2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
ELEC5451M Mini Projects and Laboratory
15 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Mr D Moore
Email: d.moore@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module students will be familiar with a range of circuits, systems and laboratory equipment and circuit design /development toolsLearning outcomes
- Students will become familiar with a range of circuit techniques and specialist test and measurement equipment.
- Students will have the opportunity to develop practical skills in various aspects of electronic circuit design and development, including modern microcontroller techniques.
- Topics covered will complement the modules studied on other parts of the MSc programmes.
Skills outcomes
Students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the equipment, software, circuits and subsystems employed in the design and testing of electronic systems.
Syllabus
Students will conduct a range of laboratory experiments and mini projects.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Practical | 11 | 3.00 | 33.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 50.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 65.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 35.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
Independent On-line learning includes reading module notes to prepare for laboratory sessions and other relevent background material as required. Private study includes writing up the laboratory project reports.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students progress will be monitored in the laboratory work by regular evaluation of laboratory record books and feedback on the first laboratory report.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course Assessment | In-semester practical test | 10.00 |
| In-course Assessment | In-semester practical test | 10.00 |
| Report | First Report on Laboratory Work | 30.00 |
| Report | Second Report on Laboratory Work | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
There is no reading list for this moduleLast updated: 08/09/2016
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