Academic management

Electronics is present in many industrial and domestic applications (industrial processes, domestic applications, communications, energy conversion, lighting, automation, medicine, etc.) It is therefore necessary that all graduates in Industrial Engineering have basic knowledge of this technology.

This course, shared by three Bachelor Degrees (B.Eng. in Electronics and Automation, B.Eng. in Electricity, B.Eng. in Mechanics and B.Eng in Industrial Management), aims for students to acquire the skills indicated in Section 3 of this teaching guide. The goal of this course is providing students with good basic training in Analog and Digital Electronics.

Moreover, the achievement of these skills and knowledge is absolutely necessary for successfully folowing some of the subjects taught in subsequent courses in the B.Eng. in Electronics and Automation programme (such as Digital Systems, Analog Electronics and Instrumentation Electronics, Power Electronics, Electronics for Renewable Energy, Electronic Systems and Signal Transmission Measurement, Electronic Drives and Programmable Electronic Devices, etc.) and in the B.Eng. in Electricity programme (Industrial Electronics and Automation).

This course is taught in Second Year of Degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Automation, Electrical Engineering, Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering Bachelor Degree in Industrial Management, in the second semester of the academic year.

Knowledge of Circuit Theory is essential in order for the student to adequately follow this course. Additionally, basic notions of the following concepts are advisable: Linear Algebra, Differential and Integral Calculus, Numerical Methods, Waves and Electromagnetics, Electrical Technology and Computer Basics.

The general competencies in the verification memory of undergraduate degrees in Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Automation, Degree in Electrical Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering and discussed in this course are:

CG1 capacity for drafting, signing and developing projects in the field of Industrial Engineering aimed at the construction, alteration, repair, maintenance, demolition, manufacturing, assembly, installation or operation of: electronic systems and process automation (Grade in Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Automation), electronics (Degree in electrical Engineering), structures, mechanical equipment, energy installations, industrial plants and manufacturing processes (Degree in Mechanical Engineering), organization and management of industrial enterprises and projects (Degree in Industrial Management).

CG2 Capacity to address the activities under engineering projects described in the previous section.

CG3 Knowledge in basic materials and technology, to enable them to learn new methods and theories, and equip them with the versatility to adapt to new situations.

CG4 Ability to solve problems with initiative, decision making, creativity and critical thinking.

CG5 Ability to communicate and transmit knowledge and skills in the field of Industrial Electronics and Automation Engineering (Degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Automation), Electrical Engineering (Degree in Electrical Engineering), Mechanical Engineering (Degree in Mechanical Engineering), Industrial Management (Degree in Industrial Management) both oral and written, and all types of audiences.

CG6 Knowledge to perform measurements, calculations, valuations, appraisals, surveys, studies, reports, work plans, and similar work.

CG7 Capacity to manage specifications, regulations and mandatory standards.

CG8 ability to analyze and evaluate the social and environmental impact of technical solutions.

CG9 Ability to apply the principles and methods of quality.

CG10 Capacity for organization and planning in the field of business, and other institutions and organizations.

CG11 Ability to work in a multilingual and multidisciplinary environment.

CG12 Knowledge, understanding and ability to implement the necessary legislation in the exercise of the profession of Industrial Engineering.

CG13 capacity for risk prevention and protection of the health and safety of workers and users.

CG14 Honesty, responsibility, ethical commitment and solidarity spirit

CG15 Ability to work in team

The following specific skills are also covered:

Skills Common Industrial Branch:

CC5: Knowledge of the fundamentals of electronics.

These skills are split into the following learning outcomes for the course, which are:

RTR-1: Provide an overview of electronics in its different branches and fields of application.

RTR-2: Knowing the behavior, the main features and applications of electronic devices.

RTR-3: Analyze and understand the functioning of circuits in which electronic components are present.

RTR-4: Managing data sheets of integrated circuits for analog or digital applications and use some of them in basic assemblies.

RTR-5: Manage electronic instrumentation and laboratory equipment and perform static and temporal measurements in electronic circuits.

MODULE I: BASIC CONCEPTS IN ELECTRONICS
   Lesson 1:  Basic Concepts in Electronics

MODULE II: ELECTRONIC DEVICES
   Lesson 2:  Diodes
   Lesson 3:  Bipolar Junction Transistors
   Lesson 4:  MOSFETs

MODULE III: AMPLIFICATION
   Lesson 5:  Basic Concepts in Amplification
   Lesson 6:  Ideal Operational Amplifier. Linear and nonlinear applications

MODULE IV: DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
   Lesson 7: Introduction to Digital Systems and Boolean Algebra
   Lesson 8: Combinational Logic Circuits
   Lesson 9: Sequential Logic Circuits
   Lesson 10: Logic Families

LAB SESSIONS
   1. Electronic Equipment (I). Power Supply and Multimeter
   2. Electronic Equipment (II). Function Generator and Oscilloscope
   3. Diode Characterization
   4. Bipolar Transistors
   5. Applications of Operational Amplifiers
   6. Combinational Logic Circuits. Logic Functions
   7. Flip-Flops and Counters

The course workplan can be seen in the following table, which also includes the types of sessions used in each learning block: CE (Expositive Lecture), PA (Classroom Practice), PL (Lab Session), TG (Group Tutorial), SE (Evaluation Session), TG (Team Work) or TA (Autonomous Work). Other types of sessions are not used in this course.

The following table summarizes the amount of time used in each of the sessions programmed throughout the course:

Exceptionally, if sanitary conditions require it, non-classroom teaching activities may be included, in which case students will be informed of the changes made.

ASSESSMENT ALTERNATIVES

During the Ordinary Call (May Call), there are two possible alternatives for assessment of the subject: Continuous Evaluation (Alternative 1) or Only Final Exam (Alternative 2). Unless otherwise stated, it is understood students will be evaluated under the Alternative-1 criteria.

During the Extraordinary Calls (July Call and January Call) or differentiated evaluation, only Alternative 2 is available.

THEORY EVALUATION (90% of total)

Alternative 1: Continuous Evaluation

• Classroom Exams will be done throughout the course that will provide the qualification corresponding to the Theory Part of the subject.
• Students MUST qualify at least 5 points (over 10) in ALL the Classroom Exams so that the average qualification is calculated. Should they not meet this requirement, they can take the Final Exam in the Ordinary Call and solve the specific exercises that they failed in the corresponding Classroom Exam. If they score less than 5 in any of the taken Final Exam specific exercises, the course is FAILED.
   

Alternative 2. Only Final Exam

• Students must take a single theory exam consisting of as many exercises as there have been Classroom Exams throughout the course. This exam will provide 100% of the Theory Qualification.
• A qualification of at least 5 points (over 10) in ALL the exercises is required in order to have the average qualification calculated. Should students not meet this requirement, their total theory qualification will be FAIL.

LAB EVALUATION (10% of total)

Alternative 1: Continuous Evaluation

• Attendance to seven Lab Sessions.

Evaluation:

• Lab Exam: A grade (0 - 10) will be awarded in a final Lab Session exam to be carried out during Group Tutorial. Only students that take all the continuous Classrom Exams and passed them, or at least, obtained a grading larger than 3/10 points on one of the Classrom Exams can attend the Lab Exam under this continuous evaluation mode.
• Students that have failed this Lab Exam can retake the Final Lab Exam provided they obtain a minimum Theory Qualification of 5 points over 10.
   

Alternative 2. Only Final Exam

• Students must take a single Lab Exam that will provide them with a grade (0 - 10). Only the students that have taken the Final Exam and obtained a grading larger than 3 points over 10 can take the Laboratory Final Exam.

OVERALL QUALIFICATION

Whatever the Alternative chosen, there are two different parts in the course: Theory and Lab. The final grade obtained in the course is obtained as

1. Students that qualify at least 5 points (over 10) in ALL the Exam Exercises AND in the Lab exam
   FINAL GRADE = 0.9 · THEORY + 0.1 · LAB
2. Students that DO NOT qualify at least 5 points (over 10) in ALL the Exam Exercises OR fail their Lab Exam
   FINAL GRADE = (0.9 · THEORY + 0.1 · LAB) or 4.0 (whatever is less)

Exceptionally, if sanitary conditions require it, non-contact evaluation methods may be included, in which case the students will be informed of the changes made.