Course and Module Catalogue

In this module the learners will engage in a blend of delivery methods facilitating both individual and collaborative aspects of learning to achieve the specified learning outcomes. In particular, this will require the learner to engage with the VLE materials where the learning is supported by the tutor-led two-way asynchronous discussion board. To focus the guided learning process, the tutor will set weekly quizzes/assignments (SAIL). These two elements will culminate in face-to-face sessions which will reinforce the learning by clarifying the content through student-led questions/answers interaction. These sessions are followed up by tutorials to illustrate the module content and enable practice in more depth. Lectures will present the underlying principles. The practical laboratory-based experiments will allow students to develop and to enhance their skills. In the unsupervised learning time, individuals are expected to consolidate their knowledge and skills. Formative assessment and feedback will consist of observation of performance in practical sessions and inspection of VI designs. The module will make use of C&IT by providing example codes on the University network and dedicated web sites organised by major manufacturers and interest groups. The module is supported by the use of BrightSpace VLE including course documentation, pre-recorded lectures, external links, communication/discussion and self-assessment facilities. Students with disability will be accommodated by close adherence to the University of Huddersfield guidelines which inter alia include: (i) pre-recorded materials with captions of suitable size, (ii) Power Point slides following the appropriate font size and colour contrast, (iii) early availability of all materials on VLE – typically at least two weeks in advance.