Prof Dip Electronic Design (Sept) PT (T362)

For more information on this programme, see: Prof Dip Electronic Design.

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The learning outcomes are as follows: (1) familiarity with and knowledge of prototypical analogue, mixed-signal, radiofrequency and power electronic circuits; (2) ability to use electronic design automation (EDA) software to design circuits of medium complexity; (3) ability to analyse and design electronic circuits to solve specified problems; (4)  ability to communicate effectively in the field of electronic design and (5) ability to learn independently.


Stage 1

The Professional Diploma in Electronic Design is a Single-Stage 20-credit Level 9 Part-time programme. This programme can be completed over one or two years (up to four trimesters). To be eligible for the award of this Professional Diploma students must complete the required 20 credits with the 2-year registration period. Students are encouraged to take a minimum of one module per trimester to ensure a balanced workload across the 2-year registration period. However, any students wishing to complete the programme within 1 year (two trimesters) should take two modules per trimester to ensure a balanced workload.

Module ID Module Title Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Options - A)MIN0OF:
AUTUMN OPTIONS YEAR 1: Students are recommended to take a minimum of one of the following 5-credit modules from the list below to ensure a balanced workload. ***Students must take 20 credits of modules within the 2-year registration period (up to four trimesters) to be eligible for award of this Professional Diploma. ***Students wishing to complete the programme within 1 year (two trimesters) should take two 5-credit modules per trimester to ensure a balanced workload.
     
EEEN40060 Digital Communications Autumn 5
EEEN40130 Advanced Signal Processing Autumn 5
EEEN40150 Radio-Frequency Electronics Autumn 5
EEEN40310 Power Electronics Technology Autumn 5
EEEN40570 Analogue Integrated Circuits Autumn 5
Stage 1 Options - A)MIN0OF:
AUTUMN OPTIONS YEAR 1: Students are recommended to take a minimum of one of the following 5-credit modules from the list below to ensure a balanced workload. ***Students must take 20 credits of modules within the 2-year registration period (up to four trimesters) to be eligible for award of this Professional Diploma. ***Students wishing to complete the programme within 1 year (two trimesters) should take two 5-credit modules per trimester to ensure a balanced workload.
     
Stage 1 Options - B)MIN0OF:
SPRING OPTIONS YEAR 1: Students are recommended to take a minimum of one of the following 5-credit modules from the list below to ensure a balanced workload. ***Students must take 20 credits of modules within the 2-year registration period (up to four trimesters) to be eligible for award of this Professional Diploma. ***Students wishing to complete the programme within 1 year (two trimesters) should take two 5-credit modules per trimester to ensure a balanced workload.
     
EEEN40120 Applications of Power Electronics Spring 5
EEEN40280 Digital & Embedded Systems Spring 5
EEEN40600 Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuits Spring 5
Stage 1 Options - B)MIN0OF:
SPRING OPTIONS YEAR 1: Students are recommended to take a minimum of one of the following 5-credit modules from the list below to ensure a balanced workload. ***Students must take 20 credits of modules within the 2-year registration period (up to four trimesters) to be eligible for award of this Professional Diploma. ***Students wishing to complete the programme within 1 year (two trimesters) should take two 5-credit modules per trimester to ensure a balanced workload.
     
Stage 1 Options - C)MIN0OF:
AUTUMN OPTIONS YEAR 2: Students are recommended to take a minimum of one of the following 5-credit modules from the list below to ensure a balanced workload. ***Students must take 20 credits of modules within the 2-year registration period (up to four trimesters) to be eligible for award of this Professional Diploma.
     
EEEN40060 Digital Communications Autumn 5
EEEN40130 Advanced Signal Processing Autumn 5
EEEN40150 Radio-Frequency Electronics Autumn 5
EEEN40310 Power Electronics Technology Autumn 5
EEEN40570 Analogue Integrated Circuits Autumn 5
Stage 1 Options - C)MIN0OF:
AUTUMN OPTIONS YEAR 2: Students are recommended to take a minimum of one of the following 5-credit modules from the list below to ensure a balanced workload. ***Students must take 20 credits of modules within the 2-year registration period (up to four trimesters) to be eligible for award of this Professional Diploma.
     
Stage 1 Options - D)MIN0OF:
SPRING OPTIONS YEAR 2: Students are recommended to take a minimum of one of the following 5-credit modules from the list below to ensure a balanced workload. ***Students must take 20 credits of modules within the 2-year registration period (up to four trimesters) to be eligible for award of this Professional Diploma.
     
EEEN40120 Applications of Power Electronics Spring 5
EEEN40280 Digital & Embedded Systems Spring 5
EEEN40600 Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuits Spring 5
Stage 1 Options - D)MIN0OF:
SPRING OPTIONS YEAR 2: Students are recommended to take a minimum of one of the following 5-credit modules from the list below to ensure a balanced workload. ***Students must take 20 credits of modules within the 2-year registration period (up to four trimesters) to be eligible for award of this Professional Diploma.
     
See the UCD Assessment website for further details

Module Weighting Info  
  Award GPA
Programme Module Weightings Rule Description Description >= <=
PDENA001 Stage 1 - 100.00%
Pass/Merit/Distinction Pass

2.00

2.47

Merit

2.48

3.67

Distinction

3.68

4.20


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