An introductory course in Digital Signal Processing, covering the use of Statistics/Probability and Noise, ADC and DAC, Sampling Theory, Linear Systems, Convolution and the Discrete Fourier Transform.

The subject is heavily geared towards the practical implementation of DSP in software.

1. Use statistical methods to characterise signals and the processes that generate them
2. Identify if a given system is linear and the techniques this allows us to perform.
3. Perform the operation of convolution on given signals and systems.
4. Perform a Discrete Fourier Transform on digital data.

5. Communicate in written form, experiments carried out on digital data.

Professional Development and Employability is an impending graduate skills module that offers a variety of professional skills to support the development of the graduate's early career.

1. Undertake a critical audit of their skills and capabilities for their professional career

2. Employ the correct communication approach (presentation, poster, report) and use reference material correctly.

3. Demonstrate professional ethics in engineering, including the role of an engineer in society, environmental and health, safety & risk issues.

4. Interpret the roles of teams and leadership.

5. Prepare a personal development plan and work preparation plan (including CV, Cover letter).

This module covers the application of the Discrete Fourier Transform and z-transform, Digital Signal & System analysis and Digital Filter Design.

This module is strongly geared towards implementation of DSP techniques in software.

1. Apply the Discrete Fourier Transform to appropriate problems.
2. Represent Signals and Systems in the z-domain.
3. Design Filters using z-plane poles and zeros.
4. Design FIR and IIR Filters.
5. Communicate in written form, experiments carried out on digital data.

This module covers PCB design particularly with regard to manufacturing and testability. Also issues relating to the minimising of EMI at the board and system level and the need to meet EMC requirements will be addressed.

1. Understand the principles of PCB design for manufacturability and testability, and to minimise EMI and meet EMC requirements.
2. Outline the analogue and digital segregation issues and grounding issues which arise when different electronic modules are connected together in a system.
3. Identify the design issues for enclosures of electronic products to minimise EMI and meet EMC requirements.
4. Perform EMC radiated and conducted tests using a spectrum analyser and basic test methods.

5. Design a PCB from a schematic using a PCB layout software package.

In the final year of the level 7 programme, students will undertake a major project in the area of Electronics. The skills and knowledge acquired over the 3 years are brought to life with the practical implementation of their chosen project. The student is expected to be self-motivated and driven so as to bring the project to completion. The project must be an independent body of work which is both coherent and well-structured. They are expected to identify the key areas of the project and to make real decisions that will ultimately affect the end deliverable.

All work is documented on a weekly basis and a final project report is to be submitted. The student will be expected to communicate and document the iterative design experience effectively, and then present him/herself with confidence for an end-of-year demonstration and interview. The module deliverable is an assessable project that will demonstrate the student's ability to work on their own and display their ability to communicate the key aspects of the project.

1. Outline and submit awritten project proposal

2. Design the project, including schematics, software flowcharts, test plansand component order forms.

3. Plan and demonstrate an appreciation of the need for project management

4. Build and Testthe project as necessary. This includes both hardware and software elements.

5. Produce a comprehensive project report, including details on the iterative design experience

6. Participate in project related interviews and project demonstration