HNC in Electronic Systems Engineering (Pearson)

U4002 Engineering Maths

The mathematics that is delivered in this unit is directly applicable to the engineering and manufacturing industry, and it will help to increase students’ knowledge of the broad underlying principles within this discipline.

The aim of this unit is to develop students’ skills in the mathematical principles and theories that underpin the engineering curriculum. Students will be introduced to mathematical methods and statistical techniques in order to analyse and solve problems within an engineering and manufacturing context.

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to employ mathematical methods within a variety of contextualised examples, interpret data using statistical techniques, and use analytical and computational methods to evaluate and solve engineering and manufacturing sector problems.

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U4003 Engineering Science

Engineering is a discipline that uses scientific theory to design, develop, or maintain structures, machines, systems, and processes. Engineers are therefore required to have a broad knowledge of the science that is applicable to the industry around them.

This unit introduces students to the fundamental laws and applications of the physical sciences within engineering and how to apply this knowledge to find solutions to a variety of engineering problems. Among the topics included in this unit are: international system of units, interpreting
data, static and dynamic fundamentals, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, material properties and failure, A.C./D.C. circuit theories, and electromagnetic principles and properties.

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to interpret and present qualitative and quantitative data using computer software, calculate unknown parameters within mechanical and electrical systems, explain a variety of material properties, and use electromagnetic theory in an applied context.

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U4061 Programming for Engineers

With the increasing programmability of devices, it is essential that engineers can define and develop software artefacts. Engineers are often involved in developing programs for a wide variety of projects, such as creating firmware, automating robots and machines, modelling conceptual designs, processing data, and developing machine-learning models. By acquiring programming competencies, engineers can meet these challenges, reap the benefits of customised designs, and develop solutions to solve future engineering problems, thus enhancing their career prospects.

This unit provides engineering students with a comprehensive introduction to programming. Students will be able to investigate different software development platforms, programming paradigms, programming languages (e.g. Python, C or C++), and their engineering applications. They will gain the experience of going through a standard development process; from setting requirements through to design, implementation, testing and maintenance. The unit also covers program design, structure, and syntax through project activities. Students will be assessed on
creating programs that are efficient, functional, reliable, and maintainable.

On completion of this unit, students will have acquired essential knowledge and skills in programming using a popular language that can be utilised in Level 5 units such as Machine Learning and Embedded Systems.

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U4062 Professional Engineering Practice

The work of the engineer is key to the development and progress of our society. The decisions they make in the course of their everyday work can be life-changing in positive ways or, if poorly made, can be life-threatening. Accordingly, the engineer must work to strict codes of professionalism in all aspects of their work.

This unit outlines the background to the legislation, professional codes of practice and operational competencies that underpin the development of the professional engineer. It also considers the roles of problem-solving, communication, team working and professional responsibility.

Elements of personal and professional development, reflective thinking, career planning and leadership are considered as well. The increasing necessity for a holistic approach to sustainability in design, manufacture, and reuse and recycling are emphasised.

On successful completion of this unit, the student will be well prepared for further study at levels 5 and 6, working towards membership of an appropriate professional institution at Incorporated Engineer level.

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U4063 Engineering Mechanics & Materials

Every aspect of engineering depends upon the use and manipulation of materials. Whether naturally occurring or man-made, it is the properties of these materials that are fundamental to their creation, processing and application.

This unit explores the fundamental structure of common engineering materials, their principal mechanical, chemical and electrical properties, and how these properties affect manufacture, application, service life and end-of-life management and recycling. Systems for categorising and ranking materials are also covered.

Finally, the service life performance of these materials is studied through calculations that measure their performance in static and dynamic applications, building on the work started in the associated level 4 unit, Engineering Science.

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to identify the underlying structural properties of engineering materials and how these properties relate to their application and performance. They will also be confident in completing calculations relating to the static performance of these materials when in service.

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U4022 Electronic Circuits and Devices

Electronics is pervasive and impacts various aspects of modern day living and the society as a whole. Many industries rely upon the use of electronics, thereby creating opportunities in industrial applications and research.

This unit introduces students the operational characteristics of amplifier circuits, the types, and effects of feedback on a circuit performance, and the operation, application of oscillators. They will also be introduced to semiconductor devices and circuits, the use of electronics manufacturers’ data to analyse the performance of circuits and devices, the application of testing procedures, and use the findings of the tests to
evaluate their operation.

Among the topics included in this unit are: power amplifiers, class A, B and AB; operational amplifiers, inverting, non-inverting, differential, summing, integrator, differentiator; types such as open, closed, positive and negative feedback; frequency, stability, frequency drift, distortion, amplitude, wave shapes and testing procedures.

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to learn about the operational characteristics of amplifier circuits, the types and effects of feedback on an amplifier’s performance, the operation and application of oscillators and application of testing procedures to electronic devices and circuits.

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U4033 Programmable Logic Controllers

The programmable logic controller (PLC) has revolutionised the automation industry. Since Richard Morley’s Modicon invention at General Motors in the 1970s, the PLC has been the standard solution for industrial automation. Today PLCs can be found in everything from manufacturing equipment to vending machines, and PLC system development for automated systems is a highly specialised and demanding area of
engineering.

The aim of this unit is to enable students to understand the rationale behind the use of programmable logic controllers and their applications in industry. The unit combines practical skills and knowledge in developing PLC applications from real scenarios with theoretical principles, such as communication and networking protocols.

On successful completion of this unit students will have developed an understanding of the evolution, types and applications of PLCs. They will know how to select and develop a PLC system, integrate features of functional safety based on their understanding of risk management, and evaluate the wide range of communication technologies available on modern PLCs.

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U4067 Digital Devices and Systems

Most of the world is now dependent on infrastructure that uses digital technology. Digital electronics are used extensively in computing, data storage, communications, transport, navigation, financial systems, entertainment, and so on. It therefore follows that many industries, from gaming and complex graphics systems to Formula 1 racing, rely heavily on complex digital technology, usually in either hardware or software programmable form. As systems and infrastructure become more complex, it is vital that computer technicians and engineers have knowledge and skills in digital hardware as well as in software.

This unit introduces the fundamental principles of digital systems by way of simple functional building blocks using combinational and sequential logic. Using these blocks, it then looks at design techniques for building more complex functions. Most modern digital designs are now implemented with programmable technologies such as microcontrollers and/or programmable logic (e.g. field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), etc.) rather than using small-scale integrated circuits (SSIs) and medium-scale integrated circuits (MSIs). This unit focuses on the design of digital circuits in a hardware description language (HDL) environment, and physical implementation using a FPGA development board.

Prior to studying this unit, students are expected to have knowledge of the binary number system.

On successful completion of this unit, students will understand the concepts of digital systems and be able to identify the most common combinational and sequential digital building blocks. They will be able to use these blocks and traditional design techniques to build more complex digital functions. Students will be able to use an HDL and programmable logic to design and implement combinational and sequential
circuits on a FPGA. This will provide students with the knowledge, understanding and skills to progress to further study in the use of this technology; to design and implement complex digital systems or to fulfil a technician role in industry.

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