, A5, A7, B3, C2, C3, C4, C8, C9 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will have developed skills in the following areas:Improving own learning and performance: Setting personal targets, developing specialist skills and reviewing complete work Problem solving: Identifying and defining problems and deciding on course of action. These outcomes contribute to the programme learning outcomes in the curriculum maps for ECE/ECEwInd/CSE/CSEwInd as follows: D1, D2, D4, D5, D6, D7 A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus CV PREPARATION AND INTERVIEW SKILLS LABORATORY PRACTICE Introduction to the project and use of log-books. PCB manufacture. Resistor and capacitor components. Instruments and interfacing accuracy. Robot mechanics. INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN USE OF INSTRUMENTS, SAFETY AND INTRODUCTION TO FAULT-FINDING INTRODUCTION TO CAD OF PCBS AND ROBOT CIRCUITRY CAD tools. Dos/don'ts on CAD package. Robot sensors and circuits.
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EL311 ROBOTS, MINDSTORMS AND LEJOS Introduction to Robots. Introduction to LEGO. Programming of LEGO robots. PANEL Q&A ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS Coursework LABORATORIES LAB PRACTICE AND PCB CONSTRUCTION This is designed to provide experience in the practical and management aspects of project work and is supported by the Project Support lecture course and weekly small group tutorials. It extends over the Lent term, with a total of 16 laboratory hours. The main components are: use of the Mechanical Workshop, soldering, assembly and testing of a printed circuit board. There are weekly small group tutorials during the Lent term to support the practical work. CAD TOOLS A series of weekly exercises (Weeks 14 to 16) aimed at familiarising the students with the Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools needed to develop the PCB circuit which will later be integrated into the LEGO robot. This practical work will be supported by three lectures given at the beginning of term. LEGO ROBOTS A series of weekly individual exercises, of which two are assessed. The exercises are designed to provide experience with the LEGO MindStorms kit, and programming the robots using Java. During the second Project Week of the term, the developed PCB will be integrated into the LEGO robot and the complete design will be assessed by demonstration at the end of the term. This practical work will be supported by two lectures given towards the beginning of term. There will be a competition for the best robot, with the award of a prize. ASSIGNMENTS ASSIGNMENT 1 - THE USE OF INSTRUMENTS (marked exercise) A laboratory exercise using the Project Laboratory facilities. Assessment is by completing an answer booklet. ASSIGNMENT 2 - PCB LAYOUT Assessment of students' PCB design. ASSIGNMENT 3 - LEJOS EXERCISE 1 Weekly exercises of programming of robots. ASSIGNMENT 4 - PCB FABRICATION Assessment of students' hardware construction of the PCB. ASSIGNMENT 5 - DEMONSTRATION OF ROBOT An assessed demonstration of the robot constructed in the project. ASSIGNMENT 6 - LOG BOOK An assessed record of PCB design and construction. ASSIGNMENT 7 - CV PREPARATION Assessment is by word-processed document. ASSIGNMENT 8 - LEJOS EXERCISE 2 Weekly exercises of programming of robots. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 54 contact hours consisting of 16 hours of lectures, 38 laboratory hours with supervision. The
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EL311 laboratory hours are used for assignments, exercises and a LEGO robot project and the students are split into three groups where they are assigned to one of three supervisors. The total student workload will be 150 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Assessment for this module is by means of coursework (100%). The coursework is assessed by assignments on students' knowledge of the Project Laboratory facilities (learning outcome 3), PCB design (learning outcome 2), power supplies (learning outcome 5) and the preparation of a CV, as part of their personal skills development. In addition, the project is assessed by inspection of a final robot constructed by the student and of their log-book and addresses all the learning outcomes. Recommended Reading Electronic Components and Technology, S.J. Sangwine, Van Nostrand Rheinhold Programming Lego Mindstorms with Java, Guilio Ferrari, ISBN 1-928994-55-5 Web-site: http://lejos.sourceforge.net/apidocs/index.html Background Reading The Unofficial Guide to Lego Mindstorms Robots, Jonathan B. Knudzen, ISBN 1-56592-692-7 Weightings Continuous Assessment
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EL313
Introduction to Programming
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EL313
Convener:
Waller WAJ
Team members:
Guest RM
Walczowski LT
Howells WGJ
Teaching Summary Class Test Core C Introduction to Programming Mini-project - Programming Progamming Exercises Programming Exercises Software Engineering with C
Student Contact Hours
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The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) C The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules None The programme of study to which the module contributes BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering with a Year in Industry BSc Multimedia Technology & Design BSc Multimedia Technology & Design with a Year in Industry The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will: 1. Be able to use a visual programming environment; 2. Be able to design and implement in a procedural programming language a solution according to a program specification; 3. Understand the principles of the software engineering process. These outcomes are related to the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: ECE/ECEwInd: A4 MTD and MTDwInd: A2,B4
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EL313 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will have acquired key skills in problem solving, information technology and the application of number. These outcomes are related to the ECE/ECEwInd and MTD/MTDwInd curriculum maps as follows: D2,D5,D6,D7 A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING IN C An introduction to the use computers and the process of programming them. Variable declaration. Executable statements. Data Types, Expressions. Operators, precedence and associativity. Logical Expressions and the if statement. Decision steps in algorithms. Nested-if statements. Switch statements. CORE C Repetition and loops in Programs. Conditional loops. Nested control structures. Top-down design with functions. Modular programming. Arrays. Multi-dimensional arrays. Strings. Using indexed for loops to process arrays. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING WITH C Programming in the large. Program life-cycle. Pseudo code. File input and output. Recursion. Binary files. Case studies Coursework LABORATORIES - PROGRAMMING EXERCISES This will take the form of six 2-hour exercises occurring during weeks 2 to 8 of the Michaelmas term. They will generally offer the opportunity for the student to explore concepts introduced in the previous week’s lectures. The classes will be supervised by demonstrators. Evidence of well thought out solutions produced in advance of program writing will be encouraged. Students work individually PROJECT - PROGRAMMING There will also be an assessed mini-project. This will be set in week 8 Michaelmas. The project will involve the design and implementation of a significant piece of software and offer the student the opportunity to explore programming features and techniques within the concept of a large software system. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There are 38 contact hours consisting of 18 lectures and 6 practical sessions, each of 2 hours duration. Additionally, a project will be undertaken and a class test. The module is divided into three components delivered sequentially. Introduction to Programming is the initial component and is delivered via 6 lectures and 3 practical sessions. These address learning outcomes 1 and 2. The second component is Core C and is again delivered via 6 lectures and 3 practical sessions. This component continues and enhances the material of the initial component and again addresses learning outcomes 1 and 2. The third component is entitled Software
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EL313 Engineering with C and addresses the third learning outcome. This consists of 6 lectures and a project undertaken during the latter part of the Michaelmas term. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes The module is assessed entirely via coursework. Each of the 6 practical workshops is assessed and these test learning outcomes 1 and 2. The project is specifically designed to test learning outcome 3. Additionally, one class test is included to cover the first two components to provide additional information of the achievements of the learning outcomes. Recommended Reading Learning to Program in C, Noel Kantaris, 1989 (repr. 1992), ISBN 0 85934 203 4 Background Reading A Book on C, 4th Edition, Al Kelly & Ira Pohl, Addison Wesley Longman Publishing Co., ISBN 0201183994 Weightings Continuous assessment
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EL315
Digital Technologies
Module No / Title:
EL315
Convener:
Guest RM
Team members:
Kelly SW
Teaching Summary Combinatorial Logic Combinatorial Logic Sequential Logic Sequential Logic
Student Contact Hours
Term Lecture Assignment Assignment Lecture
Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn
Guest RM Guest RM Kelly SW Kelly SW
Student Workload Hours
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The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) C The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules None The programme of study to which the module contributes BEng Computer Systems Engineering BEng Computer Systems Engineering with a Year in Industry BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering with a Year in Industry The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will: 1. Be familiar with the theory underlying modern digital systems. 2. Be able to design, in a structured way, the logic of digital systems. 3. Have an understanding of synchronous machines and their implementation. 4. Have the necessary skills to design sequential logic machines. 5. Be familiar with the capabilities and operation of digital CAD facilities. These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: CSE and CSEwInd: A1, A2, B1, B2, B3, C1, C3, C4 ECE/ECEwInd: A1, A2, B1, B2, B3, C1, C3, C4
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EL315 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will have acquired key skills in problem solving, information technology and the application of number. These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes curriculum maps for ECE/ECEwInd and CSE/CSEwInd as follows: D1, D5, D6, D7. A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus COMBINATORIAL LOGIC The analogue world, the digital world. Digital systems design: hardware and software. An overview of digital technologies. Examples of digital systems. Combinatorial logic. AND, OR and NOT gates. Introduction to Boolean algebra. Karnaugh maps and minimisation techniques. Functional building blocks: adder, comparator, encoders and decoders. Implementation issues, programmable devices. SEQUENTIAL LOGIC The NAND latch, D-type FF, shift register, counters. Delays, clocks. Hierarchical design. Overview of Computer Systems. Architectural and operational properties of sequential machines, comparison with combinational circuits. Finite State Machines. Realisation of synchronous machines: design technique, approaches, examples. Algorithmic State Machines. Basic computer operation. The stored program concept. Coursework ASSIGNMENTS - COMBINATORIAL LOGIC Three 2 hour classes with demonstrator assistance:Combinatorial Logic 1 : Introduction to TINA Combinatorial Logic 2 : Voting Circuit Combinatorial Logic 3 : Complex Voting Circuit Assessed. 25% weighting. ASSIGNMENTS - SEQUENTIAL LOGIC Three 2 hour classes with demonstrator assistance:Sequential Logic 1: Flip-flops Sequential Logic 2: Parallel to serial converter Sequential Logic 3: BCD counter Assessed. 25% weighting. END OF MODULE TEST A 2 hour test in Week 12. Assessed. 50% weighting. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes The module will be delivered via 20 lectures alongside 6 practical sessions, each of 2 hours duration. Combinatorial Logic will be delivered by 10 lectures, 2 per week from week 1, and 3 two hour practical workshops. Each practical session will be assessed and will address learning outcomes 1, 2 and 5. Similarly, Sequential Logic will be delivered by 10 lectures, 2 per week from week 7, and 3 practical workshops, again addressing learning outcomes 1,2 and 5. The end of module test will address specific learning outcomes 1 to 4. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes The module is assessed via 6 pieces of coursework and an end of module test. Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 5 will be assessed via the practical sessions. Learning outcomes 1 to 4 will be assessed in the end of module test. Recommended Reading Introduction to Digital Electronics, Crowe and Hayes-Gill, Butterworth-Heinemann 1998, ISBN 0-340-64570-9.
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EL331
Website Design
Module No / Title:
EL331
Convener:
Walczowski LT
Team members:
Bobrowicz A
Kelly SW
Byers Brown D
Teaching Summary HTML Introduction to Web Programming Javascript Macromedia Dreamweaver Photoshop Web Publishing
Student Contact Hours
Term Assignment Lecture Assignment Assignment Assignment Lecture
Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn
Walczowski LT Walczowski LT Walczowski LT Walczowski LT Walczowski LT Walczowski LT
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4 3 4 6 2 11
The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) C The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules None The programme of study to which the module contributes BSc Multimedia Technology & Design BSc Multimedia Technology & Design with a Year in Industry BSc Web Computing BSc Web Computing with a Year in Industry BSc Drama and Multimedia The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will: 1. Have a clear understanding of the principles and terminology of the Internet and the World Wide Web; 2. Be able to produce basic Web pages that integrate text and graphics using standard web editing tools; 3. Understand basic concepts of the JavaScript language, and be able to use the language in developing Web sites. These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as
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EL331 follows: MTD/MTDwInd: A2, A4, A6, A9, A10, B2, B5, C2, C3, C4, C7, C8 WC/WCwInd: A1, A2, A3, B1, C1, D2, D3, D6 DM: A2, A3, A8, A10, B9, C3, C6, C7 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will be able to use a computer for web publishing. This outcome is related to the programme generic learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: MTD and MTDwInd: D2, D5, D6, D7 WC/WCwInd: D2, D3, D6 DM: D2, D3, D8, D9 A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus WEB PUBLISHING Introduction: History of the Internet. Web browsers: Firefox and Explorer, Introduction to HTML: HTML tags, tables, forms, frames. Image maps. Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Graphics for the Web: jpeg, gif, png. file size, image compression, colour palettes, screen resolution, colour matching, transparency. Web site design with Macromedia Dreamweaver. Menu organisation. Web site management. Page Layout: page length, use of colour, common page elements, fonts, font size. Legal issues, copyright, etc. INTRODUCTION TO WEB PROGRAMMING Javascript: Objects: document, window, form. Events and Event handlers. Object properties. Operators. Uses of Javascript for menus, rollovers, form validation. Portability issues. Examples. Coursework ASSIGNMENTS There will be two assessed assignments: Assignment 1 (Website) i. HTML (weeks 2 and 3) ii. Photoshop (week 4) iii. Macromedia Dreamweaver (weeks 5-8) Assignment 2 Javascript (Michaelmas, weeks 9 and 10). Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 30 contact hours consisting of 14 hours of lectures and 16 hours of long assignments. The total student workload will be 150 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Assessment of this module will be through the website (assignments (i), (ii) and (iii)) - Learning outcomes 1 and 2 - and the Javascript assignment - Learning outcome 3. Recommended Reading Internet and the World Wide Web, How to Program, Dietel, Dietel and Goldberg, Prentice Hall, ISBN 0131246828, 2004. HTML, xHTML and CSS, Sixth Edition, Visual Quickstart Guide, Elizabeth Castro, ISBN 0321430840, Peachpit Press
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EL331 Background Reading Zen of CSS Design, D. Shea & M. Holzschlag, Peachpit Press, ISBN 0321303474. Javascript: The Definitive Guide, 4th Edition, D. Flanagan, O'Reilly UK, 2002 ISBN: 0596000480 HTML Utopia: Designing Without Tables Using CSS, Dan Shafer, Sitepoint, ISBN 0-9579218-2-9 CSS Pocket Reference, Eric Meyer, O'Reilly, ISBN 0596007779 Eric Meyer on CSS, Eric Meyer, New Riders, ISBN 073571245X Weightings Coursework
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EL333
Mathematics for Multimedia
Module No / Title:
EL333
Convener:
Young PR
Team members:
Howells WGJ
Walczowski LT
Sirlantzis K
Teaching Summary Algebra Algebra Autumn Test Graphs and Geometry Graphs and Geometry Sets, Probability and Statistics Sets, Probability and Statistics Spring Test Trigonometry, Vectors and Matrices Trigonometry, Vectors and Matrices
Student Contact Hours
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Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Spring Spring Spring Spring Spring
Sirlantzis K Sirlantzis K Young PR Young PR Young PR Young PR Young PR Young PR Young PR Young PR
Student Workload Hours
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24 24 2 14 14 14 16 2 20 20
The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) C The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn/Spring Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules GCSE Grade C maths The programme of study to which the module contributes BSc Multimedia Technology & Design BSc Multimedia Technology & Design with a Year in Industry BSc Web Computing BSc Web Computing with a Year in Industry The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will have: 1. A familiarity with aspects of Arithmetic, Algebra, Trigonometry, Vectors and Graphical Methods and Geometry; 2. A fluency in the use of the relevant mathematical tools in problem solving.
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EL333 These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: MTD/MTDwInd: A1 and C1 WC/WCwInd: A5, B5 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will have a knowledge of basic mathematics as required for Part II study. This outcome is related to the programme learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: MTD/MTDwInd: D1, D5 and D6 WC/WCwInd: D4 A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus ALGEBRA Basic notation and operations. Solving equations (substitution and order of operation). Rules of indices. Expansion. Factorisation. Algebraic fractions. Quadratics. Changing subject of a formula. TRIGONOMETRY, VECTORS AND MATRICES Properties of triangles. Trigonometric functions. Pythagoras' theorem. Graphs of trigonometric functions. Concept of a vector Vector addition and subtraction. Magnitude and unit vectors. Concept of a Matrix. Matrix addition, subtraction and multiplication. Applications of matrices. GRAPHS AND GEOMETRY Functions, composite functions and inverse functions. Graphs and the information to be read from them. The straight line y = mx + c The graphical solution of equations. Exponential and logarithmic functions. SETS, PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS Sets and elements. Subsets. Union. Intersection. Difference. Mean, frequency of occurrence. Standard deviation. Concept of probability. The Normal distribution. Coursework EXAMPLES CLASSES There are assessed examples classes and tests for each lecture course. TESTS There is an assessed test in Autumn (30% weighting) and an assessed test in Spring (30% weighting).
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EL333 Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 42 contact hours consisting of 19 hours of lectures, 19 hours of timetabled examples classes and 4 hours of tests. Examples classes follow the lectures. Students will be expected to complete assignments on the material covered in guided sessions. The total student workload will be 150 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Students are assessed by 19 examples classes (40%) and two tests (30% each). Students will be required to submit their work after the class for assessment. Recommended Reading Foundation Maths (second edition) A Croft and R Davison, Addison-Wesley (Harlow England) ISBN 0-20117804-4 1997. Background Reading Flash Math Creativity, M. Tan et al, Friends of Ed, ISBN 1-903-43050-0 Probability, J.H. McColl, Arnold, ISBN 0-340-61426-9 Weightings Coursework Autumn Term Test
40% 30%
Spring Term Test
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EL334
Internet Programming with Java
Module No / Title:
EL334
Convener:
Walczowski LT
Team members:
Deravi F Howells WGJ
Teaching Summary
Student Contact Hours
Term
Applet Design Applet Design The Java Programming Language The Java Programming Language
Assignment Lecture Assignment Lecture
Spring Spring Spring Spring
Deravi F Deravi F Walczowski LT Walczowski LT
Student Workload Hours
6 10 8 10
The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) C The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Spring Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules EL313
INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING
The programme of study to which the module contributes BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering with a Year in Industry BSc Multimedia Technology & Design BSc Multimedia Technology & Design with a Year in Industry The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will: 1. Understand the principles of object oriented design; 2. Be able to design and implement in Java a solution according to a program specification; 3. Be able to design effective user interfaces in Java; 4. Understand the programming issues specific to a networked environment. These outcomes are related to the learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: ECE/ECEwInd: A4, B4 MTD/MTDwInd: A2, B4, C2 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will have improved their software engineering skills. This outcome relates to the learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: ECE/ECEwInd: D2, D5, D6, D7 MTD/MTDwInd: D2, D5, D6, D7 U/G Programmes Handbook
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A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus THE JAVA PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE Java applications and applets. Primitive data types. Operators and precedence. Object Oriented Programming. Design Notation. UML. Classes, objects and methods. Control structures. Strings and arrays. Java Packages. Constructors. Composition Data abstraction and information hiding. Inheritance. Superclasses and subclasses. Exception handling. APPLET DESIGN Anatomy of an Applet. Applets, applet viewers and Web browsers. Security issues. Colour and Font Control. Drawing lines, rectangles and circles. Event handling. Layout managers. Java 2D API. Swing overview. Building GUIs. GUI components: text areas, sliders, menus and windows. Java Media Framework. Loading and displaying images. Animation and audio. Coursework ASSIGNMENTS There will be 7 weekly assignments with scheduled laboratory classes supported by demonstrators. Assessed. There will be weekly class tests at the conclusion of each lecture. Assessed. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 34 contact hours consisting of 20 hours of lectures and 14 hours of timetabled demonstrator supported workshops. Students will attend 4 classes concerned with object-oriented programming and 3 classes concerned with applet design. At the end of each class, the completed work will be submitted for assessment. The total student workload will be 150 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Assessment of the module is by examination (50%) (learning outcomes 1 and 4) and by coursework (50%) (learning outcomes 2 and 3). Recommended Reading Objects First With Java, David J Barnes & Michael Kolling, Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-197629-X Java How to Program, 6th Edition, Dietel and Dietel, Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0-13-129014-2 Background Reading Java - in Two Semesters, Quentin Charatan and Aaron Kans, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-07-710889-2 Java Software Solutions by Lewis & Loftus, 5th Edition, Addison-Wesley, ISBN 0-321-37337-5 Weightings Examination Coursework
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EL336
Interaction Design
Module No / Title:
EL336
Convener:
Bobrowicz A
Team members:
Bobrowicz A Walczowski LT
Teaching Summary Interaction Design Interaction Design Interaction Design
Term Seminar Assignment Lecture
Spring Spring Spring
Bobrowicz A Bobrowicz A Bobrowicz A
Student Contact Hours
Student Workload Hours
10 0 10
10 100 40
The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) C The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Spring Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules None The programme of study to which the module contributes BSc Multimedia Technology & Design BSc Multimedia Technology & Design with a Year in Industry BSc Web Computing BSc Web Computing with a Year in Industry BSc Drama and Multimedia The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will be able to demonstrate that they have acquired skills in the following areas: 1. Problem definition, including technology and media factors. 2. Elicitation of user requirements. 3. Use of appropriate design tools such as prototyping. 4. Use of evaluation techniques. These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: MTD/MTDwInd: A2, A6, A10, B5-8, C3-5, C7, C8 WC/WCwInd: A2, A4, B3, B5, C1, C2, C4 DM: A3, A8, A10, B6, B9,C6
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EL336 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will have a basic understanding of IT and be familiar with a wide range of communication techniques. This outcome is related to the programme learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: MTD/MTDwInd: D1-D7 WC/WCwInd: D2, D3, D5 DM: D1, D3, D5, D6, D8, D9 A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus INTERACTION DESIGN Design and development of interactive systems. Web 2.0: Social networking sites. Media elements: text, sound, animation, video. Elicitation of user requirements. Prototyping techniques: sketchbook, moodboard, flowchart. User-centred evaluation techniques. Coursework ESSAY (10%) An assessed 2000 word essay on current and future trends in Interaction Design. WEB 2.0 PROTOTYPE (40%) Design of a paper prototype to include a sketchbook, moodboard and a flowchart. Design and development of a set of pages on Web 2.0 using Dreamweaver or other authoring software. User evaluation of the software prototype. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 25 contact hours consisting of 10 lectures, 9 seminars and 6 project support hours. The total student workload will be 150 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Assessment for this module is by means of examination (40%), essay (10%), web 2.0 prototype (40%) and seminar attendance (10%). The assessment and evaluation strategy has been devised to ensure that participants develop the required knowledge and skills to which these topics relate. The essay addresses learning outcome 1, the paper and software prototypes address outcomes 2 and 3, the evaluation addresses outcome 4 and the examination addresses all the learning outcomes. Recommended Reading Barfield, L. (2004), Design for New Media: Interaction Design for Multimedia and the Web. Pearson/Addison Wesley. ISBN 0-201-59609-1 - Essential Reading Background Reading Benyon et al (2005). Designing Interactive Systems: People, Activities, Contexts, Technologies. AddisonWesley. ISBN 0321 116291. Weightings Examination Continuous assessment
40% 50%
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EL337
Digital Visual Narrative
Module No / Title:
EL337
Convener:
Bobrowicz A
Team members:
Milton J Valentine E
Teaching Summary Introduction to Flash Motion Graphics Motion Graphics Portfolio Visual Narrative Visual Narrative
Student Contact Hours
Term Workshop Seminar Lecture Project Seminar Lecture
Spring Spring Spring Spring Spring Spring
Valentine E Valentine E Valentine E Valentine E Milton J Milton J
Student Workload Hours
14 4 4 6 4 6
The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) C The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Spring Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules None The programme of study to which the module contributes BSc Multimedia Technology & Design BSc Multimedia Technology & Design with a Year in Industry BSc Drama and Multimedia
The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will: 1. Be able to develop an original idea on a given theme, research it and visualise it in a narrative form 2. Be able to evaluate critically a wide range of design and narrative options and choose the best suited to the intention of a particular project 3. Be able to use drawing and storyboards as meaningful plans for motion graphics projects 4. Understand and be able to use proficiently the basic concepts of 2D character animation 5. Be able to use appropriate software tools to create professional motion graphics pieces These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the MTD curriculum map as follows: A3, A6, B4, B5, B7, B8, C3 – C9.
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EL337 These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the DM curriculum map as follows: A2, A3, A8, B4, B9, C3, C6, C7. The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes Students will learn to use ICT, will improve their personal and interpersonal skills and will develop core key skills, such as learning and communicating effectively, critical thinking and time management, contributing to the Transferable/Key Skills in the generic learning outcomes for the MTD programme D2 – D7 and for the DM programme D2, D3, D6, D8, D9. A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus This concentrates on two vital stages of the creative use of motion graphics in multimedia. Firstly, the traditional skills of taking a theme or idea and thinking around it, researching it, developing an insight concerning it and developing a narrative to embody this and illustrate it. Secondly, the modern skills of planning and creating a meaningful time-based visual narrative with current multimedia applications. STORY TELLING AND NARRATIVE Character development Scripting Treatment Ideas development Theories of animation and film Storyboarding MOTION GRAPHICS Layers, Timelines and Tools Alpha channels and file format types Title and Text Animation Sound and Action Script Character Animation Coursework INTRODUCTION TO FLASH Seven two hour unassesed workshops. FLASH PROJECT Three two-hour workshops to support portfolio development in Wks 22-24. PORTFOLIO Assessed. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes 10 lectures explain the core ideas, analyse examples and demonstrate the practical techniques used to convey them. 8 one-hour seminars (groups of approximately 20 students) where students prepare and present short discussion papers. 8 two-hour workshops. The coursework addresses learning outcomes 1 - 5. The total number of contact hours is 38, whilst the total workload is 150 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes 20% on attendance and performance at seminars 80% on an interactive portfolio of practical coursework for Digital Visual Narrative (LO 1-5).
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Visual Communication
Module No / Title:
EL338
Convener:
Bobrowicz A
Team members:
Walczowski LT
Teaching Summary Critiques Lectures Seminar Web-site development
Student Contact Hours
Term Assignment Lecture Seminar Assignment
Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn
Bobrowicz A Bobrowicz A Bobrowicz A Bobrowicz A
Student Workload Hours
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The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) C The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules None The programme of study to which the module contributes BSc Multimedia Technology & Design BSc Multimedia Technology & Design with a Year in Industry BSc Drama and Multimedia
The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will: 1. Have a critical, creative and analytical understanding of the relevant aspects of visual communication 2. Have gained an understanding of the importance of visual imagery in digital media and society 3. Have become familiar with principles of screen design for the web 4. Have become more visually literate through critiquing and analysing traditional and digital artefacts 5. Have developed presentation skills These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the MTD curriculum map as follows: A3, A6, B4, B5, B7, B8, C3 – C9. These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the DM curriculum map as follows: A3, A8, A10, B4, B9,C3, C6
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EL338 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes Students will learn to use ICT, will improve their personal and interpersonal skills and will develop core key skills, such as learning and communicating effectively, critical thinking and time management, contributing to the Transferable/Key Skills in the generic learning outcomes for the MTD programme (D2 – D7) and for the DM programme (D1, D3, D5, D6, D8, D9). A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus The art of looking, the art of seeing. The relevance of art history to the visual language of multimedia. Vision and perception. Visual methodologies: compositional interpretation, content analysis, psychoanalysis, semiotics and discourse analysis, ideology and imagery. Coursework Critiques: One critique of a work of art and one critique of a web-site. Assessed. Macromedia Dreamweaver: Web-site design. Assessed. Seminars: Attendance and work completed in seminars. Assessed. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes 10 lectures provide an introduction, overview or exploration of topics as well as exposition and/or demonstration of techniques and concepts. 10 one-hour seminars (groups of approximately 20 students) meet weekly. Each seminar will include critiques, visual analysis and debates. These address learning outcomes 1, 2 and 5. Students develop a Web site which relates to key themes in the study of the relationship between visual communication and media. This addresses learning outcomes 3 – 4. The total number of contact hours is 34 whilst the total workload is 150 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Assessment of the module is by 80% coursework and 20% attendance and work completed in seminars. Critiques address learning outcomes 1 and 2, web-site design learning outcomes 3 and 4 and attendance learning outcome 5. Recommended Reading James Elkins, How to Use your Eyes, London: Routledge, 2000, ISBN 0-415-92254-2. John Berger, Ways of Seeing, BBC and Penguin Books. 1990, ISBN: 0140135154. Both the above books are essential reading and should be bought. Background Reading None specified. Weightings Coursework
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Audio and Video Technology
Module No / Title:
EL531
Convener:
Guest RM
Team members:
Kelly SW Walczowski LT
Teaching Summary
Student Contact Hours
Term
Audio Technology Audio Technology Video Technology Video Technology
Laboratories Lecture Lecture Laboratories
Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn
Guest RM Guest RM Kelly SW Kelly SW
Student Workload Hours
11 10 10 11
The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) I The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules CO324
COMPUTER SYSTEMS
EL331
INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET TECHNOLOGY
The programme of study to which the module contributes BSc Multimedia Technology & Design BSc Multimedia Technology & Design with a Year in Industry BSc Web Computing BSc Web Computing with a Year in Industry The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will: 1. Have an appreciation of the principles underlying audio systems and an awareness of audio technology. 2. Have an appreciation of the techniques for capturing, processing and display of video images using current technology. These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: MTD and MTD with Industry: A4, A5, A10, B2, C3 WC and WC with Industry: A1, A3, C4
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EL531 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes Students will learn to use ICT, will improve their personal and interpersonal skills and will develop core key skills, such as learning and communicating effectively, critical thinking and time management, contributing to the Transferable/Key Skills in the generic learning outcomes curriculum map as follows: MTD and MTDwInd: D2-D7 WC and WCwInd: D6 A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus AUDIO TECHNOLOGY Audio Principles, Recording Studio Technology, Analogue and Digital Audio, Signal Processing and Effects: Stereo, Surround Sound, Music Technology, MIDI, Audio Storage, Web-based Audio, Streaming Audio, Real Media, Practical Recording Techniques. VIDEO TECHNOLOGY Video principles: nature of light, em spectra, colour and colour representations. Video perception. Image storage. Broadcast standards: PAL, SECAM and NTSC. Digital Video: television and DVD. Video compression and MPEG. Lighting. Coursework LABORATORY CLASS - AUDIO TECHNOLOGY One and a half day laboratory session in Audio/Video Studios - assessed. LABORATORY CLASS - VIDEO TECHNOLOGY One day laboratory session in Audio/Video Studios - assessed. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 42 contact hours consisting of 20 hours of lectures and 22 hours of supervised practical sessions. Students will be expected to complete the example class assignment on their own following a guided session. The total student workload will be 150 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Assessment for this module is by examination (70%) - assessing all three of the intended learning outcomes - and by laboratory classes (30%) which assesses both outcomes. Students are required to submit a practical project involving audio/video editing and construction. Recommended Reading An Introduction to Digital Audio, John Watkinson, Focal Press, 2001, ISBN 0240516435 Video Codex Design, I.E.G. Richardson, Wiley, 2002 Digital Sound Processing for Music and Multimedia, Kirk and Hunt (1999), Focal Press, ISBN 0-24051506-4 Modern Recording Techniques (6th Ed.), Huber & Runstien, Focal Press, 2005, 0240 80625 5 Background Reading None. Weightings Examination Coursework
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EL532
Virtual Worlds & 3D Modelling
Module No / Title:
EL532
Convener:
Walczowski LT
Team members:
Byers Brown D Di Lu B
Teaching Summary
Term
3D Computer Graphics Introduction to Maya 3D Animation 3D Modelling Project
Lecture Workshop Tutorial Lecture Tutorial Lecture Project
Autumn Autumn Spring Spring Spring
Walczowski LT Di Lu B Byers Brown D Di Lu B Di Lu B
Student Contact Hours
Student Workload Hours
5 16 16 24 20
20 42 16 24 198
The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) I The number of credits the module represents 30
( ECTS 15
)
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn/Spring Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules EL337
DIGITAL VISUAL NARRATIVE
The programme of study to which the module contributes BSc Multimedia Technology & Design BSc Multimedia Technology & Design with a Year in Industry BA Drama and Multimedia
The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will: 1. Have an understanding of the principles of modelling software and environments. 2. Appreciate the main constraints that affect computer based 3D modelling. 3. Be able to communicate through the production of basic 3D models and animation. 4. Have an appreciation of the parameters that produce good modelling solutions. 5. Be able to report and present project work effectively. These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the MTD and the MTD with Industry curriculum maps as follows: A7, A10, C3, C7, C8 & C9. These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the MTD and the MTD with Industry curriculum maps as follows: A7, A10, C3, C7, C8 & C9.
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EL532 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will be able to communicate, work independently, apply reasoning and critical thinking to problem solving and manage their time and resources. This outcome is related to the programme learning outcomes in the MTD and the MTD with Industry curriculum maps as follows: D3, D4, D5, D6 & D7. A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus INTRODUCTION TO 3D COMPUTER GRAPHICS The animation pipeline. Coordinate systems and transformations. 3D modelling, Bezier curves, splines, nurbs, subdivision surfaces. Phong Reflection model: ambient, diffuse and specular reflection. Polygon Shading techniques: flat, Gouraud, Phong. Polygon rendering. Global illumination: ray tracing, radiosity, caustics. Texture mapping. Bump mapping, environment mapping. 3D MODELLING (tutorial lectures) Modelling: Inorganic and organic models with NURBS, polygons and subdivisions Rigging: Skeletons and different types of handles. Constraints required to create accurate controller for animation. Dynamic effects: Dynamics and particle tools, their attributes and creating special effects. Dynamic fields. Texturing: Different types of textures and their uses. Different types of displacement. UV maps. Shading: Using different shadows to ccreate realism. The hypershade editor. Bump mapping. Particles, textures, lighting, rendering Dynamics and particles - prepackaged effects. Texture mapping, UVs. Projecting textures, baking illumination. Types of scene lighting. Point, area, ambient. Directional. Atmosphere - layer god, depth of field. Types of rendering. To ray trace or not ray trace. 3D ANIMATION (tutorial lectures) Animation story, film making and impact. Camera moves and cuts. Storyboarding and character design. Deciding on performance blocking and acting. Physical expresion with whole body vs facial animation. Facial animation set-up. Chaining or rigging - character skeletons. Skimming and paint weights. Breaking down action into poses or keys. Timing for what you wish to be seen. Basic convincing actions - walks. Weights. How to animate a "Take". Coursework WORKSHOPS Starting in Week 8, students will have four half-day workshops on 3D Modelling with Maya. [Assessed. Weighting: 20%] TUTORIAL LECTURES Four hours per week of specialist instruction on 3D Modelling (weeks 13-16, 18-19) and Animation (weeks 20, 22-24) PROJECT Development of a three dimensional model and its animation around a subject set by the lecturer. The project will be supported by weekly tutorial lecltures starting in Week 13. [Assessed. Weighting: 80%] Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 81 contact hours consisting of 5 hours of lectures, 16 hours of timetabled workshops, 40 hours of lecturer-led supervision and 20 hours of project support. Students will be expected to undertake one project on their own, following guided sessions in the workshops and with guidance from their supervisor. They will be required to submit a portfolio of their project work for assessment. The total student workload will be 300 hours.
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EL532 Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Assessment for this module is by means of the portfolio that the students submit on their project work. The assessment and evaluation strategy has been devised to ensure that participants develop the required knowledge and skills to which these topics relate and test all the learning outcomes Recommended Reading The Art of Maya. An Introduction to 3D Computer Graphics, 3rd Edition, Alias Learning Tools, ISBN 1-89489382-4 Learning Maya 7: Modelling and Animation Handbook by Alias, Sybex Int., ISBN 1844893875 Learning Autodesk Maya 8 Foundation, Autodesk Maya Press, ISBN-1-897177-33-X The Animator's Survival Kit: A Working Manual of Methods, Principles and Formulas for Computer, Stopmotion, Games and Classical Animators, Richard Williams, Faber and Faber Ltd, ISBN 0571202284 Inspired 3D Short Film Production, Cantor & Valencia, Premier Press, ISBN 1592001173 Background Reading Weightings Coursework
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EL533
Digital Filmmaking
Module No / Title:
EL533
Convener:
Kelly SW
Team members:
Byers Brown D
Milton J
Di Lu B
Walczowski LT
Term
Teaching Summary Actuality Critique Actuality Critique Documentary Theory Hands-on Workshop Hands-on Workshop Hands-on Workshop Hands-on Workshop Introduction to the Module Introduction to the Module Presentation of Draft Treatment Presentation of Draft Treatment Technical Aspects of Digital Filmmaking Technical Aspects of Digital Filmmaking Documentary Film Project Progress Meetings Progress Meetings DVD Authoring DVD Critique DVD Critique Postproduction Workflow Presentation of Rough-Cut Presentation of Rough-Cut Video Editing
Critique Critique Lecture Workshop Workshop Workshop Workshop Lecture Lecture Critique Critique Tutorial Lecture Tutorial Lecture Project Seminar Seminar Tutorial Lecture Critique Critique Lecture Critique Critique Lecture
Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn/Spring Autumn/Spring Autumn/Spring Spring Spring Spring Spring Spring Spring Spring
Kelly SW Milton J Milton J Byers Brown D Di Lu B Kelly SW Milton J Kelly SW Milton J Kelly SW Milton J Kelly SW Milton J Kelly SW Kelly SW Milton J Walczowski LT Kelly SW Milton J Kelly SW Kelly SW Milton J Kelly SW
Student Contact Hours
Student Workload Hours
1 1 8 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 5 5 2 3 3 1 2 2 1 1 1 1
1 1 24 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 5 5 224 3 3 2 2 2 3 1 1 3
The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) I The number of credits the module represents 30
( ECTS 15
)
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn/Spring Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules EL337
DIGITAL VISUAL NARRATIVE
EL338
VISUAL COMMUNICATION
EL534
MULTIMEDIA TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATIONS
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EL533 The programme of study to which the module contributes BSc Multimedia Technology & Design BSc Multimedia Technology & Design with a Year in Industry BA Drama and Multimedia
The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will: 1. Understand the relationship between socio-cultural contexts and effective communication; 2. Appreciate main constraints related to time and interactivity that affect designers and designs; 3. Be able to develop off-line interactive multimedia experiences; 4. Be able to integrate time-based media into a multimedia application using appropriate tools; 5. Gain an understanding of creative video techniques. These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the MTD and MTDwInd curriculum maps as follows: A3, A5, A6, A8, A9,B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, C3, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will be able to use a video camera to produce a short digital film. This outcome is related to the programme learning outcomes in the MTD and MTDwInd curriculum maps as follows: D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7. A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus INTRODUCTION TO THE MODULE Introduction to the module and showcase of previous work. DOCUMENTARY THEORY Scripting and storytelling, scheduling, grammar of the shot. TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF DIGITAL FILMMAKING Use of the camera, composition, lighting, sound, editing. HANDS-ON WORKSHOP Full-day workshop producing a short actuality film. POSTPRODUCTION WORKFLOW An overview of the postproduction process, including video capture, editing and DVD authoring. VIDEO EDITING Editing using Adobe Premiere Pro. DVD AUTHORING Practical DVD authoring, using Adobe Encore. PROGRESS MEETINGS Fortnightly, two-hour seminars where students individually present their progress. PRESENTATION OF ROUGH-CUT Critique of documentary rough-cuts, in the edit. PRESENTATION OF DRAFT TREATMENT Critique of draft treatment.
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DVD CRITIQUE Critique of finished group projects on DVDs. Coursework VIDEO PROJECT Ten-minute documentary films, produced by groups of 4 or 5 students working together. Assessed by: 1. Treatment and Project Plan 2. Progress meetings 3. DVD 4. Team report 5. Peer assessment. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 50 contact hours consisting of 12 hours of lectures, 12 hours of tutorial lectures, 8 hours of workshops, 10 hours of critique, 6 hours of seminars and 2 hours of project supervision. Students will be expected to complete a project following guided sessions in the lectures and workshops and will submit a portfolio of their work for assessment. The total student workload will be 300 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Assessment for this module is by 100% coursework in the form of individual and team-based assignments. The majority of the assignments are produced by the whole team: Treatment and Project Plan (15%) (learning outcome 2), DVD (45%) (learning outcomes 1, 3, 4 and 5) and Team Report (25%) (learning outcome 2). The individual aspect involves filling in a Peer Assessment Form (5%) (learning outcome 2) and performance at the Progress Meetings (10%) (learning outcome 2). There will also be an individual element to the Team Report (students will identify their contribution to the project). Recommended Reading Rabiger, M. (1998). Directing the Documentary. Boston: Oxford, Focal Press Holman, T. (2005). Sound for Digital Video. Boston: Oxford, Focal Press Recommended Viewing: Broomfield, Nick. Biggie & Toupac Broomfield, Nick. True Stories - The Leader, his Driver and the Driver's Wife Broomfield, Nick. Soldier Girls Hegedus, Chris. Startup.Com James, Steve. Hoop Dreams Kopple, Barbara. Wild Man Blues Moore, Michael. Bowling for Columbine Morris, Errol. The Thin Blue Line Philbert, Nicholas. Etre and Avoir Singer, Marc. Dark Days Wenders, Wim. Buena Vista Social Club Wiseman, Frederick. Titicut Follies Wiseman, Frederick. Zoo Zwigoff, Terry. Crumb Also, TV Series: Cutting Edge (CH4), One Life (BBC1) Background Reading Dancyger, K. (1996). The Technique of Film and Video Editing: Theory and Practice, Focal Press. Hampe, B. (1997). Making Documentary Film and Reality Viedos: A Practical Guide to Planning, Filming and Editing Documentaries of Real Events, Owlett. Ward, P. (1999). Basic Betacam & DVCPro Camerawork, 2nd Ed., Butterworth Heinmann Winston, B. Lies, Damn Lies and Documentaries, BFI. Rea, P., Irving, D. Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video. Focal Press.
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Periodicals: Screen International Sight and Sound Film Review Weightings Coursework
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EL534
Digital Art
Module No / Title:
EL534
Convener:
Bobrowicz A
Team members:
Walczowski LT
Teaching Summary
Term
Digital Image Manipulation Flash Portfolio Flash Skills Introduction to the Module
Studio Class Mini-project Studio Class Lecture
Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn
Bobrowicz A Bobrowicz A Bobrowicz A Bobrowicz A
Student Contact Hours
Student Workload Hours
6 6 12 1
18 102 25 5
The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) I The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules EL336
INTERACTION DESIGN
The programme of study to which the module contributes BSc Multimedia Technology & Design BSc Multimedia Technology & Design with a Year in Industry
The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate that they have acquired skills in the following areas: 1. Creating original artwork using digital drawing tools; 2. Editing and manipulating acquired multimedia content using software tools; 3. Integrating multimedia content into an interactive application using authoring tools; These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: MTD/MTDwInd: A3, A5, A6, A9, A10, B3, B4, B5, C3, C5, C8 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On completion of this module, students will have further enhanced their computing, design, timemanagement and communication skills.
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EL534 These outcomes are related to the learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: MTD/MTDwInd: D2, D5, D6, D7 A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus INTRODUCTION TO THE MODULE STUDIO CLASSES Flash Skills: Setting up an interactive project. Audio control. Image integration. Animation. Packaging. Photoshop Skills: Layers. Masks and filters. Levels, curves, paths. Optimising images for online delivery. Image Ready. Coursework MINI-PROJECT Production of an online portfolio for a contemporary visual artist. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 25 contact hours consisting of studio classes, where the students will be guided in very specialist multimedia packages, and one introductory lecture. Students are also required to complete a mini-project on their own following the guided sessions in the studio classes. The total student workload will be 150 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Assessment of the module is 100% by coursework. This includes a digital artefact (50%), written report (30%) and a mid-project critique (20%) which make up the mini-project, addressing all the learning outcomes 1-4. Recommended Reading To be advised. Background Reading None specified. Weightings Coursework
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EL535
Software Development
Module No / Title:
EL535
Convener:
Howells WGJ
Team members:
Walczowski LT
Teaching Summary
Student Contact Hours
Term
Software Engineering Software Engineering Programming in Visual C# Programming with Visual C#
Lecture Examples Class Workshop Lecture
Autumn Autumn Spring Spring
Howells WGJ Howells WGJ Howells WGJ Howells WGJ
Student Workload Hours
10 1 16 8
The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) I The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn/Spring Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules EL313
INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING
EL334
INTERNET PROGRAMMING WITH JAVA
The programme of study to which the module contributes BSc Multimedia Technology & Design BSc Multimedia Technology & Design with a Year in Industry
The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will be able to: 1. Use the facilities provided by the Microsoft Visual Studio.NET; 2. Use Visual Studio .NET resources; 3. Create Windows applications using Visual Studio.NET; 4. Understand the fundamental building blocks of Visual Studio.NET 5. Interpret UML documentation; 6. Infer class structures from problem specifications. These outcomes contribute to the programme learning outcomes in the MTD and the MTDwInd curriculum maps as follows: A2, B4, C2. The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will be able to understand software engineering principles. These outcomes contribute to the programme learning outcomes in the MTD and the MTDwInd curriculum maps as follows: D5, D6, D7. U/G Programmes Handbook
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A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus SOFTWARE ENGINEERING Software Engineering Process: lifecycle models. Software requirements engineering: basic concepts and principles, requirements engineering process, requirements elicitation, requirements analysis, requirements validation, requirements management. Software design: basic concepts and principles, software architecture, design notations, design strategies and methods (object-oriented, function-oriented, real-time systems). Software testing: basic concepts and principles, testing process, test planning, testing strategies and techniques. PROGRAMMING WITH VISUAL C# Comparison with Java and C. Variables, expressions, statements, functions. Objects and Classes. Program flow. Pointers, memory, references. Inheritance, arrays, polymorphism. User Interface design using standard controls. Viewing resources, files and classes. Events and Event handlers (Windows messaging). Coursework PARTICIPATION ASSESSMENTS At the end of each Software Engineering lecture there will be an assessed participation assessment to test comprehension of the material presented in the lecture. WORKSHOPS 8 two-hour workshops will allow students to develop their Visual C# skills: EXAMPLES CLASS An assessed examples class supports the Software Engineering course. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 35 contact hours consisting of 18 hours of lectures, 16 hours of timetabled, demonstrator-supported workshops and one examples class. Students will be expected to complete assignments on their own following guided sessions in the workshops. The total student workload will be 150 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Assessment for this module is by weekly evaluation of the coursework which will test practical programming and software engineering skills (learning outcomes 1 to 3). Each Software Engineering lecture will contain a participation assessment which, together with the examples class, tests software engineering skills (learning outcomes 5 and 6) (50%). An end of year examination will test theoretical knowledge and understanding of core software engineering principles (learning outcomes 4 to 6) (50%). Recommended Reading Microsoft Visual C# 2005 unleashed, Kevin Hoffman, SAMS 2006, ISBN 0672327767 How to Program, Deitel, Pearson/Prentice Hall 20046, ISBN 0-132043610 Background Reading None specified. Weightings Examination Coursework
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EL536
Digital Photography
Module No / Title:
EL536
Convener:
Kelly SW
Team members:
Di Lu B
Walczowski LT
Shore C
Teaching Summary Digital Image Manipulation History of Photography Photographic Portfolio Photomontage Photomontage Practical Photography Practical Photography Principles of Photography
Student Contact Hours
Term Tutorial Lecture Lecture Project Project Project Tutorial Lecture Critique Lecture
Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn
Di Lu B Sobhy MI Kelly SW Di Lu B Kelly SW Shore C Shore C Kelly SW
Student Workload Hours
6 4 3 2 1 9 6 5
12 16 39 26 13 18 6 20
The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) I The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules None The programme of study to which the module contributes BSc Multimedia Technology & Design BSc Multimedia Technology & Design with a Year in Industry BSc Web Computing BSc Web Computing with a Year in Industry The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate that they have acquired skills/knowledge in the following areas: 1. Image composition, perspective and tone. 2. Image acquisition, using a variety of sources, e.g. digital cameras, film scanners and flat-bed scanners. 3. Editing and manipulating acquired images using software tools. 4. Communicating a message via images and text. 5. The scientific principles of photography including camera optics, imaging techniques and image manipulation. These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the MTD and MTDwInd curriculum map as follows: A3, A6, A8, B7, B8, C3, C5 U/G Programmes Handbook
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EL536 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On completion of this module, students will have further enhanced their computing, design, timemanagement and communication skills. These outcomes are related to the learning outcomes in the MTD and MTDwInd curriculum map as follows: D2, D4, D5, D6, D7 A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY Camera obscura; silver chloride and black & white; colour photography; reversal processes; plate; roll film; 35 mm and APS; scanning and photo CDs; digital cameras. PRINCIPLES OF PHOTOGRAPHY Basic optics; the camera; types of camera; lenses; lighting. PRACTICAL PHOTOGRAPHY TUTORIAL LECTURES Use of cameras and lenses, lighting techniques, composition, themes: e.g. people, landscapes, still life, architecture, nature, sport. PRACTICAL PHOTOGRAPHY CRITIQUE Drop-in help/feedback sessions on photographic techniques to support the Photographic Portfolio assignment. DIGITAL IMAGE MANIPULATION Communication through images; digital vs. film photography; file formats, image compression, resolution and colour depth; photographs and bitmaps; scanning; image correction and restoration; image manipulation; photomontage; printing and publishing. Coursework PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTFOLIO Assignment to produce a portfolio of themed digital photographs (50%). PHOTOMONTAGE A photographic assignment to produce two photomontages (50%). Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 36 contact hours, comprising 9 hours of lectures, 15 hours of tutorial lectures, 6 hours of critique and 6 hours of project supervision. The total student workload will be 150 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Assessment for this module is by means of two assignments. The Photographic Portfolio is designed to assess learning outcomes 1,2 and 5, while the Photomontage assesses learning outcomes 3,4 and 5. Recommended Reading Mikkel Aaland (2003), Shooting Digital, San Fransisco, LA, Sybex, ISBN 0-7821-4104-8. Adobe Creative Team (2007), Adobe Photoshop CS3, Classroom in a Book, Berkley, CA, Adobe Press, ISBN 0321-49202-1. Background Reading Bill Smith (2001), Designing a Photograph, New York, NY, Amphoto Books, ISBN 0-8174-3778-9. Kasai A & Sparkman R (1997), Essentials of Digital Photography: The Comprehensive Guide to Digital Imaging with Photoshop, Indianapolis, IN, New Riders Publishing, ISBN 1-56205-762-6. Weightings Coursework
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EL560
Microcomputer Engineering
Module No / Title:
EL560
Convener:
Howells WGJ
Team members:
Runnalls AR
Waller WAJ
Sirlantzis K
Teaching Summary
Student Contact Hours
Term
Introduction to C++ Introduction to C++ Introduction to Microcomputers Microcomputer Engineering Software Engineering Software Engineering DSL4 - Microcomputer Engineering
Lecture Workshop Assignment Lecture Examples Class Lecture Laboratories
Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Spring
Sirlantzis K Sirlantzis K Waller WAJ Waller WAJ Howells WGJ Howells WGJ Waller WAJ
Student Workload Hours
7 8 0 14 1 10 6
The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) I The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn/Spring Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules EL313
INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING
or CO320
JAVA
or CO520
FURTHER OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING
or CO324
COMPUTER SYSTEMS
The programme of study to which the module contributes BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering with a Year in Industry BEng Computer Systems Engineering BEng Computer Systems Engineering with a Year in Industry The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will have: 1. A working knowledge of the 'C++' programming language; 2. Experience of developing microcomputer applications; 3. A working knowledge of software engineering principles. These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: ECE/ECEwInd: A3, A4, B2, B4, B7, C2, C3, C5 CSE/CSEwInd: A3, A4, B2, B4, B7, C2, C3, C5, C7 U/G Programmes Handbook
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EL560 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will have acquired key skills in problem solving and information technology. This outcome is related to the programme learning outcomes in the ECE/ECEwInd and CSE/CSEwInd curriculum maps as follows: D1, D5, D6, D7 A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus INTRODUCTION TO C++ C++ variables, operators and control structures. The Visual C++ IDE. Good programming practice: layout, naming, software documentation, data hiding. Scope. Pointers and Arrays: Pointer operators, pointer arithmetic. Strings. Data structures. Structures. Introduction to Classes. Constructors. Overloading functions. Dynamic allocation of objects. Deallocation of memory. Destructors. Overloading Operators. MICROCOMPUTER ENGINEERING The structure of a typical micro computer. The PIC: an overview. The programmer’s model, instruction set and addressing mode. The control unit, stack and stack pointers and program counter. The operation of a microcomputer: fetch and execute activities. Translating C into assembler. How to run a C program on the PIC. The efficiency of C programs: memory requirements and operational speed. An introduction to input/output. Accessing interface registers in C. Simple input/output using the switches and lights. Bit testing and bit manipulation. Generating waveforms. Time delays using program loops and timers. Controlling peripherals. Determining peripheral status. Serial ports. The interaction of hardware and software during polled input/output. The principles of input/output using interrupts. Interrupt service routines: how they are instigated and typical activities. The implementation of interrupts in C. Handling several interrupt sources. A Keyboard interface. Polling vs Interrupts. Flow of data and control in a memory reference instruction. The structure of memory - conceptual, addressing, decoding - memory components - multiple memory chips - chip enable, implementation strategies SOFTWARE ENGINEERING Software Engineering Process: lifecycle models. Software requirements engineering: basic concepts and principles, requirements engineering process, requirements elicitation, requirements analysis, requirements validation, requirements management. Software design: basic concepts and principles, software architecture, design notations, design strategies and methods (object-oriented, function-oriented, real-time systems). Software testing: basic concepts and principles, testing process, test planning, testing strategies and techniques. Coursework PARTICIPATION ASSESSMENTS At the end of each Microcomputer Engineering and Software Engineering Lecture there will be an assessed participation assessment to test comprehension of the material presented in the lecture. WORKSHOPS 4 two-hour workshops support the Introduction to C++ component - the first three are ticked assessments and the fourth is graded. Workshop 1: Introduction to Windows console applications. Control structures and program flow . Workshop 2: Pointers and arrays. Development of a program which takes a pointer to a string as a parameter, and encodes the string using a given coding array. Workshop 3: Use of structures for data representation. Development of a program which calculates the centre of gravity of a number of masses. Workshop 4: C++ class development. Development of a class for cataloguing a collection of compact discs. ASSIGNMENT - INTRODUCTION TO MICROCOMPUTERS One assessed and five non-assessed lectures..
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EL560 LABORATORIES - DSL4 - MICROCOMPUTER ENGINEERING This one-day laboratory takes place in the DSL and uses the PCs with PIC microcomputers. It is designated as DSL4, part of the Second Year Laboratory experiments. Assessed. EXAMPLES CLASS - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING One assessed examples class. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 46 contact hours consisting of 31 lectures, four workshops each of 2 hours duration and a one-day laboratory experiment. In addition, students are scheduled to undertake participation assessments at the end of the software engineering and introduction to microcomputers lectures. The lectures and practical classes address learning outcomes 1 and 2, whilst the software engineering component addresses learning outcome 3. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Assessment of the module is by examination (60%) and coursework (40%), both of which address all the learning outcomes. Recommended Reading Skansholm J, C++ From the Beginning, Addison-Wesley, ISBN 0201721686 Background Reading Single and Multiple Chip Microcomputer Interfacing, G.J. Lipovski, Prentice Hall, 1988, ISBN 0-13-811654-7 Programming Microcontrollers in C, Ted van Sickle, Motorola, 1994, ISBN 1-878707-14-0 Visual C++.Net: How to Program, Deitel, Pearson/Prentice Hall 2004: ISBN 0-13-437377-4 Weightings Examination Continuous Assessment
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EL561
Intelligent Media and Security
Module No / Title:
EL561
Convener:
Howells WGJ
Team members:
Deravi F
Sirlantzis K
Fairhurst MC
Teaching Summary
Student Contact Hours
Term
Images and Image Processing Techniques Images and Image Processing Techniques Introduction to MATLAB for Image Processing Images and Image Processing Analysing Images Media Security and Biometrics Media Security and Biometrics Neural Networks Processing
Student Workload Hours
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Mathias JM Mathias JM Deravi F
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Deravi F Fairhurst MC Fairhurst MC Fairhurst MC Howells WGJ
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The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) I The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn/Spring Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules EL308
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS
or EL333
MATHEMATICS FOR MULTIMEDIA
The programme of study to which the module contributes BEng Computer Systems Engineering BEng Computer Systems Engineering with a Year in Industry BSc Multimedia Technology & Design BSc Multimedia Technology & Design with a Year in Industry BSc Web Computing BSc Web Computing with a Year in Industry The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will have 1. An understanding of three main integrated themes:- (i) basic image processing (representation, transformation, extraction of key information from images); (ii) image analysis (automatic interpretation
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EL561 of images and pattern recognition methodology) and (iii) computational architectures for image analysis (especially neural network structures).. 2. A familiarity with fundamental algorithms underpinning modern image analysis systems. 3. Experience of the requirements for implementing algorithms for image analysis. 4. A practical experience of working with typical algorithms and architectures. These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: CSE and CSEwInd: A3, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3 MTD and MTDwInd: A5, B1, C1 WC and WCwInd: A1, A4, B3, B5, C1 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will have acquired key skills in problem solving, information technology and the application of number. These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the CSE, CSEwInd, MTD and MTDwInd curriculum maps as follows: D1, D5, D6, D7 and in the WC and WCwInd curriculum map: D2 A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus IMAGES AND IMAGE PROCESSING Introduction to the module. Scope, philosophy and range of relevant applications. Vision as a physiological, psychological and computational process. Image representation, spatial and amplitude digitisation, resolution, colour in images, and computational implications. Array tessellation, connectivity, object representation, binarisation and thresholding. Image histograms and properties, image quality. Image enhancement processing and filtering. Histogram modification techniques and contrast enhancement. Image subtraction, simple motion detection, skeletonisation. Image segmentation, edge-based and region-based methods, multi-attribute segmentation, the Hough transform and its generalisation. Shape descriptors and feature measurement. Morphological operators for image processing. Principles of simple image coding and implications. Case studies. ANALYSING IMAGES Principles of image analysis and understanding. Representation of objects and scenes. The concept of formalised pattern recognition. Pattern descriptors and pattern classes, preprocessing and normalisation. Feature extraction and imager characterisation. Texture analysis as an example of object description – texture descriptors, analysis using co-occurrence matrices. Basic decision theory and the Bayesian classifier. Cost and risk, minimum risk and minimum error-rate classification, rejection margins and error-rate trade-off, canonical descriptions of classifier structure. Implementation considerations and approaches to estimation of class-conditional feature distributions. Minimum distance classifiers. Alternative classification strategies. Case studies. MEDIA SECURITY AND BIOMETRICS Introduction to security issues. Alternative approaches to personal identification, access control and data security, and applications in industrial, media, commercial and other related scenarios. Fundamentals of biometrics, biometric modalities, user requirements and user acceptability, template construction. Physiological and behavioural features, static and dynamic analyses, error sources and performance measures. False acceptance and false rejection measures, equal error rate, ROC descriptions. Variability and stability of biometric data, template ageing and related issues in enrolment and deployment. Characterisation of typical common modalities: face recognition, fingerprint processing, iris recognition, and automatic signature verification, and their underlying technologies. Usability issues, the human interface, system integration. Testing and evaluation of biometric systems. Revocable biometrics. Applications of biometric systems. Case studies. NEURAL NETWORK PROCESSING The concept of neural networks as architectures for image analysis. Exploration of techniques for automated learning and generalisation with artificial neural networks. Fundamentals of neural network design, basic design philosophy and application of neural networks to practical problems. Example: perceptrons and the perceptron learning algorithm.
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Coursework EXAMPLES CLASSES There will be one assessed examples class to accompany the lecture series on Images and Image Processing and one assessed examples class to accompany the lecture series on Media Security and Biometrics.> LABORATORY Experiment CC1 - Images and Image Processing Assessed. PARTICIPATION ASSESSMENTS At the end of each lecture there will be an assessed participation assessment to test comprehension of the material presented in the lecture. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes The module will be delivered via 32 lectures, 2 examples classes and 1 laboratory experiment. The examples classes and laboratory experiment are all assessed. The lectures are divided into four streams. The Image Processing Techniques stream is delivered during Autumn term and is associated with one laboratory experiment and one examples class. These address all the specific learning outcomes. The Analysing Images, Media Security and Biometrics and Neural Systems Engineering streams are delivered during Spring term. The Media Security and Biometrics lectures are associated with one examples class. They all address specific learning outcomes 1,2 and 3. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes The module is assessed via 2 assessed examples classes, 1 laboratory experiment, participation assessments at the end of each lecture and a final examination. The examples classes are designed to assess learning outcomes 2 and 3 while the laboratory experiment assesses learning outcome 4. The participation assessments learning outcomes assess learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3. The final examination will assess learning outcome 1. Recommended Reading Computer Vision for Robotic Systems, Fairhurst, Prentice Hall, 1988 Digital Image Processing, Gonzalez & Woods, Prentice Hall, 2nd Edition (2/E), 2002 Neural Networks, Beale & Jackson, Adam Hilger, 1990 A Guide to Neural Computing Applications, Tarassenko, Arnold, 1998 Computer Vision: A Modern Approach, Forsyth & Ponce, Prentice & Hall, 2003 Pattern Recognition, 2 Ed., Theodoridis & Koutroumbas, Elsevier, 2003 Feature Extraction & Image Processing, Nixon & Aguado, Newnes, 2002 Image Processing, Petrou & Bosdogianni, Wiley, 2003 Digital Image Processing, Gonzalez, Woods & Eddins, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2004 Background Reading None specified. Weightings Examination Coursework
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EL562
Computer Interfacing
Module No / Title:
EL562
Convener:
Yan Y
Team members:
Drinkwater AJ
Lee P
Kelly SW
Senior P
Teaching Summary
Waller WAJ
Student Contact Hours
Term
Interfacing Interfacing with LabView Introduction to LabView Introduction to the Project LabView/OrCAD Tutorials Practical Interfacing Project Management Report Writing 2nd Year Project 2nd Year Project
Lecture Assignment Lecture Lecture Tutorial Lecture Lecture Lecture Lecture Supervisions Project
Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn/Spring Autumn/Spring
Kelly SW Lee P Lee P Yan Y Twyman HE Twyman HE Yan Y Drinkwater AJ Academic staff Yan Y
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The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) I The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn/Spring Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules EL305
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS
EL311
PROJECT SKILLS
EL560
MICROCOMPUTER ENGINEERING
Co-requisite
The programme of study to which the module contributes BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering with a Year in Industry BEng Computer Systems Engineering BEng Computer Systems Engineering with a Year in Industry The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will have: 1. An understanding of the principles of data acquisition and hardware interfacing to a personal computer; 2. An understanding of visual programming and user interface design and implementation; 3. An understanding of software management and project management.
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EL562 These outcomes contribute to the programme learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: CSE and CSEwInd: A4, A5, A7, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, C2, C3, C4, C6, C7, C8, C9 ECE and ECEwInd: A4, A5, A7, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will: 1. Be able to present information orally 2. Be able to use images as communication tools 3. Be able to produce written documents 4. Have an understanding of software and project management 5. Be able to define and review the work of others 6. Be able to work co-operatively on group tasks 7. Be able to resolve conflict 8. Be able to organise project management meetings 9. Be able to identify and define problems 10. Be able to explore optimal and alternate solutions 11. Be able to decide on course of action These outcomes contribute to the programme learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum map as follows: CSE and CSEwInd: D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7 ECE and ECEwInd: D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7 A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus INTRODUCTION TO LABVIEW Support in the use of LabView for interfacing data between a PC and the student's PCB. These lectures are supported by a 2-hour hands-on LabView tutorial. There is also a 2-hour OrCAD tutorial. INTERFACING Support in the use of the project PC-based hardware and software, including sensors, transducers, analogue I/O, digital I/O, event handling, data manipulation, data visualisation and the design of user interfaces. PROJECT MANAGEMENT Project planning, project proposal, presentation skills, report writing, use of logbooks, group management. REPORT WRITING Writing reports for laboratory experiments. Coursework PROJECT - 2ND YEAR PROJECT This is a group project with a large element of practical work including both hardware and software based around an engineering application of a PC. It has the following features:(1) Each group is supervised by a member of academic staff who provides a brief description of what is required for the project. (2) The group responds to the brief by producing a written specification for the work required. (3) Project support is provided by weekly meetings with the supervisor, lectures and the Software Management component of the lectures in EL560. (4) Project assessment includes the following components: - a specification and preliminary design report - a group colloquium presentation - a group equipment demonstration - a final group report - a final individual report - logbooks - supervisions (see below)
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EL562 SUPERVISIONS Number: 20 Type: Weekly short project group supervisions in Terms 1 and 2. ASSIGNMENT - LABVIEW Students are given an assignment at the end of each LabView lecture which forms part of the logbook assessment. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 32 contact hours consisting of 18 hours of lectures, 10 hours of smaller group supervisions and 4 hours of hands-on tutorials, which address all the learning outcomes. In addition there are 4 LabView assignments which are assessed by logbook and one assessed presentation assignment which address learning outcomes 2 and 3. The total student workload is 150 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Assessment is by coursework only. The LabView assignments are assessed by the supervisor. The supervisor assesses the student's log-book, contribution to weekly supervision meeting, specification and preliminary design report. The module convener and two internal examiners assess the group colloquium presentation and group equipment demonstration. The final group report and final individual report are assessed by the supervisor and an internal examiner These address all the learning outcomes. Recommended Reading Transducers and Interfacing, Bannister BR & Whitehead DG, Van Nostrand Reinhold, ISBN 0 442 31762-5 Background Reading None specified Weightings Coursework
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EL565
Electronic Instrumentation and Measurement Systems
Module No / Title:
EL565
Convener:
Yan Y
Team members:
Carter RM
Lu G
Kelly SW
Young PR
Teaching Summary
Student Contact Hours
Term
General Principles of Measurement and Instrumentation General Principles of Measurement and Instrumentation Measurement Systems Power Supplies Power Supplies Sensing, Signal Conditioning and Data Presentation Sensing, Signal Conditioning and Data Presentation Case Studies and Assignment Noise Noise
Examples Class
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Lu G
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Lu G
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Carter RM Kelly SW Kelly SW Carter RM
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Carter RM
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Yan Y Young PR Young PR
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The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) I The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn/Spring Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules EL305
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS
EL308
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS
EL311
PROJECT SKILLS
EL315
INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL SYSTEMS DESIGN
The programme of study to which the module contributes BEng Computer Systems Engineering BEng Computer Systems Engineering with a Year in Industry BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering with a Year in Industry
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EL565 The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will: 1. Have an understanding of the principles of measurement and instrument design; 2. Have an understanding of analogue signal processing; 3. Have an understanding of the effects of noise and methods of noise reduction; 4. Have an understanding of transducers, data converters and power supply technologies; 5. Have the necessary skills to design and analyse electronic instruments. These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: ECE/ECEwInd: A3, A4, B1, B2, B4, C1, C2, C3, C5 CSE/CSEwInd: A4, B2, B4, B6, B7, C2, C3, C6 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will be able to analyse, interpret and present experimental data in written form. This outcome is related to the programme learning outcomes in the ECE/ECEwInd and CSE/CSEwInd curriculum maps as follows: D1, D5, D6 & D7. A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MEASUREMENT AND INSTRUMENTATION Purpose, structure and classification of measurement systems. Systematic characteristics (range and span, errors and accuracy, linearity, sensitivity and hysteresis). Statistical characteristics (repeatability and reproducibility). Calibration, traceability and standards. SENSING DEVICES Introduction of a range of sensors and transducers. Resistive sensors. Capacitive sensors. Ultrasonic sensors. Electromagnetic sensors. Optical sensors. Radiological sensors. Semiconductor sensing elements. Measurement of temperature, pressure, displacement, force and flow. Thermocouples and thermistors. Strain gauges. SIGNAL CONDITIONING AND DATA PRESENTATION Design of bridges, amplifiers and filters. Panel meters, LED and LCD displays, moving coil meters, chart recorders and printers. Analogue to digital converters. Data acquisition with microcomputers. Smart sensors and intelligent instrumentation systems. POWER SUPPLIES Physical construction and functional uses of power supplies. Linear regulators. Switched-mode power supplies. DC-DC converters. Batteries. NOISE Sources of noise in electronic circuits. Thermal, shot and l/f noise. The Friis equation and low noise amplifiers. Noise reduction techniques. Coursework EXAMPLES CLASS - GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MEASUREMENT AND INSTRUMENTATION One assessed class. EXAMPLES CLASS - SENSORS, SIGNAL CONDITIONING AND DATA PRESENTATION Two assessed classes. EXAMPLES CLASS - POWER SUPPLIES One assessed class.
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EL565 EXAMPLES CLASS - NOISE One assessed class. LABORATORY - TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM This is a major experiment to be conducted on a whole day. Students will design, construct and test a temperature measurement system using a precision integrated-circuit temperature sensor. A formal report on the experiment is required. Assessed. LABORATORY - FORCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM This is the second major experiment to be conducted on a whole day. Students will design, construct and test a force measurement system using a strain gauge. A formal report on the experiment is required. Assessed. ASSIGNMENT - SPECIAL MEASUREMENT SYSTEM Students will conduct a substantial review of measurement techniques for a specific industrial application. A formal report is required. Assessed. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 34 contact hours consisting of 17 hours of lectures, 12 hours of timetabled laboratory experiments and five hours of examples classes. Students will be expected to write formal reports on the two major laboratory experiments and are required to submit written results for the examples classes and the substantial assignment. The total student workload will be 150 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Assessment for this module is by coursework only (100%). Students will be required to submit formal reports for the laboratory experiments, which will test learning outcomes 1, 2, 4 and 5. Additionally, the examples classes and the assignment will test all the learning outcomes. The assessment and evaluation strategy has been devised to ensure that sutdents develop the required knowledge and skills to which these topics relate. Recommended Reading Data Converters, Clayton, Macmillan Grounding & Shielding Techniques in Instrumentation, R. Morrison, Wiley Background Reading Principles of Measurement Systems, Bentley, Longman Measurement and Instrumentation Systems, W. Bolton, Butterworth-Heinemann Sensors and Systems, Usher M.J. and Keating, D.A., MacMillan The Art of Electronics (2nd Ed), Horowitz & Hill, Cambridge University Press Transducers & Interfacing, Bannister & Whitehead, Van Nostrand Reinhold Analog I/O Design, Garrett, Reston Handbook of Transducers, Norton, Prentice Hall Weightings Coursework
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EL566
Communication Electronics
Module No / Title:
EL566
Convener:
Gomes N
Team members:
Batchelor JC Young PR
Teaching Summary
Student Contact Hours
Term
Communications Circuits Communications Circuits Communications Circuits Communications Circuits Communications Circuits Transmission Lines and Guided Waves Transmission Lines and Guided Waves
Examples Class Laboratories Lecture Lecture Examples Class Examples Class Lecture
Spring Spring Spring Spring Spring Spring Spring
Batchelor JC Batchelor JC Batchelor JC Young PR Young PR Young PR Young PR
Student Workload Hours
2 6 10 5 1 3 15
The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) I The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn/Spring Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules EL303
ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
The programme of study to which the module contributes BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering with a Year in Industry
The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes The module realizes its aim through students: 1. Learning how information is transmitted and received in a general communication system; 2. Becoming aware of the performance of different analogue modulation schemes, and learning how to compare these schemes; 3. Gaining an introduction to the propagation of guided EM waves; 4. Learning about the components required to transmit and receive information signals, and the important performance parameters associated with these components; 5. Learning about the circuits that are used for the above system components, particularly practical mixers/modulators and oscillators. These relate to the programme learning outcomes in the ECE/ECEwInd curriculum map as follows: A2,A3,A4,B1,B2,C1,C2,C3,C5
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EL566 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will be able to learn effectively, think critically and manage their time and resources. These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the ECE/ECEwInd programme curriculum map as follows: D5, D6, D7 A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus MODULATION Modulation/demodulation; AM. SSB/DSB. Angle modulation; narrow- and wide-band FM components required in a communication system and communication transceiver. Diode and transistor detectors, mixer circuits and modulator/demodulator circuits. Oscillators: design, types. Crystal oscillators. Phase-locked loops. Frequency synthesisers. TRANSMISSION LINES AND GUIDED WAVES Commonly used transmission lines. The equivalent circuit of a loss-less transmission line. The Wave equation and its solution. The phase velocity, the characteristic impedance, the reflection and transmission coefficients linking all these to the inductance and capacitance of the line. The relationship between L and C. Examples of step and pulses on a transmission line. Reflections and transmission of R.L & C and different lines. Examples of sine waves on a transmission line. The phase constant and the voltage standing wave ratio. Power in a wave. Examples of reflection and transmission involving resistors and different lines.The propagation constant and the attenuation constant. Scattering parameters as logarithmic reflection and transmission coefficients. Introduction to the Smith chart. Wave propagation down guiding structures – transmission lines, waveguide, fibre. Wave reflection, polarisation in free space. Basic antenna parameters – radiation resistance, gain, radiation patterns Coursework EXAMPLES CLASS - TRANSMISSION LINES AND GUIDED WAVES Three problem solving class followed by assignments (assessed). EXAMPLES CLASS - COMMUNICATIONS CIRCUITS assignments (assessed).
Three problem solving classes followed by
LABORATORY - COMMUNICATIONS CIRCUITS Practical assignment (assessed). Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes This module will make use of a 6 hour practical laboratory assignment where a practical approach will be used to introduce students to the physical and electronic nature of signal transmission. Students will use lectures to consolidate practical learning on modulation. Both courses will have 15 lectures scheduled as follows. Communication circuits will have 2 lectures per week for the first 5 teaching weeks of term2, followed by 1 lecture per week for the second 5 teaching weeks. Transmission lines and guided waves will have 1 lecture per week for the first 5 teaching weeks of term2 followed by 2 lectures per week for the following 5 teaching weeks. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes The laboratory practical classes will practically assess Communications Circuits. These will particularly assess the knowledge and understanding (A2, A3), experimental abilities (C2, C3) and time management (D7). The examples classes set for Communications Circuits, and Transmission lines and Guided waves will have assignments which are assessed. There will be a written examination paper. The examples classes and written examination will assess all of the subject specific learning outcomes and all generic learning outcomes except those related to experimental techniques (i.e., A2-A4, B1, B2, C1, C5, D5-D7).
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EL566 Recommended Reading Haykin, Communication Systems, Wiley Stremler, Introduction to Communication Systems, Addison-Wesley Kraus, Electromagnetics, McGraw-Hill Background Reading Electronic Communication 6th ed., Shrader, McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-07-113665-7 Weightings Examination Coursework
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EL567
Electronic Circuit Design
Module No / Title:
EL567
Convener:
Jastrzebski AK
Team members:
Pepper MG
Teaching Summary
Student Contact Hours
Term
Computer Aided Circuit Design Computer Aided Circuit Design E7 - Passive and Active Filter Design Network Analysis and Filter Design Network Analysis and Filter Design RF Circuits RF Circuits
Design Workshop Tutorial Lecture Laboratories Examples Class Lecture Lecture Examples Class
Spring Spring Spring Spring Spring Spring Spring
Pepper MG Pepper MG Jastrzebski AK Jastrzebski AK Jastrzebski AK Jastrzebski AK Jastrzebski AK
Student Workload Hours
10 10 12 1 10 11 2
The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) I The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Spring Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules EL303
ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
EL305
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS
The programme of study to which the module contributes BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering with a Year in Industry
The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will have: 1. The knowledge and practical skills to analyse and design electronic circuits using both basic circuit theorems as well as more advanced circuit analysis methods (i.e. Laplace transform, CAD software); 2. An understanding of the theory and acquiring necessary design skills in filters and matching circuits and the ability to practically design, construct and measure filters; 3. An understanding of the operation and basic design principles of non-linear amplifiers, switching circuits and RC oscillators. 4. An understanding of the theory and operation of basic RF circuits and acquiring necessary skills in analysis and design of these circuits.
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EL567 These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows:ECE/ECEwInd: A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will be able to analyse numerical problems and use computer software for analysis of general circuits and systems. These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the ECE curriculum maps as follows:- D1, D2,D3, D5, D6, D7 A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus NETWORK ANALYSIS AND FILTER DESIGN FILTER DESIGN: methods of filter design, the use of tables and transformations. Butterworth and Chebyshev filters and their design. Active filters, second order responses, multiple feedback filters, practical design examples. Switched capacitor filters and their design. TRANSIENTS: revision of Laplace transform. Impulse and step responses. Time domain and complex frequency domain representations of circuit elements. Transient analysis of switching circuits with any input and initial conditions. Practical examples. RF CIRCUITS Overview of RF and microwave passive circuit components. Properties of microstrip and other transmission lines at radio frequencies. Scattering parameters, Smith chart and its usage. Simple distributed circuit components: stubs, directional couplers, Wilkinson dividers. Matching networks: two-component matching, practical design examples. RF amplifiers: general performance criteria and design considerations. Amplifier stability. Practical design of narrow-band RF transistor amplifier. COMPUTER AIDED CIRCUIT DESIGN Circuit simulation methods: DC, transient and AC analysis. Component models. Statistical and temperature analysis. Tutorials on using Tina simulator to explain the operation of and to analyse and design practical electronic circuits, including Schmitt triggers, timers, astables, RC oscillators and non-linear amplifiers. Coursework EXAMPLES CLASS - NETWORK ANALYSIS AND FILTER DESIGN One assessed class. EXAMPLES CLASS – RF CIRCUITS Two assessed classes. DESIGN WORKSHOP - COMPUTER AIDED CIRCUIT DESIGN Ten assessed workshops. EXPERIMENT - E7 - PASSIVE AND ACTIVE FILTER DESIGN Two-day experiment on the design, construction and testing of passive, active and switched capacitor filters. Assessed by logbook. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes Apart from traditional lectures and examples classes, this module will also make extensive use of a computeraided electronic circuit design (CAD) tool to both teach the basic methods of computer analysis methods as well as to enable students’ better understanding of the operation of advanced electronic circuits. Example classes will be used to assess the students’ problem solving and analytical skills. Laboratory work will be used to teach the
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EL567 practice of filter design and filter measurements. CAD design workshops will be used to learn practically the use of an analogue circuit simulator. There will be a total of 56 student contact hours and the total student workload will be 150 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Assessment is by coursework and examination. There will be three assessed examples classes, (learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4), ten assessed workshops (learning outcomes 1 and 3) and a two-day experiment to assess design, construction and testing of different filters (learning outcome 2). The experiment will be assessed b a logbook. Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4 will also be assessed by examination. The coursework to examination ratio is 40:60. Recommended Reading Electric Circuits, Nilsson JW, Riedel SA, Addison Wesley, 1996 Design of Analog Filters - Passive, Active RC, and Switched Capacitor, Schaumann R, Ghausi MS, Laker KR, Prentice Hall, 1990 RF Circuit Design, Theory and Applications, Ludwig R, Bretchko P, Prentice Hall, 2000 Background Reading None specified. Weightings Examination Coursework
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EL568
Digital Implementation
Module No / Title:
EL568
Convener:
Waller WAJ
Team members:
Hoque S Lee P
Teaching Summary
Student Contact Hours
Term
Digital System Implementation Digital System Implementation Introduction to VHDL Introduction to VHDL CAD1 - Introduction to VHDL Memory Interfacing Memory Interfacing
Examples Class Lecture Assignment Lecture Laboratories Examples Class Lecture
Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Spring Spring Spring
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Student Workload Hours
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The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) I The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules EL305
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS
EL315
INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL SYSTEMS DESIGN
The programme of study to which the module contributes BEng Computer Systems Engineering BEng Computer Systems Engineering with a Year in Industry BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering with a Year in Industry The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will have: 1. The necessary skills to model digital components using VHDL; 2. An understanding of the operation of CMOS Digital ICs and Memories; 3. Necessary skills to design Memory Address decoder systems ; 4. An understanding of the operation and implementation of a modern CPU. These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: ECE/ECEwInd: A3,A4,B1,B2,B3,C1,C3,C4,C5 CSE/CSEwInd: A3,A4,B1,B2,B3,C1,C3,C4
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The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes Students will learn to use ICT, and will develop core key skills, such as learning effectively, critical thinking and time management. These outcomes are related to the program learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: ECE/ECEwInd: D1,D5,D6,D7 CSE/CSEwInd: D1,D5,D6,D7 A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus AN INTRODUCTION TO VHDL This course introduces the hardware description language, VHDL. A subset of the VHDL language is introduced, which enables moderately complex behavioural and structural models of digital components to be developed. Practical work associated with this course is performed using a Windows-based VHDL compiler and simulator. The exercises complement the lecture material and provide students with the necessary skills to enable them to use VHDL in their third year projects. DIGITAL SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION Real Logic Gates: voltage and current characteristics, noise immunity and fanout. The MOS Transistor - detailed operation. Introduction to Stick diagrams. CMOS Logic Gates. Clocked Logic. Registers, Shift registers. MEMORY INTERFACING Structure of Read/Write and Read Only memory cells. Storage mechanisms in Read Only Memories, Static and Dynamic RAMs. DRAM Cell Design - 3 transistor and 1 transistor, row & column decoders. Memory Read and Write Cycles. Memory Addressing. Multiplexed Addressing. Address decoding, Memory system implementation, Processor-Memory Interfacing. Structure and operation of a small memory system based on RAM devices. Coursework EXPERIMENT - CAD1 - INTRODUCTION TO VHDL A 2-day "VHDL Design Tutorial" running on PCs in the DSL. Week 5 onwards. Assessed. ASSIGNMENTS - INTRODUCTION TO VHDL 12 hours training in the use of VHDL, running on PCs with supervision provided by postgraduate demonstrator. Four marked assignments. EXAMPLES CLASS - DIGITAL SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION A one-hour examples class. Assessed. EXAMPLES CLASS - MEMORY INTERFACING A one-hour examples class. Assessed. PARTICIPATION ASSESSMENTS At the end of each lecture there will be an assessed participation assessment to test comprehension of the material presented in the lecture. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 44 contact hours consisting of 30 hours of lectures, 12 hours of experimental work, and two 1 hour examples classes. There will be a participation assessment at the end of each lecture. Students will carry out the experimental work in Autumn and Spring terms and will submit their work for assessment. The Introduction to VHDL lecture course delivers learning outcome 1, as does the Introduction to VHDL assignment, which has zero contact hours. Learning outcomes 2 and 4 are delivered through the Digital System Implementation course, which has a onehour examples class assignment which will be completed prior to the examples class. The Memory interfacing course will deliver learning outcomes 3 and 4. The total student workload will be 150 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Learning outcome 1 is assessed through the Laboratory experiment and the Introduction to VHDL assignment.
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EL568 The Digital System Implementation examples class assesses learning outcome 2. The examination assesses all learning outcomes. The participation assessments assess all the learning outcomes. Recommended Reading Basic VLSI Design, Pucknell and Eshraghian, Prentice-Hall. Digital Design, Mano, Prentice-Hall. Digital System Design with VHDL, Mark Zwolinksi, Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-201-36063-2. Background Reading CMOS Digital Integrated Circuits - Analysis and Design, Sung-Mo Kang and Yusuf Leblebici, McGraw Hill Weightings Examination Coursework
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Module No / Title:
EL569
Convener:
Lee P
Team members:
Deravi F
Digital Signal Processing
Teaching Summary
Student Contact Hours
Term
Introduction to Signals and Systems Introduction to Signals and Systems Introduction to Signals and Systems Workshops - Matlab for Signals and Systems Digital Filters and Digital Filter Design Digital Filters and Digital Filter Design Introduction to Signals and Systems
Student Workload Hours
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Deravi F Deravi F Deravi F Deravi F
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The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) I The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn/Spring Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules EL308
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS
The programme of study to which the module contributes BEng Computer Systems Engineering BEng Computer Systems Engineering with a Year in Industry BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering with a Year in Industry The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will have an understanding of: 1. The basic techniques used to describe continuous and discrete time signals; 2. Time-domain and frequency-domain descriptions of signals; 3. The transform techniques used to convert between time- and frequency-domain descriptions; 4. The specification and design of digital filters; 5. An ability in using MATLAB as a tool for analyzing and processing signals and for designing Digital Filters.
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These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: ECE/ECEwInd: A1,A2,A3, B1,B2,B3,B4,B6,C1, C4,C6 CSE/CSEwInd: A3,A4,B1,B2,B3,C1,C3,C4 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes Students will learn to use ICT, and will develop core key skills, such as learning effectively, critical thinking and time management. These outcomes are related to the program learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: ECE/ECEwInd: D1,D5,D6,D7 CSE/CSEwInd: D1,D5,D6,D7 A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus INTRODUCTION TO SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS 1 Introduction to MATLAB functions for signals and systems. Introduction to signals and systems. Time-domain models. Frequency-domain models. Periodic signals and the Fourier Series. Non-Periodic Signals and the Fourier Transform. The Laplace Transform and its application. INTRODUCTION TO SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS 2 Simple Continuous Time systems. Convolution. Impulse Response. Filtering of Continuous Time Signals. Sampling and Discrete-Time signals. The Sampling Theorem. Aliasing. Analogue-to-Digital (ADC) and Digitalto-Analogue (DAC) Converters. Discrete Time Systems. DIGITAL FILTERS AND DIGITAL FILTER DESIGN The Discrete Fourier Transform, The Fast Fourier Transform. The z-transform. Pole-Zero diagrams, Stability issues. The Transfer Function. Introduction to Digital Filters. FIR Filters design, impementation and applications. Windowing. IIR Filters: design, implementation and applications. The bi-linear z-transform. MATLAB tools for filter design. DSP performance and limitations issues. Coursework EXAMPLES CLASS - INTRODUCTION TO SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS Two assessed example classes. WORKSHOPS - MATLAB FOR SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS Directed self-study, 1 per week. ASSIGNMENT - DIGITAL FILTERS AND DIGITAL FILTER DESIGN Two assessed assignments. PARTICIPATION ASSESSMENTS At the end of each lecture there will be an assessed participation assessment to test comprehension of the material presented in the lecture. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 42 contact hours comprising 30 hours of lectures each with a participation assessment, 10 hours of workshops of directed self-study in the use of MATLAB and 2 hours of instructor-led examples classes. Students will be expected to complete two assessed assignments in the use of MATLAB following the workshops and to submit solutions to problems set in the two examples classes. Learning methods are by definition individual to each student, as informed by the teaching of study skills. The total student workload will be 150 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Assessment is by means of coursework comprising two examples classes, two assignments in the use of MATLAB and participation assessments at the end of each lecture, together with an end-of-year examination. Weighting between coursework and the examination is 30:70. The two examples classes and the participation assessments test subject-specific learning outcomes 1, 2, and 3 whereas the two MATLAB assignments test outcomes 4 and 5. The end-of-year examination tests outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
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EL569 Recommended Reading Signal Processing First, J.H. McClellan, R.W. Schafer, M.A. Yoder, Pearson Education International, Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-120265-0 Signals and Systems, L. Balmer, ISBN 0-13-495672-9 The Student Edition of MATLAB, D. Hanselman and B. Littlefield, Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13 272550-9 Background Reading Signals and Systems, M.L. Meade and C.R. Dillon, Chapman and Hall, ISBN 0-412-40110-X Digital Signal Processing - A Practical Approach, Second Edition. Emmanuel C. Ifeachor, Barrie W. Jervis, Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-201-59619-9 Digital Signal Processing - Principles, Algorithms and Applications, Fourth Edition. John G. Proakis, Dimitris G. Manolakis, Pearson Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-187374-1. Weightings Examination Coursework
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EL600
Module No / Title:
EL600
Convener:
Haxha S
Team members:
Deravi F
Project
Lee P
Guest RM
Teaching Summary Intro to 3rd Year Project Intro to Digital Systems Lab Presentation Techniques Project Presentation Research Techniques Third Year Project Third Year Project Poster Design Project Report Viva Voce Examination Writing Project Reports
Term Lecture Lecture Lecture Project Lecture Supervisions Project Lecture Project Project Lecture
Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn/Spring Autumn/Spring Spring Spring Spring Spring
Haxha S Lee P Deravi F Academic Staff Guest RM Academic Staff Haxha S Haxha S Academic Staff Academic Staff Deravi F
Student Contact Hours
Student Workload Hours
1 1 1 2 1 24 0 1 0 1 1
3 3 3 6 3 24 373 3 30 1 3
The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) H The number of credits the module represents 45
( ECTS 22.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn/Spring Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules Part IIA examination The programme of study to which the module contributes BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering with a Year in Industry BEng Computer Systems Engineering BEng Computer Systems Engineering with a Year in Industry BSc Web Computing BSc Web Computing with a Year in Industry BEng Electronic and Computer Systems
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EL600 The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will be able to: 1. Execute a substantial piece of independent design or development engineering work; 2. Write a scientific report based on the research, development and evaluation they have conducted; 3. Formally present their work to individuals and groups. These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: ECE/ECEwInd: A4, B2, B4, B5, B6, B7, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9 CSE/CSEwInd: A4, B2, B4, B5, B6, B7, C3, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10 IMC: A4, B2, B4, B5, B6, B7, C3, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10 ECS: A2, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will be able to analyse, interpret and present numerical results in written and oral form, utilising IT; organise their time, resources and learning skills and apply critical thinking and logical reasoning to solve problems. These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: ECE/ECEwInd: D1-D7 CSE/CSEwInd: D1- D7 IMC: D1-D7 ECS: D1-D7 A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus INTRODUCTION TO THE 3RD YEAR PROJECT INTRODUCTION TO THE DIGITAL SYSTEMS LABORATORY RESEARCH TECHNIQUES WRITING PROJECT REPORTS PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES POSTER DESIGN Coursework LABORATORIES Students are expected to work two full days a week designing, building and testing their hardware and/or software. SUPERVISIONS Weekly meetings are held with the project supervisor throughout the year. ORAL PRESENTATION An oral presentation is made in Term 1 outlining the design of the project and how it is to be completed. PROJECT REPORT, VIVA, DEMONSTRATION AND POSTER PRESENTATION The project is submitted at the end of the Lent Term and is subject to a viva and demonstration. The report should be 40-50 pages in length and should conform to guidelines given in the lectures.
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EL600 Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 33 contact hours consisting of 6 hours of lectures and 24 hours of personal supervisions. Students will also be expected to give a presentation (2 contact hours), write a formal report on their project and design a poster; they will also have a viva voce examination (1 contact hour). The total student workload will be 450 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Assessment for this module is by formal marking of the oral presentation (5%) (learning outcome 3). the project work (learning outcome 1), the final report (learning outcome 2) and the viva performance (95%) (learning outcomes 2 and 3). In addition, by the end of the first term, a short interim report of approximately two A4 pages is submitted by the student to the supervisor. The supervisor completes the interim report form, commenting on the student's interim report and progress made, and submits this to the module convenor. The assessment and evaluation strategy has been devised to ensure that participants develop the required knowledge and skills to which these topics relate. Recommended Reading As specified by individual supervisors Background Reading As specified by individual supervisors Weightings Project
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EL630
Multimedia Final Year Project
Module No / Title:
EL630
Convener:
Bobrowicz A
Team members:
Byers Brown D Walczowski LT
Teaching Summary Introduction to the Project Presentation Techniques Project Proposal Presentation Research Techniques Project Final Presentation Mid-Project Critique Poster Design Report Writing Techniques
Term Lecture Lecture Project Lecture Project Project Project Lecture Lecture
Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn/Spring Spring Spring Spring Spring
Bobrowicz A Bobrowicz A Bobrowicz A Guest RM Academic Staff Academic Staff Bobrowicz A Bobrowicz A Bobrowicz A
Student Contact Hours
Student Workload Hours
1 1 2 1 25 4 2 1 1
1 1 10 1 405 20 10 1 1
The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) H The number of credits the module represents 45
( ECTS 22.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn/Spring Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules None The programme of study to which the module contributes BSc Multimedia Technology & Design BSc Multimedia Technology & Design with a Year in Industry BA Drama and Multimedia
The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes By undertaking the final year project, 1. The student’s technical and design observations and powers of both written and oral presentation will be integrated and improved; 2. The student will gain confidence in undertaking a major project against time and reporting constraints; 3. The student will gain experience of project management and professional quality document preparation; 4. The student will gain experience of exhibition preparation and display. These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the MTD and MTDwInd curriculum maps as follows: A3, A6, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, C3, C5, C7, C8, C9
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EL630 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will be able to work independently to produce a substantial multimedia project. This outcome is related to the programme learning outcomes in the MTD and MTDwInd curriculum maps as follows: D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7. A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus There are 5 formal lectures. Coursework ORGANISATION AND CONTENT Students will undertake a single piece of work over some 24 (term time) weeks elapsed. This constitutes 3/8 of the year's work and thus should occupy about 2 days per week. The project will be supervised by a member of staff, who also sets the initial parameters of the project. ASSESSMENT Every student will be individually assessed on their approach to the work as well as their achievement. Assessment of the project will take the following form: (a) Project proposal presentation - 10%. (b) Mid-project critique - 10% (c) Project - 70% (d) Final presentation - 10% After project submission and if it is deemed necessary, some students will attend individual viva voce examinations, where they will be asked to spend about 15 minutes discussing their projects with the supervisor and the other member of staff responsible for assessing the work. The deliverables, process documentation, demonstration and viva will not be assessed separately but, along with the supervisor's observation of the work throughout the project, will inform the assessment of the work. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 38 contact hours which are for the 5 lectures, 25 supervision hours of individual and team projects and 8 hours of presentation and critique. Students will be expected to complete a major project on their own following guidelines presented in the Project Handbook. They will submit a portfolio of their own work for assessment. The total student workload will be 450 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Assessment is by 100% coursework made up of the project proposal and project plan (10%), mid-project critique (10%), project (70%) and final presentation (10%). Recommended Reading There is no single recommended text book. However, the supervisor will usually be able to recommend suitable background material for the project. Students will be expected to undertake a literature search as part of the project. Background Reading Sheridan, S., Developing Digital Short Films, New Riders, ISBN 0-7357-1231-X Weightings Project Coursework
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EL631
Internet & Multimedia Platforms
Module No / Title:
EL631
Convener:
Walczowski LT
Team members:
Akehurst DH
Howells WGJ
Guest RM
Teaching Summary
Term
Computer Security E-Commerce Web Site Introduction to ASP.NET Technology for E-Commerce Web Applications with XML Web Applications with XML
Lecture Assignment Workshop Lecture Lecture Assignment
Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Spring Spring
Guest RM Walczowski LT Walczowski LT Walczowski LT Howells WGJ Howells WGJ
Student Contact Hours
Student Workload Hours
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30 140 30 30 30 40
The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) H The number of credits the module represents 30
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Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules EL331
INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET TECHNOLOGY
The programme of study to which the module contributes BSc Multimedia Technology & Design BSc Multimedia Technology & Design with a Year in Industry BSc Web Computing BSc Web Computing with a Year in Industry The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will: 1. Understand and be able to describe the key features of electronic commerce and the digital economy. 2. Be able to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of emerging electronic commerce solutions. 3. Understand the key aspects and requirements of setting up a business Web site. 4.Be familiar with issues concerning privacy and computer security in the context of the digital economy. 5. Understand how XML documents are created and structured and form the basis of new Web applications such as SMIL and SVG. These outcomes contribute to the programme learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: MTD and MTDwInd: A5, A9, A10, B2, B3, B4, B5, C2, C4, C5. Web Computing and Web ComputingwInd: A4, B4, B6, C1, C4 U/G Programmes Handbook
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EL631 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will have improved their skills in the use of information and communication technology. This outcome contributes to the programme learning outcomes in theappropriate curriculum maps as follows: MTD and MTDwInd: D1, D2, D5, D6, D7 Web Computing and Web ComputingwInd: D2, D3 A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus TECHNOLOGY FOR ELECTRONIC COMMERCE Introduction to E-Commerce. Business Models. Legal issues. Developing Web Applications. ASP.NET framework. Web Forms. Web Server Controls, User Controls. User Input Validation. Error Handling. Databases and ASP.NET Data Binding. Shopping Cart. COMPUTER SECURITY Introduction to Computer Security Basic Methods of Security File and Network Security Cryptography, Public Key Cryptography, Digital Signatures Web Based Security, Firewalls WEB APPLICATIONS WITH XML Introduction to XML. SGML, XML and Metadata. Creating and structuring XML documents. Using Document Type Definitions (DTD). CSS with XML. XSLT for transforming documents. Working with multiple XSL templates. Case Studies. Coursework TECHNOLOGY FOR ELECTRONIC COMMERCE PROJECT Students are asked to design an E-Commerce web-site that sells products of their choice to the consumer. The Web site should include as a minimum: a Home Page, search facilities, a Shopping cart and a facility for checking out. The implementation must use the ASP.NET framework. The database must be implemented as a Microsoft Access database. This project will be introduced by three Introduction to ASP.NET workshops, and supported by weekly project workshops in Weeks 8, 9 and 10. WEB APPLICATIONS WITH XML A set of four assessed workshops. INTRODUCTION TO ASP.NET A set of three non-assessed workshops to help you start the E-commerce project. PARTICIPATION ASSESSMENT At the end of each Web Applications with XML lecture there will be an assessed participation assessment to test comprehension of the material presented in the lecture. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 44 contact hours consisting of 24 hours lectures, and 20 hours of workshops. In addition, students will develop a dynamic e-commerce Web site. They are expected to spend 140 hours researching, developing, implementing and testing the site. Students are also expected to undertake substantial private study relating to the lecture content. The total student workload will be 300 hours. U/G Programmes Handbook
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EL631 Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes This module will be assessed 30% by examination and 70% by coursework. The examination will examine students’ understanding of theoretical concepts underpinning security and XML applications (learning outcomes 4 and 5). Their practical experience in developing e-commerce Web sites (learning outcomes 1-3) will be assessed through the project. The participation assessment tests understanding of the material presented in the Web Applications with XML lectures (learning outcome 5). Recommended Reading Professional ASP.NET, Evjen, Manselman, Muhammad, Siva Kumar and Rader, WROX, 2005, ISBN 0-76457610-0 The Web Wizard's Guide to XML by Cheryl M. Hughes, Addison Wesley, 2003 ISBN 0-201-76990-5 Web Security: A Step-by-Step Reference Guide, L.D. Stein, Addison Wesley; ISBN: 0201634899 XML and Java: developing Web applications, H. Maruyama, K. Tamura and N. Uramoto, Addison Wesley, ISBN 0201485435 XML Applications, F. Boumphrey, O. Direnzo, I. Duckett, Wrox Press Ltd, ISBN 1-861001-52-5 ASP.NET 2.0 Unleashed, Stephen Walther, SAMS, ISBN 0-672-32823-2 Background Reading None specified. Weightings Examination Coursework
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EL634
Multimedia Communications
Module No / Title:
EL634
Convener:
Walczowski LT
Team members:
Deravi F Fairhurst MC
Teaching Summary
Student Contact Hours
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Biometrics and Security Biometrics and Security Visual Communication Visual Communication
Examples Class Lecture Examples Class Lecture
Spring Spring Spring Spring
Fairhurst MC Fairhurst MC Deravi F Deravi F
Student Workload Hours
1 10 2 10
The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) H The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn/Spring Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules EL561
IMAGE PROCESSING AND COMPUTER VISION
The programme of study to which the module contributes BSc Multimedia Technology & Design BSc Multimedia Technology & Design with a Year in Industry BEng Computer Systems Engineering BEng Computer Systems Engineering with a Year in Industry BSc Web Computing BSc Web Computing with a Year in Industry The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will have: 1.A knowledge of the basic concepts of image communication and video processing; 2.An understanding of the application of pattern analysis techniques in biometrics; These outcomes contribute to the programme learning outcomes in the MTD and MTDwInd curriculum maps as follows: A4, A5, B4, C2. The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes Students will improve their ability to generate, analyse and interpret data, and develop core key skills, such as critical thinking and time management, contributing to the Transferable/ Key Skills in the generic learning outcomes for the MTD/MTDwInd as follows: D1 and D5 - D7.
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EL634 A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus VISUAL COMMUNICATION Information and uncertainty, information and meaning, quantity of information, entropy, extracting information content of visual media, efficient coding of visual sources. Perfect and imperfect channels, noise and distribution, human visual system as an imperfect channel, effective coding for visual channels. Current and emerging standards for visual media coding and representation. BIOMETRICS AND SECURITY Introduction to biometrics, security and personal identification. Issues of access control and data security, and applications in multimedia, industrial and other related scenarios. Fundamentals: biometric modalities, user requirements and user acceptability. Behavioural and physiological features, static and dynamic analysis, FAR and FAR error sources and equal error rate. Variability and stability of biometric data. Characterisation of typical modalities: face, fingerprint, iris, signature and their underlying technologies. Applications of biometric devices and device integration. Testing and evaluation of biometric systems. Case Study: handwritten signature verification - will it ever work? Coursework EXAMPLES CLASS - VISUAL COMMUNICATION Two examples classes - assessed. EXAMPLES CLASS - BIOMETRICS One examples class - assessed. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 23 contact hours consisting of 20 hours lectures and three one-hour examples classes. Students will be expected to undertake substantial private study relating to the lecture content. The total student workload will be 150 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes This module will be assessed 80% by examination and 20% by coursework. The examination will examine students’ theoretical understanding of visual communications and biometrics (LO 1 and 2). Recommended Reading An Introduction to Information Theory: Symbols, Signals and Noise, John R. Pierce, Dover Publications, 1980, ISBN: 0486240614 Background Reading The Mathematical Theory of Communication, Claude E. Shannon and Warren Weaver, University of Illinois Press, 1962, ISBN: 0252725484 Weightings Examination Coursework
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Visual Effects & Compositing
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Convener:
Byers Brown D
Team members:
Di Lu B Valentine E
Teaching Summary
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Visual Effects and Compositing Visual Effects and Compositing Workshops - Visual Effects and Compositing Workshops - Visual Effects and Compositing Workshops - Visual Effects and Compositing
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The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) H The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules EL532
VIRTUAL WORLDS AND 3D MODELLING (2 unit module)
The programme of study to which the module contributes BSc Multimedia Technology & Design BSc Multimedia Technology & Design with a Year in Industry BA Drama and Multimedia
The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will be able to work out easily, explain both verbally and visually and then execute to a timetable any kind of alteration to a digital video clip, which gives the illusion of reality using widely available off-the-shelf applications. Specifically, students will be able to: 1. Add and subtract seamlessly photographic elements from digital video clips using paint tools alone; 2. Composite a moving digital video element from one or more clips seamlessly into another; 3. Change seamlessly lightings, camera moves and framings, colour balances and film textures on existing digital video clips; 4. Build and match camera movements of 3D environments from and to the 2D evidence in digital video clips; 5. Create, animate and light dynamic particle effects for seamless compositing into a live action digital video clip;
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EL635 6. Model, texture, animate and light a 3D computer graphics object for seamless compositing into a live action digital video clip. These outcomes contribute to the programme learning outcomes in the MTD and MTDwInd curriculum maps as follows: A3, A5, A7, A10, B7, C3, C5. The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes Students successfully completing this module will have further enhanced their design, time-management and communication skills. These outcomes contribute to the programme learning outcomes in the MTD and MTDwInd curriculum maps as follows: D2, D4, D5, D6, D7. A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus Planning and visualising digital special effects. Idea, research, concept art and storyboard. An examination of the development processes involved in producing the effects for breakthrough motion picture effects (King Kong, 2001:A Space Odyssey, Terminator2). Effective Presentation and art departments. Storyboarding shot-for-shot. Introduction to photorealistic paint techniques for film. History of the relationship of illusionist art and photography, painter's optical devices, the introduction of photography as an aid to painting, photographic retouching, matte painting for films, leading to modern digital post-production procedures and compositing. An Introduction to Photoshop for film and video use. Introduction to compositing. History of the techniques used, starting from Renaissance observational painting with fantastic elements, through early trick photography and the Lumiere brothers to the end of optical printing, blue-screen, laser scanning, modern digital composites. Introduction to the Adobe After Effects application as a compositing tool. The elements and tools of image manipulation for digital video and film using Adobe After Effects. Using filters, masks, multiple layers, colour correction tools and 3-D lighting arrangements. Demonstrations of the various uses these are put to. Introduction to 3-dimensional compositing. History of the techniques used, beginning with the invention of linear perspective in Early Renaissence Italy, through Baroque architectural perspective tricks, taking in the development of the camera obscura into photography, Ray Harryhausen's front projection process, Hollywood model/mattes, development of camera moving technology (dollys, tracks, cranes, steadicam, fibre optic lenses) to motion control camera rigs and computer graphics matchmoving. Introduction to particle dynamics, lighting and rendering for photo-realistic effects. History of cloud and smoke painting from Leonardo Da Vinci and Tiepolo through Constable and Turner, to cloud tanks, "Twister" and procedural weathers. Account of physical mathematical modelling leading to modern particle animation programs, with explanation of the controllers and parameters. Introduction to Maya Dynamics. The elements and tools of particles, dynamics, modifiers, effects lighting and texturing in Maya. Introduction to animation/live action composites. History of stop motion and model animation as the precursor of digital animation/live action techniques, starting with a discussion of implied motion in traditional sculpture, comparing Michealangelo with Bernini, moving on to sculptural zoetropes, Willis O'Brien, Ray Harryhausen using movable metal armatures covered in latex and moving on to photorealistic computer graphics animation by Phil Tippett and Industial Light and Magic which moved from computer controlled armatures to completely digital animation. The elements and tools of photorealistic model-building, texturing, chaining and animating in Maya. Coursework Week 1: Using stills from the provided digital video footage, create with After Effects and Maya, clear concept sketches of three required special effects (the particle/dynamics and the animated character exercises later in the course).Integrate these into a short storyboard in After Effects, publish the stills on turnip under your login.(coursework deadline one) Week 2: Animate a supplied 3D model using a moving camera plane image of the DV scene in Maya. Test Render and submit this animation as a Windows avi file on rewritable CD.(coursework deadline two) Week 3: Light the animation in Maya and render out without the DV image plane into .IFF files-import this as a sequence into After Effects, and use masks, animated shadows and reflections,post-moves and other operators to create a final composite in After Effects. Render and submit this composite as a Windows avi file on rewritable CD. Week 4: Add a storm or smoke to a moving camera matchmoved digital video shot of an interior, using the matching containing geometry in Maya and produce the particle dynamics to fit in it; lighting and texturing using
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EL635 the background images for comparison and then compositing the rendered animation into the shot in After Effects. Render and submit this composite as a Windows avi file on rewritable CD. Practical green-screen shooting and lighting. Week 5: Extract a moving figure from one digital video clip and composite it into another. Mattes and motiontracking in After-Effects would be used. Render and submit this composite as a Windows avi file on rewritable CD. Week 6: On a short digital interior shot, paint in Photoshop or model in Maya a new background element and paint out a foreground wire. Week 7: Complete the finished demonstration piece, editing it together, adding any sound effects and burning it to CD as a compressed and uncompressed Windows avi movie. The disc should also feature: Storyboard made in After Effects, rendered turntable shot of Maya model, the original footage without effects if the shoot was original.(coursework deadline three) Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 18 contact hours consisting of 6 hours of lectures and 12 hours of timetabled instructor-led workshops. Students will be expected to complete assignments on their own following guided sessions in the workshops and will submit a portfolio of their work for assessment. The total student workload will be 150 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Assessment for this module is by weekly evaluation of a student’s approach to the tasks assigned in the workshop and their ability to communicate this is an effective manner. Students will be required to submit their work in seven stages, stills on the turnip site and movies on the same re-writable CD. Complete portfolios on CD must be submitted at the end of the term, which will be assessed for each of the learning outcomes. The assessment and evaluation strategy has been devised to ensure that participants develop the required knowledge about fundamental concepts relating to special effects and skills to which these topics relate. Recommended Reading Lighting & Rendering, Jeremy Birn, New Riders; 2000, ISBN: 1562059548 Digital Compositing for Film and Video, Steve Wright, Focal Press, 2001, ISBN: 0240804554 Creating Motion Graphics with After Effects: High Impact Animation for Video and Film, Trish Meyer and Chris Meyer, R & D; 200, ISBN: 0879306068 Creating Motion Graphics with After Effects , Vol 1: The Essentials, Chris Meyer, Trish Meyer, R & D, ISBN: 1578202493 Background Reading None specified. Weightings Coursework
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Module No / Title:
EL655
Convener:
Gomes N
Team members:
Haxha S
Digital Communications
Wang J
Teaching Summary Communication Networks Communication Networks Data Transmission Data Transmission Error Control Coding Error Control Coding
Student Contact Hours
Term Lecture Examples Class Examples Class Lecture Examples Class Lecture
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Gomes N Gomes N Haxha S Haxha S Wang J Wang J
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The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) H The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Spring Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules None The programme of study to which the module contributes BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering with a Year in Industry BEng Computer Systems Engineering BEng Computer Systems Engineering with a Year in Industry BEng Electronic and Computer Systems The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will have:1. A knowledge of different digital modulation techniques and how to analyse them; 2. An understanding of noise effects on digital systems; 3. An understanding of the principles of spread spectrum; 4. An understanding of the fundamentals of error control coding with an emphasis on Convolutional and Viterbi coding; 5. A knowledge of different network topologies; 6. An understanding of different communication networks and protocols.
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EL655 These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: ECE/ECEwInd: A3, B1, B2,C1, C5 CSE/CSEwInd: A3, B2, B6, C1, C6 ECS: A1, B1, B2, C1, C5 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes The student will be able to learn effectively for CPD, employ critical thinking, reasoning, reflection and time and resource management as specified in the programme learning outcomes D5, D6 and D7 to which the module contributes. A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus DATA TRANSMISSION Baseband signalling. Synchronous and asynchronous transmission. Bit and word synchronisation. Band-limited channels, pulse shaping and ISI. Noisy channels and matched filters. Dispersive channels and equalisation. ASK, FSK, PSK and QPSK. Bandwidth and noise immunity of modulation formats. Spread spectrum communications. Pseudo random sequences. Direct sequence and frequency hopped systems. COMMUNICATION NETWORKS Network types and applications. Topologies. Network architecture. General characteristics of voice and data traffic. Principles and characteristics of circuit and packet switching. Digitised voice. The access network: telephony and ISDN. Wireless access and mobile communications. The transport network: PDH and SDH. Traffic theory. Circuit switched exchanges. Data networks: multiple access techniques. LAN access protocols: Ethernet, token-passing LANs: High-speed LANs and MANs. Wide-area packet switched networks, Internet Protocol. Frame relay. ATM. Modern networks: intelligent networks, network management. ERROR CONTROL CODING Single and matrix parity codes, Hamming distance and error protection properties. Code classification; Block, convolutional, linear, non linear. Cyclic codes; Definition, generator polynomial, encoding and decoding. Convolutional codes; Encoder trees and trellis diagrams, free distance, Viterbi algorithm. Coursework EXAMPLES CLASS - DATA TRANSMISSION Two classes assessed through assignments. EXAMPLES CLASS - COMMUNICATION NETWORKS Two classes assessed through assignments. EXAMPLES CLASS - ERROR CONTROL CODING One class assessed through assignment. PARTICIPATION ASSESSMENTS At the end of every lecture there will be an assessed participation assessment to test comprehension of the material presented in the lecture. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 35 contact hours consisting of 30 hours of lectures and 5 hours of associated assessed examples classes. The total student workload will be 150 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Assessment is by means of examination (80%) and coursework (20%). The coursework consists of examples classes for each of the three lecture courses and participation assessments at the end of every lecture. The coursework addresses all the learning outcomes. The examination also addresses all the learning outcomes
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EL655 Recommended Reading Error Control Coding, Sweeney, Prentice Hall Multimedia Communications, Halsall, Addison Wesley Principles of Digital Communications, Marshall, McGraw Hill Digital and Analog Communication Systems, Couch, Macmillan Background Reading Data and Computer Communications, Stallings, Pearson Telecommunciations Switching, Traffic and Networks, Flood, Prentice Hall Digital Communications, Glover and Grant, Prentice Hall Computer Networks, Tanenbaum, Pearson Weightings Examination Coursework
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Communication Systems
Module No / Title:
EL665
Convener:
Batchelor JC
Team members:
Oven R Gomes N
Teaching Summary
Student Contact Hours
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Microwave and Satellite Systems Microwave and Satellite Systems Mobile Transmission Systems Mobile Transmission Systems Optical Communication Systems Optical Communication Systems
Examples class Lecture Examples Class Lecture Lecture Examples Class
Spring Spring Spring Spring Spring Spring
Batchelor JC Batchelor JC Batchelor JC Batchelor JC Oven R Oven R
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The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) H The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Spring Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules EL566
COMMUNICATION ELECTRONICS
EL565
INSTRUMENTATION ELECTRONICS
The programme of study to which the module contributes BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering with a Year in Industry BEng Electronic and Computer Systems
The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will have: 1. An understanding of how communication principles are applied in real systems; 2. An ability to analyze satellite, optical, mobile and fixed communication system performance; 3. An appreciation of the special complexities of mobile links; 4. An awareness of the available products, systems, technologies and techniques in the field of communication systems.
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EL665 These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in theappropriate curriculum maps as follows: ECE/ECEwInd: A3, B1, B2, C1, C5 ECS: A1, B1, B2, C1, C5 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will be able to analyse and evaluate systems. This outcome is related to the programme learning outcomes in theECE/ECEwInd and the ECS curriculum maps as follows: D5, D6, D7. A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus OPTICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS Fundamentals. Propagation in fibres. General system considerations. Optical sources: LEDs and lasers; types, modulation effects, performance. Optical detectors: PIN and avalanche photodiodes. Optical amplifiers, modulators and filters. Receiver performance. System power budget; noise and dispersion. Modulation formats, coherent systems, multiplexing including WDM. Future systems. MICROWAVE AND SATELLITE SYSTEMS Review of methods of long distance communication. Microwave links; capacity, atmospheric considerations, space and frequency diversity. Receivers; noise figure, BER, amplifiers and mixers, antenna branching networks. Intermodulation interference and dynamic range. Transmitters; sources, upconverters, high-power amplifiers; analogue and digital systems. Line of sight. Satellite links; orbits, control, access, transmission path; system examples. MOBILE TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS Cellular concept: Frequency reuse, channel assignment, handoff, system capacity, cell sectorisation. GSM system structure and UMTS. Mobile Propagation: direct and reflected ray cancellation. Multipath interference, geographical diffraction – small and large scale fading. Doppler shift and spread. Rayleigh distribution. Propagation in macrocells, microcells and picocells. Empirical models for signal strength. Mobile Antennas: Power density, antenna gain and input matching. Handset antenna examples. Coursework EXAMPLES CLASS - OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS Two assessed classes. EXAMPLES CLASS - MICROWAVE AND SATELLITE SYSTEMS Two assessed classes. 4.3 EXAMPLES CLASS - MOBILE TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS Two assessed classes. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 36 contact hours consisting of 30 hours of lectures and 6 hours of examples classes. Students will be supervised in examples classes and then expected to complete assignments on their own. The total student workload will be 150 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Assessment of the examples classes in this module will be by evaluation of work carried out both in class and at home. The examples classes will assess learning outcome 2 (20%). All learning outcomes will be assessed by
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EL665 examination which will ensure students develop the required knowledge about communication systems architecture and analysis (80%). Recommended Reading Green, Radio Communications, Longman (Pearson) ISBN 0-582-36908-8 Senior, Optical Fiber Communications, Prentice Hall ISBN 0-136-35426-2 Macario, Cellular Radio Principles and Design, MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-69153-9 Background Reading Haykin, Communication Systems, Wiley ISBN 0-471-17869-1 Stremler, Introduction to Communication Systems, Addison-Wesley ISBN 0-201-51651-9 Weightings Examination Coursework
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Embedded Computer Systems
Module No / Title:
EL667
Convener:
Waller WAJ
Team members:
Deravi F
Teaching Summary
Student Contact Hours
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Embedded and Real Time Systems Embedded Software Introduction to PIC Microcomputer Architecture Applications and Performance Scheduling Algorithms Microcomputer Architecture Applications and Performance
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Deravi F Deravi F Waller WAJ Waller WAJ
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Deravi F Waller WAJ
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The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) H The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn/Spring Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules CO527
OPERATING SYSTEMS AND ARCHITECTURE
EL560
MICROCOMPUTER ENGINEERING
The programme of study to which the module contributes BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering with a Year in Industry BEng Computer Systems Engineering BEng Computer Systems Engineering with a Year in Industry BSc Web Computing BSc Web Computing with a Year in Industry BEng Electronic and Computer Systems The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will have: 1. An understanding of the design and operation of embedded systems; 2. An understanding of real time software and hardware system requirements; 3. Practical experience of embedded systems based on case studies and laboratory experiments. These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: U/G Programmes Handbook
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EL667 CSE/CSEwInd: A3, A4, B2, B4, C2, C4, C5, C7. ECE/ECEwInd: A3, A4, B2, B4, B6, B7, C2, C4, C5 WC/WCwInd: A1, B3, B4, B5, C1, C4 ECS: A1, A2, B2, B4, B6, B7, C2, C4, C5 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will be able to organise information clearly and coherently, produce written documents and explore optimal and alternate solutions. These outcomes are related to the learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: D1, D5, D6, D7 A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus INTRODUCTION TO PIC An introduction to PIC microcontroller. The programmer's model, instruction set and addressing modes The structure of the PIC and its polling and interrupt input/output mechanisms. Compiling and downloading programmes. EMBEDDED AND REAL TIME SYSTEMS An introduction to operating systems. Real time operating system features. Concurrent processes and priority. Synchronising processes. Hardware and operating system constraints. Deadlines and real time scheduling. Intertask communication, message passing and threads. Multi-processor systems and redundancy. Hardware for real time. Safety critical systems. Case studies. MICROCOMPUTER ARCHITECTURE APPLICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE A series of case studies illustrating design and performance issues for real-time embedded systems leading to an introduction for the assignment to control a petrol engine. Coursework ASSIGNMENT - EMBEDDED SOFTWARE This assignment explores the ideas of real-time operating systems introduced in the lectures. Assessed. EXAMPLES CLASS - SCHEDULING ALGORITHMS One assessed examples class. ASSIGNMENT - MICROCOMPUTER ARCHITECTURE APPLICATIONS AND PEFORMANCE This one-day laboratory assignment is concerned with the control of the ignition timing of a simulated petrol engine. A PIC microcomputer is programmed in ‘C’ to generate the spark at the appropriate time. Assessed by laboratory report. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 26 contact hours consisting of 20 hours of lectures, five support classes and one examples class. There are also two assignments, one of which is based on a one-day laboratory experiment. Students will be expected to complete assignments on their own. The total student workload will be 150 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Assessment of this module is by continuous assessment of the two assignments (35%) and an examination (65%). The assignments address learning outcome 3 while the examination and the examples class cover learning outcomes 1 and 2. The assessment and evaluation strategy has been devised to ensure that participants develop the required knowledge about fundamental concepts relating to embedded and real-time systems. Recommended Reading Design with PIC Microcontrollers, John B Peatman, Prentice Hall ISBN 0-13-759-0 Real-Time Systems and Software, Alan C Shaw, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2001, ISBN 0-471-35490-2 An Embedded Software Primer, David E. Simon, Addison Wesley, 1999, ISBN 0-201-6159-X U/G Programmes Handbook
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EL667 Background Reading Single and Multiple Chip Microcomputer Interfacing, Lipovski, Prentice-Hall, 1988, ISBN 0-13-811654-7 Concurrent Programming in Java, Doug Lea, Addison-Wesley, 1997, ISBN 0-201-69581-2 Weightings Examination Continuous Assessment
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Product Development
Module No / Title:
EL671
Convener:
Drinkwater AJ
Team members:
Barron CP
Wang J
Waller WAJ
Young PR
Teaching Summary
Student Contact Hours
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Electromagnetic Compatibility Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC: Testing and Prevention Management in Engineering Management in Engineering Production Technology Production Technology
Lecture Examples Class Assignment Lecture Examples Class Assignment Seminar
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Young PR Young PR Young PR Barron CP Barron CP Wang J Wang J
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The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) H The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn/Spring Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules EL308
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS
EL311
PROJECT SKILLS
EL562
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS PROJECT
The programme of study to which the module contributes BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering with a Year in Industry BEng Computer Systems Engineering BEng Computer Systems Engineering with a Year in Industry BEng Electronic and Computer Systems The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will have an understanding of how the following relate to the commercial production of a product: 1. Commercial considerations: financial planning, costing & decision making 2. Legal aspects: copyright, data protection, European EMC Directive 3. Quality and reliability: TQM, ISO9001, failure rate 4. Production technology: manufacturing technologies, inspection and test, ESD, reliability and statistical methods
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EL671 5. Professional issues: ethics, project management, business planning, organisational behaviour 6. EMC requirements These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum map as follows: CSE/CSEwInd: A4, A5, A6, A7, B1, B2, B6, B7, C1 ECE/ECEwInd: A4, A5, A6, A7, B1, B2, B6, B7, C1 ECS: A2, A3, A4, A5, B1, B2, B6, B7, C1 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will be able to analyse and interpret numerical data, solve problems by exploring optimal and alternate solutions, and decide upon a course of action. These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: CSE/CSEwInd: D5, D6, D7 ECE/ECEwInd: D4, D5, D6, D7 ECS: D4, D5, D6, D7 A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus MANAGEMENT IN ENGINEERING Marketing Principles: Data collection and analysis, competition, forecasting, product proposal, product lifecycle, feasibility assessment. Business planning. Project Management: Budgeting, the Gantt chart, network diagrams, risk assessment, cause and effect analysis, Pareto analysis, problem-solving, design review and check listing. Quality Assurance: Product evaluations and audit, ISO9000, Total Quality Management (TQM). Business Types: Sole trader, partnership, limited liability partnerships and companies, franchises and cooperatives. Insolvency and liquidation. Legal Aspects: Contracts, product liability, company law. Copyright law. Data protection. Business insurance. Accounting and Finance: Costing and pricing, turnover, expenditure and profit. Cash flow. Taxation. The balance sheet and profit & loss account. Entrepreneurship Examples and case studies. PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY A series of 5 x 2 hour seminars presented by invited industrialists and researchers covering the following:Product specification and design. Product safety. Control of electrostatic discharge in the production environment. Through-hole, surface-mount and mixed technologies. Inspection, test and reworking. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY Electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). EMI in the near and far fieldregions. Conducted EMI and filtering. Signal conductors and grounding schemes. The European EMC directive. EMC testing. Electrostatic discharge. Coursework EXAMPLES CLASS - MANAGEMENT IN ENGINEERING Two assessed classes. ASSIGNMENT - PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY To accompany the individual lecture series covering aspects of the material from the presentations. Assessed. EXAMPLES CLASS - ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY Two classes, one of which is assessed. ASSIGNMENT - EMC: TESTING AND PREVENTION To go with the Electromagnetic Compatibility lecture course. Each student to produce a short report on EMC testing. Assessed.
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Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 34 contact hours consisting of 20 hours of lectures, with 10 hours of seminars and 4 hours of associated examples classes,which address all the learning outcomes, and two assessed assignments which address learning outcome 6. The total student workload will be 150 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Assessment for this module is by three assessed examples classes and two assessed assignments which address all the learning outcomes . There is an end of year examination on the lecture courses which addresses learning outcomes 1, 2, 5, 6. Recommended Reading An Introduction to EMC, Peter S. Senior 1999 (course-book, available from Electronics General Office) Teach Yourself Project Management, Phil Baguley, Hodder and Stroughton. Background Reading Reference texts The Guide to the EMC Directive, C. Marshman, EPA Noise Reduction Techniques in Electronic Systems, H.W. Ott, Wiley Interscience EMC for Product Designers, T. Williams, Butterworth Weightings Examination Coursework
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EL673
Digital Systems Design
Module No / Title:
EL673
Convener:
Walczowski LT
Team members:
Lee P Waller WAJ
Teaching Summary
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Digital System Realisation Digital System Realisation Digital System Realisation Data Path Design Data Path Design Formal Testability Formal Testability
Assignment Lecture Examples Class Lecture Examples Class Lecture Examples Class
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Lee P Lee P Lee P Waller WAJ Waller WAJ Waller WAJ Waller WAJ
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The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) H The number of credits the module represents 15
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Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn/Spring Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules EL568
DIGITAL IMPLEMENTATION
The programme of study to which the module contributes BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering with a Year in Industry BEng Computer Systems Engineering BEng Computer Systems Engineering with a Year in Industry The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will: 1. Be able to design reliable digital systems using synchronous design techniques. 2. Be able to design digital systems which are easily testable. 3. Be able to use a range of software tools which synthesize digital systems from VHDL. 4. Understand the major engineering problems associated with building high speed digital systems and how they are solved. These outcomes are related to the learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: ECE/ECEwInd: A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4, C1, C4, C5 CSE/CSEwInd: A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4, C1, C4, C7
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EL673 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will have improved their skills in the use of information and communication technology. This outcome is related to the learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: D5, D6, D7. A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus DIGITAL SYSTEM REALISATION These lectures will: Develop techniques for reliable system design using strictly synchronous design methods. Introduce synthesis tools which map VHDL architecture to FPGAs and consider how to get the best performance from these tools. Review alternative technologies available for implementing digital systems.Three practical assignments will be carried out to gain experience in using synthesis tools. DATA PATH DESIGN CMOS VLSI revision, Data Path Component building blocks, e.g. Function Blocks, Manchester Carry Chain, ALU, Register Files, Shifters, Structure of Programmable Logic Arrays and their use in the control of the Data Path. FORMAL TESTABILITY Testing chips, boards and systems. Single stuck fault models, fault dictionary, test pattern generation. Testability. Formal approaches to testability improvement. Scan path techniques. Boundary scan approach to chip/board testing. IEEE1149.1 Boundary scan - Structure and operation. Worked Examples. Coursework ASSIGNMENT - DIGITAL SYSTEM REALISATION 20 hours VHDL-based synthesis for FPGAs. Assessed. EXAMPLES CLASS - DIGITAL SYSTEM REALISATION Assessed. EXAMPLES CLASS - DATA PATH DESIGN Assessed. EXAMPLES CLASS - FORMAL TESTABILITY Assessed. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 33 contact hours, consisting of 30 hours of lectures and 3 hours of timetabled examples classes. In addition, students will be assessed on a 20-hour VHDL synthesis project. The total student workload will be 150 hours. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4 are assessed by examination and coursework. Learning outcome 3 is assessed by theVHDL-based assignment. The examination:coursework ratio is 80:20. Recommended Reading Introduction to Digital Systems, N. Ercegovac, T.Lang and J. Moreno, John Wiley, ISBN 0471527998 (includes software) Background Reading None specified.
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Module No / Title:
EL676
Convener:
Lee P
Team members:
Haxha S
Digital Control and Robotics
Hoque S
Teaching Summary
Student Contact Hours
Term
Introduction to Control Systems Introduction to Control Systems Introduction to Control Systems Matlab Control Workshop Applications of Control Systems Applications of Control Systems Control Experiment Control Experiment Control Workshop
Lecture Lecture Examples Class Workshop Lecture Lecture Experiment Experiment Workshop
Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Spring Spring Spring Spring Spring
Haxha S Hoque S Hoque S Haxha S Haxha S Hoque S Haxha S Hoque S Hoque S
Student Workload Hours
10 10 2 6 5 5 3 3 6
The Department responsible for management of the module Electronics The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) H The number of credits the module represents 15
( ECTS 7.5 )
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn/Spring Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules EL569
DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING
The programme of study to which the module contributes BEng Computer Systems Engineering BEng Computer Systems Engineering with a Year in Industry BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering with a Year in Industry BEng Electronic and Computer Systems The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of this module, students will have: 1. An understanding of Control and Feedback. 2. An understanding of the application of the Laplace Transform to Control Problems. 3. An understanding of Root Locus analysis and Bode Plots. 4. An understanding of proportional, integral and differential (PID) controller architectures. 5. An understanding of the application of Contol theory to real-life problems. 6. An understanding of the importance of control to robotics systems.
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These outcomes are related to the programme learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum maps as follows: CSE/CSEwInd: A3, B1, B2, B3, C1, C2, C3, C4 ECS: A1, A2, A5, B1, B2, B3, B4, B6, C1, C4, C5 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will be able to use computer-based tools for modelling and designing both analogue and digital control systems in a range of practical applications. These outcomes contribute to the programme learning outcomes in the appropriate curriculum map as follows: CSE/CSEwInd: D1, D5, D6, D7 ECS: D1, D5, D6, D7 A synopsis of the curriculum Lecture Syllabus INTRODUCTION TO CONTROL SYSTEMS Why control? Feedback. Review and revision of the Laplace Transform. The Transfer Function. Introducing Feedback into a system. Root Locus analysis. Proportional control systems, Integral control systems Derivative control systems. The PID controller. Robust Control. Bode Plots. Discrete Systems. Digital Control. Adaptive Control. APPLICATIONS OF CONTROL SYSTEMS Case Studies: Motor Speed Control; Position Control; Aircraft Pitch Control; Robotic Control Coursework EXAMPLES CLASS - INTRODUCTION TO CONTROL SYSTEMS Two assessed classes. WORKSHOP 12 directed study MATLAB CONTROL examples - assessed. LABORATORY Control Experiment using LabView and MATLAB - assessed. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes There will be 50 contact hours consisting of 30 hours of lectures, 2 hours of associated examples classes, 12 hours of workshop directed study and 6 hours of laboratory classes. The total student workload will be 150 hours. While the lectures are concerned with delivering learning outcomes 1-6, the laboratory classes address specifically the practical learning outcomes 5 and 6. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes Assessment is by one examples class for each of the two lectures courses in the control and the application of control systems (learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6), a laboratory experiment to illustrate a typical control application (learning outcome 5 and 6), a series of assessed workshops (learning outcomes 1, 2 3 and 4) and an end of year examination (learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6). The coursework to examination ratio is 25:75. Recommended Reading Modern Control Systems - Tenth Edition, Richard C. Dorf and Robert H. Bishop, ISBN 0-13-127765-0 Essential reading Control Systems Engineering - Fourth Edition, Norman S. Nise, ISBN 0-471-44577-0 - Essential reading Continuous and Discrete Control Systems, John Dorsey, ISBN 0-07-248308-3 - Essential reading Designing Analog and Digital Control Systems - J.L. Min & J.J. Schrage. Wiley 1988 Control System Design and Simulation - Golten & Verwer, McGraw Hill 1991 Modern Control Systems (6th Edition) - R. C. Dorf, Addison Wesley, 1992
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