Module manager: Dr Orla Gilson
Email: O.L.Gilson@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module builds on earlier work on programming and microcontroller knowledge and introduces more advanced C++ programming for sensing components, and practical prototyping. Students will use the Arduino platform to integrate C++ knowledge with physical component knowledge. This module will advance students’ knowledge in the use of electronics in Product Design.
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Interface sensors and transducers to microcontrollers or similar devices of which facilitates digital and analogue input and output channels,
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of programming microcontrollers or similar devices using off-the-shelf software,
3. Design products that incorporate electronic sensing and control elements,
4. Decompose a design problem into smaller and solvable tasks;
5. Build and operate proof-of-concept prototypes to demonstrate solution principles of their own designed products using standard electronic parts.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1- Apply engineering reasoning and problem solving to analyse, build and programme moderately complex electronic circuits.
2- Interpret a moderately complex specification, decompose it into smaller design a circuit that satisfies this.
3- Use basic mathematical knowledge in an applied context.
4- Devise an algorithm to achieve desired functionality, and implement this as a microcontroller program.
These module learning outcomes contribute to the following AHEP4 learning outcomes:
5- Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to broadly-defined problems. Some of the knowledge will be informed by current developments in the subject of study (B1).
6- Analyse broadly-defined problems reaching substatiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles (B2).
7- Apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of broadly-defined problems (B6).
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills:
a- Digital Creation, Problem-Solving and Innovation – the ability to use digital technology and techniques to create digital items (using coding and microcontrollers), and the willingness to engage with new practices and perspectives to solve problems, make decisions and answer questions [Digital Skill]
b- Academic Writing – the ability to write in a clear, concise, focused and structured manner that is supported by relevant evidence [Academic Skill]
c- Problem solving and Analytical Skills – The ability to take a logical approach to solving problems; resolving issues by tackling from different angles, using both analytical and creative skills. The ability to understand, interpret, analyse and manipulate numerical data [Work Ready Skill]
- Microcontrollers
- Accelorometers
- Object Detection
- H-bridge & Motors
- LCD Screens
- Power Management
- Wi-Fi Modules
Methods of assessment
The assessment details for this module will be provided at the start of the academic year
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical | 22 | 2 | 44 |
| Private study hours | 156 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 44 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Verbal feedback in synchronous sessions and potentially short MCQ based on each weeks material.
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 02/05/2025
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