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TRON06047 2019 Project Year 2

General Details

Full Title
Project Year 2
Transcript Title
Project Year 2
Code
TRON06047
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
TRON - Electronics
Department
COEL - Computing & Electronic Eng
Level
06 - NFQ Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Diane O'Brien, Eva Murphy, Shane Gilroy
Programme Membership
SG_EELCO_B07 201900 Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering in Electronic and Computing SG_EELCO_C06 201900 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Engineering in Electronic and Computing
Description

This module introduces the student to Hardware Design, Software Design, Debugging and System Integration processes through a directed project design and build.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

1.

Complete a circuit design using schematic capture software tools.

2.

 Identify and select electronic components for a project.

3.

Develop suitable embedded software design for a specific application.

4.

Build, debug and test an electronic circuit board.

5.

Perform electrical and electronic tests using diagnostic equipment.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Practical, workshop based learning

Module Assessment Strategies

100% Continuous Assessment

Indicative Syllabus

  1. Project Overview: Project Description, Specifications, Concept Development, Block diagram Generation, Flowchart Generation.
  2. Circuit Design: Hardware Design Process, Schematic Capture.
  3. Electronic Components: Description, Component Selection, Bill of Materials.
  4. Artwork: Printed Circuit Board Layout, CAD.
  5. Assembly Techniques: Soldering.
  6. Programming:  Software Design Process & Microcontroller Programming
  7. Testing and Troubleshooting: Test Plans (Hardware Acceptance, Hardware Integration to Software, Functional etc.), Systematic Debug, Electronic Diagnostic Tools.
  8. Documentation: Technical Report Writing, Poster Presentation.

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %

Coursework Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 Continuous Assessment Continuous assesment Continuous Assessment UNKNOWN 100 % OnGoing 1,2,3,4,5
             
             

Full Time Mode Workload


Type Location Description Hours Frequency Avg Workload
Laboratory Practical Engineering Laboratory Project 2 lab 4 Weekly 4.00
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours

Module Resources

Non ISBN Literary Resources

None

Journal Resources

IEEE Xplore:  https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/home.jsp

URL Resources

https://scholar.google.com/

Other Resources

None

Additional Information

None