ELEC3202 Green Electronics

Module Overview

This module describes in detail recent development in electronic devices that reduce energy consumption, generate power, or advance the dsitribution of power. Together these set of devices will play an essential role in the reduced dependence on fossil fuels.

The module provides an introduction to both the fundamentals of energy generating electronic devices and the systems that can be implemented using such devices. The concepts will be explained in detail for photo-voltaic devices but the analogy for thermo-electric devices is evident. The module covers the fundamental theoretical foundations , manufacturing and practical limitations. System integration with the grid is also introduced with key concepts such as Smart Grids, Smart Meters, microgrids and storage being covered in the course.

Aims & Objectives

Aims

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

fundamental theory and principles of energy generating electronic devices
basic concepts of the interaction between chemical and electronic processes and in electrical energy storage devices

Subject Specific Intellectual

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to:

understand manufacturing and efficiency issues in photovoltaic devices
understand key principles of power electronic circuits used in photovoltaic systemsystems

Subject Specific Practical

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to:

simulate device and circuit operation of a photovoltaic system

Syllabus

Semiconductor Devices

Solar Cells (photovoltaics)
Thermo-Electric Materials
Light Emitting Diodes (LED)

Electrical Energy Storage

Batteries
Super Capacitors
Fuel Cells

Details of photovoltaic Devices & Systems

(Quantum) Efficiencies
Physical Models and Simulation
Device Manufacture Technologies
Photovoltaic System Design
Equivalent Circuit Models
Power Conversion techniques
Maximum Power Point Tracking
Grid Connection

Learning & Teaching

Learning & teaching methods

Activity	Description	Hours
Lecture		36
Computer Lab		6

Assessment

Assessment methods

Method	Hours	Percentage contribution
Photo-voltaic exercise	-	30%
Exam	2 hours	70%

Referral Method: By examination

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COMP3202 Knowledge, Information & Society

Module Overview

This module aim to critically explore the relationship between information technology and society and to prepare you to participate actively in ethical vocationally-related deployment of information technologies.

Aims & Objectives

Aims

Describe the relationship between information technology and society
Debate critically a variety of viewpoints surrounding technology and society
Demonstrate familiarity with key international issues such as privacy and information rights
Analyse the Professional’s role in the IT industry;

identify the key ethical and legal issues in Information Technology for Society
justify, and use a cohesive code of Professional Practice pertaining to information systems
describe legal concerns relevant to an IT Manager

Syllabus

Management Issues in IT : Contractual restraints; Compromises in systems planning; Constraints of a legal nature; Professional Issues in IT.

Professional societies: Career structures; Ethics; Codes of conduct and practice; Liability; Contractual obligations in software;

Legal Issues in IT: Copyright and patent; Trade secrets and registered design; Computer generated evidence; Obscene publications

The module will analyse technology dependency in social, organisational and global contexts through time. You will explore the relationship between information technology and technologies in general. You will also explore the uniqueness of information technology.

Case studies in key areas of current interest will be presented covering the broad themes of:

knowledge - technology's effect on the storage, transmission, recording and dissemination/communication of knowledge, digital news-media, distance learning and education, the knowledge economy;
information - definitions of information and data, relationships to people, data capture, storage and retrieval, biometrics and individual identity;
Society - global societal issues such as privacy rights, internet-related legislation, public and private knowledge and information, electronic/on-line voting and civil liberty.

The above examples are included for illustrative purposes and will vary from year to year. The unit will extrapolate the trends studied and speculate on the future of technology in everyday life and work.

Learning & Teaching

Learning & teaching methods

Activity	Description	Hours
Lecture	The lectures will cover the relationship between information technology and society. Students may use the Backboard discussion form to propose and answer each other questions.	36

Assessment

Assessment methods

Method	Hours	Percentage contribution
Coursework Assignment (1000 words) Descriptive annotated bibliography	-	15%
Coursework Assignment Essay (2500 words) plus draft plans and feedback on other students	-	80%
Coursework Assignment (500 words) feedback on other students work	-	5%

Referral Method: By set coursework assignment(s)

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COMP3201 Cyber Security

Module Overview

This module will teach the basic principles of security in IT systems and how these principles apply in a range of different contexts (e.g. computer systems, computer networks, network & system administration, eCommerce, etc.)

Aims & Objectives

Aims

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

A road map of security issues
The basic principles of security
Issues in Web-based security

Subject Specific Intellectual

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to:

Explain how security principles apply in a range of contexts
Critically analyse Web based systems for security problems
Describe on-going trends in security threats and countermeasures

Subject Specific Practical

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to:

Identify a range of alternative solutions to a security issue and select the most appropriate
Evaluate the outcome of the solution

Syllabus

Security and privacy – models of security.
Risk and Planning for Security
Social Engineering
Introduction to cryptography
Physical and logical security
Web based Security
e-Commerce, digital signatures and e-Banking

Learning & Teaching

Learning & teaching methods

Activity	Description	Hours
Lecture	The lecturers will present the theoretical and practical aspects of Cyber security.	36

Assessment

Assessment methods

Method	Hours	Percentage contribution
Coursework Assignment Identify faults in web based security	-	20%
Coursework Assignment Identify and fix faults in web based security	-	30%
Exam	2 hours	50%

Referral Method: By examination

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ELEC3201 Robotic Systems

Module Overview

Robots are becoming more widely used in society, with applications ranging from agriculture through to manufacturing, with increasing interest in autonomous systems.

This module will introduce students to the fundamentals of robotic systems including kinematics and dynamics as applied to manipulators and mobile robots. To support many application sensors are required, the module will discuss tactile and vision sensing as applied to both fixed and modile robots. The design and control of multifingered end effectors will be considered in detail. The module will conclude with a study on how biological systems have influenced the development of current and future robotic systems, including swarms and humanoid robotic systems.

Aims & Objectives

Aims

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

Be able to identify the limitations of a robot (either mobile or static), together with its end effectors and sensors, when applied to a specific environment or task.

Subject Specific Intellectual

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to:

Analyse the kinematics of a robot and its associated control system.
escribe the operation and application of a range of sensors (e.g. vision, tactile) and how they can be applied to a mobile or static robot system
Appreciated the relevance of the biology-robotic interface and how it can benefit both the understanding of biological systems and the design of individual or groups of robots
Develop control algorithms for individual robots or robot swarms, to undertake simple tasks such as foraging.

Syllabus

Introduction: Definition of robotic systems, including an overview of manufacturing systems, biologically inspired robotics, medical applications, and space applications.

Manipulators: Classification of types of robot; identification of manipulator components and terminology; joints classification; mobile robot platforms.

Kinematics: Axis transformations as applied to robotics; application and definition of the DH matrix; forward and reverse kinematics; introduction to Jacobian and dynamic performance; path generation; definition of workspace.

Teleoperation: Master-slave systems; supervisory control; latency problems;

Robotic end effectors: Characteristic of the human hand; underactuated systems; stable grip; constraints; types of contact; mathematical representation of stable grip; use of screw twist, and wrench gripper design.

Tactile Sensors: Construction of tactile, and touch sensors; interpretation of sensory information; use of sensory data to determine kinematic information; peg into hole problem; contacts; RCC and IRCC systems.

Vision Systems: computer vision; sobal operator; perception; optical flow; road car and quad-copter navigation.

Biologically Inspired robotics: bio-inspired morphologies, sensors and actuators; what is intelligence; reactive and deliberative control; learning; SLAM; Behaviours; multi-robot and swarm systems.

Learning & Teaching

Learning & teaching methods

All students will be provided with a hard copy of the lectured material. A number of tutoral sessions will be provide, particularly to cover the kinematic and control aspects of the module.

Activity	Description	Hours
Lecture		36

Assessment

Assessment methods

Method	Hours	Percentage contribution
Kinematic design and analysis of robotic systems	-	25%
Exam	2 hours	75%

Referral Method: By examination, with the original coursework mark being carried forward

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COMP1205 Professional Development

Module Overview

The aim of this module is to help students develop an understanding of the fundamental professional, ethical, and legal issues and how they are being developed and applied.

The lectures and associated courseworks will involve an active approach to the module content which is designed to develop a sound and personally relevant understanding of these issues. A further aim is to provide the opportunity for students to experience a realistic approach to individual learning close to that adopted by researchers and professionals in the computing and IT domains.

Aims & Objectives

Aims

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed the module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

A1. The threshold concepts underpinning the range of key, ethical, managerial and legal issues typically encountered by an IT professional;

A2. The deeper issues associate with one or more selected topics identified from within the identified themes;

A3. The specific topic areas which are associated with the main legal issues typically encountered by an IT professional

Intellectual Skills

Having successfully completed the module, you will be able to:

B1. Identify, access and critically review appropriate and relevant literature drawn from academic, technical, legal, professional business sources

B2. Assess and respond to the needs of different audiences

B3. Audit, evaluate and critically reflect upon strengths and weaknesses in knowledge, skills and abilities

B4. Evaluate and critically reflect upon self-presentation, particularly those aspects that relate to career development

Employability/Transferable/Key Skills

Having successfully completed the module, you will be able to:

D1. Communicate ideas in written and oral forms in appropriate styles for different audiences

D2. In written communications, make appropriate and effective use of layout and referencing conventions

D3. Work with others

D4. Develop an understanding of individual approaches to independent learning, incorporating personal preferences, strengths and weaknesses.

Syllabus

Personal development

Independent learning
Time management
Digital literacy and information skills
Presentation skills, including CVs, public talks, online personal brands
Academic integrity
Writing technical reports
Groupwork
Diversity

Management issues in IT

Project management
Entrepreneurship
Contractual restraints
Compromises in systems planning
Constraints of a legal nature

Professional issues in IT

Professional societies
Career structures
Ethics
Codes of conduct and practice
Licensing and open source

Legal issues in IT

Copyright and patent
Trade secrets and registered design
Computer generated evidence
Obscene publications

Learning & Teaching

Learning & teaching methods

The module consists of

lectures, including invited talks by senior ECS academics and relevant University services (e.g., Career Destinations, ECS Business Development);
written CV and technical report;
group presentations accompanied by a slide deck and an abstract;
academic integrity test.

The module will be assessed via coursework as primary form of feedback. Coursework will be marked by the lecturers. Students will receive summative feedback, in writing (for two courseworks: CV and technical report) or orally (one coursework). A draft of the latter will also be assessed formatively. The marking schemes for the courseworks will be made public at the start of the semester.

Activity	Description	Hours
Lecture	Core lecture, one to three a week Core material to teach the learning objectives and prepare students for the learning activities they will do in their own time.	13
Lecture	Guest lectures Lecture about state of the art from an ECS professor.	8
Demonstration or Examples Session	Group presentation, tutorials and feedback lectures	8

Assessment

Assessment methods

Method	Hours	Percentage contribution
Technical report	-	50%
CV	-	15%
Group presentation	-	35%

Referral Method: By set coursework assignment(s)

Referral will focus on technical reports. The student will receive a new topic and will be asked to submit a new technical report following the coursework specification.

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COMP1056 Web Design

Module Overview

To introduce students to the key issues when designing, creating and publishing content on the World Wide Web.

Aims & Objectives

Aims

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

the technical principles of the World Wide Web;
the technical issues in creating and publishing content on the World Wide Web;
the legal issues when publishing content on the World Wide Web.

Syllabus

Web page design:

xHTML/HTML
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Client-Side JavaScript
jQuery
Callback Functions
Structure, navigation, linking and maintenance
User interface guidelines for web design
Using wireframes to produce initial design
Web graphics file compression formats
Accessibility issues
Web site publishing
Search engine optimisation
Online advertising

Learning & Teaching

Learning & teaching methods

Activity	Description	Hours
Lecture		36
Computer Lab		12

Assessment

Assessment methods

Method	Hours	Percentage contribution
Labs	-	30%
Report	-	20%
Report and fully functional Website	-	50%

Referral Method: By set coursework assignment(s)

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ELEC6109 Nano-Electronics Laboratory Project

Module Overview

This module will introduce you to a real nanotechnology experiments on equipment that is normally used only by researchers, plus one simulation excercise using a commercial software package. You will simulate fabrication and design of a state of the art MOSFET device using finite-element methods. In the related experiment, you will do Si clean room processing followed by electrical characterisation of a probe station capable of probing areas down to 10 microns. This module will be full of practical work, but your theoretical understanding needs to keep up so that you can do a proper data analysis on all experiments and can write an informed report on what you have observed.

Aims & Objectives

Aims

propose fabrication strategies of nanostructures suitable for nanodevices
have an understanding of how size influences physical properties
identify appropriate characterisation techniques
demonstrate awareness of future nanotechnologies
optimize the design of a transistor by adjusting length scales and doing profiles
predict electrical characteristics of devices using both hand calculation and simulation software
improve processing steps in the fabrication of Si devices

Syllabus

Design of MOS capacitor
- hand calculation of threshold voltage
- Process simulation (ATHENA)
- Device simulation (ATLAS)
Fabrication and Electrical characterisation of MOS capacitor
- Clean room safety and working practices tour
- high-frequency capacitance-voltage
- quasi-static capacitance-voltage

Learning & Teaching

Learning & teaching methods

Activity	Description	Hours
Lecture		12
Specialist Lab		12

Assessment

Assessment methods

Method	Hours	Percentage contribution
Report on Process and Device Simulation of MOS capacitor	-	50%
Report on I-V and C-V measurements	-	50%

Referral Method: By examination and a new coursework assignment

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WEBS2002 Interdisciplinary Grp Project

Module Overview

This module is offered in the context of a multi-disciplinary programme. The purpose of the module is to allow students to understand the challenges and problems that come from trying to reconcile multiple disciplinary perspectives and value systems on a single problem. This module draws together all the multidisciplinary content and methodologies that they have engaged with, and helps them to understand how to marshall them in a practical, commercial or political context. In addition, the module will:

give students experience of working in a team and of the problems of communication;
consolidate and integrate the techniques and concepts introduced in earlier courses.

Aims & Objectives

Aims

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

A1. understand the issues surrounding navigating the languages of different disciplines;
A2. articulate case studies in the application of interdisciplinary approaches to real-world problems
A3. apply methods for constructing arguments from multi-disciplinary perspectives
A4. perform critical analysis in an interdisciplinary setting
A5. demonstrate teamwork and time management

Subject Specific Intellectual

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to:

B1. prepare an argument from a multi-disciplinary perspective for a given problem
B2. critically evaluate arguments and weigh their merits
B3. work effectively in a group to deliver a targeted report
B4. appreciate the interdependence and conflict inherent in a group project

Transferable and Generic

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to:

C1. handle some of the conflict inherent in a group project
C2. make critical judgements of your own and other peoples work
C3. take responsibility for scheduling and running group meetings

Disciplinary Specific

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to:

D1. synthesise disciplinary perspectives to inform a public understanding of the web

Syllabus

There is a small amount formal teaching on the unit. Topics will include:

epistemological approaches;
approaches to interdisciplinary integration;
case studies in interdisciplinary integration;
teamwork and time management.

Students will exercise and develop skills in the following areas:

teamwork and time management;
responsibility for scheduling and running group meetings.

Learning & Teaching

Learning & teaching methods

Activity	Description	Hours
Lecture	Process lecture on a range of practical group work skills and interdisciplinary theory	12
Seminar	formative feedback sessions on group project progress	12

Assessment

Assessment methods

Method	Hours	Percentage contribution
Group Report	-	60%
Individual Report	-	40%

Referral Method: By set coursework assignment(s)

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ELEC1207 Electronic Systems

Module Overview

• To provide a range of circuit theory techniques for the analysis of resistive and active circuits

• To give a first acquaintance with the analysis and design of active electronic circuits.

• To introduce the basic concepts and applications of communications.

• To introduce the concept of analogous circuits

• To develop an approach to the modelling of dynamic electromechanical and electronic systems

Aims & Objectives

Aims

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

Demonstrate understanding of key network theory concepts for resistive circuits.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the operation of bipolar, field effect transistors, and op-amps
Understand the key concepts of modern communications and their application in communication systems.
Understand the concepts of transfer functions, block diagrams, poles and zeros and simple feedback systems

Subject Specific Intellectual

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to:

Apply key network theory to allow the abstraction of problems
Appreciate the importance of linearising systems, and the use of linear models
Determine the transfer function and step response for a system of any order
Derive transfer functions for mechatronic and electromechanical systems
Use Matlab to investigate a range of problems related to electronic circuits
Meet this module's contribution to the subject specific intellectual learning outcomes of ELEC1029.

Transferable and Generic

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to:

Record and report laboratory work
Understand the principles of defining problems in standard form to allow standard solutions
Meet this module's contribution to the transferable and generic learning outcomes of ELEC1029.

Subject Specific Practical

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to:

Analyse simple circuits containing active elements such as bipolar transistors, FETs and Op-amps
Appreciate the practical limitations of such devices
Understand the links between mathematical concepts and be able to apply them to a range of engineering problems
Meet this module's contribution to the subject specific practical learning outcomes of ELEC1029.

Syllabus

MESH AND NODAL ANALYSIS

Mesh analysis for circuits with voltage sources and resistors
Matrix notation for mesh equations
Gaussian elimination
Nodal analysis for circuits with current sources and resistors
Analysis of circuits with both current and voltage sources

DEPENDENT SOURCES

Types of dependent source
The operational amplifier and bipolar transistors as applications of dependent sources
Mesh and nodal analysis with dependent sources
Superposition with dependent sources

THEVENIN AND NORTON THEOREMS

Thevenin's theorem
Source transformation
Thevenin's theorem with dependent sources
Norton's theorem
Analysis of ladder networks

Star–Δ transformation
FETs

JFETs and MOSFETs
Large signal characteristics (FET and Bipolar)
Enhancement and depletion devices
Power MOSFETs
Analogue Switches
MOS Invertors

Small-Signal Analysis of Transistor (FET and bipolar) Circuits

Small-signal approximation
Common emitter amplifier: DC and AC analysis
Voltage, current and power gain
Common collector amplifier: analysis and mode of operation
Application to FETs (Common source, common drain)

Operational Amplifier Circuits

Linear op amp circuits: inverting/non-inverting amplifier, adder, subtractor, voltage follower
Buffers, cascading
Schmitt trigger, precision diode
Introduction to frequency dependence, integrator

Communications.

Effect of harmonics on shape of a waveform, eg building up edges.
Effect of the phase of harmonics, eg phase of 3rd harmonic moves edges, changes P-P.
Square, triangular and sawtooth waves, effect of waveform symmetry on harmonics.
Truncated sine waves, eg saturation, triac control.
Differentiation and integration, effect on harmonic amplitudes, fall-off of higher order harmonics.
Nyquist sampling rate
Modulation to convey information, AM spectrum, linear superposition, effect of sideband phases on amplitude variation (cf NBFM).
suppressed carrier, SSB to improve power and spectrum efficiency.
Digital modulation: ASK, FSK, QAM
Mention of radio: antennas, propagation (emphasise 500MHz...5GHz), path loss (dB), radar

Control.

Linear Time Invariant Systems and Ordinary Differential Equations
An alternative approach to time-based analysis
Transfer Functions, Poles, Zeroes and the Characteristic Equation
Block Diagram Notation
Standard Inputs and System Response
Initial Conditions and System Response
Negative Feedback and Proportional Control
Case Study: Electronic control of a dc servomotor for robotic applications

Learning & Teaching

Learning & teaching methods

Activity	Description	Hours
Lecture		36
Tutorial		12
Specialist Lab		18.8

Assessment

Assessment methods

These technical labs consider Amplifier Input/Output Impedances and Loading Effects, Modulation and Demodulation, as well as Operational Amplifiers, addressing the above-listed learning outcomes. They are conducted under the umbrella of ELEC1029 but the marks contribute towards this module.

Skills labs are conducted under the umbrella of the zero-credit ELEC1029 module and address its learning outcomes. The marks contribute to a number of ELEC12xx modules, including this one.

Method	Hours	Percentage contribution
Technical Labs	-	10%
Coursework Assignment	-	10%
Skills Labs	-	10%
Exam	2 hours	70%

Referral Method: By examination

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ELEC1206 Electrical Materials and Fields

Module Overview

The aim of the course is to introduce basic topics in mechanics, fields and waves for use in subsequent courses on devices, electricity and magnetism and optoelectronics.

The behaviours of materials under electric and magnetic fields are explained.

The course is illustrated application of the physics ideas to technology.

Aims & Objectives

Aims

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

Understand the principles governing electrostatic, electricity and electromagnetism.
Have basic knowledge of electrical materials and their behaviour to electromagnetic fields
Develop knowledge of energy storage, batteries and sustainable energy

Subject Specific Intellectual

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to:

Apply underlying principles to solve practical problems.
Use mathematical skills to analyse real problems.
Meet this module's contribution to the subject specific intellectual learning outcomes of ELEC1029.

Transferable and Generic

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to:

Have ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
Understand engineering principles and apply them to analyse key engineering processes.
Record and report laboratory work.
Undertake laboratory experiment as part of a small team.
Meet this module's contribution to the transferable and generic learning outcomes of ELEC1029.

Subject Specific Practical

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to:

Identify material applications based on its behaviours under electromagnetic fields.
Perform range of electrical measurements on dc motor performance.
Relate B-H loop to hysteresis loss of magnetic materials.
Meet this module's contribution to the subject specific practical learning outcomes of ELEC1029.

Syllabus

Oscillations and Waves

Simple harmonic oscillation
Coupled oscillators
Wave equation
Interference of waves
Standing waves and resonance
Transmissions lines
Optical waveguiding
Electromagnetic waves

Electromagnetism

Electric Charge and Coulomb's Law.
Electric field and flux.
Gauss Law and its application
Electric Potential and equipotential surfaces
Capacitance and Capacitors inc. ultracapacitors
Current, Resistance, Resistors inc. temperature coefficient
Circuits and power dissipation
Magnetic Fields and Hall effect
Magnetic fields due to current and Ampere's law
Inductance, Inductors, and Faraday's law
Magnetism of Matter (inc. hysteresis) and Maxwell equations

Learning & Teaching

Learning & teaching methods

Activity	Description	Hours
Lecture		60
Specialist Lab		15.8

Assessment

Assessment methods

The technical labs relate to Ferromagnetic Materials and Performance Characteristics of DC Motors, addressing the above-listed learning outcomes. The technical labs are conducted under the umbrella of the zero-credit ELEC1029 but the marks contribute towards this module only.

Skills labs are conducted under the umbrella of the zero-credit ELEC1029 module and address its learning outcomes. The marks contribute to a number of ELEC12xx modules, including this one.

Method	Hours	Percentage contribution
Technical Labs	-	10%
Skill Labs	-	10%
Semester 1 coursework	-	5%
Exam	0.75 hours	25%
Exam	2 hours	50%

Referral Method: By examination

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