Smart Interactive Systems (H7128)
Smart Interactive Systems
Module H7128
Module details for 2018/19.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This is a mostly simulation and lab based module. The goal is to realize a mixed signals system to gain knowledge of the industrial design, and fabrication process. The project (e.g. smart agricultural watering system, wireless data link, DAB radio), will be made from 5-6 sub components focusing on one of the following topics:
• Sensors
• Micro controllers / FPGA
• Power supply
• ADC / DAC
• Visual / audible output devices
• Amplifiers
• Communication links
• Mobile computing / programming / Android
Every two weeks a new sub system (relevant for the chosen project) has to be designed and built using a pool of predefined components. In the end, the performance of the complete system has to be evaluated.
AHEP3 Learning Outcomes
SM1p SM3p SM1m SM3m SM4m SM6m EA1p EA2p EA3p EA4p EA1m EA2m EA4m EA6m D3p D4p D5p D6p D1m D3m D4m D5m D6m D7m ET1p ET5p ET5m EP1p EP2p EP3p EP4p EP6p EP7p EP8p EP9p EP1m EP2m EP3m EP4m EP6m EP7m EP8m EP9m
Module learning outcomes
Critically evaluate the performance of commercial electronic devices, and to select devices able to solve a task in the most efficient way.
Explain the interaction between the digital and analogue parts of a mixed signals system.
Apply the digital / analogue / programming skills acquired in other modules, and to design an integrated system following industrial procedures.
Characterise the performance of a system considering its electrical performance, complexity, scalability of the manufacturing process and the budget.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Oral assessment | T2 Week 3 (5 minutes) | 10.00% |
| Oral assessment | T2 Week 5 (5 minutes) | 10.00% |
| Oral assessment | T2 Week 7 (5 minutes) | 10.00% |
| Report | A2 Week 1 | 50.00% |
| Oral assessment | T2 Week 9 (5 minutes) | 10.00% |
| Oral assessment | T2 Week 11 (5 minutes) | 10.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Practical | 3 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Rodrigo Aviles-Espinosa
Assess convenor
/profiles/439645
Please note that the University will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver courses and modules in accordance with the descriptions set out here. However, the University keeps its courses and modules under review with the aim of enhancing quality. Some changes may therefore be made to the form or content of courses or modules shown as part of the normal process of curriculum management.
The University reserves the right to make changes to the contents or methods of delivery of, or to discontinue, merge or combine modules, if such action is reasonably considered necessary by the University. If there are not sufficient student numbers to make a module viable, the University reserves the right to cancel such a module. If the University withdraws or discontinues a module, it will use its reasonable endeavours to provide a suitable alternative module.