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:
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Learning Outcome Description
LO1
Operate in an electronics workshop laboratory with due regard for health and safety (H&S)
LO2
Understand the environmental considerations of electronics recycling. Incorporate recycled component into circuit design.
LO3
Design circuit layouts, construct prototype boards and test basic electronic circuits using appropriate tools and equipment.
LO4
Develop awareness of energy usage and measure energy usage of circuits to estimate battery life/replacement.
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.
Electronic design, schematic capture and simulation.
Use an industry standard package for Electronic Design and simulation of circuits.
Test and measure energy 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.
Basic enclosure / finishing and assembly.
Install finished circuit into an enclosure to complete assembly.
Lab report.
Write a formal report based on the schematic diagram and instructions assigned.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown
%
Project
100.00%
Assessments
Full Time
No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type
Project
% of Total Mark
100
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 Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.
Reassessment Description Learners that fail but achieve a minimum final percentage of 30% in the module will be eligible for one or more of the following: Submit assignment, Re-submit components, Practical examination, Interview or Presentation.
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
Lab-based practical design and implementation
Every Week
4.00
4
Total Weekly Contact Hours
4.00
Module Resources
This module does not have any book resources
This module does not have any article/paper resources