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Study Guide2009

Bachelor courseIn

Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Study routes• Telecommunication• Mechatronics / Robotics

Table of Contents

1. ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING, FULL-TIME 4 YEAR ENGLISH BACHELOR COURSE ..5

1.1 OBJECTIVE AND TERMS OF COMPLETION 51.2 STRUCTURE OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME 51.3 THE MAJOR-MINOR MODEL 61.4 EXCHANGE PROGRAMME 61.5 FINAL YEAR PROGRAMME 71.6 GENERAL OVERVIEW 71.7 BACHELOR PHASE (4TH YEAR) 8

2. ORGANISATION OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME 9

2.1 TEACHING METHODS 92.2 TEACHING SUBJECTS AND PROJECTS 92.3 PROCEDURE DURING A QUARTER 92.4 EXAMINATION OF A SUBJECT OR PROJECT 102.5 STUDY PROGRESS 10

3 PROPAEDEUTIC YEAR 11

3.1 STUDY PROGRAMME 113.2 CONCLUDING THE PROPAEDEUTIC PHASE 123.3 STUDENT SUPERVISION AND COUNSELLING 123.4 PRELIMINARY STUDY ADVICE 123.5 STUDY ADVICE 12

4 CORE PHASE 14

5. BACHELOR PHASE 15

6. GENERAL INFORMATION ON STUDY PROGRESS 17

6.1 SUPERVISION 176.2 INTERNSHIPS 176.4 CONCLUDING THE BACHELOR PROGRAMME 176.5 HONOURS DEGREE 186.6 GRADUATION BOARD MEETING 186.7 GRADUATION CEREMONY 18

7. SUBJECT AND PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS 19

Bachelor course: Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, Mechatronics / Robotics Page 1

Introduction

The bachelor courses in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunication, Mechatronics and Roboticsare a four year international course, leading to the international bachelor degree in (BEng)Engineering. It is a university bachelor course, in the English language, intended for theprofessional field of Electrical and Electronic engineers with a specialisation either intelecommunications, mechatronics or robotics. Our students are trained to become an all-roundexpert in the above fields.With the knowledge and practical skills collected at Fontys University of Applied Sciences thestudents can start to work as high level engineers.

Staff members

Function

Head of Course

Managementassistant

Secretary

Name

L.J.H. Maessen

P.L.M. Scheepers

H.M.B. Tegenbosch

Telephone

+31 (0) 877 870 051

+31 (0) 877 878 347

+31 (0)87770971

Email

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

For additional information about this university course please go to the following website

http://www.fontys.edu/ICTandEngineering


Preface

Perhaps the most important decision that any young adult must face is choosing the bestbeginning for his or her university experience. In this Study Guide we want to inform you aboutstudying at Fontys University of Applied Sciences, department of Engineering.

In this Study Guide you will find information on the content of the English taught Engineeringprogrammes, information on Fontys university and student services that will help students tomake their study period at Fontys university a successful one.

All study programmes offered by Fontys University department of Engineering are focused onprofessional practice in a modern society. This focus is expressed through a combination oftheoretical and practical lessons, practical placements and the use of well-equipped laboratoriesand modern information and communication technology. Teaching is done by qualified teachersand professors having a strong background and expertise in the relevant fields

Fontys University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest institutions for higher universityeducation in the Netherlands. Fontys is a 'learning community' where students and employeesare able to grow in the acquisition of knowledge, competences and experience. Fontys provideshigh-quality higher university education for Bachelor and Master degree education. In addition,practice-based scientific research is undertaken in the service of professional development andinnovation.

Fontys has some 36,000 students and 3,900 members of staff.The number of students from European countries in 2007 totalled: 2,078The number of students from non-EER countries in 2007 totalled: 613Students originate from more than 45 different countries.

The courses and services from Fontys University of Applied Sciences are provided within 35separate schools (with their own boards of management).

One of these schools is the department of Engineering offering bachelor courses in Electronicand Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics.

The overall management of Fontys University of Applied Sciences lies with the Executive Board.Both the Executive Board and the individual schools call upon the Fontys Support Unit for arange of services. The Support Unit itself comprises a series of departments including ITC services.Student facilities. Administration, Domestic facilities and Housing agency.

Fontys promises true education. An effective combination of knowledge, ability and activity.Nothing more and nothing less. Knowledge,'*skills and attitude are developed in such a way thatgraduates are fully prepared for actual employment. Good supervision with a clear focus onpractice means a demanding learning environment. But we promise a valuable certificate thatgives graduates an advantage on the labour market.

A wide range of courses offers students an opportunity to make their own choices. In the Fontyslearning community, a student will learn for each other, with each other and from each other.Learning is above all a community activity: with teachers and students in frequently-changinggroups. The academic training of individuals: that is the ideal we all share.

Each Academic year is divided into 4 quarters of about 7 weeks each, followed by so calledExamination-weeks (E-weeks). These weeks are weeks in which exams, activities, resits,presentations, cross-cultural activities, lectures and so on will be planned.


Attached to each subject are obtainable European credits (EC) and the corresponding study loadin hours for a student. Each subject is therefore graded with a certain amount of Europeancredits (EC). One credit represents twenty-eight hours (28) of study load. Every semester of thecourse covers ± 30 credits mounting up to 840 hours of study load. This study load is divided intoactual hours spent in a classroom, laboratory, meeting room, preparing tasks or doing yourhomework.

As all English bachelor courses have a year system, students will be able to obtain 60 credits (EC)for each academic year. Whether a student obtains these credits depends on the conditions setfor each subject or project. The conditions are mentioned in the study manuals of each subject.Some subjects will determine your grade by an exam or test(s). Other subjects, for example:practical lessons in a laboratory setting, require result(s) during or at the end of these lessons. Inthis Study Guide you will find more information on the content of the courses offered at FontysUniversity department of Engineering.

In addition, your commitment, presence, attitude and social skills determine your grade andtherefore the credits you obtain. Grades can be figures between 1 and 10 but also otherdescriptions like "voldoende (V) = sufficient" or "onvoldoende (OV) = insufficient can be used.

Finally, this Study Guide is primary written for eligible students who are interested to study atFontys University, department of Engineering, but also for colleagues of related universitycourses who are interested in cooperation activities with Fontys University. I wish you lots ofreading pleasure.

Mr. L. J. H. Maessen

Head of course

Fontys University of Applied Sciences

Department of Engineering


1. Electrical / Electronic Engineering, full-time 4 year English bachelor course

1.1 Objective and terms of completion

The educational objective of the Department of Electrical / Electronic Engineering is to train youto become an allround Bachelor of Engineering. Theory is combined with practical and projects.The standard curriculum also allows you to select a minor from the broad variety Fontys offers.

Having graduated as an allround Bachelor of Engineering from the Fontys University of AppliedSciences, you will be able to:

• Set up a definition of the requirements,• Given the requirements;

o Model the data,o Design and build a robust, maintainable hardware product with the help of

software tools for simulation and hardware design,o Test and integrate the hardware,o Design and build a robust, maintainable, efficient and effective software

product, using higher generation programming languages and other resources;o Test and integrate the software

• Give advise of a technical nature to management,• Lead projects,• Show managerial and / or entrepreneurial skills.

The Electrical / Electronic Engineer must be able to solve problems of engineering and must beable to communicate with engineers of different disciplines.It is for this reason that the educational program does not limit itself to subject specificknowledge, but also concentrates on aspects of co-operation, communicative and managerialskills.

1.2 Structure of the study programme

Each academic year is divided into four quarters. Each quarter is composed of a number ofsubjects and topics with a clearly defined study load that lead up to a number of credits(European Credits). These subjects and topics are associated with a number of training andeducational activities that lead to the described level of knowledge and ability upon completion.Two quarters also form a semester and two semesters one academic year.

Study load and creditsFor each activity a number of hours (study load) needs to be spend to gain the knowledge forthat subject, topic, project, etc. After a successful evaluation (exams, presentation, group work,etc.) you will receive the belonging credits. A general rule is that you have to spend 28 hours ofstudy to obtain one credit.

The study programme is split up into three phases;• The propaedeutic (or foundation) phase,• The core phase,• The bachelor phase.


Propaedeutic phase (1st year)The propaedeutic phase (P-phase) contains the entire first year of study and has a study load of1680 hours. These 1680 hours represent 60 European Credits (EC's).The goal of the propaedeutic year is threefold:

• Orientation: The first year programme is a reflection of what you can expect as a futureengineer,

• Selection: The programme requires the use of your intellectual capacity to acquire newskills that are necessary for the successful completion of your study,

• Reference: A study career consultant will supervise you. If necessary, an alternative to thechosen study can be discussed with him. Possibly the study career consultant will contactthe head of studies to assist him in this case.

If you pass the propaedeutic phase, you are considered to be able to successfully complete thetotal study programme.

Core phase (2nd & 3rd year)In the core phase the basic training for the hardware engineer takes place. This phase has astudy load of 2 x 1680 hours and represents a total of 120 EC's. This phase includes adifferentiation minor of 30 EC's and an Internship of 30 EC's.

Bachelor phase (4th year)The Bachelor phase is the final year programme in which you can apply your knowledgeregarding the programme you want to specialise in (Telecommunication, Mechatronics, Robotics)and a graduation internship in a company. This phase has a study load of 1680 hours andrepresents a total of 60 EC's.

1.3 The major-minor model

The main component of your bachelor course is the major. The major forms the basis of yourcourse and represents 210 credits of your study. The remaining 30 credits are made up of oneminor. By opting for an in-depth minor, you can specialise in your particular subject field. Ifhowever, you wish to specifically broaden your knowledge by acquiring knowledge of anotherspecialist field, this too is possible via our minor programme. Certain minors also respond to thewish to study abroad or follow a master course. The major-minor model offers

*Fontys minors:

At Fontys University of Applied Sciences, your full-time bachelor course consists of thecombination of a single major and one minor. The major is the main programme of your course,encompassing in total 5880 Study load hours of study. The minor is your personally selectedsupplement to the major, and consists of 840 study load hours of study. The major and minorstogether form your bachelor course of 240 course credits, and qualifying you for your certificateof higher professional education. You can take part in Fontys minors in the third year of yourbachelor course Electrical / Electronic Engineering. For complete overview, regulations andprocedures about Fontys minors please go to the following website:www.fontys.nl/minors (click on English)

1.4 Exchange programme

The Fontys University of Applied Sciences welcomes exchange students from its internationalpartner universities, who temporarily join our learning community to gain valuable internationaland Dutch experience, both in higher education and in cultural life. In addition, they meet newDutch and international friends and we highly value the diversity and new insight that exchangestudents bring to Fontys.


1.5 Final year programme

The final year programs have been especially developed for students in their final stage ofstudies in related fields. The duration is one year (two semesters).In the first semester you follow classes (theoretical subjects and practical training in electroniclabs).In the second semester you will conduct a practical oriented project in a company.Students who want to be admitted should demonstrate the ability to study successfully at finalyear bachelor level. This will normally mean that students have already finished 3 years ofrelevant studies. An assessment on entry requirements will be done as part of the applicationprocedure.Good knowledge of the English language (IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550) is necessary.After completion of the course students will be awarded a Bachelors degree in Engineering,sometimes in conjunction with their studies at Degree level at their Home University.

1.6 General overview

The study programme Electrical / Electronic Engineering is directed towards the systematic andpractical application of engineering science.

Propaedeutic phase (1st year)The training goals of the propaedeutic phase - alongside a large number of secondary areas ofinterest - involve: analogue electronics, PCB design, projects, mathematics, softwareprogramming, energy and conversions, digital techniques, presentation skills, and otherprograms described in this guide. These are areas in which intellectual aptitude and professionalinclination are called on to an important degree. That is why the ability to acquire knowledgeand skills in these areas is used as a criterium for selection in the propaedeutic phase.

Core phase (2nd & 3rd year)The core phase of the study programme is directed towards giving the future engineer a widerange of possible functions. This implies that fundamental knowledge and skills especially havebeen made part of the training programme.

Specific domains of application are only dealt with if this is seen to contribute towards theprimary goal: the basic forming of the engineer. In these instances the applications are always ofeither a highly technical or managerial-administrative and entrepreneurial nature.

To allow you to fulfil a wide range of possible functions it is of great importance that the corephase imparts knowledge of both a theoretical and a practical nature of:• All phases of a product life cycle, such as the problem analysis, the global design, the

detailed design, the implementation, testing and maintenance,• Development tools for simulation and programmable hardware,• Analysing information and to describe this in a model,• Interfacing between subsystems and data communication.

Many of the techniques that are applied in the specification and building of hardware orsoftware systems are of a mathematical nature. That is why subjects from the field of discretemathematics are considered to be of great importance. Upon conclusion of this phase thecommunicative skills, project management skills and the ability to work in co-operation withothers according to plan are developed as far as possible.


1.7 Bachelor phase (4th year)

The Bachelor phase is the final year programme in which the student achieves more knowledgein the direction the student wants to specialise in (Telecommunication, Mechatronics, Robotics).In semester seven, related topics and subjects to this specialisation are taught and semester eight'the graduation internship in a company' has also a direct link with this specialisation.This graduation internship is very important because all the knowledge (technical and non-technical) is to be applied to have a successful graduation.


2. Organisation of the educational programme

2.1 Teaching methods

When you embark upon higher professional education you will notice that some aspects of itdiffer from the normal forms of High School teaching practice. You will be acquainted withmany different teaching methods. Depending on the nature of the subjects, practical's andprojects the method may consist of: lectures presented to a large group of students, tutorials orpractical's to smaller groups or instruction or coaching to a project group of e.g. eight students.When necessary, individual consultation takes place. Sometimes a combination of the abovemethods is used.

For the rest, you bear the primary responsibility for an adequate progression of your studyyourself. This naturally does not mean that no assistance will be provided. Another importantdifference to following classes at High School is that you will receive significantly less instructionfrom the lecturer; no more than about 20 hours per week. Self-discipline is required to makeeffective use of the remaining 20 hours.

To allow for an optimal progression for the study a number of measures have been taken. Forone, the department ensures that all course material is well documented, in books or self-writtennotes, and that workbooks with a recommended study plan and work programme are available.Furthermore, each student is assigned a study career consultant who will discuss your progresson a regular basis, give advice and if required assist in planning. See 3.3 'Student supervisionand counselling'.Finally, many students often work together in small groups. The members of such a group followthe same curriculum and work together on the group projects. It is the intention that studentsassist each other as much as possible in their study.

The role of the study career consultant is especially important in the propaedeutic phase. In themain phase you are increasingly expected to work on your study independently, although helpcan be given if required. One of the most important objectives of the educational programme isto develop the ability to handle your own responsibility.

2.2 Teaching subjects and projects

A teaching subject or project is an independent study unit with a clearly defined study load, forwhich a series of educational activities has been set that lead to the required level of skill. Theteaching subjects and projects are differentiated in study load hours (SLH).

The study load of a subject or project determines the length of time the average student isexpected to need to reach the desired level. The study load incorporates all activities that youengage in: preparation, attending the classes, learning activities, consulting the literature,preparation for the examination, taking the examination and subsequent evaluation. You areexpected to spend 1680 hours every study year.The study load of the internship and the graduation internship, which take place in the third andforth year, are of course significantly greater (840 hours each).

2.3 Procedure during a quarter

The learning activities for a given subject or project are described in the student manual. Youshould take note of the educational objectives of the subject or project, of the information givenconcerning the exam you will be required to take, and of the planning and organisation of theassociated learning activities.You will be expected to participate actively in the learning activities for the subjects andprojects. In most cases participation is a prerequisite for attaining the credits.


2.4 Examination of a subject or project

A timetable for the written tests of subjects or projects will be given in due time. Projects arealso evaluated through reports and presentations.The marked test will be returned as soon as possible with your grade. If there are any questionsyou can contact the examiner who corrected the exam.

2.5 Study progress

In the first year you will receive a notification of your study progress at the end of every quarter.Any errors or omissions should be reported as quickly as possible to the secretariat. In the higheryears you will receive a notification of your study progress so far, at the end of every semester.


Propaedeutic year

3.1 Study programme

One of the objectives of the propaedeutic phase is to give you and the department an insightinto your suitability and aptitude for the study of Electrical / Electronic Engineering itself and forfuture practice as a professional in the field.The subjects and projects of the P-phase are summarised below. The table furthermore containsthe study load, given in hours (SLH) and credits (EC)

Semester 1, Quarter 1Programming 1 C++Mathematics 1 (incl. Derive)Stabilised electronic power supply (STEP)How Stuff WorksAnalogue Electronics 1English 1 (Presentation skills)Personal Development Training (PDT)

SLH

84

112

42

28

98

28

14

EC

3

4

1,5

1

3,5

1

0,5

Semester 1, Quarter 2

Programming 2 C++Mathematics 2 (incl. Derive)Stabilised electronic power supply (STEP)Industrial Electrical Practice (IEP)How Stuff WorksAnalogue Electronics 1English 2 (Written skills)Personal Development Training (PDT)

SLH

84

84

42

84

28

98

28

14

EC

3

3

1,5

3

1

3,5

1

0,5

Semester 2, Quarter 3Analogue Electronics 2Digital Techniques 1Energy & Conversions 1Programming 3 C++Mathematics 3 (incl. Derive)Management Game

SLH

84

56

84

56

56

112

EC

3

2

3

2

2

4

Semester 2, Quarter 4Analogue Electronics 2Digital Techniques 1Energy & Conversions 2Programming 4 C++Mathematics 4 (incl. Derive)

SLH

84

56

112

56

56

EC

3

2

4

2

2


3.2 Concluding the propaedeutic phase

You have passed the competence exam of the propaedeutic phase, and thus obtained 60 Credits,if• The sum of the obtained Study load hours is £ 1484 (equals 53 EC),• You have no more than one four and one five and,• No practical is marked 'insufficient'.

3.3 Student supervision and counselling

Higher professional university education is set up in such a manner as to make you primarilyresponsible for your study and study planning. There are certain possible choices in theeducation programme and the (re-) taking of the exams. It is extremely desirable - if notobligatory - that you are supervised in this. This general study guidance is the most importanttask of your study career consultant.

You will have an introductory meeting with your study career consultant in the first weeks ofyour study.After this, further appointments can be made if necessary. If there are important changes in yourstudy planning (and this also includes finishing the study!) you should inform as well the studycareer consultant as the secretariat. You may also contact the head of the studies.

3.4 Preliminary study advice

After the first 2 quarters of the propaedeutic year the course director will give each student awritten preliminary study advice. One of the following possibilities will apply:

The student will be issued a preliminary positive recommendation regarding the continuation ofhis studies with the qualification A or B if for all competences of the P-phase, the student hasachieved more than 75 % of the nominal SLH and credits.

The student will be issued with a preliminary negative recommendation regarding thecontinuation of his studies with the indication C or D in all other cases.

3.5 Study advice

After the first 4 quarters (one year) during the propaedeutic year the course director will giveeach student a written study advice. One of the following possibilities will apply:

The student will be issued with a positive recommendation regarding the continuation of hisstudies with qualification A if the student has passed his first competency exam.

The student will be issued with a conditional positive recommendation regarding thecontinuation of his studies with qualification B if for all competences of the P-phase, the studenthas achieved more than 75 % of the nominal SLH and credits.

The student will be issued with a conditional negative recommendation regarding thecontinuation of his studies with qualification C if for all competences of the P-phase, the studenthas achieved more than 50 % of the nominal SLH and credits.

The student will be issued with a binding negative recommendation regarding the continuationof his studies with qualification D in all other cases.


A student who receives a binding negative recommendation must discontinue the course.If a student receives a conditional recommendation, he/she must graduate the propaedeuticexam within 8 quarters of study (two years). In that case a positive study advice will be given,otherwise the student will receive a binding negative recommendation and must discontinue thecourse.


Core phase

The subjects and projects of the core phase are summarised below.


Embedded Systems 1

Digital Techniques 2Frequency Analysis

IDEAPower Electronics

Modelling of Physical Processes

SLH

42

56

84

42

42

112

EC

1,5

2

3

1,5

1,5

4


Embedded Systems 1Digital Techniques 2

IDEA

Project Traffic Control

Programming Traffic Control

Power Electronics

Structured Design

SLH

42

56

42

112

112

42

84

EC

1,5

2

1,5

4

4

1,5

3

Semester 4, Quarter 3Embedded Systems 2

Analogue Electronics 3

Telecom DAS

Control Engineering 1Electrical Drive Systems

SLH

42

70

112

84

56

EC

1,5

2,5

4

3

2


Embedded Systems 2Analogue Electronics 3

Digital Techniques 3 (DAS)

Group Work DASProj. Act. Labview

SLH

42

70

84

112

140

EC

1,5

2,5

3

4

5

Semester 5, Quarter 1Internship

SLH

420

EC

15

Semester 5, Quarter 2Internship

SLH

420

EC

15

Semester 6, Quarter 1Minor

SLH

420

EC

15

Semester 6, Quarter 2Minor

SLH

420

EC

15


5. Bachelor phase

The subjects and projects of the bachelor phase are summarised below.

Semester 7, Quarter 1 (Telecommunication programme)Digital System Design (DSDDigital Signal Processing (DSP)TelematicsTelecommunicationProject activities

SLH

84

84

84

70

98

EC

3

3

3

2,5

3,5

Semester 7, Quarter 2 (Telecommunication programme)Digital System Design (DSDDigital Signal Processing (DSP)TelematicsTelecommunicationProject activities

SLH

84

84

84

70

98

EC

3

3

3

2,5

3,5

Semester 7, Quarter 1 (Mechatronics programme)Digital System Design (DSDTelematicsTelecommunicationElectric Actuator Principles & SensorsProject activities

SLH

84

84

70

112

70

EC

3

3

2,5

4

2,5

Semester 7, Quarter 2 (Mechatronics programme)Digital System Design (DSDTelematicsTelecommunicationControl engineering IIProject activities

SLH

84

84

70

56

70

EC

3

3

2,5

2

2,5


Semester 7 (Robotics programme)Control EngineeringPrinciples of ConstructionsDesign TechnologyAutomation/RoboticsPrinciples of actuatorsOptics and VisionDynamic Behaviour of Driven Systems

SLH

112

140

112

140

112

112

112

EC

4

5

4

5

4

4

4

The last semester of the final year consists of a graduation project within a company:

Semester 8Graduation internship in a company

SLH

840

EC

30


6. General information on Study Progress

6.1 Supervision

We work on the assumption that you require less supervision in the core phase than in thepropaedeutic phase. In the core phase your student career consultant has the following tasks.He / She;• Supervises you in the drafting of your study planning, he must approve your study planning

and gives individual study advice;• Signals extreme cases of lack of study progress and tries to find solutions in consultation with

you;• Is someone who will listen to your problems and discuss impediments of a general nature to

your progress with you.

6.2 Internships

An internship in semester 5 or 6 and a graduation internship in semester 8 are incorporated inthe programme.

The objectives of these internships are:Genera/• You become acquainted with a working organisation which is representative of the field.• You practice your skills of observation and reporting, orally as well as in writing.• You become acquainted with the manner in which the profession is exercised in practice.• You orientate yourself towards your future choice of profession.Technical• You broaden and deepen your technical knowledge.• You test your theoretical knowledge in practice.• You observe the connection between technical problems and other facets of the business and

society.5oc/a//econoA7i/c• You become acquainted with and develop an interest in the social and economic aspects of

the profession.• You develop social skills.• You learn to work as part of a team.

To be allowed to start with your first internship you must have passed the second competenceexam.To start with the graduation internship (second semester, fourth year) you must have passed theinternship successfully

6.3 Concluding the Bachelor programme

At the end of the fourth year you will have your third and final competence exam.You have passed this last competence exam, and thus obtained (in total) 240 Credits, if• You have passed the second competence exam and• All modules from the fourth year are marked sufficiently or have a grade of 5.5 or higher (1

mark 5.0 is allowed!) and• Your minor is sufficient or has a grade of 5.5 or higher and• Your graduation project has a grade of 5.5 or higher


6.4 Honours degree

Requirements to finish the Bachelor course Cum Laude / With HonoursThe Cum Laude / With Honours conditions for all the fourth year programs are: Graduation task(S8) graded with 8 or higher, the mathematical mediation of all theoretical subjects of 57 (exceptthe project module, minimum a 7) must be 8 or higher. No grade in 57 should be lower than 7. Incase of exemptions, the module (and grade) is not taken into consideration.

6.5 Graduation board meeting

If all the above obligations and requirements are fulfilled and the necessary credits (EC) areobtained, the chairman of the graduation board will present the diploma: Bachelor ofEngineering to you. This Diploma proves that you have completed the course successfully.

6.6 Graduation ceremony

The graduation ceremony takes place during a special event. This ceremony is for the graduatesand their guests. From the secretariat you will get information about when and where thisceremony takes place.


7. Subject and project descriptions

In the following chapter you will find a description of all the subjects, topics and projects thatform part of the study of Electrical / Electronic Engineering and / or the study routesTelecommunication and Mechatronics/Robotics.

Every description starts with the name of the subject, topic or project. You will find the amountof credits you can obtain and the corresponding study load in hours (SLH). This is an indication ofhow much time the 'average' student will need to complete the module. You will further beable to see what type of assessment is used and how the final mark is composed.

If there are specific entrance requirements for a subject, topic or project, these are given in thespecific manual or module workbook.

A brief summary of the subject contents is given for (almost) all modules. The list is not alwaysexhaustive.


Programming in C++

Semester or quarter module, subject or project is plannedS1Q1.S1Q2

Division of creditEC

Programming 1

Programming 2

Total

points (EC)S1Q1

X

S1Q2

X

Total

3

3

6

Student workload1 credit is 28 hours off workload

Assessment methodTheory: 100 minutes written examination at the end of each quarter.Practical: weekly assignments

Composition of final mark per QuarterTheory 100%, provided practical assignments are sufficient

Schedule of lessons, practical's and/or project activities3 hours theory lesson (2 hours guided by teacher, 1 hour self study) + 2 hours practical, wholeclass

Prerequisite requirementNone

Content of the module, subject or projectSubjectsTheory:Programming 1: introduction, variables, types, operators, If-, for, while-, switch-statementProgramming 2: functions, arrays

Books and readersTitle book, reader, study manual,etc.

Starting out with C++Fifth edition, brief version.

Programming in C++

Author, etc.

Tony Gaddis, BarretKrupnow, Pearson

ISBN, Fontys number, intranet

ISBN: 9780321479709

298978


Mathematics I, Mathematics 2

Semester or quarter module, subject or project is plannedMathematics 1: S1Q1 theory and practical.Mathematics 2: S1Q2 theory and practical.

Division of credit points (EC)EC

Theory

Practical

Total

S1Q1

4

S1Q2

3

7


Assessment method100 minutes of written examination with open questions after Q1 and after Q2.

Composition of final markThe final mark for math 1 as well as for math 2 is the score of the written exam.

Schedule of lessons, practical's and/or project activitiesQ1: 7 times 2 hours theory lesson, whole classQ1: 7 times 2 hours practical, whole classQ2: 7 times 1 hour theory lesson, whole classQ2: 7 times 2 hours practical, whole class

Prerequisite requirementBasic high school level mathematics

Main objections for this subject, module or projectTo learn the basic mathematical techniques that is needed for the engineering courses.

Content of the module, subject or projectSubjectsQ1

• Functions• Coordinate systems• Graphs• Trigonometry• Differentiation• Logic and prepositional calculus

Q2IntegrationComplex numbers


Teaching methodsQ1Weekly 2 hours theory lesson to explain new mathematical techniquesWeekly 2 hours practical lessons to make exercises and to learn to use the computer algebraprogram Derive.

Q2Weekly 1 hour theory lesson to explain new mathematical techniquesWeekly 2 hours practical lesson to make exercises and to learn to use the computer algebraprogram Derive


Engineering maths first_aid_kit

Chapter 4

Author, etc.

Schaum's Discretemathematics.


E-book


Stabilised Electronic Power supply project (STEP)

Designing and realising an electronic 12 Volt DC stabilised power supply

Semester or quarter module, subject or project is plannedSemester 1 (Q1 and Q2)

Division of credit

EC

Theory

Practical

Total

S1Q1

X

X

points (EC)

S1Q2

X

X

Total

-

-

3


Assessment methodPower supplyDuring 14 weeks, each student has to build and test an electronic 12 Volt DC stabilised powersupply.This power supply contains electrical, electronic and mechanical components. At variousmoments the student has to show the teacher his progress. This progress is evaluated on aspecial form.The student can take this power supply home but only when it is build safely and operatesaccording to previous set specifications.

ReportParallel to creating this power supply the student has to work on a report that contains allrelevant information.

Composition of final markThe student will receive the final mark when the power supply is safe and in good workingcondition and the report is handed in. The power supply and the report both have to be markedsufficiently in order to get the final mark.

The final mark for this module is either a sufficient (V) or an insufficient (O). When the marking isinsufficient the student is allowed to correct his work within two weeks.

Schedule of lessons, practical's and/or project activities14 weeks theory and practical lessons combined. Each lesson consists of 4 hours for everystudent.

Prerequisite requirementTo start this module no previous knowledge about electronics is necessary.


Main objective for this subject, module or project

The student should be able to;recognise all the electrical and electronic components belonging to this power supply,mention the specific function of each component,read (interpret) the drawing of the electronic circuit belonging to the power supply andbe able to explain how this circuit works,design a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) within a limited amount of space,draw a technical mechanical drawing of the chassis part that holds the PCB,handle various machines and tools safely, not only for his own safety but also foreveryone in the classroom,handle electrical and electronic components and place them at the right position,design and realise a Printed Circuit Board,make high quality soldering connections,built a aluminium chassis from a 2-D technical drawing,built and test everything according to safety regulations and specifications,handle and operate electronic measuring devices such as digital multi meters,oscilloscope, insulation tester, etc.

Content of the module, subject or project

SubjectsAll of the mentioned above

Teaching methodsTheory and practical


Study manual STEP S1 Q1/Q2

Basics of technical drawings

Author, etc.

S. D. van den Berg

H. Bronneberg


308407

308131


Industrial Electrical Practice (IEP)

Designing and realising a sensor controlled garden lighting system. This is a (sub) groupassignment.This assignment has the first elements of working in a team and according to a project.

Semester or quarter module, subject or project is plannedSemester 1, Quarter 2 (S1Q2)


Theory

Practical

Total

S1Q2

X

X

points (EC)Total

-

-

3


Assessment methodThe assessment method is a group assessment and contains three parts as described below.

Presentation: 30 minutes for each groupEach group (max. 8 students) has to give a presentation about their project, in front of the wholeclass, with the aid of PowerPoint and a projector (beamer). During this presentation each teammember explains his/her part of the project. The lecturer and other students will ask questions.

Demonstration: 30 minutes for each groupEach group (max. 8 students) has to demonstrate their project according to a previous set ofspecifications and safety regulations. After this demonstration the lecturer and other studentswill asks question so the students can defend their work.

Each group writes a final report about the project. In this report each student write his/her partabout a specific topic or task he/she had to examine and contribute to the project. Each paperhas to be marked with the students name responsible for that part. The report has to be writtenaccording to certain standards.

If one or more parts are assessed insufficiently, the group or the individual student responsiblehas two weeks time to repair this. If the group or individual fails to do so, the next opportunityto assess this part will be in the next academic year.

If one or more students are responsible for one or more insufficient parts, only that or thosestudents will not receive a final mark.

Composition of final markEach of the three parts has to be sufficient according to the assessment method and each partcounts for one third of the final mark. The total of these three marks together will be divided bythree.This will be the final and also individual mark for every student in that group.

The final grade will be rounded off to a full mark.

Schedule of lessons, practical's and/or project activitiesSeven weeks of practical lessons. Each practical lesson contains 4 hours for every group.

Prerequisite requirementTo succeed this project the student should follow the modules STEP and How Stuff Worksparallel to this module.


Main objective for this subject, module or projectTheory:After these 7 weeks the student should be able to read (interpret) and design relatively simpleelectrical circuits, using international symbols and drawing methods, investigating what a sensoris and does, learning about relays and its contact numbering, digital timer device, designing aflow chart to express a given sequence, knowing what it takes to organise a meeting, calculatethe costs of this project, etc.

Practical:The project group should be able to convert all this technical information aboutelectrical/electronic components and devices into a working system. All the components are tobe mounted, connected and tested according to a previous set of specifications.


SubjectsTheory:

• Reading (interpreting) electrical circuits and schematics,• Designing electrical circuits and schematics,• International drawing methods and symbols,• Passive Infra Red sensor, Light Dark sensor, Digital Timer device• Relays and their contacts, Normally Open (NO), Normally Closed (NC), Terminal blocks• Flow charts,• Organising meetings, agenda, minutes, etc.

Practical:• Basic measurement skills• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and tools• Safety regulations about electrical equipment and devices• Electrical power systems• Mounting and testing separate components and the complete system

Teaching methodsAlthough the objective is that every group and students should find as much informationthemselves, the lecturer supports the group and individual students with theory about thevarious components and methods.Every week the group works together on this project in a laboratory. Each individual studentprepares and investigates his sub assignment and brings this knowledge into the group.Besides the hours in the laboratory the group also has every week an official meeting about theproject. This meeting has an agenda and minutes have to be made. All the other hours are to bespent on homework and preparation.


Reader: Industrial Electrical Practice

The assignment is handed overduring the first lesson.

Author, etc.

H. Bronneberg, C. vanBakel, T. Holmes


308518


How Stuff Works (HSW)

Semester or quarter module, subject or project is plannedSemester 1 (Q1 and Q2)

Division of credit |

EC

Theory

Practical

Total

S1Q1

X

X

3oints (EC)

S1Q2

X

X

Total

-

-

2


Assessment methodThe study manual contains various assignments and tasks. All of them have to be finished at theend of the semester and handed over to the lecturer.

Composition of final markWhen the assignments and tasks are correct, the final mark will be a sufficient (V) or aninsufficient (O). When the mark is insufficient, the student has two weeks to correct this. If thestudent fails to hand in the study manual within these two weeks, it will be assessed again in thenext academic year.

Schedule of lessons, practical's and/or project activities51: 14 weeks of practical lessons. Each practical lesson contains 2 hours.

Prerequisite requirementTo succeed this subject the student should also follow the STEP and IEP project.

Main objective for this subject, module or projectThe subject How Stuff Works is a combination of theory and practical. The students are givenassignments to find information about electrical and electronic components, electrical circuits,sensors, measuring devices, and etcetera. The objective is to have discussions about all of theseitems, what their function is and what they are used for.

Content of. the module, subject or project

Subjects• Electrical and electronic symbols and how they are used in electrical or electronic circuits• Electrical and electronic components"• Codes and colour-codes that are used to determine specific information about devices,

components and their value.• Shapes and cases of devices and components• Expressions used in the electrical and electronic world• Electrical and electronic measuring devices such as; digital multimeter, oscilloscope,

function generator, etc• Explaining the function of electronic circuits• Explaining how to design an electronic circuit into a printed circuit board design• The student is also free to bring in electrical electronic topics that are of interest to him

Teaching methodsTheory and practice in an interactive way between the lecturer and the student.


Books and readers

Title book, reader or study manual.

Study manual How Stuff Works

Author

S. van den Berg


Intranet



Semester or quarter module, subject or project is plannedS1Q1,S1Q2


Theory

Practical

Total

S1Q1

X

X

points (EC's)S1Q2

X

X

Total

-

-

7


Assessment methodFirst quarter:

• 2 combination exams of practical and theory assignments. At the end of Q1 students willreceive 1 partial mark for Q1 which should be at least 5.5.

• Analogously other practical assignments will be assessed, the end result must besufficient (=V).

Second quarter:• 2 written theory exams during 7 weeks will result in 1 partial (final) mark.• Practical assignments and a practical test.

The result of Q2 consists of 50% theory mark and 50% practical mark.

Composition of final mark per semesterThe (partial) results of Q1 (50%) and Q2 (50%) will be divided by 2.

Resits of the theory and practical exams will be offered in the next exam period.

Schedule of lessons, practical's and/or project activitiesweek no.

week 1-3

week 4

week 5-7

exam week

week 8-10

week 1 1

week 12-14

exam week

Part

lecture/seminar/practical


examination week 1-4


overall examination

examination week 5 - 7





overall examination (week 1-14)

Prerequisite requirementFor this module no other modules are prerequisite.


Books and readers

Title book, reader, study manual,etc.

Essentials of Circuit Analysis

Author, etc.

Robert L. Boylestad


ISBN: 0-1 3-061 655-9


English I (presentation skills) and English II (written skills, report writing)

Semester or quarter module, subject or project is planned:English I semester 1, Q1 (presentation skills); English II semester 1 Q2 (written skills: reportwriting)

Division of credit points (EC)

EC

Theory

practical

Total

S1Q1

1

1

S1Q2

1

1


Assessment methodEnglish I: during Q1 student groups will give a presentation of ± 30 minutes. Group assessment =individual assessment. Sufficient = 1 creditEnglish II: at the end of S1Q2 each student hands in an individual report.If the report matches standards of Reader: English communication (308625), then the report willbe assessed as Sufficient = 1 credit.English I and English II are separate study modules.

Composition of final markEnglish I and II separate study modules; for each module a student can get 1 EC.

Schedule of lessons, practical's and/or project activitiesQ1:7 weeks 2 theory lessons, whole class, including presentationsQ2: 1 week 1 theory lesson (whole class); 6 weeks individual consultant hours

Prerequisite requirementNot relevant

Main objections for this subject, module or projectEnglish I: How to give a professional presentationEnglish II: individual student produces a professional report according to standard as describedin"

Content of the module, subject or projectSubjectsSee reader English Communication

Teaching methodsEnglish I: group workEnglish II: individual work (report writing)

Books and readers


Reader English Communication

Author, etc.

L.Maessen


308625


Personal Development Training (PDT)

Semester or quarter module, subject or project is plannedS1Q1.S1Q2

Division of credit |

EC

Theory

Practical

Total

S1Q1

X

X

Doints (EC)

S1Q2

X

X

Total

-

-

1


Assessment methodThe students have to be present for at least 80% of the lessons. During these lessons the lecturerexpects an active involvement from all students.The students have to fulfil and hand in various assignments. The assignments should be handedin within two weeks after date of issue. When assignments are handed in too late the lecturerwill not assess them. The first opportunity to assess an assignment will be in the next academicyear.

Composition of final markThe final mark is determined by being present for at least 80%, and the fulfilment of theassignments.The final mark for this subject is either a sufficient (V) or an insufficient (O).

Schedule of lessons, practical's and/or project activitiesSemester 1 (14 weeks). Each lesson contains 1 hour for the whole class.

Prerequisite requirementTo start this subject no previous knowledge about any topic is necessary.

Main objective for this subject, module or projectTo talk freely and have discussions about: personal goals, school matters, cultural differences,what to do with the portfolio, what are the roles and tasks in future projects at school.


SubjectsExplanation of the Study Progress Guide. What can you expect from school and what can theschool expect from you. Curriculum Vitae, study schedule, introduction of your country, culturaldifferences between continents and countries, sign language, etc.

Teaching methodsInteractive discussions.

Books and readers


How to become a better student

Author, etc. ISBN, Fontys number, intranet

Intranet



Semester or quarter module, subject or project is plannedS2Q3, S2Q4

Division of credit points (EC's)

Quarter

Theory

Practical

EC's

Q3

0

Q4

3

3

6


Assessment methodQ3 + Q4: 4 written examsQ3 + Q4: 2 practical exams

Composition of final markQ3 + Q4: 4 written exams (equally weighed) :1 final markQ3 + Q4: 2 practical exams (equally weighed): 1 final markEach exam is assessed individually.Condition is that the result of the 2 practical exams is at least 5.5.

Resits of the theory and practical exams will be offered in the next exam period.

Prerequisite requirementFor this module the module Analogue Electronics 1 is prerequisite.

Subjects for these modulesSemiconductor basics. Atomic structure, covalent bonds, N-type and P-type semiconductors, thediode, rectifiers, power supply filters and regulators, zener diodes, varactor diodesTransistor introduction, transistor as amplifier, transistor as switch, transistor bias, Field EffectTransistors, MOSFET, amplifier frequency response

Content of the module, subject or projectThis module is a continuation of the module Analogue Electronics 1. The theory of the firstmodule will be studied in depth but there will be also new theory introduced.

Books and readers


Electronic Devices

Author, etc.

Thomas L. Floyd


9780136155812


Digital Techniques 1

Describing and testing basic digital circuits.



Theory

Practical

Total

S2Q3

X

-

ooints (EC)S2Q4

4

-

Total

4

-

4


Assessment methodTheory: 100 minutes written examination at the end of quarter 4.Practical: assignments

Composition of final markTheory 100 % under the condition that the practical is sufficient (V)

The practical will be marked sufficiently when all the practical assignments are handed in andmarked sufficiently.If a practical assignment is insufficient you have the opportunity to repair it within two weeks.If you fail to do so this assignment will stay insufficient and so will your practical.

The next opportunity to repair the practical will be in the next academic year.

The final grade will be rounded off to a full mark.

Schedule of lessons, practical's and/or project activitiesS2Q3: Seven weeks of one theory lesson and two practical lessons.S2Q4: Seven weeks of one theory lesson and two practical lessons.

Prerequisite requirementTo attend this subject the student does not need any previous knowledge about digitaltechniques.

Main objective for this subject, module or project• To design, optimize and functional test, relative simple combinatorial circuits.• Translate the specification of a relative simple system into a state machine using the

Moore architecture.• Carry out relative simple sequential assignments, that are designed for;

o Testing,o Verification,o Implementing Small Scale Integrated (GAL) components,o Realization and functional testing.


Content of the module, subject or projectTheory:

• Combinational networks• Truth tables of standard building blocks (AND, OR, INVERTOR, etc.).• Notation: Sum of product terms (SOP) (£)• Notation: Product of sums (POS)• Minimization of an equation (SOP) using Karnaugh maps• Propagation delay• Static hazards (spikes)• Critical path• Given the specification of a combinational network, (e.g Half Adder, Comparator)

o Draw the symbol, Write the truth table, Read the equations from the truth table.• Latch and Flip Flop (FF), Set Reset (SR) latch, Edge triggered (on the edge of a clock) Set

Reset FF (SR-FF), Edge triggered Data FF (D-FF), Asynchronous reset of a FF (clear)• Shift registers• Synchronous State Machines (only MOORE architecture). Counters, State diagrams, State

coding (e.g. SO = [0,0,0]. Internal architecture of the State Machines. Next State decoder(NS = f (PS, inputs)).Output decoder (Output = g (PS))

Practical:• Testing the descriptions of the various assignments in a hardware situation.

Teaching methodsTheory lessons and practical


Study manual Digital Techniques 1

Author, etc.

T. Bidlot/S. van den Berg


Intranet


Energy & Conversions 1

Semester and quarter module is planned:S2Q3


Theory

Practical

Total

S2Q3

3

-

3


Assessment method100 minutes written examination with open questions about theory.100 minutes examination with practical assignments.

Composition of final markTheory 100%, provided that the result of the practical examination is sufficient (V)

Schedule of lessons7 times 2 hours theory lessons, 7 times 2 hours practical (max. 16-18 students)

Prerequisite requirementThe student needs to have sufficient knowledge of How Stuff Works (S1) and STEP (51) to besuccessful in this module.

Main objections for this moduleTheory: The student is introduced into basic electrical theory, 3 phase systems and thefundamental working principle of the DC-machine.Practical: The student is introduced into performing measurements, making connectiondiagrams, checking equipment, interpreting measurement results and checking the relation withthe theory.

Content of the moduleTheoretical subjects:

• AC voltage and current• Basic components R, L and C• Active power P, reactive power Q and apparent power S• Cos phi improvement• 3 phase systems supply and load• single conductor model of DC-machine

Practical subjects:• basic measurement skills• knowledge of laboratory equipment handling• introduction to power electronic components• 3 phase systems• DC-motor• Dynamo-motor combination

Teaching methodsWeekly 2 hours theory lessons with exercises and weekly 2 hours practical assignments.


Books and readers


Principles of electric machines andpower electronics

Study manual

Practical assignments

Author, etc.

P.C. Sen (John Wiley andSons)


ISBN: 9780471022954

308802

Will be distributed


Energy & Conversions 2

Semester and quarter module is planned:S2Q4


Theory

Practical

Total

52 Q4

4

-

4


Assessment method100 minutes of written examination with open questions about theory.100 minutes of examination with practical assignments.

Composition of final markTheory 100%, provided that the result of the practical examination is sufficient (V)

Schedule of lessons7 times 2 hours theory lessons, 7 times 4 hours practical (max. 16-18 students)

Prerequisite requirementThe student needs to have sufficient knowledge of Energy & Conversions 1, How Stuff Works (S1)and STEP (S1) to be successful in this module.

Main objectives for this moduleTheory: The student is introduced into the DC-motor and the interaction of motor and load.Practical: The student is introduced into performing measurements, making connectiondiagrams, checking equipment, interpreting measurement results and checking the relation withthe theory.

Content of the moduleTheoretical subjects:

• DC-motor basic theory and characteristics• Speed variation• Motor and load characteristic interaction• Transmission ratio

Practical subjects:• basic measurement skills• knowledge of laboratory equipment handling• introduction to power electronic components• 3 phase systems• DC-motor• Dynamo-motor combination

Teaching methodsWeekly 2 hours theory lessons with exercises and weekly 4 hours practical assignments.

Books and readersSee Energy & Conversions 1


Programming in C++



EC

Programming 3

Programming 4

Total

S2Q3

X

S2Q4

X

Total

2

2

4


Assessment methodTheory: 100 minutes written examination at the end of each quarter.Practical: weekly assignments

Composition of final mark per QuarterTheory 100%, provided practical assignments are sufficient

Schedule of lessons, practical's and/or project activities3 hours theory lesson (2 hours guided by teacher, 1 hour self study) + 2 hours practical, wholeclass

Prerequisite requirementNone

Content of the module, subject or projectSubjectsTheory:PROS: pointers, vector, classesPRO4: inheritance, dynamic memory

Books and readers


Starting out with C++Fifth edition, brief version.

Programming in C++

Author, etc.

Tony Gaddis, BarretKrupjpow, Pearson


ISBN: 9780321479709

298978


Mathematics 3, Mathematics 4



Mathematics 3

Mathematics 4

Total

S2Q3

2

S2Q4

2

4


Assessment method100 minutes of written examination with open questions after Q3 and after Q4.

Composition of final markThe final mark for math 3 as well as for math 4 is the score of the written exam,

Schedule of lessons, practical's and/or project activitiesQ3+Q4: 7 times 1 hour theory lesson, whole classQ3+Q4: 7 times 2 hours practical, whole class

Prerequisite requirementMathematics 1 and 2

Main objections for this subject, module or projectTo extend the basic mathematical techniques and to go into some subjects useful for theengineering courses.

Content of the module, subject or projectSubjectsQ1

• Differential equations• Transfer function

Q2• Limits• Integration by parts• Applications of integration

Teaching methodsQ3 and Q4Weekly 1 hour of theory lesson to explain new mathematical techniques.Weekly 2 hours of practical lessons to make exercises and to learn to use the computer algebraprogram Derive.

Books and readers


Engineering maths first_aid_kit


E-book


Project Management Game

Semester or quarter module, subject or project is plannedS2Q3


EC

Theory

practical

Total

S2Q3

4

4


Assessment methodTheory: 100 minutes written examination with open questions after Q3.Practical: Both, presentation of findings and report have to be presented after Q3,

Composition of final markTheory 100% under the condition that the practical is sufficient

Schedule of lessons, practical's and/or project activitiesQ3 practical 1x week 4 hoursQ3, 7 times 2 hours theory whole class

Prerequisite requirementYou do not have to have any knowledge beforehand to attend this course

Main objects of this courseTheory:Example: The student is introduced to business and business in an engineering environment; youwill be required to expand your knowledge of management and its theoryPractical:Example: The student is introduced to the daily running of a company and all that it entails,including stock levels, production, sales marketing, management and leadership as well as allaspects of finances.

Content of the courseSubjects (example)Theory:

• Management• Leadership• Motivation theories• Production and planning• Quality and storage• Financial problems as well as all major ratios needed

Practical:• Basic management skills• Building communication lines• Introduction working under stress and dealing with incoming information• Decision making in a company environment• Production processes


Teaching methodsTheory:Weekly 2 hours theory lesson with exercisesPractical: 4 hours per week

Week 7: End of course, in exam weeks you will hold a presentation and hand in your report aswell as sit your theory exams.


Management in Engineering

Hand out's during lessons

Author, etc.

Freeman-Bell / Balkwill

B. Kinlough / C. Jorissen


ISBN: 9780132339339



Semester or quarter module, subject or project is planned:S3Q1, S3Q2

Division of creditQuarter

EC's

Total

Q1

-

points (EC's)Q2

5

5


Assessment methodQ1: 2 written exams and 1 practical exam: 3 partial marksQ2: 2 written exams and 1 practical exam: 3 partial marksEach exam is assessed individually.

Composition of final markThe sum of the 6 partial marks divided by 6.Resits of the theory and practical exams will be offered in the next exam period.

Schedule of lessons, practical's and/or project activitiesweek no.

week 1-3

week 4

week 5-7

exam week

week 8- 10

week 1 1

week 12-14

exam week

part





overall examination

examination week 5 -7





overall examination (weelc-1-14)

Prerequisite requirementFor this module the modules Analogue Electronics 1 and Analogue Electronics 2 are prerequisite.

Subjects for these modulesThe Operational Amplifier: General introduction into Op-amps. Input modes and parameters arediscussed. An introduction into negative feedback. Negative feedback and the influence ofnegative feedback on the impedance of the op-amp. Bias currents and offset voltagecompensation. Open and closed loop response. Comparators and summing amplifiers.Integrators and differentiators


Active Filters: Basic filter responses, filter response characteristics, Active low/high/band pass/stopfilters. Oscillators and Voltage regulators

Content of the module, subject or projectThis module is a continuation of the modules Analogue Electronics I and Analogue Electronics II.The theory of the first two modules will be studied in depth but there will be also new theoryintroduced. The subjects of the module include: operational amplifiers (opamps), (active) filters,oscillators and voltage regulators.


Electronic Devices

Author, etc.

Thomas L. Floyd


ISBN: 9780136155812


Project Traffic Control

Semester or quarter module, subject or project is planned:S3Q2


EC

Programming TC

Project activities

Total

S3Q2

4

4

8


Assessment methodProgramming TC: 4 practical assignmentsProject activities: several project activities will result in 1 final mark (rounded off)

Composition of final markProgramming TC: weighed average of the 4 practicals. The final mark must at least be 5.5.Example: mark 6: 4 EC's

Project activities: several project activities will result in 1 final mark (rounded off).A resit for P.A. will always cover all project activities.Example: mark 6: 4 EC's

Overall remark: students are not allowed to have a mark less than 4 for 1 sub judgement(Programming TC and Project activities)

Schedule of lessons, practical's and/or project activitiesQ2: 7 weeks 2 hours theory and practical Programming TC, 1 hour group meeting, 1 hour tutor, 4hours project work (self study)

Prerequisite requirementSuccessful completion of the subjects Software Programming (C++) and Software Programming inC++ Builder in the P-phase.

Main objections for this subject, module or project• Clearly define a complex software problem.• Set up an approach to the solution d? a complex software problem and draw a planning

for this.• On the basis of the definition of a complex software problem specify a solution in terms

functional and non-functional specifications and constraints of.• Define a good user interface defined for the software system to be build• Split up a complex software problem into simpler sub problems according to the top-

down design technique.• For each of the defined sub problems specify a solution in terms of functional and non-

functional specifications.• For the solution of each sub problem draw up a test plan.• For the integration of all subsystems to be implemented draw up a test plan.• On the basis of the functional and non-functional specifications and constraints for each

of the sub problems define a design for implementation in C++ Builder..• Implement the defined designs of the part solutions in C++ Builder.• Test the implemented subsystems as well as the integration.


Content of the module, subject or projectSee study manual version October 2005.

Teaching methods


Manual Programming C++ BuilderS3Q2 nov.2005.doc

Project S3Q2 TrafficControl.manual.doc

S3Q3 Traffic Control tasks and roles

Judgement S3Q2 project.doc

Demo Project


Intranet

Intranet

Intranet

Intranet

Intranet



Describing and testing digital circuits.


Division of creditECTheoryPracticalTotal

S3Q1X-

points (EC)S3Q2

4-

Total4

4


Assessment methodTheory: 100 minutes written examination at the end of quarter 2.Practical: assignments

Composition of final markTheory 100%, provided practical assignments are sufficient

The practical will be marked sufficient when all the practical assignments are handed in andmarked sufficient.If a practical assignment is insufficient you have the opportunity to make it sufficient within twoweeks after the lecturer has mentioned this to you. If you fail to do so within two weeks thisassignment will stay insufficient and so will your practical.The next opportunity to repair the practical will be in the next academic year.

The final grade will be rounded to a full mark.

Schedule of lessons, practical's and/or project activitiesS3Q1: Seven weeks of one theory lesson and two practical lessons.S3Q2: Seven weeks of one theory lesson and two practical lessons.

Prerequisite requirementA basic knowledge of Digital Techniques 1 (at least mark 5 for theory an sufficient for practical)..

Main objectives for this subject, module or project.Design, optimize and functional test, relative simple combinatorial circuits.Translate the specification of a relative simple system into a state machine using theMoore architecture.Translate the specification of a relative simple system into a state machine using theMealy architecture.Break down a relative simple system, with a given specification, into smaller buildingblocks either combinatorial blocks or state machines.This process is called design an architecture for the system.carry out relative simple sequential assignments, that are designed for:

o Testing,o Verification,o Implementing SSI components,o Realization and functional testing.



• Combinational networksGiven the specification of a combinational network, (e.g Half Adder, Comparator)

o Draw the symbol. Write the truth table, Read the equations from the truth table.• Memory elements OFF, SRFF, Shift register, Parallel in Serial out register.• Synchronous State Machines (both MOORE architecture and MEALY architecture).• Internal architecture of the State Machines..• State diagrams, ASM diagrams.

Practical:• Testing the descriptions of the various assignments in a hardware situation.

Teaching methodsTheory lessons and practical assignments



Author, etc.

T. Bidlot


Intranet


Project Activities (incl. LabVIEW) Portal Crane/Elevator

Quarter project is plannedS4Q4


Project activities (incl. LabView)

Total

Q4

5

5


Assessment methodThe fulfilling of the project role is assessed by the teacher and is based on the work done andthe report that is written about the project role.The fulfilling of the process role is assessed by the tutor and is based on the behaviour as a groupmember and the report that is written about the process role.The mark for the product is based on the demonstration of the product and is determined by theteacher.

Composition of final markThe final mark for the project is equal to 40% of the mark for the project role plus 30% of themark for the process role plus 30% of the mark for the product. Finishing the practical with asufficient mark, determined by the teacher, is a prerequisite to validate the mark for the project

Schedule of lessons, practical's and project activitiesThe students have to attend project lectures, they have to work on the project during projecthours and beyond and they have to attend to the feed back sessions. Furthermore they have toattend to the lectures about the practical and they have to perform the practical assignments. Itis also necessary for the students to attend to the lessons of the modules EDS and CE in order tobe able to perform the project sufficiently.

Prerequisite requirementYou need to have sufficient knowledge of Energy & Conversions 1 and 2 to be successful in thiscourse.

Main objective for this projectIn this project the students design and implement a position control arrangement for a practicalsystem.The objective of the project is that the students obtain an insight into the way in which completecontrolled systems, as commonly occur in practice, are implemented and function.

Content of the module, subject or projectSubjects:

• Modelling of a DC motor• Designing a controller in Simulink• Implementing a controller in Labview• Realizing the supply of the motor by means of a servo amplifier• Realizing the reading and processing of encoder signals• Building together the complete system and testing of the system


Teaching methodsWeekly 1 hour project lecture, 4 hours project work, 1 hour feedback, 1 hour practical lecture, 2hours practical and 1 hour group meeting.


Project Control Engineering, PortalCrane/Elevator


Intranet


CE1 (Control Systems Engineering), as -theoretical part- of"Project Portal Crane"



EC

Theory

Total

S4Q3

3

3


Assessment methodTheory: 100 minutes written examinations, one after 3 weeks from start of Q3 (intermediateexam) and a final exam at the end of Q3, both with open questions, weighing factors 1:2respectively.Practical: not applicable for this part of the course.The resit will examine the complete module content.

Composition of final markThe final mark (see assessment method) will be rounded off to a full mark.

Schedule of lessons, practicals and/or project activitiesQ3: a total of 4 hours theory lessons per week, whole class

Prerequisite requirementKnowledge of linear differential equations, and ability to solve problems with complex numbers,and with impedances (in electrical networks).

Main objectives for this subject, module or projectTheory:The analysis of open loop or closed loop control systems, using Laplace transform techniques,pole zero plots, and frequency response techniques (Bode plots). Root locus design of closed loopcontrol systems.

Content of the module, subject or projectSubjectsTheory:

• Introduction to control systems, modelling in the s-domain including the Laplace transfer• Time response of 1st, 2nd or higher order systems in relation to pole zero plots• Stability• Steady state errors (and reduced block diagrams) of closed loop systems• Root locus techniques: how to sketch a root locus, and how to use it for control systems

design, plus implementation and realization of PID controllers or lag-lead compensators• Frequency response techniques

Teaching methodsTheory:Weekly 2 times 2 hours lectures and exercises in classNote: In week 4 an examination of subjects of week 1-3 (up to and including stability and steadystate errors) in an extra, special session


Books and readers


Control Systems Engineering, thirdedition (or newer)

Author, etc.

Norman S. Nise


ISBN 9780471445777


Electric Drive Systems (EDS)



EC

Theory

S4Q3

2


Assessment methodTheory: 100 minutes written examination with open questions.

Composition of final markFinal grade will be rounded off to full mark.

Schedule of lessons7 times 2 hours theory lessons, whole class.

Prerequisite requirementYou need to have sufficient knowledge of Energy & Conversions 1 and 2 to be successful in thiscourse.

Main objective for this moduleThe student is introduced into the properties and behaviour of the DC-motor, the transformerand the asynchronous machine.

Content of the moduleSubjects

• DC motor basic theory and speed variation• Modelling the DC motor• Magnetic circuits• Transformer• Asynchronous Machine

Teaching methodWeekly 2 hours theory lesson with exercises

Books and readers


Principles of electric machines andpower electronics

Study manual Project ControlEngineering, Portal Crane/Elevator

Author, etc.

P.C. Sen (John Wiley andSons)


ISBN: 9780471022954

Intranet


Embedded Systems I



EC

Theory

practical

Total

S4Q3

X

-

S4Q4

3

-

3


Assessment methodTheory: For the theoretical part there will be a written exam at the end of Q4.Practical: For the practical part a number of assignments must be carried out. The assignmentsmust be prepared before the beginning of the practical. For every assignment each individualstudent has to deliver a report after execution of the practical. All of the assignments must besufficient.


Schedule of lessons, practical's and/or project activities14 times 2 hours theory+ practical lesson, whole class

Prerequisite requirementThe student needs to have knowledge of Programming C++ to be successful in this module.

Main objectives for this subject, module or projectTheory: The student is introduced into the Embedded systems and C.Practical: The student implements simple applications with a micro-controller.

Teaching methodsTheory: Weekly 1 hourPractical: Weekly 2 hours

Books and readers


A book on C Programming C, 4thedition

Practical Manual EmbeddedSystems I

User's Manual and data Sheet80515

Application notes anddevelopment tools for 80515amicrocontrollers

Author, etc.

Al Kelley, Ira Pohl

P. Kleijn


ISBN: 9780201 183993

Practical Manual EmbeddedSystems I

298632

internet, infenion, Siemens


Telecommunications

Semester or quarter module, subject or project is planned55


Theory

practical

Total

S5

5

-

5

Student workload1 credit = 28 hours study load

Assessment methodTheory: 100 minutes written examination with closed questions at the end of the quarter.Practical: all practical examples have to be ready and sufficiently assessed

Composition of final markTo have a sufficient mark for the module, both theory and practical have to have a sufficientgrade.

Schedule of lessons, practicals and/or project activities7 times 2 hours theory, whole class7 times 2 hours practical, whole class

Prerequisite requirementMathematical knowledge required:- Goniometric functions (sinus/cosines)

Main objectives for this subject, module or projectTheory: The student is introduced into the basics of analog and digital telecommunications.Practical: The student is introduced into performing measurements with oscilloscope andspectrum analyzer. The student can make communication circuits such as oscillators, modulatorsand demodulators.


SubjectsTheory:

• Digital baseband coding, such as PCM, AMI, HDB3, NRZ and PAM• Analog modulation techniques, such as AM, PM and FM• Digital modulation techniques such as ASK, PSK and FSK• Bandwidth of signals• Sampling of analog signals

Practical:• Amplitude Modulation• Frequency Modulation• Phase Shift Keying/Quadrature Phase Shift Keying• Image Frequencies• Amplitude Shift Keying• Pulse Amplitude Modulation


Teaching methodsTheory:Weekly 2 hours theory lesson with exercisesPractical:Weekly 1 session of 2 hours which consists of performing measurements. If the measurementsare not done after the two hours practical, the student has to finish them before the nextpractical.


Digital & Analog CommunicationSystems (7th Edition)

Author, etc.

Leon W. Couch


Prentice Hall,ISBN: 978-01 31424920



Designing digital circuits and systems.


points (EC)Division of creditEC

Theory

Practical

Total

Total

3

3


Assessment methodTheory: 100 minutes written examination at the end of quarter.Practical: 3 assignments


The practical will be marked sufficient when all practical assignments are handed in and markedas sufficient.If a practical assignment is insufficient you have the opportunity to make it sufficient within twoweeks after the lecturer has mentioned this to you. If you fail to do so within two weeks thisassignment will stay insufficient and so will your practical.The next opportunity to repair the practical will be in the next academic year.

The final grade will be rounded to a full mark.

Schedule of lessons, practical's and/or project activitiesSeven weeks of one hour theory, one hour coaching lessons and two practical lessons.

Prerequisite requirementA basic knowledge of Digital Techniques land II (at least mark 5 for theory a sufficient forpractical).

Main objectives for this subject, module or project.Upon completion of the course, students should be able to

• understand complex digital design principles• undertake problem identification, formulation and solution• utilize a systems approach to design a middle complex digital system• write ABEL VHDL programs• able to interpret the simulation and test results and judge whether they are fulfilling the

functional specification• understand the architecture of complex digital systems• know how to implement digital systems with ABEL HDL• design, verify and test complex digital system in PLD's• function effectively as an individual and in teams• apply the knowledge of digital principals to translate the specification of a system into a

state machine and a data-path using the Moore/Mealy architecture.


• carry out a relative simple sequential assignment, that is designed for:o testing,o verification,o implementing SSI components,o realization and functional testing.


• Brief summary of the basic concepts from Digital II.• Mealy and Moore architectures• Architectures/ General architectures of digital systems• HDB-3 coding and encoding schemes• Designing controllers and data-path elements.

Practical:• A sequence detector according to Mealy and Moore architecture• A HDB3 coding and encoding system• A 24 hours digital clock

Teaching methodsTheory lessons, instructions and practical assignments



Author, etc.

T. Yilmaz


Intranet


Embedded Systems II

Semester module or quarter module, subject or project is plannedS5Q1, S5Q2


theory

practical

Total

S5Q1

X

-

S5Q2

3

-

3

Student workloadI credit is 28 hours off workload

Assessment methodTheory: For the theoretical part there will be a written exam at the end of Q2.Practical: For the practical part a number of assignments must be carried out. The assignmentsmust be prepared before the beginning of the practical. For every assignment each individualstudent has to deliver a report after execution of the practical. The report must contain:

• The C code with a brief explanation of the program.• A global plan of the solution in English• A brief description of the variables.

All of the assignments must be sufficient.


Schedule of lessons, practical's and/or project activitiesExample:II times 1 hour's theory lesson, whole class17 times 1 hour's practical lesson, whole class

Prerequisite requirementTo attend to this profession is foreknowledge necessary of the following subjects:

• Designing according to the Top down method.• Having knowledge of bitwise operators and basic C statements.• Basic knowledge of an embedded system and environment.• Basic knowledge of digital techniques.

These subjects is treated in Embedded systems I and digital techniques.

Main objections for this subject, module or projectThe student can, after passing this course, divide a simple embedded system into software andhardware modules and make a design of these modules starting from a customer specificationaccording to a structured method.


Subjects:

Theory:1. Brief summary of the basic concepts from Embedded systems I.2. Interrupts, priority, interrupt handlers.3. Sophisticated data types and variables4. Functions in c, call by reference and call by value.5. Dynamic and static date structures, pointers and arrays.


6. Project environment, combining more c-files and h-files in a project7. Interfacing with PC and serial communication8. Timers

Practical:The following tasks will be handled

• A number of C assignments that will cover pointers• A digital clock• The third task is aimed to design a C-program for driving a step-motor. Not only the

speed of the step motor but also the direction of the turning will be determined.• An hardware intersection is available. The aim is to connect and figure out the interface

in order to design the control in the microcontroller environment.

Teaching methodsTheory/Practical:Weekly 2 hours theory lesson with exercises and practical


A book on C

User's Manual en Data Sheet 80515

Application notes anddevelopment tools for 80515amicrocontrollers

Practical manual EmbeddedSystems II

Author, etc.

Al Kelley, Ira Pohl

P. Kleijn


ISBN: 0201 183994

298632

Internet, Infenion, Siemens

Intranet


Modelling of Physical processes



EC

practical

Total

S5Q1

4

4


Assessment methodIn week 1 to 5 there are several practical problems to be solved. For each week a report has to bemade. Each report must be judged as sufficient.In week 6 and 7 a final assignment has to be madeThere is no final examination; all reports have to be sufficient.The students will work in groups with a maximum of two persons each.

Composition of final markAll assignments have to be sufficient.

Schedule of lessons, practical's and/or project activitiesAn introduction college followed by a practical training in a computer lab.

Prerequisite requirementMathematics I and II, especially the subject of differential equations

Main objections for this subject, module or projectTheory:The student is introduced into the subject of numerical solution of differential equations. Theyhave to develop skills in making a valid model of a practical problem. At first a few simplemodels are introduced in order to get familiar to this way of working. After this they adeptexisting models and make new models for a given problem.Practical:The student will get a number of problems which he/she has to investigate. In the beginning themodels are already available and students have to solve the problem. Later on only a descriptionof the problem is given and students have to find out a useful model for themselves and solvethe problem. The students have to pay much attention to the solution and compare this toexperimental results. This has to be done in order to find out whether the model is valid.

Content of the module, subject or projectSubjects

• First order differential equations, initial value problems, direction fields, Euler'sapproximation method.

• Mathematical models, numerical solution of differential equations. Second orderdifferential equations and their solutions.

• Compartmental analysis, input, output, storage• Electrical problems, charging and discharging of a capacitor• Thermal problems, heating and cooling of subjects• Mechanical problems, motion,• Final assignment problems


Teaching methodsTheory:Weekly 1 hour theory lesson with examples of problems to come.Practical:Weekly 1 session of 3 hours in which students work in groups of 2 persons max at the weeklyassignments. Each session requires an extensive preparation of about 1 hours and short report onpaper.In week 6 students can make a choice for a final assignment. This has to be finished within twoweeks.There is no final examination.Models have to be made in Excel or another suited program, i.e. Simulink


Reader Modelling of PhysicalProcesses



Frequency Analysis



EC

Theory

practical

Total

S5Q1

3

3


Assessment methodTheory: 100 minutes written examination with open questions.

Composition of final markTheoretical examination mark rounded of on one decimal, final grade will be rounded off to fullmarks.

Schedule of lessons, practicals and/or project activities7 times 2 hours theory lesson, whole class

Prerequisite requirementMathematics I and II, complex numbers!

Main objections for this subject, module or projectIntroduction to first and second order filters. Transfer function. Bode plot, Nyquist plot.Fourier Analysis, calculation of frequency and phase spectra of periodic and non-periodic signals

Content of the module, subject or projectSubjects

• First order filters: differential equation, solutions, transfer function .frequency domain,Bode plots, asymptotic approximation, -3 dB point, LPF. HPF, polar plots

• Second order filters: transfer function, resonance frequency, bandwith,• Fourierseries, even and odd functions, calculation of spectral components• Complex Fourier series• The Fourier transform, spectra of no.rj periodic signals

Teaching methodsTheory:Weekly 2 hours theory lesson with exercisesExamination period: theoretical examination

Books and readers


Reader Frequency Analysis

www.swarthmore.edu/NatSci/echeeve1/Ref/LPSA/Bode/Bode.htm


Website


Industrial Design for Engineering and Assembly (IDEA)



theory

practical

Total

S5Q1/S5Q2

(34%)

(66%)

3


Assessment methodTheory: written examination with open and mc-questions after Q2Practical: 4 practical assignments with different weigh in Q1 and partly Q2.

Weighing factors 1:2:2:3

Composition of final markPractical 66%, theory 34%The grades for the practical assignments are rounded off to one decimal; all assignments haveto be handed in before the deadline. If they are handed in too late, the mark will be 1.The resit for the practical assignments will be offered in the next academic year.The resit for the theory exam will be offered in the next exam period.

Final grades will be rounded off to full marks.

Schedule of lessons, practical's and/or project activitiesQ1: 7 times 1 hour theory lesson, whole classQ1, 7 times 2 hours practical (1 hour supervision) & 2 times 2 hours practical (no supervision),whole classQ2, 2 times 2 hours practical (1 hour supervision), whole class

Prerequisite requirementEnough knowledge of Analogue and Digital Electronics (from S3 and S4)Enough knowledge of Electronic components (from S1 to S4)

Main objections for this subject, module or projectTheory:The student is introduced into the Printed CTfcuit Boards and assembly lines.Practical:The student is introduced into design tools for Printed Circuit Boards.

Content of the module, subject or projectSubjects (example)Theory:

• Basic components R, L and C• Analogue circuits with discrete components, transistors and OpAmp's• Design Rules• Introduction to EMC and ESD• Introduction to Test and Measuring methods in PCB production environment• Boundary Scan Technology


Practical:• Schematics• Print Lay out• knowledge of laboratory equipment handling• basic measurement skills

Teaching methodsTheory:Weekly 1 hour's theory lesson with exercises

Practical:Q1: Weekly 1 session of 2 hours. Each practical assignment requires an extensive preparation ofabout 1 hour and reporting on paper which takes also about 2 hours.Also tasks during the period between Q1 and Q2Q2: During 2 weeks 1 session of 2 hours. Finishing the last practical assignment which also takesabout 2 hours.

Week 8: examination and demonstration final result of the 55 project


Reader IDEA

Author, etc.

W.J. Oosthuizen



Power Electronics



EC

Theory

S5Q1

3


Assessment methodTheory: 100 minutes written examination with closed questions after Q3 (about theory Q3) andafter Q4 (about theory whole module). Resit will be after Q4 (about theory whole module).

Composition of final markThe two grades, after Q3 and Q4, rounded off on one decimal, will be weighted 1/3 and 2/3respectively to form the final grade. If the grade of Q4 is higher than this weighted result, thegrade of Q4 will be the final grade. Final grades will be rounded off to full marks.

Schedule of lessonsS4: 14 times 2 hours theory lesson, whole class

Prerequisite requirementThe student should have attended courses on circuit theory and electronics.

Main objects for this moduleTheory:This course focuses on DC-DC converters and switch mode power supplies.

Content of the moduleSubjects:Theory:

• Buck converter in continuous conduction mode• Semiconductor switches• Buck converter in discontinuous conduction mode• Boost converter in continuous conduction mode• Boost converter in discontinuous conduction mode• Conduction and switching losses• Full-bridge DC-DC converter• Fly back converter• Isolated fly back converter• Forward converter• Control

Books and readers


Power ElectronicsConverters, Applications andDesign,

Reader Power Electronics S4Q3, 4

Author, etc.

Mohan, Undeland andRobbinsWiley, 3rd edition with CDRom

PE.Hks


ISBN: 0-471-22 693-9

308952


Structured Design (SD)


Credit points (EC)EC

Practical

S5Q2

3


Assessment methodTheory: 100 minutes written examination, (only) one at the end of Q2, with open questions.If appropriate there will be a resit at the end of Q3.Practical: a 'case' will be assigned to a group of 2-4 students.

Composition of final markThe final mark is the50-50% average of the mark of the exam and the mark for this 'big case'.The condition is that both marks are at least 5.0.

Schedule of lessons, practical training and/or project activitiesQ2: a total of 4 hours 'class' per week, in which 1-2 hours for 'theory"( lectures and instructionsin class) and the rest is done in groups, in a room where PCs are provided.

Initially required knowledge or experienceNone

Main objectives for this subject, module or project• Setting up a "requirements model" and an "architecture model" according to the

method of Hatley and Pirbhai for real-time systems.• Applying the CASE-tool (computer aided software engineering) AxiomSys. starting with a

SMART list of (user or system) requirements.• Implementing so called 'control flows'.

Content of the moduleSubjects

• Introduction of how to create a SMART list of requirements and the method of HatleyPirbhai

• "Requirements model"; first, small case• Architecture model"; big case

Teaching methodsWeekly 1-2 hours 'instructions' in class, followed by 3-2 hours doing exercise, working on the'cases'.


Digital System Design (DSD)

Semester module57


Theory

Practical

Total

S7

3

3

6


Assessment methodExample:Theory: Two exams. Midterm will count 40 % and Final exam will count 60 % for the final markof theory. Both are 100 minutes.Practical: 4 practical assignments. For Calcunit, final assignment and the VHDL assignment areport must be delivered. For the decomp assignment a sufficient must be given. Every studentmust carry out the practical assignments separately. A group can only be formed if there is awritten permission of the lecturer.

Composition of final markExample: The final mark will be one of the following

• If one of the practical marks is lower than 5.5 then a 1(one) will be assigned as final mark• If all of the practical marks are above 5.5 and the final theory mark is lower than 5.5 then

the final mark of the course will be the final theory mark• If the final theory mark is greater than 5.5 and all of the practical marks are greater than

5.5 then the final mark will be the average of the theory and practical mark

Schedule of lessons, practical's and/or project activitiesExample:14 times 2 hours theory lesson, whole class14 times 2 hours practical lesson, whole class if the number is below 14 otherwise 2 groups.

Prerequisite requirementProgramming courses and digital technique courses

Main objections for this subject, module or projectTheory:The student is introduced into designing digital systems and testing.Practical:The student is introduced into applying the digital knowledge to design complex systems byusing the so called top-down design methodology.

Content of the module, subject or projectSubjectsTheory:

1. Top-down, Testing, lmplementation(self study)2. Testing3. Testing, Combinational circuits4. Combinational circuits5. Combinational circuits, Sequential circuits (FSM)6. Sequential circuits (FSM)7. Sequential circuits (FSM), Design for testability8. Design For testability


9. Datapath-controller10. Introduction VHDL11. VHDL12. VHDL Models (combinatorial)13. VHDL Models (combinatorial)14. Questions, training exam

Practical:1. Introduction / Calcunit2. Calcunit3. Calcunit4. Calcunit5. Decomposition assignment6. Decomposition assignment7. Decomposition assignment8. Design assignment9. Design assignment10. Design assignment11. Design assignment12. VHDL assignment (AND-OR-INVERT practical)13. VHDL assignment (AND-OR-INVERT practical)14. Questions and discussion practical

Teaching methodsTheory:Weekly 2 hours theory lesson with exercisesPractical:Weekly 2 hours practical


Reader Digital Design Practical

Reader Asic's

Study manual DSD

Author, etc.

Bidlot/DeValk/Yilmaz

DeValk

Yilmaz/DeValk


308246

308226

Intranet


Discrete Signal Processing

Semester or quarter module, subject or project is planned:S7


Theory

practical

Total

57

6


Assessment method100 Minutes of written examination with open questions after 57. If the practical is fullycompleted which can be demonstrated by the logbook completeness and quality as well as if thestudent shows an acceptable level of knowledge about the subject during the lectures, theteacher may propose a settlement, which becomes the final mark when accepted by the student.

Composition of final markThe final mark is either the proposed settlement, when accepted by the student, or theexamination result.

Schedule of lessons, practical's and/or project activitiesDuring 14 weeks 2 hours theory lesson as well as 2 practical sessions, whole class

Prerequisite requirementSignals and Systems

Main objections for this subject, module or projectTheory:The student is introduced into the principles of discrete signal processingPractical:The student practices the taught principles by means of simulations

Content of the module, subject or projectSubjects (example)Theory:

• Recapitulation of Fourier transform for continuous signals• Laplace transform recapitulation• Sampling• Linear time-invariant discrete signals and systems• FTD: Fourier transform for discrete signals• Z-transform• Filter structures• DFT and FFT• Discrete filter design• Applications


Practical:• Introduction to simulation of continuous systems• Fourier transform exercise• Laplace transform exercises• Sampling and reconstruction• Continuous and discrete systems• Z-transform exercises• DFT/FFT exercises• Filter design• Sample rate conversion exercise

Teaching methodsTheory:Weekly 2 hours theory lesson with exercisesPractical:Weekly 2 hours practical

Books and readers


Discrete-time Signal ProcessingAn Introduction Solutions toExercises in the Book

Sheets Digital Processing Course

Lab Test manual DSP + ZXSIMManual

Study manual Discrete SignalProcessing

Digital Signal processing /Educa

Author, etc.

DeValk

DeValk

DeValk

DeValk

Verhoex/Van de Ende


308679

308593

308230

Intranet

For sale at the secretariat ??


Telematics 57

Semester module:S7


EC

Theory / Practical

S7

6


Assessment methodTheory: 100 minutes written examination with mixed open and closed questions. A resit will takeplace about 3 months later.

Composition of final markGrading depends on rounding up all the practical exercises with a sufficient result and will be afull mark mainly determined by the written examination.

Schedule of lessonsThe first quarter of the semester there are 2 hours a week theory and 2 hours practical exercisesin a lab. The second quarter the theory will be split up in 1 hour theory and 1 hour LinkSimsimulation in a computer classroom.In total 7 times 2 hours theory followed by 7 times 1 hour theory and 1 hour simulation.

Prerequisite requirements:None

Main objects for this moduleTheory:This course focuses on communication protocols and has a closer view at standards like the OSImodel.

Contents of the moduleTheory:OSI model, V.24 & RS232, Synchronous and Asynchronous Communication, error detectionmethods (VRC, LRC, CRC), Data Compression, IRQ prot. spec.. Fast Connect & Normal Connect ofLinkSim, ASN.1 and Networks (LAN)

Books and readersTitle book, reader, study manual, etc.

Reader Telematica (E): CT2 (Tl) part 1

Reader Telematica (E): CT2 (Tl) part 2

Reader Datalink Simulation S7


308576

308574

308240


Telecommunications 57 (Theory)

Semester module, subject and project is planned57



Assessment methodTheory: 100 minutes written examination with open questions .Resit will be at the end of S8.Practical: 100 minutes per week, teacher is coaching.

Composition of final markHomework can ad two final points in the first Telecommunications S7 test.

Schedule of lessons57: 14 times 2 hours theory lesson, whole class.

Prerequisite requirementThe student should have sufficient mark for Telecommunications S4.

Main objects for this moduleTheory:This course focuses on Digital Telecommunications and systems in combination withPropagation.

Content of the moduleSubjects:Theory:

• AM and FM modulation and demodulation• Transmitters and Receivers• Signal to Noise ratios• Digital Modulation techniques• Eb/N0 and the relation with BER• Shannon Bound and the consequences for future communications• Radio Propagation• Biological Effects of EM-Radiation

Practical:• Spectrum Analysis of AM and FM transmitters• Power and sensitivity measurement of transceiver• Antenna simulation, measurement and design with VNA• Propagation measurement• QPSK measurement


Digital and AnalogueCommunication Systems. Seventhedition

Sheets, weekly problems (lessoncontent)

Author, etc.

Leon W. CouchPrentice Hall


ISBN: 9780131424920

Intranet


Telecommunications 57 (Project)

Semester module, subject and project is planned:S7



Assessment methodPractical problem approach.

Composition of final markPractical result and work 40%, individual gradingFinal report 20%Final project presentation and defend 20%

Schedule of project14 weeks 1 hour meeting and 4 hour coaching.16 weeks 11 hours per week student project work

Main objects for this moduleThis project focuses on Practical project approach.

Content of the moduleProjects in the past:

• ZigBee communication• Mobile reporter team• WiMax• Antenna research• Mobile networking WiFi requirements testing• DECT networking• Amateur radio transmitter/receiver


Control Engineering II

Semester or quarter module is plannedS7Q2


Theory

S7Q2

4


Assessment method100 minutes of written examination with open questions.

Composition of final markFinal grade will be rounded off to full mark.

Schedule of lessons, practical's and/or project activities7 times 2 hours theory lessons, whole class, 7 times 1 hour practical assignments, whole class.

Prerequisite requirementControl Engineering of S4Q4

Main objective for this subject, module or projectTo give the student a good insight in the process of designing controllers.

Content of the moduleSubjects:

• Basics of control engineering: settling time, overshoot,steady state error and stability• Designing controllers by means of the root locus• Designing controllers by means of Bode diagrams• Digital control systems

Teaching methodsWeekly 2 hours theory lesson with exercises followed by 1 hour performing practical assignments


Control Systems Engineering, thirdedition (or newer)

Author, etc.

Norman S. Nise


ISBN: 9780471445777


Electrical Actuator Principles

Semester or quarter module is plannedS7Q1


Theory

Total

S7Q1

4

4


Assessment methodTheory: 100 minutes written examination with open questions after Q1 about 2 subjects of thetheory.Practical assignments: 3 assignments about motors, equally weighed

Composition of final markTheory 50%, practical assignments 50%Interim grade rounded of on one decimal.Final grades will be rounded off to full marks.

Schedule of lessons, practical's and/or project activitiesQ1: 7 times 2 hours theory lesson, whole classQ1, 7 times 1 hours practical, whole class

Prerequisite requirementControl Engineering 1Energy & Conversions 1 and 2

Main objective for this subject, module or projectTo give the student a good insight of the principles of the conversion of electrical energy intomechanical energy of the basis of electrical actuators.

Content of the moduleSubjects:

• Basics of mechatronics in motion control• Basic of magnetism in electrical actuators• Conversion of electrical energy into mechanical energy through magnetism• Rotational magnetic fields• Synchronous and a-synchronous motors• Brushless motors• Stepping motors

Teaching methodsWeekly 2 hours theory lesson with exercises followed by 1 hour performing practical assignments


Author, etc.

A. Cramer


Intranet
