This is a practical course which brings together many aspects of electronic design and construction. Using all of the academic knowledge and skills encountered in first and second years, the course leads teams through the planning, design, construction, completion and leads to the final demonstration of a working electronic device. In addition, the course integrates a foundation component on Creativity, based on the "double-diamond approach", involving multidisciplinary interaction.

1 introductory lecture, peer review training, plus introductory laboratories in Semester 1. 1 lecture per week in semester 2 and laboratories.

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Project work (individual and group deliverables through S1 and S2 plus lab book assessment) - 40%

Project demonstration; in-person, prepared as a team - 20%

Project report; prepared as a team -15%

Self and Peer review - 10%

Creative presentation output - 15%

The aims of this course are to:

■ Give students experience in the full design process for an electronic circuit leading to a functional instrument.

■ undertake a project, carried out in a small team, which also draws on material taught in other electronics courses

■ Provide the student with initial experience of a systematic approach to realising Creativity.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Apply the principles of electronic design to realise a complete system/device of practical use. This includes: circuit design and layout (analogue/digital); components' selection through datasheet analysis; laying out, populating, testing, and reworking printed circuit boards as necessary; writing necessary software/code; completing test and debug; assessing product life cycle, end-of-life environmental impact, and compliance with Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations;

■ Describe the basic breakdown of projects into building blocks, work packages and tasks, identifying and explaining critical paths, interconnects, dependencies, risks, and mitigating actions;

■ Demonstrate an understanding of the importance and systematic application of creativity in engineering;

■ Apply the principles of teamwork to contribute to the success of a team project in a team of 3 to 5 students, reflecting on mutual trust, clear roles, accountability, clear communication and prompt action to resolve conflicts;

■ Implementing the principles of scientific rigour and reproducibility by preparing presentations/demonstrations/ technical and scientific reports on the team project, and by keeping a thorough record of progress.