| Module | Credits | Compulsory/optional |
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| Engineering Mathematics (Apprenticeship) | 15 Credits | Compulsory |
| This module aims to enable learners to explore mathematical techniques commonly used in engineering. Topics covered include functions frequently occurring in engineering applications, their manipulation and application, complex numbers, integration techniques, differentiation of functions of one or more variables, ordinary differential equations, determinants, matrices and vectors, statistics and probability. A range of applications will support the mathematical content of the module. |
| Digital Electronic Circuits (Apprenticeship) | 15 Credits | Compulsory |
| 'Digital Electronic Circuits' provides a comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals of digital electronics. A range of fundamental key topics such as binary number systems, base conversion, codes, binary arithmetic operations and Boolean logic are covered. Common types of logic gates and flip-flops are introduced and the basic concepts and principles for the analysis and design of combinational and sequential digital electronic systems are presented. Finally, these and other topics are brought together in the context of computer and microprocessor systems, to introduce learners to computer hardware and the principles of operation of peripheral devices. |
| Circuit theory and analysis (apprenticeship) | 15 Credits | Compulsory |
| This module aims to provide learners with a sound understanding of the fundamental concepts of electric circuit theory and the ability to apply these principles to solve engineering problems. Topics covered include basic electric circuits and components such as resistor, capacitor, inductor and their series and parallel connections with a comprehensive coverage of the basic laws and theorems to perform nodal and mesh analysis of DC and AC electric circuits. The module provides an in-depth introduction to AC fundamentals including voltage, current, and power in AC circuits and the concept of power factor correction with an overview of frequency response characteristics and the concept of resonance. Finally, the transient behaviour of basic first order and second order circuits including RL, RC and RLC is introduced. |
| Project Planning and Design (Apprenticeship) | 15 Credits | Compulsory |
| Learners will develop their practical skills from the knowledge learned in the relevant level and semester modules. Learners will learn how to design and develop electronic system elements, from using discrete components through to designing systems and managing projects. Learners will explore how to plan engineering projects that captures the operating requirements based on user specifications. Learners will explore how to design against the captured requirements and produce a functional electronic design. |
| Professional Engineering (Apprenticeship) | 15 Credits | Compulsory |
| Learners will be exploring to their individual responsibilities when developing on their careers as professional engineers. Through relevant application of professionalism as learners, they will develop skills and knowledge that will be directly relatable to industry practice and/or continued academic study. Using relevant academic research and industry examples learners will learn about codes of conduct, relevant legislation, compliance and ethics as well as developing an understanding of working in teams, leadership and project management.The learning and assessment will be in conjunction with aligned and concurrent modules to allow this module to support and develop their academic and practical skills. The aim is to develop in the learners a personal responsibility for their own learning and professional career development. Through engaging effectively with industry sourced speakers and real-world case studies the learners will gain valuable insights into how academic theories and discussions relate to real world professional discussions and situations. |
| Programming (Apprenticeship) | 15 Credits | Compulsory |
| This module introduces learners to a variety of programming concepts and variables, constants and arrays. It also includes introductory material on more advanced concepts such as software design methodology. The module is taught both by lecture and practical exercises, with the practical work being largely centred on the use of a high level language such as C . |
| Analogue Circuits and Devices (Apprenticeship) | 15 Credits | Compulsory |
| This module introduces learners to the fundamental properties of semiconductor materials and devices commonly used in modern electronics. Topics studied include diodes, bipolar and field-effect transistors with their different configurations and their biasing techniques. The module also covers the essentials on operational amplifiers and their applications in electronic circuit design. Additionally, learners will gain an in-depth knowledge on construction, testing and analysis of analogue electronic systems. |
| Electronic Product Development (Apprenticeship) | 15 Credits | Compulsory |
| Learners will explore what they have learned including the electronic theories, analogue circuits, and project management to experience a complete cycle of a discrete component analogue electronic circuit design process, which includes conceptual design, breadboard implementation, circuit simulation, PCB fabrication, and components assembling. Learners will be trained to use typical electronic laboratory instrumentation to perform the electronic circuit testing and debugging. These activities will be supported by the module team and lab technicians. Learners will be provided with a variety of resources including relevant lab equipment and professional software packages. Learners will be assessed, in groups as well as individually, by their ability to conceive, design, implement and test the electronic circuits. |
