Electrical and Electronic Engineering
ASSESSED SUMMER SCHOOL: SUBJECT-SPECIFIC RETURN
Subject Area
This syllabus is for PARTNERS applicants seeking to progress to the degrees of:
1. BEng Foundation; H604; School of EEE
2. BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering, H607, School of EEE
Aims
To allow students to demonstrate their potential to succeed in specified degree programmes by
showing a grasp of entry level subject-specific knowledge, understanding, cognitive and subjectspecific skills.
Learning Objectives
The student will Build a metal detector circuit, in which s/he will:Understand the use of coils in an electromagnetic circuit.
Identify components
Assemble an electronic circuit
Use Test equipment to gather data
Gather and record results
Write a technical report detailing results and conclusions
Learning Outcomes
A good knowledge and understanding of…
the role of a coil in a practical metal detector circuit.
circuit construction to create two different oscillator circuits
the use of an oscilloscope to record the output of circuits
the use of presentation software to showcase the results
The ability to apply this knowledge and critical understanding to …
The student will be able to identify and select components used in a wide variety of future scenarios. The
practical knowledge of lab equipment and construction techniques will be applicable to upcoming practical
sessions throughout their degree program. Recording and presenting results will form a significant part of
the degree program and this activity will create a foundation on which to build.
The ability to…
Compare theoretical values with obtained results.
Recognise successful completion of the task
Comment on the recorded results and the perceived performance of the circuit.
Competence in…
Circuit construction. Use of Lab equipment. Presentation skills.
Activities for Personal Study
Practical circuit construction, Colpitts Oscillator, 555 times astable circuit. These are to be found in many
textbooks and on the web.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Resources
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/systemscontrol/electronicsrev7.shtml
http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/waveforms/555_oscillator.html
http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/oscillator/colpitts.html
http://www.learnabout-electronics.org/Oscillators/osc23.php
Handout: Metal_detector.pdf
Assessment.
Please confirm what method of hand-in will be used?
Electronic via Blackboard
Monday 25 July
Staff delivering the Academic Subject Strand
You should list here the names, titles and contact details of all the people who will be responsible for the
delivery of the curriculum. These people must be available between either 29 June and 7 July 2015 or 1
and 3 July (depending which model for delivery has been chosen) and should also attend one of the
Briefing Meetings on either 20 or 27 May 2015.
Name: Andrew Lovatt
Title: Teaching Fellow
E-mail: andrew.lovatt@ncl.ac.uk
Tel: 87330
Name: Jonathan Goss
Title: Senior Lecturer
E-mail: jonathan.goss@ncl.ac.uk
Tel: 87425
Name: Kabita Adhikari
Title: Teaching Fellow
E-mail: kabita.adhikari@ncl.ac.uk
Tel: 87330