Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for
participation in the module
Technological project work (P0)
Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
Purpose
One of the most fundamental capabilities any electronics and
computer Engineer must possess is the ability to construct
functionality that allows a computer to interact with its
surroundings. Through the 1st semester project, the
students shall acquire basic knowledge within electronics and
computer engineering through practical and theoretical work. The
project takes its starting point in a problem of relevance to
society or industry; the problem is then broken down into smaller,
more manageable sub-problems and analysed for the purpose of
defining a relevant technical problem formulation, which can be
solved via theories and methods related to micro-processor- or PC-
based systems. The solution shall encompass an electronic system
containing (at least) a programmable electronic computing device,
which is able to measure signals from its surroundings via selected
sensors and process them in some digital form.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Must have understanding of basic electronic systems and their
interaction with their surroundings
- Must have basic insight into concepts such as signals, sensors,
actuators and micro-processors
- Shall have sufficient insight into technological and social
issues to enable them to pinpoint relevant problems that can be
solved by technical means
- Shall have knowledge about common processes in extensive,
problem-oriented projects
- Shall be able to explain and clarify theories and methods used
in the project
Skills
- Given a socially relevant problem, must be able to identify
relevant requirements to a technical solution, product or
similar
- Must be able to follow a relevant method for structured
development in the project, including formulation and analysis of
the problem, define a requirement specification and divide the
problem into sub-problems that can be resolved separately
- Shall be able to utilize the selected sensors and actuators for
data collection and interaction with an electronic system and its
surroundings as well
- Shall be able to formulate and solve technical problems via
algorithms and be able to implement algorithms in a micro-processor
or similar programmable device
- Shall be able to analyse and evaluate their own utilization of
taught theories and methods
- Shall be able to document and present the knowledge and skills
outlined above, using correct terminology, in writing as well as
orally
- Shall be able to analyse and evaluate their own learning
processes using relevant methods
- Shall be able to plan and carry out an extensive group project
in collaboration with a supervisor
Competences
- Shall understand the general concept of a system, in particular
pertaining to electronic systems interacting with their
surroundings
- Shall be able to assume responsibility for their own learning
processes during an extensive group project, as well as generalize
and interpret the experience acquired
- Shall be able to plan, structure, carry out, and reflect upon a
project that starts from a socially or industrially relevant
problem, in which electronic systems and information technology is
an important element, individually as well as in groups.
Type of instruction
Project work with supervision
Extent and expected workload
Since it is a 10 ECTS project module, the work load is expected
to be 300 hours for the student
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Monitoring & Programming |
Type of exam | Combined written and oral examination, Project
Exam |
ECTS | 10 |
Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | As stated in the Joint Programme Regulations.
http://www.engineering.aau.dk/uddannelse/studieadministration/ |
Additional information
Project (P1) on 1st Semester Electronics and Computer
Engineering (BSc).