Module Details

Module Code: ELEC C1618
Module Title: Electronic Engineering Practice 1
Title: Electronic Engineering Practice 1
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Martin O'Brien
Domains:  
Module Description: To give the students the required knowledge and competencies to use electronic CAD software to simulate, analyse and explore the operation of basic electronic circuits. To give students skills necessary to construct an electronic circuit from a specified schematic or design brief.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Operate in an electronics workshop laboratory with due regard for health and safety (H&S) and environmental considerations.
LO2 Test basic electronic circuits using appropriate tools and equipment.
LO3 Design circuit layouts and construct prototype boards.
LO4 Use electronic CAD software to simulate, analyse and explore the operation of basic electronic circuits.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Safety and safe working practices and environmental considerations
Safety precautions when soldering and using tools. Exercise proper safety procedures when working in a laboratory to ensure personal safety including general principles, eating, drinking and an understanding of electric shock hazard.
Environmental Considerations
Understand the life cycle of electronic devices. Learn how devices are recycled and disposed of at the end of their useful life.
Identification of electronic components and their symbol.
Identification of components and correct identification of component pinout using datasheets.
Electronic design, schematic capture and simulation.
Use an industry standard package for Electronic Design and simulation of circuits.
Measurement and Test
Measure and record various circuit parameters such as resistance, voltage and current using electronic test equiment.
Test and measurement of a prototype board.
Build and test circuits on breadboard and compare results with simulation software build circuits.
Soldering and assembly.
Create planning sheet from schematic diagrams before soldering the circuit using strip-board.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Practical50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Class and laboratory exercises to be completed along with combined written & practical tests.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will complete a number of practical tasks and Lab assignments during the module. Students will be assessed based on the quality of their work, the design decisions they took and the application of their knowledge.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Practicals Contact Soldering/CAD lab Every Week 2.00 2
Laboratory Contact CAD Lab Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
This module does not have any book resources
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