Electronics Project Course

ELEC 4020SED

Course Guide

ELEC 4020SED

Course Guide

Electronics Project Course

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Course Coordinator:

Dr Wilson Chu Hon-wai, BS (Boston); MSE (Elec. Eng.); MSE (Math. Sc.) (Johns Hopkins University); PhD (HKUST); SrMIEEE

Course Developer:

Dr Tiffany Ip Nga Min

ELEC 4020SED is a 12-credit-unit, two-term course designed for final year students enrolled in the BSc (Hons) in Electronics programme. This course provides an opportunity for students to apply their theoretical knowledge and skills through an independent project under the supervision of a tutor.

Compulsory Prerequisite(s)

Completed at least 30 credit-units from the Electronics programme.

Aims

The overall aims of ELEC 4020SED are to:

enable students to define project objectives and appropriate methodologies;
provide practical application of knowledge gained from other electronics courses;
develop skills in planning, managing, and scheduling tasks required to solve problems;
help students fully utilise their knowledge and skills in the electronics profession; and
teach students how to present a well-structured, written account of project techniques, methods, and findings.

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

understand the background and define the objectives and deliverables of a project addressing an issue relevant to electronics; and
formulate methodologies and work strategies to achieve project objectives within constraints;
select appropriate techniques, skills, and tools for investigation or design work;
interpret and evaluate data to achieve project objectives;
communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding project definitions, results, and deliverables; and
produce a clear, coherent, and concise project report.

Contents

This course does not have conventional course materials. However, students may be required to read current technical materials from journals, reference books, or online resources to identify unsolved problems in the field and understand ongoing research directions.

Students may also conduct work-related projects. However, each project must be evaluated and approved by the course team based on its technical content, availability of supervisory support, and the adequacy of lab facilities.

Learning support

Ten two-hour tutorials will take place at HKMU’s campus, where the project lab is located. These tutorials will be scheduled to optimise tutor–student interaction. Activities will include constructive discussions about students’ projects, technical guidance throughout the project’s development, and advice on writing project reports.

Assessment

Three reports and one oral presentation are required for assessment:

Initial Report: Define the project proposal, background, literature review, and detailed project plan. (Weight: 10%)
Interim Report: Outline progress, elaborate on plans and methods, and provide a brief final report outline. (Weight: 20%)
Oral Presentation: Present the interim report and project findings. (Weight: 10%)
Final Report: Provide full details of project results, conclusions, and significance. Include a project demonstration during the final tutorial. (Weight: 60%)
There may also be an oral examination at the end if required.

Students are required to submit assignments via the Online Learning Environment (OLE).

Online requirement

This course is supported by the Online Learning Environment (OLE). Students must access the OLE for course updates, communication with tutors and peers, and submission of assignments.

Equipment

A PC-compatible computer ready for connecting to the Internet is essential. The minimum configuration of the computer is:

PC with an x86 CPU or equivalent
1GB RAM
Hard disk
Sound card with speakers

You need to be familiar with the basic use of a computer including keyboard, mouse and word processing software. Experience in using email, the Internet and the World Wide Web is also essential.

Software

You should have Windows with Microsoft Word. Other software will be downloaded from the Internet. You may need to use OpenOffice to prepare assignment answers.

Set book(s)

There are no set textbooks for this course. Tutors may recommend relevant scientific materials from journals, reference books, or online resources.

Students with disabilities or special educational needs

Depending on the nature of the project, a particular disability or special educational need may affect the successful and efficient carrying out of the project. Students are requested to seek the advice of the Course Coordinator before enrolling in the course.