The Project aims to equip the student with the skills necessary to research, construct andtroubleshoot a basic electronic\electrical circuit. The concepts of project planning, managing andreporting are introduced and developed. The student will have responsibility for delivery ofa working prototype. Project 1 and Project 2 are linked subjects and students work on theproject throughout stage 2.
Practical Elements
Basic testing and troubleshooting techniques. Safe operation of power supply, oscilloscope and function generator.Sourcing datasheets. Bill of materials.Use of software design tools where applicable.Construction, testing and troubleshooting of circuitry on breadboard or Veroboard.Schematic entry. Layout considerations (if applicable): Noise, coupling effects, grounding techniques.
Communication Elements
Maintenance of logbook with weekly entries.Research Preparation: Use of library search engines, internet, course notes.Project Planning: Work breakdown structure, tasks, milestones, projectscheduling, Gantt charts. Introduction to Microsoft Project.
Environment, Ethics, Safety
Engineering codes of practice, the assessment of hazards. Operational, healthand safety and environmental issues relevent to the project.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |