ENG1004 : Electronics and Sensors
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Professor Jeffrey Neasham
- Lecturer: Dr Nick Coleman, Dr Hashim Hausien, Dr Martin Johnston
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To introduce students to the basic theory and concepts associated with analogue components and systems, focusing on the operation of semiconductor devices and circuits which are the basis for the modern world. This is followed by an introduction to digital electronics, where students will learn about binary systems and logic circuit design.
Outline Of Syllabus
The analogue part of this module introduces the key concepts of semiconductor devices. Initially, the principles of semiconductor doping and PN junctions will be explored, before diodes, bipolar junction transistors (BJT’s), and metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETS) are introduced. The design, application, and operation of Operational amplifiers (op-amp’s) and op-amp circuits will then be investigated along with their use in typical sensors systems used across the Engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil).
The digital electronics part of this module introduces the Binary and Hexadecimal numbering systems and Binary arithmetic. The key concepts of Boolean algebra, logic gates, and combinational and arithmetic circuits will be explored, whilst truth tables, sequential circuits, flip-flops (both D and RS), finite-state machines, and the implementation of arbitrary sequences, e.g., up-down counters will be introduced.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 6 | 2:00 | 12:00 | 2 hr lecture per week (Analogue Electronics) |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:30 | 1:30 | Summative In-person Digital Exam |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | Revision for final exam |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | 1 hr lecture per week (Digital Electronics) |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Formative Online Test |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Electronics Lab Practical Session |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 10 | 0:30 | 5:00 | Supplementary Recorded Videos |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | 1 hr tutorial session per week (Digital Electronics) |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | Online Digital Logic Practice |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 42:30 | 42:30 | Independent Study |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures provide the core material of the course and give students the opportunity to query the material covered. Problem solving is introduced with set questions within these lecture sessions. Laboratory and online computer sessions provide an opportunity to gain practical experience with a variety of instruments and to validate the theory introduced in the lectures.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 100 | In Person Digital Assessment. 50% Analogue electronics, 50% Digital electronics. |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics and Sensors for International Year One Engineering | 2 | N/A |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | 2 | M | Formative NUMBAS Assessment |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The examination allows students to demonstrate their ability to solve engineering problems focused on analogue and digital electronics. (C1, C2, C6).
The formative assessment allows student to gain experience of online exam questions and to quantify their understanding of the course.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ENG1004's Timetable