2019/20 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

ELEC5451M Mini Projects and Laboratory

15 creditsClass Size: 100

Module manager: Dr. Chris Trayner
Email: C.Trayner@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

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 tools.

Learning 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
Laboratory	11	2.00	22.00
Lecture	2	1.00	2.00
Independent online learning hours			50.00
Private study hours			76.00
Total Contact hours			24.00
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
Report	Laboratory report	30.00
In-course Assessment	In-Semester Test	20.00
Assignment	Report and program code	50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Re-sits for ELEC modules are subject to the rules in the School’s Code of Practice on Assessment. Students should be aware that, for some modules, a re-sit may only be conducted on an internal basis (with tuition) in the next academic session.

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 30/04/2019

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