Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Analyse, enhance and debug existing OO programs.
- Use appropriate simulation software.
- Effectively integrate reusable OO libraries.
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- The principles of Object-Oriented programming, including the concepts of inheritance, abstraction and polymorphism.
- The use of programs for numerical solution of mathematical equations.
- Physical system modelling.
- Mathematical techniques for the analysis of aerospace system problems.
- Physical models of components.
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Select an appropriate numerical approach for different simple mathematical problems.
- Model software systems before implementation.
- Address novel design challenges by choosing appropriate analysis and design methods.
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Produce appropriate models for aerospace problems
- Design, write and debug Object-Oriented programs
- Use simple numerical programs to solve physical problems
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Type | Hours |
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Lecture | 24 |
Completion of assessment task | 60 |
Follow-up work | 12 |
Specialist Laboratory | 36 |
Wider reading or practice | |
Preparation for scheduled sessions | 18 |
Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
Software requirements. The student version of Orcad/PSpice and LTSpice
Online documents. Lecture notes and details of assignments and assessment schemes will be provided on line.
Laboratory space and equipment required. IC fabrication facilities
Textbooks
Lidwell W, Holden K and Butler J (2010). Universal Principles of Design. Rockport Publishers Inc.
Williams T (2005). The Circuit Designer's Companion. Newnes,.
Sedra A S & Smith K C (2004). Microelectronic Circuits. OUP.
Spencer R R & Ghausi M S (2003). Introduction to Electronic Circuit Design. Prentice Hall.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
This module is assessed entirely by a combination of coursework exercises, presentations and reports, along with demonstrations. There is no referral opportunity for this module. There is no external repeat opportunity for this module.Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Coursework | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal