module specification

Electronic systems are essential across various industries, enabling automation, communication, and efficient data processing. In consumer electronics, they drive devices such as smartphones, laptops, smartwatches, and gaming consoles, ensuring seamless connectivity and rapid processing. In healthcare, these systems power critical technologies including medical imaging devices, pacemakers, robotic surgical systems, and patient monitoring tools, all of which contribute to improved diagnostics and patient care.

This module builds on the knowledge gained in the first-year module CT4002: Electronic Systems, providing students with hands-on experience in electronic system design through group-based case studies. Students work collaboratively to solve real-world design challenges, applying their skills in analysis, design, and troubleshooting of mixed-signal systems involving both discrete components and integrated circuits (ICs).

The module follows a structured engineering process, incorporating research skills, system-level analysis and design, circuit simulation, PCB prototyping, soldering, and testing, allowing students to gain practical experience with real-world electronic systems. Delivered in a laboratory-based setting, this module promotes a balanced level of autonomy, encouraging personalized learning, creative problem-solving, and the development of transferable skills essential for future engineering careers.

CT4002: Electronic Systems - completed

Background research and directed independent study on theory and operation of commonly used analogue and digital devices and ICs in context of a given group cases study.

Block diagrams and system representation. Sub-system level modular design, analysis and integration. Appreciation of the applications of both analogue and digital circuits and sub-systems. Datasheets, Wiring diagrams, and Schematics. Application of simulation software (e.g., CircuitWizard, Simetrix, Multisim, TINA) in designing a relatively bigger system than the usual lab experiments. Hands-on skills of breadboard testing and debugging of mixed signal systems. Effective use of laboratory instruments, Prototyping/PCB design and manufacturing process. Health and safety.

Performance analysis of the systems through analytical approaches involving tables, graphs, data processing and visualisation and critical commentary. Evaluation of the impact of solutions to advanced electronic system problems on the environmental and society and consideration of solutions to minimise adverse impacts. Professional documentation and presentation.

Transferable skills, independent and team working and engineering practices (project management, the role of quality management and continuous improvement in the context of complex electronic systems and costing).

Module is delivered once a week in 3-hour session.  Because of the practical nature of this module, module is mainly delivered in lab environment. All groups are directed systematically so that they can appreciate and participate in various stages of group design case study.
A series of short briefings are delivered in context of the given case study to stimulate interactive group discussions. Short briefings are delivered on topics such as theory and operation of relevant electronic devices, applications of CAD tools, technical research and library databases, project management, costing, engineering design cycle, technical writing.

Although, students work in a group, each student is required to keep an individual logbook and record his/her weekly contribution and reflection for tutor’s regular feedback and one to one interaction.

All module material including teaching plan, outline of the group case study, supplementary notes, sample class test, links to key data sheets, YouTube videos and up to date reading lists are made available through University’s VLE - Weblearn.
Office hours are made available for one-to-one problem solving and some directed independent learning.

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

LO1. Demonstrate the ability to design, simulate, prototype, integrate, test, and troubleshoot modular systems using appropriate electronic components and equipment while recognizing their limitations.

LO2. Apply engineering management principles, including commercial considerations, change management, intellectual property rights, and the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

LO3. Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of advanced electronic system solutions, considering alternative approaches to minimize adverse effects.

LO4. Develop transferable skills such as teamwork, independent working, problem-solving, communication, and time management, while critically analysing and documenting processes within engineering product design cycles and quality management systems.

CT5051 Advanced Electronics Systems | London Metropolitan University

Core Text:
• Neil Storey (2017), Electronics: a systems approach (6 ed), Pearson, ISBN: 1292114118
• Owen Bishop (2011), Electronics: circuits and systems (4 ed), Newnes, ISBN: 9780080966359
• Charles Platt (2016), Encyclopedia of Electronic Components Volume 1, 2 and 3, Maker Media, ISBN: 9781449334291
• Michael Jay Geier (2016), How to diagnose and fix everything electronic (2 ed), McGraw-Hill, ISBN: 9780071848305
• Stuart G. Walesh (2012), Engineering Your Future: The Professional Practice of Engineering (3 ed), Wiley, ISBN-10: 047090044X
• Simon Monk (2015), Fritzing for Inventors: Take Your Electronics Project from Prototype to Product, McGraw-Hill Education TAB, ISBN: 9780071844642
• John M. Nichola (2017), Project management for engineering, business and technology, Routledge, an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, ISBN: 1317384806
• Dennis Lock (2013), Naked project management: the bare facts, Gower, ISBN: 9781409461067
• Caroline Whitbeck (2011), Ethics in Engineering Practice and Research, Cambridge University Press, ISBN:9780511976339

Other Texts:
• Paul Scherz and Simon Monk (2016), Practical Electronics for Inventors (4th ed)), McGraw-Hill Education
• Daniel M. Kaplan, Christopher G. White (2003), Hands-On Electronics: A Practical Introduction to Analog and Digital Circuits, Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 9780511754579
• Richard Morris (2016), The Fundamentals of Product Design (2nd ed), Fairchild Books, ISBN: 1472578244
• Seggy T Segaran (2014), From Prototype to Product: A Practical Guide for Electronic Engineers, Ohm Books, ISBN: 9780956153791
• Alan Cohen (2015), Prototype to Product: A Practical Guide for Getting to Market, O'Reilly Media, ISBN: 1449362281
• Gregory M. Horine (2013), Project management: absolute beginner's guide, Que, OCLC: ocn827953439
• Stan Gibilisco (2014), Beginner's Guide to Reading Schematics (3r ed), McGraw-Hill Education TAB, ISBN: 9780071827799
• Simon Monk (2017), Make Your Own PCBs with Eagle: From Schematic Designs to Finished Boards (2nd ed), McGraw-Hill Education Tab, ISBN: 1260019195
• Joseph Berardi (2017), Electronic Projects for Oscilloscopes, CreateSpace Independent Publishing, ISBN: 197837688x
• Simon Monk (2017), Hacking Electronics: Learning Electronics with Arduino and Raspberry Pi (2 ed), McGraw-Hill Education, ISB: 1260012204
• Robert A. Pease (2008), Analog Circuits (World Class Designs), Newnes, ISBN: 0080569811
• Robert A. Pease (1991), Troubleshooting Analog Circuits, Butterworth-Heinemann, ISBN: 148314464X
• Charles Fleddermann (2012), Engineering Ethics (4 ed), Pearson Education, ISBN-10: 1292012528
• Sarah Bell, Caroline Baillie (2011), Engineers, Society, and Sustainability, Morgan & Claypool, ISBN-10: 1608457893

Magazines/Journals:
• Every Day Practical Electronics: http://www.epemag3.com/index.html 
• Elektor Labs: https://www.elektor.com/labs/
• New Electronics : http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/digital-magazine/
• Nuts and Volts: https://www.nutsvolts.com/magazine 
• Electronics for You: https://grab.electronicsforu.com/collections/grab-
• magazines/products/efy-magazine-subscription 
• Electronics weekly, https://www.electronicsweekly.com/
• Electronics letters, Institution of Electrical Engineers, ISSN: 0013-5194

Websites:
• University Library website- https://student.londonmet.ac.uk/library/
• Subject guides and research support - https://student.londonmet.ac.uk/library/subject-guides-and-research-support/

Electronic Databases:
• IEEE Xplore / IET Digital Library (IEL) - https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/home.jsp
• Wiley Online Library - https://0-www-onlinelibrary-wiley-com.emu.londonmet.ac.uk/

Social Media Sources: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/

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