Course Code:

BECS 11413

Title:

Analogue Electronics I

Pre-Requisites:

A/L Physics

BECS 11431 Analogue Electronics Laboratory I

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate,

• the understanding of Semiconductor Fundamentals,
• the understanding of p-n junction diode and its applications,
• basic knowledge on BJT, FET and their applications,
• the ability in analysing BJT circuits using small signal parameters,
• basic knowledge of transistor amplifiers and oscillators,
• basic knowledge on CMOS devices,
• ability in solving problems of analogue electronics.

Course Content: Semiconductor fundamentals, Intrinsic semiconductors, Extrinsic semiconductors, p-n junction, Semiconductor diodes: Diode and diode circuits, Rectifier circuits, Filters, Clippers, Clamping circuits, Voltage multipliers. Bipolar junction transistors: Characteristics of transistor configurations, Operating point, Transistor biasing, Equivalent circuits, Small signal parameters. Amplifiers: Single stage amplifiers, Multistage amplifiers, Comparison of different types of coupling, Frequency response, Negative feedback, Positive feedback, Oscillators, Transistor tuned amplifiers. Basics of power amplifiers, Transistor audio power amplifiers, Amplifiers with negative feedback, Field effect transistors, CMOS devices, Switching circuits.

Method of Teaching and Learning: Combination of Lectures, Tutorial discussions, Student-centred discussions.

Assessment: End-of-course written examination and other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Floyd, T. L., (2017), Electronic Devices, 10^th Edition (Electron Flow Version), Prentice-Hall International
*Razavi, B., (2013), Fundamentals of Microelectronics, 2^nd Edition, Wiley
*Jaeger, R. C. & Blalock, T. N., (2016), Microelectronic Circuit Design, 5^th Edition, McGraw‐Hill
*Sedra, A. S. & Smith, K. C., (2010), Microelectronic Circuits, 6^th Edition, Oxford University Press

Course Code:

BECS 11422

Title:

Electric Circuit Fundamentals

Pre-Requisites:

A/L Physics

BECS 11431 Analogue Electronics Laboratory I

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• use network theorems to analyse and simplify electric circuits,
• do mesh-current and node voltage analysis,
• calculate steady-state responses of circuits containing passive elements,
• design and analyse LCR resonance circuits and obtain their characteristics,
• understand the basics of three-phase electric circuits.

Course Content: Electric circuit analysis: Network theorems: Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff laws, Mesh and Nodal analysis, Thévenin’s theorem, Norton’s theorem, Superposition theorem. Introduction to complex numbers used in AC circuits, Current electricity, Constant voltage source, Constant current source, Conversion of voltage source into equivalent current source and vice-versa, Loop equations and loop analysis, Maximum power transfer and matching theorems, Delta-star transformation, Star-delta transformation, Self-inductance and mutual inductance, Series and parallel inductors, A/C circuits of Inductors (L), Capacitors (C) and resistors (R), Alternating current theory, Vector method for L-C-R series and parallel circuits, Power dissipation of L-C-R circuit, Power factor, Quality factor, Resonance and band width, AC bridges., Three-phase circuits, Three-phase sources, Balanced 3-phase circuits, Analysis of Y-Y circuits, Analysis of Y-∆ circuits, Power calculations in balanced three-phase circuits.

Method of Teaching and Learning: Combination of Lectures, Tutorial discussions, Student-centred discussions.

Assessment: End-of-course written examination and other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Shepherd, J., Morton, A. H. & Spence, L. F., (1998), Higher Electrical Engineering, Prentice-Hall
*Alexander, C. & Sadiku, M. N. O., (2012), Fundamentals of Electric Circuits, 5^th Edition, McGraw-Hill
*Purcell, E. M.& Morin, D. J., (2013), Electricity and Magnetism, 3^rd Edition, Cambridge University Press

Course Code:

BECS 11431

Title:

Analogue Electronics Laboratory I

Pre-Requisites:

A/L Physics

BECS 11413 Analogue Electronics I and BECS 11422 Electric Circuit
Fundamentals

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• use electrical test and measuring instruments such as Oscilloscopes, Signal generators, Multimeter accurately & effectively,
• gain experimental skills on fundamental concepts of analogue electronics and electric circuit fundamentals,
• present experimental data using graphical methods such as graphs,
• write technical reports by analysing experimental data.

Course Content: Semiconductor diode characteristics, Rectifier circuits, Filters, Clippers, Clamping circuits. Bipolar junction transistors: Characteristics of transistor configurations, Frequency response, Single stage amplifiers, Negative feedback, Oscillators, Transistor audio power amplifiers, Field effect transistors characteristics, Electric circuit analysis.

Method of Teaching and Learning: 10 lab sessions per semester (one 3hr laboratory session per week).

Assessment: Lab reports, attendance, End-of-course practical examination, presentation, and any other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Floyd, T. L., (2017), Electronic Devices, 10^th Edition (Electron Flow Version), Prentice-Hall International
*Razavi, B., (2013), Fundamentals of Microelectronics, 2^nd Edition, Wiley
*Jaeger, R. C. & Blalock, T. N., (2016), Microelectronic Circuit Design, 5^th Edition, McGraw‐Hill
*Alexander, C. & Sadiku, M. N. O., (2012), Fundamentals of Electric Circuits, 5^th Edition, McGraw-Hill

Course Code:

BECS 12443

Title:

Digital Electronics

Pre-Requisites:

BECS 11413 Analogue Electronics I

BECS 12451 Digital Electronics Laboratory

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• understand the difference between analogue and digital electronics,
• describe different number systems, their operations and application in digital electronics,
• use Boolean algebra, Karnaugh map to simplify logic operations,
• demonstrate basic knowledge on digital logic gates and their uses in simple logic circuits,
• design and implement combinational and sequential logic circuits.

Course Content: Digital and analogue quantities, Number systems, Binary numbers, Conversion from decimal to binary & vice versa, Binary arithmetic, Binary addition, Binary subtraction, Binary mortification, Binary division, 1's & 2's complements of binary numbers, Signed numbers, Floating point numbers, Hexadecimal numbers, Octal numbers, Binary coded decimal (BCD), 8421 code, Gray code, Error detection & Correction codes, Parity, Hamming code, Logic gates (TTL and CMOS gates), Gate universality, Boolean algebra, Laws and rules of Boolean algebra, Truth tables, Logic symbols, Logic implementation, Sum-of-products, Product-of-sums, De Morgan’s theorem, Karnaugh map simplification, SOP & POS minimization, Functions of combinational logic (adders, comparators, decoders, encoders, multiplexers, demultiplexers), Digital logic with feedback (multivibrators, latches, Flip-Flops), Edge triggered latches, Sequential circuits (counters in sequential system, synchronous and asynchronous counters, Up/Down modes, Sequence detectors, Shift registers), Moore and Mealy circuits, Memory (RAM, 1-D/2-D memory chips, ROM, PROM, EPROMS, PLA, Dynamic RAM), Integrated circuit technologies (Operational characteristic and parameters, TTL & COMS circuits, uses and comparisons, ECL, PMOS, NMOS and E²CMOS circuits).

Method of Teaching and Learning: Combination of Lectures, Tutorial discussions, Student-centred discussions.

Assessment: End-of-course written examination and other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Floyd, T. L., (2014), Digital Fundamentals, 11^th Edition, Pearson
*Holdsworth, B. & Woods, R. C., (2002), Digital system design, 4^th Edition, Newnes Publications
*Roth, C. H. & Kinney, L. L., (2014), Fundamentals of Logic Design, 7^th Edition, Cengage Learning

Course Code:

BECS 11413

Title:

Analogue Electronics I

Pre-Requisites:

BECS 11431 Analogue Electronics Laboratory I

BECS 12443 Digital Electronics

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• handle electronic components and equipment related to digital electronics,
• design, assemble and test combinational and sequential circuits,
• develop skills of writing technical reports based on analysis of experimental data.

Course Content: Characteristics of AND, OR, NAND, NOR, EX-OR, EX-NOR Logic gates, Combinational logic circuits, Adders, Flip-flops, Sequential circuits, Counters, Registers etc.

Method of Teaching and Learning: 10 lab sessions per semester (one 3hr laboratory session per week.

Assessment: Lab reports, attendance, End-of-course practical examination, presentation, and any other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Floyd, T. L., (2014), Digital Fundamentals, 11^th Edition, Pearson
*Holdsworth, B. & Woods, R. C., (2002), Digital system design, 4^th Edition, Newnes Publications

Course Code:

BECS 12462

Title:

Mechanics & Properties of Materials

Pre-Requisites:

A/L Physics

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• demonstrate the understanding on fundamental concepts of physics in mechanics,
• gain the skills in relevant applications and solving problems,
• demonstrate the knowledge on fundamental concepts and basic principles that are related to the materials for electronics,
• have the knowledge in latest progress in this field.

Course Content: Units and measurements. Coordinate systems, Scalars and vectors. The Force and Linear motion. Work and energy, Power. Conservation of energy and momentum. Gravitation. Circular motion and rotational dynamics; Torques and moments of inertia, Angular momentum, Periodic motion, Precession, Gyroscope, Rotating frames of reference, Inertial forces. Bond potentials, Valance charge, Crystal structures and defects. Ceramics for electronics. Semiconductor materials. Nanostructures and nanoelectronics. Organic electronics.

Method of Teaching and Learning: Combination of Lectures, Tutorial discussions, Student-centred discussions.

Assessment: End-of-course written examination and other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Giancoli, D. C., (2013), Physics: Principles with Applications, 7^th Edition, Prentice Hall
*Halliday D., Resnick, R. & Walker. J., (2010), Fundamentals of Physics, 9^th Edition, John Wiley
*Young, H. D. & Freedman, R. A., (2016), University Physics with Modern Physics, 14^th Edition, Pearson
*Sears, F. W., (1951), Mechanics, Heat, and Sound, Addison Wesley Co
*Feynman, R. P., (1964), Feynman Lectures on Physics
*Callister, W. D. & Rethwisch, D. G., (2014), Materials Science and Engineering: an introduction, 9^th Edition, John Wiley & Sons
*Smith, W. F. & Hashemi, J., (2010), Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering, 5^th Edition, McGraw‐Hill

Course Code:

BECS 21413

Title:

Analogue Electronics II (Operational Amplifiers)

Pre-Requisites:

BECS 11413 Analogue Electronics I

Analogue Electronics Laboratory II

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• understand the behaviour of ideal OP-AMPs,
• understand the concepts and applications of operational amplifiers, and their uses in analogue circuits,
• analyse and solve problems in OP-AMP based circuits,
• design analogue computational circuits using OP-AMPs,
• understand the operation of OP-AMP based power controlling circuits.

Course Content: Operational-amplifier characteristics, Typical performance of selected op-amp types, Non-ideal behaviour, Saturation, Frequency response, Slew rate. Basic uses of op-amp: Feedback-amplifiers (inverting, non-inverting & summing), Follower, Integrator, Differentiator, Scalar changer, Phase shifter, Filter, VC and CV converter, Function generators and signal conditioners. Other uses of op-amp: Comparator, Zero-crossing detector, Clipping, Clamping, Waveform generators and wave-shaping circuits, Precision rectifier, Schmitt triggers and multivibrator. Electronic analogue computation: Solution of differential equation, Time scaling and amplitude scaling of differential equation, Simulation of transfer function. Switching and amplifying circuits. Regulators: Basic series and shunt regulators, Series regulator with transistor and op-amp feedback, Current limiting circuit, Complete power supply.

Method of Teaching and Learning: Combination of Lectures, Tutorial discussions, Student-centred discussions.

Assessment: End-of-course written examination and other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Floyd, T. L., (2017), Electronic Devices, 10^th Edition (Electron Flow Version), Prentice-Hall International
*Clayton, G. & Winder, S., (2003), Operational Amplifiers, 5^th Edition, Newnes Publications
*Franco, S., (2015), Design with Operational Amplifiers and Analogue Integrated Circuits, 4^th Edition, McGraw‐Hill
*Horowitz, P. & Hill, W., (2015), The art of electronics, 3^rd Edition, Cambridge University Press
*Huijsing, J., (2011), Operational Amplifiers: Theory and Design, 2^nd Edition, Springer

Course Code:

BECS 21422

Title:

Electromagnetism

Pre-Requisites:

BECS 11613 Applied Algebra & Statistics

Analogue Electronics Laboratory II

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• demonstrate basic mathematic skills needed to understand concepts in electromagnetism,
• demonstrate the understanding on the fundamental concepts of electromagnetism,
• use Maxwell equations to explain EM wave propagation,
• ability of solving problems in electromagnetic applications.

Course Content: Electrostatics; Electrostatic Field, Divergence and Curl of E, Electrostatic Potential, Work and Energy in Electrostatics. Special Techniques for Calculating Potentials; Differential Form of Gauss’s Theorem, Poisson’s Equation, Laplace’s Equation, Boundary Value Problems, Method of Images. Electric Multipoles. Maxwell’s Equations in Electrostatics Magnetostatics; Lorentz Force, Biot-Savart Law for Line-, Surface-, and Volume Currents, Divergence and Curl of B. Ampere’s Circuital Law. Magnetic Vector Potential. Magnetic Fields of Toroids and Solenoids. Maxwell’s Equations in Magnetostatics. Magnetic Materials; Paramagnetism, Diamagnetism, Ferromagnetism. Magnetisation.

Method of Teaching and Learning: Combination of Lectures, Tutorial discussions, Student-centred discussions.

Assessment: End-of-course written examination and other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Sadiku, M. N. O., (2014), Elements of Electromagnetics, 6^th Edition, Oxford University Press
*Purcell, E. M.& Morin, D. J.,(2013), Electricity and Magnetism, 3^rd Edition, Cambridge University Press
*Hayt, W. & Buck, J., (2019), Engineering Electromagnetics, McGraw-Hill

Course Code:

BECS 21431

Title:

Analogue Electronics Laboratory II

Pre-Requisites:

BECS 11431 Analogue Electronics Laboratory I

BECS 21413 Analogue Electronics II & BECS 21422 Electromagnetism

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to:

• use test & measuring instruments related to analogue electronics and electromagnetism,
• demonstrate skills of designing electronic circuits with operational amplifiers,
• perform experiments on related to the basics of electromagnetism,
• writing technical reports by analysing experimental data.

Course Content: Experiments based on operational amplifier characteristics and applications. Basic laws of magnetism. Mutual Inductance, Transformers, Maximum power transfer theorem, Earth’s magnetic field, Tangent galvanometer, Ballistic galvanometer.

Method of Teaching and Learning: 10 lab sessions per semester (one 3hr laboratory session per week).

Assessment: Lab reports, attendance, End-of-course practical examination, and any other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Floyd, T. L., (2017), Electronic Devices, 10^th Edition (Electron Flow Version), Prentice-Hall International
*Clayton, G. & Winder, S., (2003), Operational Amplifiers, 5^th Edition, Newnes Publications
*Franco, S., (2015), Design with Operational Amplifiers and Analogue Integrated Circuits, 4^th Edition, McGraw‐Hill
*Purcell, E. M. & Morin, D. J., (2013), Electricity and Magnetism, 3^rd Edition, Cambridge University Press

Course Code:

BECS 22443

Title:

Measurements and Instrumentation

Pre-Requisites:

All previous Electronics Compulsory course modules

BECS 22451 Measurements and Instrumentation Laboratory

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to:

• differentiate between sensors and transducers,
• describe characteristics and operational principles of electronic measuring instruments and sensors,
• analyse measuring errors and improve the accuracy of measurements,
• design and implement simple measuring instruments,
• demonstrate knowledge of the operation of electronic components in modern data acquisition systems.

Course Content: Interfacing between logic families, Driving digital logic from comparators and op-amps, Bridge circuits (non-linearity/sensitivity, lead resistance error, signal conditioning electronics), Strain gages (Pressure, Flow, Strain measurement, Electronic circuit design), High impedance sensors and measuring electronics (Photodiodes, Humidity monitors, Chemical sensors etc.), Temperature sensors and measuring electronics (Thermocouple, RTD, Thermistors, Semiconductor temperature sensors), Special sensors, Signal conditioning (noise analysis and noise elimination techniques), Active filter design, Shaping methods, Trigger techniques, Discriminators, Digital to analogue converters (DACs), Scaled current sources, Generating voltages from current output DACs, Time-domain (averaging) DACs, Multiplying DACs, Analogue to digital converters (ADCs), Parallel encoder, Successive-approximation ADC, Voltage-to-frequency conversion, Single-slope integration, Charge-balancing technique, Dual-slope Integration, Delta-sigma converters, Switched-capacitor ADC, Some A/D Conversion examples, Decoders and encoders, Multiplexing, Bandwidth-narrowing techniques, Signal-to-noise computation, Signal averaging, Spectrum analysis and Fourier transforms.

Method of Teaching and Learning: Combination of Lectures, Tutorial discussions, Student-centred discussions.

Assessment: End-of-course written examination and other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Floyd, T. L., (2017), Electronic Devices, 10^th Edition (Electron Flow Version), Prentice-Hall International
*Floyd, T. L., (2014), Digital Fundamentals, 11^th Edition, Pearson
*Fraden, J., (2016), Handbook of Modern Sensors - Physics, Design, and Applications, 5^th Edition, Springer
*Northrop, R. B., (2005), Introduction to Instrumentation and Measurements, 2^nd Edition, CRC Press
*Horowitz, P. & Hill, W., (2015), The art of electronics, 3^rd Edition, Cambridge University Press

Course Code:

BECS 22451

Title:

Measurements and Instrumentation Laboratory

Pre-Requisites:

All previous Laboratory Classes

BECS 22443 Measurements and Instrumentation

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• demonstrate skills on designing and implementing sensors and instrumentation systems,
• analyse experimental data and write technical reports.

Course Content: Experiments based on comparators, Sensors, ADCs, DACs, Amplifiers, Pulse shapers, Encoders, Decoders, Filters, etc.

Method of Teaching and Learning: 10 lab sessions per semester (one 3hr laboratory session per week).

Assessment: Lab reports, attendance, End-of-course practical examination, and any other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Floyd, T. L., (2017), Electronic Devices, 10^th Edition (Electron Flow Version), Prentice-Hall International
*Floyd, T. L., (2014), Digital Fundamentals, 11^th Edition, Pearson
*Fraden, J., (2016), Handbook of Modern Sensors - Physics, Design, and Applications, 5^th Edition, Springer
*Northrop, R. B., (2005), Introduction to Instrumentation and Measurements, 2^nd Edition, CRC Press
*Horowitz, P. & Hill, W., (2015), The art of electronics, 3^rd Edition, Cambridge University Press

Course Code:

BECS 22462

Title:

Signals and Systems

Pre-Requisites:

BECS 21613 Differential Equations,
Integral Transforms and Numerical Methods

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,,

• understand basic concepts of signals and systems,
• analyse linear time invariant system responses in time domain using the convolution,
• analyse continuous time signals and systems in the frequency domain using the Fourier Transform,
• determine the frequency spectrum of periodic and aperiodic signals using Fourier series and Fourier transform,
• analyse continuous-time signals and system responses using the concepts of transfer function representation by use of Laplace and inverse Laplace transforms,
• analyse discrete-time signals and system responses using the concepts of transfer function representation by use of Z and Inverse-Z transforms,
• use of MATLAB to simulate and analyse signals and systems.

Course Content: Review of basic MATLAB operations, Signals and systems; Discrete-time signals, Continuous-time signals, Linearity and time invariance, Impulse and step responses, Time-domain analysis of linear time-invariant (LTI) continuous-time (CT) and discrete-time (DT) systems. System frequency response, Frequency-domain representations, Fourier series and transforms, Fourier representation of signals, Frequency-domain analysis of CT/DT signals and LTI systems. Laplace and inverse Laplace transforms, Z and inverse Z transforms, Analysis of linear time‐invariant (LTI) systems, Sampling, Sampling theorem, Modulation, Convolution, Filtering and signal distortion. Time/frequency sampling and interpolation, Continuous-discrete-time signal conversion and quantization, Discrete-time signal processing, Communication system applications, Use of MATLAB for signal processing and communication applications.

Method of Teaching and Learning: Combination of Lectures, Tutorial discussions, Student-centred discussions, MATLAB Simulation Lab class.

Assessment: End-of-course written examination and other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Roberts, M. J., (2008), Fundamentals of Signals and Systems, 1^st Edition, McGraw‐Hill
*Haykin, S.B., & Veen. V., (2003), Signal and Systems, 2^nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons
*Oppenhiem, A. V. & Willsky, A. S., (1996), Signals and systems, 2^nd Edition, Prentice Hall
*Lathi B. P., (2004), Linear Systems and Signals, Oxford university press, 2^nd Edition
*Phillips, C. L., Parr, J.M., & Riskin E. A., (2014), Signals, Systems, and Transforms, 5^th Edition, Pearson
*Lindner, D. K., (1999), Introduction to Signals and Systems, 1^st Edition, McGraw-Hill
*Kamen, E. & Heck, B., (2007), Fundamentals of Signals and Systems Using the Web and MATLAB, 3^rd Edition, Prentice Hall
*Palm, W., (2005), Introduction to MATLAB 7 for Engineers, 2^nd Edition, McGraw-Hill
*Gilat, A., (2014), MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications, 5^th Edition, Wiley
*Proakis, J. G., Salehi, M.,& Bauch, G., (2013), Contemporary Communication Systems Using MATLAB, 3^rd Edition, Cengage Learning

Course Code:

BECS 22811

Title:

Creative Design Project I

Pre-Requisites:

All Compulsory course units

Learning Outcomes:

The aim of this course is to encourage students to get familiar with the process of scientific problem solving through a set project. Students can choose their projects from either Computer Science or Electronics discipline.

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• collaborate as a team to produce a practical design meeting the given objectives using relevant concepts learnt during previous courses,
• analyse, design, simulate and build simple electronic circuits,
• write a project plan, document progress in detail, and conduct design reviews,
• convince others via effective communication, both orally and in writing,
• improve technical abilities.

Course Content: This course is conducted throughout the second semester of level 2. This is a group project and each group will include a group of 3 to 5 students. They must carry out a given design project over the semester. The students are expected to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the first and second year of their curriculum in order to implement the design produced. They are expected to develop skills in group and team management while carrying out their task. They have to work within a specified time scale.

Method of Teaching and Learning: PODBL (Project Oriented Design Based Learning) method will be utilized.

Assessment: Project proposal, Progress Presentations, Report, Attendance, presentation, demonstration and any other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Ford, R. & Coulston, C., (2005), Design for electrical and computer engineers: Theory, concepts, and practice, 1^st Edition, McGraw‐Hill
*Other material as appropriate depending on the given objectives

Course Code:

BECS 31412

Title:

Microcontrollers and Embedded Electronics

Pre-Requisites:

All previous Compulsory courses

BECS 31421 Microcontrollers and Embedded Electronics Laboratory

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• explain the basic concepts related to microcontrollers, microprocessors and embedded systems,
• understand the different types of microcontrollers,
• design and implement microcontroller based applications.

Course Content: What is an embedded system?, Microprocessor vs. microcontroller, Microcontroller families, PIC microcontrollers, microcontroller architecture overview, Parallel port interface, Power supply, Clock oscillator, Assembly language programming, Parameter passing, Global variable, Local variable, Interrupt handling, Introduction to development environment, Serial port, Universal synchronous/asynchronous receiver/transmitter (USART), Data acquisition and manipulation, System C for microcontroller programming, Queue management, Resource management, Real world application design examples, DC motor control, Automation with microcontrollers, Brief introduction to Arduino & Raspberry pi, PIC vs. Arduino.

Method of Teaching and Learning: Combination of Lectures, Tutorial discussions, Student-centred discussions.

Assessment: End-of-course written examination and other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Wilmshurst, T., (2009), Designing Embedded Systems with PIC Microcontrollers, Principles and Applications, 2^nd Edition, Newnes
*Valvano, J. W., (2012), Embedded Microcomputer Systems: Real Time Interfacing, 3^rd Edition, CL Engineering
*Mazidi, M. A., Mazidi, J. G., & McKinlay, R. D., (2007), The 8051 Microcontroller and Embedded Systems Using Assembly and C, 2^nd Edition, Pearson
*Lipovski, G. J. & Irwin, J. D., (2000), Embedded Microcontroller Interfacing for M COMPULSORY Systems, 1^st Edition, Academic Press

Course Code:

BECS 31421

Title:

Microcontrollers and Embedded Electronics Laboratory

Pre-Requisites:

All Electronics Laboratory classes of Level 1 & 2

BECS 31412 Microcontrollers and Embedded Electronics

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to:

• understand embedded systems using modular design and abstraction,
• write programs using system C for selected microcontrollers,
• build and test circuits with switches, LEDs, resistors, potentiometers, and liquid crystal displays,
• synchronizing hardware and software input/output with switches, lights, sound, sensors, motors, and liquid crystal displays,
• debug using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and software instrumentation,
• design and implement microcontroller based embedded electronics circuits,
• use PIC, Arduino & Raspberry Pi for designing small scale embedded applications.

Course Content: Design and implementation of microcontroller based embedded electronics applications., PIC microcontrollers, Working with I/O pins of a microcontroller, Interfacing with LCD/ 7-segment displays, Connecting input devices, Serial communication, DAC AND ADC implementation, Industrial motor controlling (DC, Stepper, Servo and shaft-speed encoders), Interfacing different sensors with microcontroller, Several example application will be developed during lab sessions.

Method of Teaching and Learning: 10 lab sessions per semester (one 3hr laboratory session per week).

Assessment: Lab reports, attendance, end-of-course practical examination, and any other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Wilmshurst, T., (2009), Designing Embedded Systems with PIC Microcontrollers, Principles and Applications, 2^nd Edition, Newnes
*Valvano, J. W., (2012), Embedded Microcomputer Systems: Real Time Interfacing, 3^rd Edition, CL Engineering

Course Code:

BECS 31433

Title:

Communication Systems

Pre-Requisites:

BECS 21413 Analogue Electronics II
BECS 21422 Electromagnetism
BECS 22462 Signals & Systems

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• describe the basic concepts and issues related to communication systems,
• explain different types of analogue modulation techniques (Amplitude Modulation (AM), Frequency Modulation (FM) and Phase Modulation (PM)),
• understand the fundamentals for analysis the performance of communication systems,
• understand concepts of a digital communication system (Pulse Code Modulation (PCM)).

Course Content: Introduction to communication systems; Network topologies, Types of communication channels, Bandwidth and filtering, Wave propagation, Modulation, Transmission, Multiplexing, Signal transmission, Baseband transmission, Frequency division multiplexing (FDM), Time division multiplexing (TDM), Linear modulation: Amplitude modulation(AM); Baseband vs. bandpass communications, Double sideband and double-sideband suppressed carrier, Asymmetric sideband signals: Single sideband and vestigial sideband, Performance analysis in noise, Carrier acquisition, Phase locked loops, Angle modulation; Phase and frequency modulation, Generation and demodulation of FM signals, Pre-emphasis and de-emphasis in angle-modulated systems, FM receivers, Radio and TV broadcasting, AM and FM broadcast technical standards, Sampling theorem: Nyquist rate, Ideal sampling and reconstruction, Practical sampling and reconstruction, Practical issues, Pulse amplitude modulation (PAM), Quantization, Pulse code modulation (PCM); Sampling, Non-uniform quantization and encoding, Bandwidth and noise considerations in PCM, Differential PCM, Delta modulation and linear predictive coding, PAM signals and power spectra, Line codes and spectra, Geometric space representation of signals and noise, Performance analysis in AWGN channels: Optimum detectors for binary polar signalling and general binary signalling, Space analysis of optimum detection.

Method of Teaching and Learning: Combination of Lectures, Tutorial discussions, Student-centred discussions.

Assessment: End-of-course written examination and other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Couch, L. W., (2013), Digital and Analogue Communication Systems, 8^th Edition, Pearson
*Proakis, J. G.& Salehi, M., (2002), Communication Systems Engineering, 2^nd Edition, Prentice‐Hall
*Lathi, B. P., (2009), Modern Digital and Analogue Communication Systems, 4^th Edition, Oxford University Press
*Haykin, S. & Moher, M., (2010), Communication Systems, 5^th Edition, John Wiley

Course Code:

BECS 31443

Title:

Control Systems Design

Pre-Requisites:

BECS 22462 Signals and Systems

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• demonstrate the basic knowledge related to control system analysis,
• perform time and frequency domain analysis of dynamical systems,
• explain the performance specifications of control systems,
• have a clear understanding on controller design process,
• demonstrate the skills and techniques required for control system design.

Course Content: Introduction to control systems, System modelling, Block diagram and signal flow diagram, State variable, Open and close loop systems, Stability analysis, Time domain analysis. Performance of feedback control systems, Root‐locus technique, Frequency domain analysis, Relative stability and design specifications, PID control.

Method of Teaching and Learning: Combination of Lectures, Tutorial discussions, Student-centred discussions.

Assessment: End-of-course written examination and other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Ogata, K., (2010), Modern Control Engineering, 5^th Edition, Prentice‐Hall
*Dorf, R. C.& Bishop, R. H., (2017), Modern Control Systems, 13^th Edition, Pearson
*Kuo, B. C. & Golnaraghi, F., (2010), Automatic Control Systems, 9^th Edition, John Wiley

Course Code:

BECS 31811

Title:

Creative Design Project II

Pre-Requisites:

All previous Compulsory courses

Learning Outcomes:

The aim of this course is to encourage students to get familiar with the process of scientific problem solving through a set project. Students can choose their projects from either Computer Science or Electronics discipline.

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• collaborate as a team to produce a practical design meeting the given objectives using relevant concepts learnt during previous courses,
• analyse, design, simulate and build simple electronic circuits,
• write a project plan, document progress in detail, and conduct design reviews,
• convince others via effective communication, both orally and in writing,
• improve technical abilities.

Course Content: This course is conducted throughout the second semester of level 3. This is a group project and each group will include a group of 3 to 5 students. They must carry out a given design project over the semester. The students are expected to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the first, second, and third level in order to implement the design produced. They are expected to develop skills in group and team management while carrying out their task. They have to work within a specified time scale.

Method of Teaching and Learning: PODBL (Project Oriented Design Based Learning) method will be utilized.

Assessment: Project proposal, Progress Presentations, Report, Attendance, presentation, demonstration and any other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Ford, R. & Coulston, C., (2005), Design for electrical and computer engineers: Theory, concepts, and practice, 1^st Edition, McGraw‐Hill
*Other material as appropriate depending on the given objectives

Course Code:

BECS 32453

Title:

Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

Pre-Requisites:

BECS 22462 Signals and Systems
BECS 31433 Control Systems Design
BECS 21613 Differential Equations, Integral Transforms
and Numerical Methods

BECS 32461 Digital Signal Processing Laboratory

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• understand basic concepts related to Digital Signal Processing,
• analysis and design of discrete-time linear-time invariant systems for processing discrete-time signals,
• analyse and design digital filters; FIR and IIR filters.

Course Content: Signal sampling and quantization, Review of discrete-time (DT) signals: linearity, Time-invariance, Causality, Stability, and Convolution; Discrete-time Fourier transform and difference equations, Fast Fourier transform (FFT), Sampling theorem; Reconstruction of continuous-time signals from discrete-time signals; Interpolation and decimation, The z-transform, Basic filtering types, and Digital filter realization; Finite impulse response (FIR) and infinite impulse response (IIR),FIR filter design techniques: Frequency sampling and windowing method, IIR filter design using analogue prototypes, and Transforms from continuous-time to discrete time.

Method of Teaching and Learning: Combination of Lectures, Tutorial discussions, Student-centred discussions.

Assessment: End-of-course written examination and other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Tan, L., &Jiang, J., (2013), Digital Signal Processing: Fundamentals and Applications, 2^nd Edition, Academic Press
*Ifeachor, E., & Jervis, B., (2001), Digital Signal Processing, A Practical Approach, 2^nd Edition, Prentice Hall
*Oppenheim, A. V., &Schafer, R. W., (2010), Discrete-Time Signal Processing, 3^rd Edition, Pearson
*Mitra, K. S., (2006), Digital Signal Processing: A Computer based Approach, 3^rd Edition, McGraw-Hill

Course Code:

BECS 32461

Title:

Digital Signal Processing Laboratory

Pre-Requisites:

All previous Electronics Laboratory Classes

BECS 32453 Digital Signal Processing
BECS 31433 Communication Systems

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• use advanced electrical measuring instruments,
• undertake experiments with DSP algorithms and implement them on FPGA, Microcontrollers & DSP Processors,
• design, implement digital filters,
• demonstrate DSP applications in communication,
• image enhancement in spatial and frequency domains (through 2D Fourier transform),
• implement algorithms using MATLAB image processing toolbox.

Course Content: DSP simulations with MATLAB, DSP algorithms, MATLAB for DSP &image processing applications, DSP chips (TMS 320C 5X/6X), Verification of Linear convolution &circular convolution. Design of FIR filter (LP/HP) using windowing technique (Rectangular window, & triangular window) Implementation of IIR filter (LP/HP) on DSP processors, Implementation of N-point FFT algorithm. MATLAB program to generate sum of sinusoidal signals. MATLAB program to find frequency response of analogue LP/HP filters. Computation of power density spectrum of a sequence. Computation of the FFT of given 1-D signal. Frequency responses of anti-imaging and anti-aliasing filters.

Method of Teaching and Learning: 10 lab sessions per semester (one 3hr laboratory session per week).

Assessment: Lab reports, attendance, end-of-course practical examination, and any other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Haykin, S. & Moher, M., (2010), Communication Systems, 5^th Edition, John Wiley
*Tan, L., & Jiang, J., (2013), Digital Signal Processing: Fundamentals and Applications, 2^nd Edition, Academic Press
*Ifeachor, E., & Jervis, B., (2001), Digital Signal Processing, A Practical Approach, 2^nd Edition, Prentice Hall

Course Code:

BECS 32472

Title:

Programmable Logic Devices and HDL

Pre-Requisites:

BECS 12443 Digital Electronics

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• understand ROM structure and use it for digital circuit design,
• understand the architecture of SPLDs and implement simple logic functions with them,
• understand razing hazards and hazard-free design techniques,
• design with CPLD,
• design digital circuits with FPGAs,
• demonstrate PLD programming with HDLs (VHDL or Verilog),
• design FSM and implement them with HDLs.

Course Content: ROM internal architecture, ROM as PLD, Simple programmable logic devices (SPLDs), SPLD internal architectures, Logic implementation using PGA, PLA, PLA, PLS & GAL, Controlled inverters, Output logic macrocells (OLMCs), Racing hazards in PLDs, Hazard-free design techniques, Programmable logic sequencers (PLS), Complex PLD (CPLDs), CPLD macrocells, Shared expanding, Parallel expanding, FPGA, FPGA architecture, Look up table (LUTs), Logic modules, Slices, Platform FPGAs, Hard-Core logic, IP core, Xilinx & Altera FPGAs, Generating SOP cascading chains using Vertex, ASMBL FPGAs, Programming technologies; Fusible links, Anti-fuses, EPROM, E²PROM, SRAM, Hardware description languages (HDLs), VHDL, Verilog, VHDL examples for combinational & sequential logic design, VHDL syntax, Dataflow description, Behavioural description, State machine (Mealy & Moore machine using HDLs), Sequence recognizer example, Logic compilers, JEDEC file, JTAG boundary scanning, design entry, Logic synthesis & optimization, Functional simulation, Timing simulation, Waveform editors, In-system programming (ISP), Xilinx ISE sample demonstrations.

Method of Teaching and Learning: Combination of Lectures, Tutorial discussions, Student-centred discussions, Laboratory Classes.

Assessment: End-of-course written examination and other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Holdsworth, B.& Woods, R. C., (2002), Digital system design, 4^th Edition, Newnes
*Floyd, T. L., (2014), Digital Fundamentals, 11^th Edition, Pearson
*Chang, K. C., (1999), Digital Systems Design with VHDL and Synthesis: An integrated approach, 1^st Edition, Wiley-IEEE Computer Society
*Mano, M. M., & Kime, C., (2015), Logic and Computer Design Fundamentals, 5^th Edition, Pearson
*Xilinx ISE 9. 1 Quick Start Tutorial, Xilinx Cooperation

Course Code:

BECS 32502

Title:

Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)

Pre-Requisites:

BECS 11413 Analogue Electronics I
BECS 22443 Measurement and Instrumentation

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• demonstrate basic understanding of MEMS,
• explain MEMS Fabrication processes,
• understand RF MEMS and related topics,
• understand some applications of MEMS such as Resonators, Filters, DNA Chip, Sensors and Actuators etc.

Course Content: Introduction to MEMS, Materials for MEMS; Silicon, Silicon oxide and nitride, Thin metal films, Polymers, Physical effects, Piezoresistivity, Piezoelectricity, Thermoelectricity, Micromachining; Epitaxy, Oxidation, Sputter deposition, Evaporation, Chemical vapour deposition (CVD), Lithography, Etching, Ultra-precision mechanical machining, Laser machining, Electro-discharge machining, Screen printing, Micro contact printing, Soft lithography, Nano-imprint lithography(NIL), Hot embossing, Ultrasonic machining, MEMS in RF applications, Signal integrity in RF MEMS, Passive components; Capacitors and Inductors, Quality factor, Surface-micro machined variable capacitors, Bulk-micro machined variable capacitors, Micro machined inductors, Microelectromechanical resonators, Comb-drive Resonators, Beam Resonators, Coupled-Resonator, Bandpass Filters, Film bulk acoustic resonators, Microelectromechanical switches, Membrane shunt switch, Cantilever series switch, Life science applications; DNA chip, MEMS in Industrial and automotive applications; Sensing and actuation, Fluid nozzles, Pressure sensors, High-temperature pressure sensors, Mass flow sensors, Acceleration sensors, Angular rate sensors and gyroscopes, Carbon monoxide gas sensor.

Method of Teaching and Learning: Combination of Lectures, Tutorial discussions, Student-centred discussions.

Assessment: End-of-course written examination and other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Maluf, & Williams, K., (2004), An Introduction to Microelectromechanical Systems Engineering, 2^nd Edition, Artech House Inc.
*Allen, J. J., (2005), Micro Electro Mechanical System Design, 1^st Edition, CRC Press
*Choudhary, V., & Iniewski, K., (2013), MEMS: Fundamental Technology and Applications, CRC Press, 1^st Edition

Course Code:

BECS 44414

Title:

Power Electronics

Pre-Requisites:

BECS 11413 I Analogue Electronics I
BECS 21413 Analogue Electronics II

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• describe the operations of power semiconductor devices such as Diodes, BJTs, IGBTs, MOSFETS, Thyristors, SCS, SCR etc.,
• analyse and design AC/DC Rectifiers,
• describe the operation and design switch mode DC-DC convertors.

Course Content: Power semiconductor devices, Diodes, BJTs, Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT), Thyristors, MOSFETS, Silicon controlled switch (SCS), Silicon controlled rectifiers (SCR), Switching characteristics, Uncontrolled and controlled rectifiers, SCR power control, dc-dc switch mode converters; Buck converter, Boost converter, Buck-boost converter, Full bridge converter, DC/AC inverters, Voltage source inverters, Current source inverters, PWM methods.

Method of Teaching and Learning: Combination of Lectures, Tutorial discussions, Student-centred discussions.

Assessment: End-of-course written examination and other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Mohan, N., (2012), Power Electronics, A first course, 1^st Edition, John Wiley & Sons
*Hart, D. W., (2010), Power Electronics, 1^st Edition, McGraw‐Hill
*Mohan, N., Undeland, T. M., & Robbins, W. P., (2003), Power Electronics: Converters, Applications, and Design,John Wiley, 3^rd Edition
*Rashid, M. H., (2013), Power Electronics: Circuits, Devices & Applications, 4^th Edition

Course Code:

BECS 44424

Title:

CMOS VLSI system design

Pre-Requisites:

BECS 11413 Analogue Electronics I
BECS 21413 Analogue Electronics II
BECS 12443 Digital Electronics

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• understand basics of CMOS VLSI design process,
• gain clear understanding on VLSI Design rules,
• design and layout basic CMOS integrated circuits by applying the common design techniques for optimization (Sketch digital circuits in transistor level),
• sketch the layout of simple circuit according to the layout design rules,
• do the timing analysis (Estimate the delay of logic gates),
• performance estimation of VLSI circuits,
• understand the trade-offs and issues in modern VLSI design,
• design and optimize complex functional blocks,
• use commercial CAD tools for design and optimization.

Course Content: IC design history, Overview of CMOS design; CMOS Transistor basics, CMOS Logic, Compound gates, Pass transistors, Transmission gates, Tristate gates, Multiplexers, Latches and Flip-Flops, CMOS processing technology; Layout design rules, MOS Transistor theory; Operation, Ideal IV characteristics, CV characteristics, Simplified MOS capacitor model, Diffusion capacitance, Non-Ideal effects; Velocity saturation, Mobility degradation, Channel length modulation, Body effect, Sub threshold conduction, Junction leakage, Tunnelling, Temperature dependence, Geometry dependence, Circuit characterization and performance estimation, Delay estimation; RC Delay models ,Elmore delay model, Linear delay model, Logical effort, Electrical effort, Transistor sizing, Branching effort, Stage effort, Choosing the best no of stages for given design, Asymmetric gates, Skewed Gates, Pseudo-nMOS Logic, Dynamic Logic, Monotonicity, Pass transistor logic, Domino gates, Sequential circuits, Floor planning, Sequencing, Sequencing Element design, Max and min-Delay, Clock skew, Time borrowing, Two-phase clocking, Interconnect, Wire engineering & reliability, Packaging, Introduction to VLSI Design automation using CAD tools.

Method of Teaching and Learning: Combination of Lectures, Tutorial discussions, Student-centred discussions.

Assessment: End-of-course written examination and other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Weste, N. H. E. & Harris, D. M., (2005), CMOS VLSI design, A circuit and system perspective, 4^th Edition, Pearson
*Weste, N. H. E.& Harris, D. M., (2011), Integrated Circuit Design, 4^th Edition, Pearson
*Wolf, W., (2002), Modern VLSI Design: System-on-Chip Design, 3^rd Edition, Prentice Hall
*Kang, S. M. & Leblebici, Y., (2003),CMOS Digital Integrated Circuits, 3^rd Edition, McGraw-Hill

Course Code:

BECS 44432

Title:

Emerging Topics in Electronics

Pre-Requisites:

All the Compulsory course modules in Electronics

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• Gain insights in how to do an effective literature survey, how to make and effective scientific presentation, and how to write a summary paper (review paper, critical analysis, executive summary),
• Improve knowledge in interdisciplinary areas of electronics,
• Acquire insight into some selected and emerging areas of electronics.

Course Content: 2D Electronics, Bio-Medical Electronics, Brain-Inspired Computing, Green Electronics, Humanoid Robotics, Medical Robotics, Memristors, Metamaterials, Molecular Electronics, Neuromorphic Architectures, Optoelectronics, Optical Computing, Organic Electronics, Quantum Electronics, Smart Cities, Self-Driving Cars, Spintronics, Super Capacitor Assisted Technologies, Transportation Electrification, Wearable Technology, Wireless Power Transfer.

Method of Teaching and Learning: This module will run throughout level 3. At the beginning instructions are given for guided reading, effective literature survey, writing summaries, and critical analysis etc. Each student must choose several topics under the supervision of staff member and does a literature survey themself based on recently published research articles. They must present a summary of their study in form of presentation and summary paper. During a semester each student must present two topics.

Assessment: Presentations and other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Students must find the references themselves

Course Code:

BECS 44443

Title:

RF & Microwave Circuits Design

Pre-Requisites:

BECS 11413 Analogue Electronics I

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• understand the basics of RF circuit design,
• understand signal flow graphs and their applications,
• analyse microwave circuits using Z, Y, ABCD, and S-parameters,
• design and analyse planar transmission lines,
• design and analyse micro strip circuits,
• analyse microwave circuits using lumped circuit simulation and EM Simulation.

Course Content: Radio‐frequency circuits design, Impedance matching, Smith chart & operations. Small‐signal RF amplifiers, Mixers, RF power amplifiers, Oscillators, Phase‐locked loop (PLL) circuits, signal flow graphs and their applications in microwave circuit analysis and design, Z, Y, ABCD and S‐parameters, Two port parameters, Scattering matrix parameters, Planar transmission lines, Microstrip line design, Lumped/distributed circuit elements, Impedance matching circuits, resonators, dividers, couplers, filters and duplexers.

Method of Teaching and Learning: Combination of Lectures, Tutorial discussions, Student-centred discussions, Laboratory Class.

Assessment: End-of-course written examination and other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Pozar, D. M., (2012), Microwave Engineering, 4^th Edition, John Wiley
*Jia‐Sheng, H. & Lancaster, M. J., (2011), Microstrip Filters for RF/Microwave Applications, 2^nd Edition, John Wiley
*Reinhold, L. & Pavel, B., (2008), RF Circuit Design: Theory and Applications, 2^nd Edition, Prentice‐Hall
*Joseph, F. W., (2016), High Frequency Techniques: An Introduction to RF and Microwave Engineering, 1^st Edition, Wiley-IEEE Press
*Collin, R. E., (1992), Foundations of Microwave Engineering, 2^nd Edition, McGraw-Hill

Course Code:

BECS 44453

Title:

Industrial Electronics

Pre-Requisites:

All Electronics Compulsory course modules

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• apply safety policies, standards, practices and procedures to the industrial environment,
• use terminology in the field of industrial electronics,
• read and interpret electrical/electronic drawings,
• perform tests using common electronic equipment,
• troubleshoot electrical/electronic systems,
• demonstrate necessary mathematical skills,
• demonstrate configuration of computer controlled equipment,
• demonstrate machine control understanding,
• demonstrate basic hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge,
• develop programs to operate and monitor automated equipment.

Course Content: Industrial panels &wiring, Industrial times, Industrial measuring tools, Ammeters, Voltmeters &energy meters, Temperature controllers, Faults and errors of Industrial electronic system, Tools and instruments for testing and identifying faults, Fault detection and diagnosis, Troubleshooting, Repairing faults, Maintenance of Industrial electronic systems, Safety measures in Industrial environment, Health hazards of electronic systems, Radiation protection etc., Reporting and documentation of industrial problems.

Method of Teaching and Learning: Combination of Lectures, Tutorial discussions, Student-centred discussions.

Assessment: End-of-course written examination, Assignments and other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Bushnell, M. L. & Agrawal, V. D., (2004), Essentials of electronic testing, Springer
*Ahmed, R. F., & Soliman, A. M., (2014), Testing Methods for Fault Detection In Electronic Circuits, Academic Publishing
*Khandpur, R. S., (2006), Troubleshooting Electronic Equipment, McGraw-Hill
*Lala, P. K., (2008), An Introduction to Logic Circuit Testing, Morgan & Claypool Publishers
*Lundquist, L., (1999), Industrial Electrical Troubleshooting, 1st Edition, Delmar Cengage Learning
*Hand, A., (2011), Electric Motor Maintenance and Troubleshooting, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill Education
*Anderson, G. D., (2013), Variable Frequency Drives: Installation & Troubleshooting, Practical Guides for the Industrial Technician, Create Space Independent Publishing Platform

Course Code:

BECS 44462

Title:

Industrial Automation

Pre-Requisites:

BECS 31443 Control Systems Design
BECS 22443 Measurement and Instrumentation

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• describe and explain basics of an industrial automation system,
• explain practical programmable logic controller applications and associated sensors,
• explain industrial progression toward automation; employ control methods and procedures; select appropriate sensors; and incorporate proper set-up, maintenance, and testing for automation.

Course Content: Basic components in industrial automated systems, Controllers, Sensors and actuators in industrial automation, Safety requirement in industrial automation, Programmable logic controllers (PLCs), Concept of sequential control, PLC hardware selection, Programming methods for PLCs, Timers and Counters , Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, Sustainable lighting technology, Solar powered systems, Automotive electronics; Electric, Hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

Method of Teaching and Learning: Combination of Lectures, Tutorial discussions, Student-centred discussions.

Assessment: End-of-course written examination and other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Lamb, F., (2013), Industrial Automation: Hands‐On, 1^st Edition, McGraw‐Hill
*Smith, L. L., Rowlett, M. L., & Womack, R. C., (1996), Fundamentals of Industrial Controls and Automation: Basic Text on Electricity, Electronics, Control Components and Automation, 1^st Edition, Womack Educational Publications
*Adrover, E. P., (2012), Introduction to PLCs: A beginner's guide to Programmable Logic Controllers
*Cetinkunt, S., (2015), Mechatronics with Experiments, 2^nd Edition, Wiley

Course Code:

BECS 44472

Title:

Electronic Product Design and Manufacturing

Pre-Requisites:

All Compulsory courses in Electronics

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• define the basic steps in electronic product design and manufacture,
• perform worst case analysis of electronic circuits,
• identify and analyse noise and signal integrity issues in electronic circuits,
• EMC & EMI matters,
• design an electronic product (from concept through PCB to casing),
• test electronic products.

Course Content: Product design and development, Product design process, Estimating power supply requirement (Power supply sizing), Power supply protection devices, Noise consideration of a typical system, Noise in electronic circuit, Measurement of noise, Grounding, Shielding and Guarding, Signal integrity issues, EMI & EMC in Electronic Circuits, Shielding & grounding. PCB designing, Product testing, Enclosure sizing & supply requirements & materials for enclosure and tests carried out on enclosure, Thermal management and its types, Advanced topics in electronic product design and manufacture, Electronic product design mini project. Electronics Manufacturing Automation (EMA).

Method of Teaching and Learning: Combination of Lectures, Tutorial discussions, Student-centred discussions.

Assessment: End-of-course written examination, Assignments, and other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Ward, A. E., &Angus, J. A. S., (1996), Electronic Product Design, CRC Press
*Judd, M.& Brindley, K., (1999), Soldering in Electronics Assembly, 2nd Edition, Newnes
*Edwards, P., (2013), Manufacturing Technology in the Electronics Industry: An introduction1st Edition, Springer
*Landers, T. L., Browne, W. D., Fant, E. W., Malstrom, E. M., & Schmitt, N., (1994), Electronics Manufacturing ProcessesFacsimile Edition, Prentice Hall
*Coombs, C., &Holden, H., (2016), Printed Circuits Handbook, 7^th Edition, McGraw-Hill
*Mathia, K., (2010), Robotics for Electronics Manufacturing - Principles and Applications in Cleanroom Automation, 1^st Edition, Cambridge University Press

Course Code:

BECS 44482

Title:

Robotics & Automation

Pre-Requisites:

All Level 1, 2 & 3 Electronics Compulsory Course Modules

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• gain basic introductory understanding of robotics,
• explain basics of manipulators, coordinate transformation and kinematics, trajectory planning, control techniques, sensors and devices,
• use sensor processing algorithms to acquire and manipulate the data,
• describe robot applications.

Course Content: Introduction to robotics, Role of robots in manufacturing automation, Robot configurations and classification, Essential robot components: drives, sensors, actuators, Coordinate transformation and kinematics, Trajectory planning, Robot dynamics, Modelling and control techniques, Robot application, Robot programming, Mobile robot hardware, Mobile robot design example.

Method of Teaching and Learning: Combination of Lectures, Tutorial discussions, Student-centred discussions, Laboratory sessions.

Assessment: End-of-course written examination and other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*John J. C., (2017), Introduction to Robotics: Mechanics and Control, 4^th Edition, Prentice‐Hall
*Schilling, R. J., (1990), Fundamentals of Robotics: Analysis and Control, 1^st Edition, Prentice‐Hall
*Niku, S. B., (2001), An Introduction to Robotics Analysis, Systems, Applications, Prentice‐Hall

Course Code:

BECS 44492

Title:

Electrical Machines & Drives

Pre-Requisites:

BECS 11422 Electric Circuit Fundamentals
BECS 21422 Electromagnetism

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• understand electromagnetic principles and actuators including magnetic circuits and energy conversion devices,
• describe the operating principles of single‐phase and three‐phase transformers and their applications in power supply systems,
• explain basic concepts of DC machines and their operating characteristics,
• apply these concepts in solving industrial problems,
• gain knowledge on AC electrical machinery such as induction machines and synchronous machines.

Course Content: Electromagnetic principles, Actuators, Magnetic circuits and energy conversion devices, Transformers; Operating principles of single‐phase and three‐phase transformers and their applications, DC machines and their operating characteristics, AC machines; Induction machines and synchronous machines and their industrial applications, Inverters for adjustable speed drives, Current regulation in power converters.

Method of Teaching and Learning: Combination of Lectures, Tutorial discussions, Student-centred discussions.

Assessment: End-of-course written examination and other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Sen, P. C., (2014), Principles of Electric Machines and Power Electronics, 3^rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons
*Guru, B. S.& Hiziroglu, H. R., (2001), Electric Machinery and Transformers, 3^rd Edition, Oxford University Press

Course Code:

BECS 43816

Title:

Research Project (Group)

Pre-Requisites:

All Compulsory courses

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate competence in,

• planning and carrying out a research project in Electronics,
• identifying, defining and investigating a research problem in electronics to provide a solution,
• writing a research project plan, documenting progress in detail, and conducting progress reviews,
• using suitable electronics principles to solve a research/design problem,
• writing a dissertation on the research findings and presenting the results to convince others via effective communication, both in writing and orally,
• ethical research practices, and improvement of technical abilities.

Course Content: A group of students will be assigned a research project in Computer Science or Electronics. The project must include identifiable individual components and group components. Initially students have to submit a project proposal and select suitable project supervisor(s). The students’ progress will be evaluated regularly by the supervisor and the examination panel. A project report in the form of a dissertation will be submitted at the end of the project.

Method of Teaching and Learning: PODBL (Project Oriented Design Based Learning) method will be utilized.

Assessment: Research proposal, Research progress presentations, Project Demonstration, Final oral presentation, Dissertation, Presentation at symposium.

Recommended Reading:
*Students must find related references themselves

Course Code:

BECS 44826

Title:

Industrial Training

Pre-Requisites:

All Compulsory courses modules of Level 1, 2 & 3

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• apply theoretical knowledge in an industrial & professional setting,
• develop professional competencies and relationships,
• develop exposure to a professional field and an understanding of professional etiquette,
• evaluate the professional organizational culture,
• evaluate critically the internship experience as an exemplar for the field,
• prepare a professional report on the training.

Course Content: Apply theoretical knowledge in an industrial & professional setting, Development of professional competencies and interpersonal relationships, Develop exposure to a professional field and an understanding of professional etiquette. The student should learn from observing the professional behaviour of the supervisor and other employees at the site, as well as through interaction with customers or clients. The student also practices proper business etiquette while fulfilling his or her training responsibilities, and evaluates the professional organizational culture. The student should be able to understand the dynamics of an organization’s culture through observing and reflecting on how decisions are made, how work is structured, how power is shared, how colleagues interact, how an organization’s mission/vision are implemented, find to what degree accountability and feedback are present in the organization, evaluate critically the internship experience as an exemplar for the field, compose a professional report on the training, and learn the basic structure and ingredients of a technical report on an industrial experience.

Method of Teaching and Learning: Supervisor of the industrial organization will assign a project to be completed at the end of the training period.

Assessment: Attendance, Technical Report, Oral presentation and any other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Students must find relevant material under guidance of field supervisor if they need any

Course Code:

BECS 44014

Title:

Advanced Analogue Electronics

Pre-Requisites:

BECS 11413 Analogue Electronics I
BECS 24114 Analogue Electronics II
BECS 11422 Electric Circuit Fundamentals

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• understand basic MOS device physics in depth,
• understand the operation of a Single stage amplifier, Differential amplifier, LNA, PA, Current mirrors, VCO & PLL in detail,
• analyse biasing, frequency response, stability, and noise performance of given analogue integrated electronic circuits,
• design and analyse complex analogue electronic circuits.

Course Content: MOS device physics, Single stage amplifiers, Differential amplifiers, Passive and active current mirrors, Frequency response of amplifiers, Wide‐bandwidth amplifiers, Noise, Low noise circuits, Low noise amplifiers (LNA), Power amplifiers (PA), Feedback, Band gap references, Switched capacitor circuits, Voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs), Phased looked loops (PLLs).

Method of Teaching and Learning: Combination of Lectures, Tutorial discussions, Student-centred discussions.

Assessment: End-of-course written examination and other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Razavi, B., (2001), Design of Analogue CMOS Integrated Circuit, 1^st Edition, McGraw-Hill
*Sergio, F., (2014), Design with Operational Amplifiers and Analogue Integrated Circuits, 4^th edition, McGraw‐Hill
*Paul, R. G., (2009), Analysis and Design of Analogue Integrated Circuits, 5^th Edition, John Wiley
*Carusone, T. C., (2011), Analogue Integrated Circuits Design, 2^nd Edition, John Wiley

Course Code:

BECS 44014

Title:

Advanced Analogue Electronics

Pre-Requisites:

BECS 11422 Electric Circuit Fundamentals
BECS 21422 Electromagnetism & All Mathematics Courses

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• demonstrate knowledge of electromagnetic theory,
• formulate and solve problems in electromagnetism using appropriate mathematical technique.

Course Content: Review of vector analysis; Introduction to electrostatics; Boundary-value problems in electrostatics; Electrostatic energy; Electrostatics of macroscopic media; Dielectrics; Electrostatic energy in dielectric media; Magnetostatics; Microscopic theory of the magnetic properties of matter; Magnetic energy; Time-varying fields; Maxwell equations; Conservation laws; Plane electromagnetic waves and wave propagation; Wave guides and resonant cavities; Radiation.

Method of Teaching and Learning: Combination of Lectures, Tutorial discussions, Student-centred discussions.

Assessment: End-of-course written examination and other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Griffiths, D. J., (2012), Introduction to Electrodynamics, 4^th Pearson
*Jackson, J. D., (1998), Classical Electrodynamics, 3^rd Edition, John Wiley
*Lorrain, P., & Corson, D., (1970), Electromagnetic Fields and Waves, 2^nd Edition, W. H. Freeman & Co
*Reitz, R. & Milford, F. J., (2008), Foundations of Electromagnetic Theory, 4^th Edition, Addison Wesley

Course Code:

BECS 43033

Title:

Advanced Experimental Laboratory I

Pre-Requisites:

All previous Compulsory course modules in Electronics

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• demonstrate skills in advanced experimental techniques through laboratory work on areas of Power electronics, Microcontrollers, Embedded systems, Control systems, Communication systems, DSP, Image processing, Semiconductors & Electromagnetism
• designing and planning of laboratory experiments their own once the final goal is given,
• writing comprehensive laboratory reports and presenting results based on the analysis of experimental data.

Course Content: Power electronics, Microcontrollers, Embedded systems, Control systems, Communication systems, DSP & Image processing, Semiconductor materials, Electromagnetism.

Method of Teachin and Learning: 6 hours of laboratory classes per week and independent learning, PODBL (Project Oriented Design Based Learning).

Assessment: End-of-course practical examination, lab reports, attendance and any other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Students must do literature survey of their own and find suitable references once the goal of experiment is given to them

Course Code:

BECS 43043

Title:

Advanced Experimental Laboratory II

Pre-Requisites:

All previous Compulsory course modules in Electronics

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• demonstrate skills in advanced experimental techniques through laboratory work on power electronics, Microcontrollers, Embedded systems, Control systems, Communication systems, DSP & Image Processing, Advanced Electromagnetism, RF & Microwave Circuits Design, Optoelectronics, Industrial Automation, and FPGAs,
• design and plan laboratory experiments on their own,
• write comprehensive laboratory reports and present results based on the analysis of experimental data.

Course Content: Power electronics, Microcontrollers, Embedded systems, Control systems, Communication systems, DSP & Image Processing, Advanced Electromagnetism, RF & Microwave Circuits Design, Optoelectronics, Industrial Automation, and FPGAs.

Method of Teachin and Learning: 6 hours of laboratory classes per week and independent learning, PODBL (Project Oriented Design Based Learning).

Assessment: End-of-course practical examination, lab reports, attendance and any other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Students must do literature survey of their own and find suitable references once the goal of experiment is given to them

Course Code:

BECS 44053

Title:

Optoelectronics

Pre-Requisites:

BECS 11413 Analogue Electronics

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• understand the nature and characteristics of light,
• understand different methods of luminescence, display devices and laser types and their applications,
• learn the principle of optical detection mechanism in different detection devices,
• understand different light modulation techniques and the concepts and applications of optical switching,
• study the integration process and application of optoelectronic integrated circuits in transmitters and receivers.

Course Content: Display devices and lasers: Introduction, Photo luminescence, Cathode luminescence, Electro luminescence, Injection luminescence, LED, Plasma display, Liquid crystal displays, Numeric displays, Laser emission, Absorption, Radiation, Population inversion, Optical feedback, Threshold condition, Laser modes, Classes of lasers, Mode locking, laser applications. Optical detectors: Photo detector, Thermal detector, Photo devices, Photo conductors, Photo diodes, Detector performance. Optoelectronic modulator: Introduction, Analogue and digital modulation, Electro-optic modulators, Magneto optic devices, Acousto-optic devices, Optical, Switching and logic devices. Optoelectronic integrated circuits: Introduction, Hybrid and monolithic integration, Application of optoelectronic integrated circuits, Integrated transmitters and receivers, Guided wave devices.

Method of Teaching and Learning: Combination of Lectures, Tutorial discussions, Student-centred discussions.

Assessment: End-of-course written examination and other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Saleh, B. & Teich, M., (2007), Fundamentals of Photonics, 2^nd Edition, Wiley
*Kasap, S. O., (2013), Optoelectronics & Photonics: Principles & Practices, 2^nd Edition, Pearson

Course Code:

BECS 44062

Title:

Modern Radar Systems

Pre-Requisites:

BECS 21422 Electromagnetism

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• demonstrate basic understanding of concepts and applications in radar systems,
• demonstrate various applications of Radar.

Course Content: Introduction to radar; Detection, Clutter, Filtering, Doppler, Hardware, Electromagnetic propagation, Synthetic aperture radar (SAR), Software defined Radar (SDR), Array beam forming, Space‐time adaptive processing, Introduction to target tracking, Tracking algorithms, Radar applications.

Method of Teaching and Learning: Combination of Lectures, Tutorial discussions, Student-centred discussions.

Assessment: End-of-course written examination and other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Mark, A. R., (2010), Principles of Modern Radar: Basic Principles, SciTech Publishing

Course Code:

BECS 44072

Title:

Physics of Semiconductor Devices

Pre-Requisites:

BECS 11413 Analogue Electronics I
BECS 12462 Mechanics & Properties of Materials

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate,

• knowledge of semiconductor band-gap theory,
• basic understanding of quantum confinement in semiconductor nanostructures to explain and calculate the band gap shift with size reduction,
• understanding of the operation mechanism of solar cells, LEDs, lasers and FETs, including the relevant band diagrams to explain their I-V characteristics and functionalities.

Course Content: Review of electronic structure and band structure of semiconductors, Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, Transport properties of semiconductors, Semiconductor devices and their applications, Defects in semiconductors.

Method of Teaching and Learning: Combination of Lectures, Tutorial discussions, Student-centred discussions.

Assessment: End-of-course written examination and other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Sze, S. M. and Ng, K. K., (2006), Physics of Semiconductor Devices, 3^rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons
*Sze, S. M.,(1997), Modern Semiconductor Device Physics, John Wiley & Sons

Course Code:

BECS 44082

Title:

Semiconductor device processing and fabrication

Pre-Requisites:

BECS 11413 Analogue Electronics I
BECS 12462 Mechanics & Properties of Materials
BECS 44072 Physics of Semiconductor Devices

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate,

• basic knowledge of doping, purification, oxidation, gettering, diffusion, implantation, metallization, lithography and etching in semiconductor processing,
• basic knowledge of x-ray diffraction, SEM and TEM, EDX, Auger, STM and AFM, how they work and what sample information they provide,
• overall view of semiconductor device fabrication and characterization processes.

Course Content: Semiconductor characterization techniques, Structural, electrical and optical techniques; x-ray diffraction, photoluminescence, absorption, Raman scattering, SEM, TEM, EDX, Auger, STM and AFM, Bulk semiconductor crystal growth: techniques, defects and properties, Thin film growth: chemical and physical vapour processes, Heteroepitaxy and defects, Substrates and substrate engineering; device fabrication fundamentals: diffusion, ion implantation, oxidation, metallization, Lithography and etching, Device characterization using: Hall effect, four-point probe, I-V, C-V and optical techniques. Diodes and transistors, Photonic devices; LED, lasers, photoconductors, photodiodes, solar cells, quantum well devices. Recent advances in semiconductor nanostructures research will also be introduced.

Method of Teaching and Learning: Combination of Lectures, Tutorial discussions, Student-centred discussions.

Assessment: End-of-course written examination and other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Mahajan, S. & Harsha, K. S., (1998), Principles of Growth and Processing of Semiconductors, 1^st Edition, McGraw-Hill
*Mayer, J. W. & Lau, S. S., (1990), Semiconductor Processing: Electronic Materials Science for Integrated Circuits in Si & GaAs, Macmillan
*Campbell, S. A., (1996), The Science and Engineering of Microelectronic Fabrication, Oxford University Press
*Shimura, F., (1989), Semiconductor Silicon Crystal Technology, Academic Press
*Jaeger, R. C., (1988), Introduction to microelectronic fabrication, Addison-Wesley
*Colliver, D., (1976), Compound Semiconductor Technology, Artech House
*Sze, S. M., (1988), VLSI Technology, Semiconductor Device Physics: Physics of Semiconductor Devices, 2^nd Edition, McGraw-Hill
*Williams, R. E., (1990), Modern GaAs Processing Methods, Artech House Publishers
*May, G. S., and Sze, S. M., (2003), Fundamentals of Semiconductor Fabrication, John Wiley & Sons

Course Code:

BECS 44093

Title:

Research and Development Internship in Electronics

Pre-Requisites:

All Compulsory courses of Level 1, 2 & 3

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to,

• Apply theoretical knowledge in an industrial & professional setting for R & D works,
• Develop professional competencies and relationships,
• Develop exposure to a professional field and an understanding of professional etiquette,
• Evaluate the professional organizational culture,
• Evaluate critically the internship experience as an exemplar for the field,
• Prepare a professional report on the internship.

Course Content: Apply theoretical knowledge in an industrial & professional setting for research and development works, Development of professional competencies and interpersonal relationships, Develop exposure to a professional field and an understanding of professional etiquette. The student should learn from observing the professional behaviour of the supervisor and other employees at the site, as well as through interaction with customers or clients. The student also practices proper business etiquette while fulfilling his or her training responsibilities and evaluates the professional organizational culture. The student should be able to understand the dynamics of an organization’s culture through observing and reflecting on how decisions are made, how work is structured, how power is shared, how colleagues interact, how an organization’s mission/vision are implemented, find to what degree accountability and feedback are present in the organization, evaluate critically the internship experience as an exemplar for the field, compose a professional report on the training, and learn the basic structure and ingredients of a technical report on an industrial experience.

Method of Teaching and Learning: Supervisor of the industrial organization will assign a project to be completed at the end of the training period.

Assessment: Attendance, Technical Report, Oral presentation and any other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Students must find relevant material under guidance of field supervisor if they need any

Course Code:

BECS 43838

Title:

Research Project

Pre-Requisites:

All the previous compulsory course modules

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate competence in,

• planning and carrying out a research project in Electronics,
• identifying, defining and investigating a research problem in electronics to provide a solution,
• writing a research project plan, documenting progress in detail, and conducting progress reviews,
• using suitable electronics principles to solve a research/design problem,
• writing a dissertation on the research findings and presenting the results to convince others via effective communication, both in writing and orally,
• ethical research practices, and improvement of technical abilities.

Course Content: A group of students will be assigned a research project in Computer Science or Electronics. The project must include identifiable individual components and group components. Initially students have to submit a project proposal and select suitable project supervisor(s). The students’ progress will be evaluated regularly by the supervisor and the examination panel. A project report in the form of a dissertation will be submitted at the end of the project.

Method of Teaching and Learning: PODBL (Project Oriented Design Based Learning) method will be utilized.

Assessment: Research proposal, progress presentations, demonstration, oral presentation, dissertation, presentation at symposium and any other assessments announced at the beginning of the course unit.

Recommended Reading:
*Students must find related references themselves