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This module spans both semesters in the first year and is at the heart of first year teaching. The main aim is to introduce the fundamental concepts and principles of analogue electronics and develop the skills necessary to design and build analogue circuits.

This module aims to provide knowledge and critical understanding of the digital hardware elements required to build digital electronic systems that process digital signals. It also aims to develop the practical skills required to use digital design tools to design and test digital hardware. The module also aims to enable you to understand the importance of testing, and to facilitate the use of a range of appropriate tools, techniques and equipment when testing and critically analysing digital circuits and systems.  

This is a first semester module that aims to develop the underlying mathematical skills necessary when considering physical systems. In particular, it considers the solution of numerate problems and the ability to apply mathematical techniques in relevant area of physics and engineering in order to fully realise the development of electronic systems.

At the core to many electronics systems lies a central processor, managing and manipulating data, sometimes from remote locations. To fully understand this concept and the processes involved, this module introduces the fundamentals of computer hardware, software and networking technology including some more advanced concepts such as security.

This module comprises of two parts:

The first part will use lectures and computer-based workshops to cover practical programming in the Python programming language, this is delivered over the first trimester. You will be able to replicate the working programming environment on your own computer. The practical assessment will enhance your programming skills ready to apply them in Trimester two. The second, delivered in trimester two, will use lectures and workshops to provide an overview of how the Python programming language can applied to solve numerical problems linked to the field of electrical electronic engineering. Summative assessment is through a programming assignment that provides a solution to numerical problem with a supporting report. 

This module introduces you to the business context and the work of the computing and information systems professional through an understanding of the societal, professional, ethical and legal issues surrounding business practices and the theory and process of project execution to a professional standard.

This module demonstrates the basic principles of AD conversion (sampling, aliasing, quantisation and dither), the principles and application for signal processing (impulse response, frequency response, and convolution), time-frequency transforms (Fourier, Laplace and Cepstrum), spectral analysis (Fourier spectrum and spectral estimation of stochastic signals) and digital filter design (FIR, IIR), as well as gives a general introduction to big data analysis, machine learning, and the applications of specific acoustic signal processing (reverberation, application of windowing). 

You will be introduced to a range of basic electronic design processes including hardware and software tool, enabling you to specify appropriate manufacturing and testing techniques, taking into account quality, quantity and cost. You will work in groups throughout this module, building on your communication and team working skills.

This second semester module explores the underlying principles of signal propagation and transmission systems. It will provide you with the tools to design and simulate transmission systems and introduces you to a wide range of transmission techniques currently used in modern communication systems.

You will be introduced to the design and analysis of both analogue and digital feedback control systems, and the application of fundamentals of electronic power control systems. Subjects include encirclement theorem, Nyquist stability theorem, compensator design with applications in robots and automotive engineering.

This module is designed to develop your competence and confidence in advanced mathematical and circuit analysis techniques. Building on Level 4 studies, it will deepen your understanding of circuit theorems, of the underpinning mathematics that is necessary, and of the simulation tools that can be used. The emphasis will be on developing fluency in these mathematical and circuit analysis skills, and increasing the level of complexity and sophistication with which you are able to engage.

This module aims to introduce students to the concept of power electronics and to develop a good level of knowledge and understanding of power electronics principles, constructions and operation. The module also discusses the applications of power electronics in electrical engineering specially DC power supplies and solid-state motor drive. Types and characteristics of power FETS and their applications are also discussed in this module.

This module investigates the design of electric and hybrid vehicle power train systems. It Includes Power electronics and electric motor drives of hybrid vehicles, fundamentals of Battery systems for electric and hybrid vehicles, Powertrain and sensor technology, and Powertrain control, calibration and optimisation. You will also look at Fuel Cell Fundamentals for transportation and sustainability in vehicle powertrain systems.

This module has two main components. Industrial management in which you will be introduced to the commercial issues which must be addressed by engineering businesses, and the principles of quality management systems; and project preparation which will develop your ability to work independently, become competent in analysing and assessing the value of information, and develop effective communication skills both written and orally.

A vital part of your career preparation, whether in industry or research, is to complete an individual project. Your final project will be based on an engineering theme of industrial relevance.

You will be introduced to the design and analysis of both analogue and digital feedback control systems, and the application of fundamentals of electronic power control systems. Subjects include encirclement theorem, Nyquist stability theorem, compensator design with applications in robots and automotive engineering.

The application of embedded systems is ubiquitous in modern electronic systems. This module includes a significant practical element where the functionality of embedded systems is explored through the design and implementation of modern microcontroller systems and their associated programming languages.

Through a combination of lectures, tutorials and workshops, you will explore techniques used to analyse discrete event control and the kinematics of robotic manipulators. Workshops will involve the application of practical control exercises and provide both a computer based approach and practical implementation using industrial robots in the robotics laboratory. Through this module, you will also build knowledge in areas including control systems, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, and robotic manipulator design.