UL BEng in Electronic Engineering Handbook

OLLSCOIL LUIMNIGH
UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONIC AND COMPUTER

ENGINEERING
Bachelor of Engineering
In
Electronic Engineering
LM070
Student Handbook
November 2006
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Introduction
Electronic Engineering is the core discipline that has enabled the remarkable technology advances of
recent years. These advances are seen in terms of the ever increasing performance and miniaturisation
in areas such as mobile communications, audio and video products, and personal computers. All these
are made possible by continuing new developments in Electronic Engineering. The role of the
Electronic Engineer has high visibility in terms of the circuit technologies that have spawned major
new industries in telecommunications and computer engineering. Electronic Engineers are concerned
with the design of circuits and systems which offer greater performance than previous generations,
while consuming less space and less power than before.
The B Eng in Electronic Engineering is accredited by Engineers Ireland (EI) and is internationally
recognized. Graduates may become corporate members of the institute (MIEI) and become Chartered
Engineers (CEng) following the required work experience. Graduates may pursue higher degrees by
research (M Eng, PhD, etc), or through taught postgraduate programmes (M Eng, MBA, etc).
The B Eng in Electronic Engineering programme is of four years duration. It is organized as seven
taught semester units, plus a co-operative education (COOP) period. The duration of the taught
semesters are 15 weeks each (13.5 weeks of teaching, 1.5 weeks reading and examinations). The
COOP period includes the 2nd year summer and the autumn semester of the 3rd year, and spans a total
nominal duration of 30 weeks. Students undertake a major final year project (FYP), spanning the 3rd
year summer, and the 4th year autumn and spring semesters.
Students enrolled on the B Eng in Electronic Engineering will share the same syllabus as those
studying Computer Engineering at UL for the first two years. In the first two years, students have the
option to transfer between these two programmes.
The objectives of the programme are:
• To provide a broad education in electronic engineering for students from a diverse range of
backgrounds in the field of electronic engineering at an honours degree level.
• To provide an education programme that meets the needs of industry, in both a national and
international context.
• To provide an education programme that provides the graduates with the skills base to
compete for employment in both a national and international context.
The programme is divided into two parts. Part I spans the first year only, and must be completed
satisfactorily before progression to Part II (spanning years 2,3 and 4). The final grade on graduation
is calculated as a weighted average taken over Part II of the programme.
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Definitions
B Eng Bachelor of Engineering

C Eng Chartered Engineer
COOP Co-operative Education
ECTS European Credit Transfer System
EI Engineers Ireland
IEI Institution of Engineers of Ireland (now renamed ‘Engineers Ireland’)
M Eng Master of Engineering
PhD Doctor of Philosophy
UL University of Limerick
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Programme Syllabus
Semester 1 (Autumn) Semester 2 (Spring) Summer

Vacation
CE4701 Computer Software 1 CE4702 Computer Software 2
EE4101 Electrical Science 1 EE4102 Electrical Science 2
EE4511 Digital Systems 1 EE4512 Digital Systems 2
MA4001 Engineering Maths 1 MA4002 Engineering Maths 2
PH4011 Physics for Engineers 1 PH4012 Physics for Engineers 2
General Electives (select one): General Electives (select one):
EC4111 Micro-Economics EC4102 Macroeconomics
MG4101 Organisation Studies 1 MG4102 Organisation Studies 2
FR4421 French for Engineers 1A FR4422 French for Engineers 2A
GE4421 German for Engineers 1A GE4422 German for Engineers 2A
GE4511 German for Engineers 1 GE4512 German for Engineers 2
JA4511 Japanese for Engineering & Science 1 JA4512 Japanese for Engineering & Science 2

COOP
CE4703 Computer Software 3 EE4114 Circuit Analysis 2
EE4113 Circuit Analysis 1 EE4214 Control 1
EE4313 Active Circuit Design 1 EE4314 Active Circuit Design 2
EE4513 Digital Systems 3 EE4416 Solid State Devices
MA4003 Engineering Maths 3 EE4514 Digital Systems 4
MA4004 Engineering Maths 4
General Electives (select one):
EC4213 Intermediate Economics
CM4203 Business Communications
FR4423 French for Engineers 3A
GE4423 German for Engineers 3A
GE4513 German for Engineers 3
JA4513 Japanese for Engineering & Science 3

Standard Students: EE4117 Electromagnetics Initial
CO4310 COOP EE4316 Active Circuit Design 3 FYP
EE4516 Digital Systems 5 Work
NCEA Diploma Transferees: EE4616 Communications Theory 1
CE4205 Microcomputer Systems EE4816 Signals & Systems 1
CE4703 Computer Software 3 MA4006 Engineering Maths 5
EE4115 Systems Analysis
MA4005 Engineering Maths T1
MA4603 Science Maths

EE4317 Active Circuit Design 4 EE4218 Control 2
EE4407 ASICS 1 EE4308 Analogue IC Design
EE4607 Telecommunication Systems 1 EE4608 Telecommunication Systems 2
EE4817 Digital Signal Processing EE4908 Final year project (part 2)
EE4907 Final year project (part 1)
Specialist Electives (select one): Specialist Electives (select two):
CE4517 Digital Systems 6 EE4018 Engineering Management
EE4427 Semiconductor Technology EE4408 ASICS 2
EE4207 Industrial Automation + EE4318 Active Circuit Design 5
ET4407 Electronics & the Environment EE4617 Communications Theory 2
+ EE4108 Microwave and Optical Fibre Comm.
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Module Overview
Module Code CE4701

Module Title Computer Software 1
Module Prerequisites None
Number of UL Credits 3
Number of ECTS Credits
Module Overview
Outline structure of a digital computer. The role and use of the operating system, including basic DOS
and Windows features. Introduction to the use of computer applications software (e.g., a typical word
processing package).
The language hierarchy. Machine code, assembly languages, high-level languages. Algorithms and
problem solving. What is an algorithm? How to convert problem statements into algorithms. Ways to
express algorithms, flow-charts, pseudo-code.
The building blocks of algorithms. Variables, statements, "if-then-else" constructs, looping constructs:
"while" and "for" loops.
Structuring complex problems. Top-down design and the subprogram concept. Parameters to
subprograms and return values. Scope rules.
Arrays. One and two dimensional arrays as ways of storing data within a program. Input and Output.
Disk files. Program structures to support data input/output. Programming guidelines.
Primary Text
Nance, D. W., Naps T. L., 1992. Introduction to Computer Science: Programming, Problem Solving
and Data Structures, 2nd ed. West.
Other Text
W. J. Savitch, An Introduction to the Art and Science of Programming Turbo Pascal Edition, The
Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company.
The Essentials of Pascal I &II, Research & Education Association.
MS-DOS Condensed Edition, Dell.
Microsoft Users Guide, Dell.
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Module Code EE4101
Module Title Electrical Science 1
Module Overview
CONDUCTION: Electric charge and flow. Resistivity, resistance, Ohm's Law. Resistors in series and
in parallel. Power dissipated in a resistor. Thevenin's and Norton's theorem, superposition principle,
simple DC circuits. Star-delta transformation.
ELECTROSTATICS: Concepts of electrical charge, electrical fields. Field strength, flux and flux
density, Coulomb's and Gauss' laws. Potential difference, voltage. Capacitance, dielectrics,
permittivity. I = Cdv/dt. Parallel plate and coaxial capacitors. Energy stored. Capacitors in series and
in parallel.
MAGNETICS: Concept of magnetic field. Magnetic effect of a current, force on a conductor, torque on
a current loop. The moving coil meter. Ampere's law. Magnetic materials, B, H, and hysteresis. The
magnetic circuit.
ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION: Induced emf, Faraday’s Law of Induction: Lenz’s Law. EMF
induced in a moving conductor. Electric Generators. Counter EMF, Inductance, v = Ldi/dt. Energy
stored in an magnetic field. The LR circuit.
Primary Text
McTavish, J.P., 1996, Foundation Electrical Engineering, Prentice-Hall
Other Text
Nilsson, J.W., 1993. Electric Circuits. Addison Wesley
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Module Code EE4511
Module Title Digital Systems 1
Module Overview
INTRODUCTION: Differences between analogue-and discrete-signal systems. The advantages of

binary logic systems.
BOOLEAN ALGEBRA: Logical variables and functions of two logical variables. Truth tables.
Theorems of Boolean algebra. Nand, Nor, And, Or and the relationship between them. Canonical
forms - minterms and maxterms. Function synthesis.
KARNAUGH MAPPING: Concept and procedures for up to 4 variables. Mapping incompletely
specified functions.
CIRCUIT SYNTHESIS: Circuit synthesis from a functional specification. The concept of gate delay,
spurious responses (glitches). Waveforms in logic circuits.
NUMBER SYSTEMS AND ARITHMETIC: Decimal, Binary and Hexadecimal numbers. Negative
numbers - One's and Two's complement representation. Arithmetic with signed numbers. Simple
arithmetic circuits, full adder. Cascading of adder stages. Look-ahead carry.
ENGINEERING ASPECTS: Gate characteristics of TTL family of devices: speed, current flows, noise
margin. Open-collector and Tri-state gates.
LATCHES AND FLIP-FLOPS: Simple latch using cross-coupled Nands. Gated latch, D-latch.
Primary Text
Floyd T.L 2003 Digital Fundamentals 8th Ed Prentice Hall
Other Text
Tocci, R.J., 1995. Digital Systems, Principles and Applications 6th Ed. Prentice-Hall.
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Module Code MA4001
Module Title Engineering Maths 1
Module Overview
Series and tests for convergence. Real valued functions of a real variable, limits, continuity and
differentiation from first principles. Physical and graphical interpretation of derivatives. Transcendental
functions: properties of trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic and hyperbolic functions and their
inverses. Vector Algebra: coordinates, resolution of vectors, dot product and cross product. Complex
numbers: Cartesian, polar and exponential forms. The algebra of complex numbers. The nth roots of
unity. Differential Calculus: properties of derivatives, product, quotient and chain rules. Derivatives of
transcendental functions. Applications of Differential Calculus to finding maxima and minima, curve
sketching, roots of equations (Newton's method), undetermined forms ( L'Hopital's Rule) and Power
Series (Taylor and Maclaurin Series) of a univariate function.
Primary Text
Anton H, 1992. Calculus with Analytic Geometry (4th Ed), Wiley

Stroud K, 1989. Engineering Mathematics (3rd Ed.), MacMillan
Other Text
Fraleigh J B, 1985. Calculus of a single variable, Addison Wesley

Jeffrey A, 1992. Essentials of Engineering Mathematics, Chapman Hall
Atkinson K, 1985. Elementary Numerical Analysis, Wiley.
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Module Code PH4001
Module Title Physics for Engineers 1
Module Overview
Primary Text
Other Text
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Module Code EC4111
Module Title Micro-Economics
Module Overview
Introduction: scope and nature of economics; factors of production; resource allocation; the
production possibility frontier; opportunity costs; demand and supply analysis; elasticity; the theory of
consumer choice; theory of production; theory of costs; profit maximisation and the competitive firm;
monopoly.
Primary Text
Leddin, Anthony and Brendan M. Walsh, The Macroeconomy of the Eurozone: An Irish Perspective,
Gill and Macmillan, 1st edition, 2003
Other Text
Ba Baumol, W. J. and A. S. Blinder, Economics, Principles and Policy, Dryden Press, 7th edition,
1997
Blanchard, O., Macroeconomics, Prentice Hall, 3rd edition, 2003
Lipsey Richard and Alex Chrystal, Economics, Oxford University Press, 10 edition, 2004
Mankin, G.N., Macroeconomics, Worth, 4th edition, 2000.Parkin, Michael., Macroeconomics, Addision
Wesley Longman, 5th edition, 2000
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Module Code MG4101
Module Title Organisation Studies 1
Module Overview
Introduction to the course. Defining management. Evolution of management theories: Classic and
modern approaches. Introduction to SWOT analysis. Outlining group project and discussing
requirements
Planning and decision-making: the nature and importance of planning, types of plans, the planning
process, business-level planning and strategies, types of decisions, approaches to decision-making,
improving decision-making
Organisational structure and design: The nature and importance of organising, components of
organisational structure, universal approaches to organisational design, factors affecting
organisational design, the Mintzberg framework, recent trends in organisational design
Leadership and motivating job performance: Leadership defined, differences between leadership and
management, leadership theories, defining motivation, motivation theories, motivation and the design
of work
Organisational control: The nature and importance of control, stages in the control process, methods
and types of control, 8 characteristics of effective control
Guest lecture on Change Management by Jim Donoghue, Strategy Lecturer, Department of
Management and Marketing
Organisational conflict, power and politics
The environment in which businesses operate: The macro environment, the task environment.
Managing the external environment
Primary Text
Tiernan, S., Morley, M. & Foley, E. (2001) Modern Management: Theory and Practice for Irish Students
(Second Edition), Dublin: Gill & Macmillan
Other Text
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Module Code FR4221
Module Title French for Engineers 1A
Module Overview
To develop the communicative skills and an understanding of contemporary French society.
Written and oral French in every day communication situations; essential grammatical structures and
basic vocabulary. Introduction to cross-cultural awareness through audio-visual and newspaper
materials.
Introduction to self-access materials (CALL).
Primary Text
Girardet, J., Cridlig, J. and Dominique, P., 1990. Le Nouveau Sans Frontiere 3: Methode de Francais,
Paris:
Cle international
Capelle, G., Gidon, N. and Moline, M., 1991. Espace 3: Methode de Francais, Paris: Hachette
Other Text
Celestin, J., 1991. French Grammar, New York: Harper
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Module Code GE4421
Module Title German for Engineers 1A
Module Overview
To revise prior language knowledge and develop communicative skills. To present aspects of student
and working life in a German-speaking environment.
Emphasis will be given initially to improving students' reading, listening and spoken skills. Video and
text material will be exploited to introduce students to aspects of living and studying/working in
Germany and to revise grammatical structures and vocabulary necessary to cope with everyday
situations in such an environment. One hour a week will be spent in the language laboratory, and
students will be encouraged to use these facilities in their own time for revision and consolidation of
classroom materials.
Primary Text
Rowlinson, W., et al. 1993. Deutschland hier und jetzt. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
A variety of authentic video and written materials will also be used.
Other Text
Hammond, R., 1981. A German Reference Grammar. Oxford: OUP.

Collins German Concise Dictionary. 1987. London: Collins.
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Module Code GE4511
Module Title German for Engineers 1

Module Overview
To introduce students to the language and culture of the German-speaking countries of Europe. To
develop communicative skills, particularly listening and speaking.
Using video and written materials, students are introduced to the basic grammatical structures and
vocabulary necessary to cope in everyday situations. Consolidation is provided through individual,
pair and group work in the classroom and language laboratory. Students are also introduced to skills,
such as effective dictionary use, which facilitate autonomous learning.
Primary Text
Alles Gute! 1991. Lese - und Arbeitsbuch. Berlin: Langenscheidt.
Other Text

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Module Code JA4511
Module Title Japanese for Engineering & Science 1
Module Overview
To develop oral and aural skills with a view to attaining relative fluency in conversations appropriate to
a social or training context. To enhance students' ability to communicate in the basic written form of
Japanese.
Vocabulary expansion through role playing and language laboratory exercises; Basic grammatical
structures; Consolidation of Kana reading and writing; introduction of a further 75 kanji; Basic
conversation skills; Communication over the telephone; Basic descriptive writing.
Primary Text
The Association for Overseas Technical Scholarship, 1990. Shin-Nihongo no Kiso. Vol. 1. Three A
Corporation, Tokyo.
Kanou, C., 1989. Basic Kanji Book. Vol. 1. Bonjinsha. Tokyo.
Other Text
Motohashi, F., 1989. 24 Tasks for Basic Modern Japanese. Vol.1. The Japan Times, Tokyo.
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Module Code CE4702
Module Prerequisites CE4701
Module Overview
History of the C language and general features. Why learn C. Compiling and linking operations. . Data
Types in C. Constants and variables. Expressions and expression evaluation (incl. operators,
precedence rules, type conversions and promotions). Basic I/O. Selection (if else and switch
statements) and repetition (for and while). The C pre-processor.
Functions including defining function prototypes, returning a value and passing data to functions (pass
by value mechanism) and scope rules. Recursion. Standard library functions and usage.
Arrays (incl N-dimensional), defining and usage. Using arrays with functions. Pointers, simple pointer
usage, using pointers with functions. Pointers and arrays. Strings.
File I/O. Command-line arguments. Enumeration Types and type-definition.
Language Comparisons. C vs Pascal. C Programming guidelines, coding style and documentation. C

Program Development Environments. Characteristics of well engineered software.
Primary Text
Schildt H., 2000. C: The Complete Reference. 4th Edition. McGraw Hill.
Deitel & Deitel, 1994. C: How to Program. Prentice-Hall
Bronson G., 1993. C for Engineers and Scientists: An Introduction to Programming with ANSI C.
West.
Other Text
Kernighan B., Ritchie D., 1988. The C Programming Language, 2nd ed. Prentice-Hall.
Ammeraal L., 1991. C for Programmers - A Complete Tutorial Based on the ANSI Standard. Wiley.
Ernest Ackermann, 1991. The Essentials of C Programming Language. Research and Education
Association
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Module Code EE4102
Module Title Electrical Science 2
Module Prerequisites EE4101
Module Overview
SINUSOIDAL SIGNALS: Single phase generation by coil rotating in magnetic field. Trigonometric
representation, amplitude, frequency and phase concepts. Voltage and current relationships for
resistor, inductor and capacitor. Reactance. Response of R-C, R-L and L-C circuits to sinusoidal
signals. Impedance. Phasor diagrams. Power topics; distinction between power and VA, power factor.
COMPLEX ANALYSIS: Analysis of circuits using complex notation, derivation of amplitude and phase
data from complex representation of signals and impedance. Transfer functions, frequency response,
corner frequency, Bode diagrams for simple R-C circuits. Power dissipation in complex impedance.
Maximum power transfer theorem for complex source and load impedances.
TUNED CIRCUITS: Series and parallel R-L-C circuits, resonance, Q, bandwidth, dynamic impedance.
Circulating current in parallel tuned circuit.
COUPLED CIRCUITS: Inductively coupled coils, induced e.m.f., mutual inductance, coupling
coefficient. Reflected impedance for loaded coupled circuit for k < 1. Input and output equivalent
circuits. Properties of ideal voltage and current transformers. The auto transformer.
Primary Text
McTavish, J.P., 1996, Foundation Electrical Engineering, Prentice-Hall
Other Text
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Module Code EE4512
Module Overview
FLIP-FLOPS: Review of flip-flops using shift register as an example. Flip-flop set-up, hold-time and
propagation delay. Clock skew.
COUNTERS: Asynchronous and synchronous counters. Synchronous counters using J-K, D-type and
Toggle Flip-flops.
MSI FUNCTIONS: Combinatorial functions: Arithmetic, data selectors, code converters, 7-segment
display drivers.Sequential MSI: Ripple and Synchronous counters and cascading. The concept of
synchronous operation for loading and clearing. Modulo-counters.Registers.
STATE DIAGRAMS for simple sequential systems and their implementation.
LOGIC ARRAYS: Simple PAL and EPLD's. The Macrocell concept. Designing combinatorial and
sequential functions using programmable logic.
REGISTER TRANSFER LANGUAGE: Introduction to RTL and text-based description of circuit

operation.
Primary Text
Floyd Thomas L 2002 Digital Fundamentals (8th Ed) Prentice Hall
Other Text
Tocci, R.J et al., 2004. Digital Systems, Principles and Applications 9th Ed. Prentice-Hall
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Module Code MA4002
Module Prerequisites MA4001
Module Overview
The Indefinite Integral: Integration techniques including integration of standard functions, substitution,
by parts and using partial fractions.
The Definite Integral: Riemann sums, and the Fundamental theorem of calculus. Application of
integration to finding areas, lengths, surface areas, volumes and moments of inertia
Numerical Integration: Trapezoidal rule, Simpson's rule, other Newton-Cotes formulae and Gaussian
quadrature.
Ordinary Differential Equations: first order including variables, separable and linear types. Linear
second order equations with constant coefficients. Numerical solution by Runge-Kutta.
The Laplace Transform: derivation of transforms of some elementary functions. Tables, theorems.
Application of the method to the solution of linear ordinary differential equations.
Functions of several variables and partial differentiation. Fitting a line or curve to a set of data points.
Matrix representation of and solution of systems of linear equations. Matrix algebra, invertibility,
determinants.
Primary Text
Anton H, 1992. Calculus with Analytic Geometry (4th Ed), Wiley

Stroud K, 1989 . Engineering Mathematics (3rd Ed.) MacMillan
Atkinson K, 1985. Elementary Numerical Analysis, Wiley.
Other Text
Anton, H. 1991. Elementary Linear Algebra (6th Ed), Wiley

Fraleigh J B, 1985. Calculus of a single variable, Addison Wesley
Jeffrey A, 1992. Essentials of Engineering Mathematics, Chapman Hall.
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Module Code PH4012
Module Title Physics for Engineers 2
Module Prerequisites PH4011
Module Overview
LIGHT: nature of light: EM Spectrum. Sources of light, UV, visible and IR, He Ne LASER, LEDs.
Geometrical optics; reflection; refraction; mirrors; prisms and lenses. Physical optics; interference;
diffraction; polarisation; holography; interferometry. Optical systems: microscope; telescope;
monochromator; polaroscope; photodetectors; photomultipliers.
SEMICONDUCTORS: free electron theory; elementary quantum theory; simple band theory:
Insulators, semiconductors, conductors, superconductors, doping; carrier density; conductivity;
microscopic form of Ohm's law.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES: diodes; simple diode circuits. Bipolar transistor; transistor action;
characteristics; simple transistor circuits.
Primary Text
Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Fishbane, Gasiorowicz, Thornton, 2nd Ed., Prentice Hall, 1996,
ISBN 0134329805
Other Text
Resnick Hallibat and Krane, 1992 Physics. Wiley

Sparkes J.J., 1987 Semiconductor Devices (how they work). Van Nostrand Reinhold
Wright, H.C., 1979 Elementary Semiconductor Physics. Van Nostrand Reinhold.
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Module Code EC4102
Module Title Macroeconomics
Module Prerequisites EC4111
Module Overview
1.Introduction
2.The Theory of Income Determination: Basic Model
3.Consumer Theory
4.Fiscal Policy
5.Money and Banking
6.The Price Level and the Money Supply in the Long Run
7.Money and Interest Rates in a Closed Economy
8.The Foreign Exchange Market and Exchange Rates
9.Fixed Exchange Rate Systems: Theory and History
10.European Monetary Union (EMU)
Primary Text
Leddin, Anthony and Brendan M. Walsh, The Macroeconomy of the Eurozone: An Irish Perspective,
Gill and Macmillan, 1st edition, 2003
Other Text
Ba Baumol, W. J. and A. S. Blinder, Economics, Principles and Policy, Dryden Press, 7th edition,
1997
Blanchard, O., Macroeconomics, Prentice Hall, 3rd edition, 2003
Lipsey Richard and Alex Chrystal, Economics, Oxford University Press, 10 edition, 2004
Mankin, G.N., Macroeconomics, Worth, 4th edition, 2000.Parkin, Michael., Macroeconomics, Addision
Wesley Longman, 5th edition, 2000
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Module Code MG4102
Module Title Organisation Studies 2
Module Prerequisites MG4101
Module Overview
Organisational Behaviour in perspective: Defining the concept; disciplinarily and interdisciplinary

nature of the field; dominant methodologies for understanding the social world; the changing nature of
organisations. Personality: Defining personality; sources of personality difference; the nature-nurture
debate; key theoretical contributions on personality and behaviour. Perception: The nature of
perception; the process of perception; attitudes, common perceptual distortions; cultural values and
perception. Motivation & Stress: Defining motivation; content theories; process theories; defining
stress; sources of stress. Communication in Organisations: Defining communication; importance of
communication; the communication process; barriers to effective communication. Groups & Team
Roles: What is a group in psychological terms; function of groups; Hawthorne studies; the group
formation process; group norms; group cohesion; understanding work teams; teamwork; team roles:
Belbin’s contribution. Conflict in organisations, Negotiation and Conflict Management: Defining
conflict; conflict perspectives; sources of conflict; the Dual Concerns model; bargaining strategies.
Power, Politics and Ethics: personal ethics; written codes of ethics; issues in social responsibility.
Learning & Training: Defining learning; theories of learning; application of learning to training; the
training process; philosophies of management development. Organisation Change & Development:
What does organisational change mean; the process of change management; models of change
management; resistance to change; organisation development tools & techniques.
Primary Text
Morley, M; Moore, S; Heraty, N; Gunnigle P. (1998) Principles of Organisational Behaviour: an Irish

Text, Dublin: Gill & Macmillan
Other Text
Clegg, S., Hardy, C. & Nord, W. (1999), Managing Organizations: Current Issues, London: Sage.
Ellis S., and Dick, P. (2003), Introduction to Organisational Behaviour, 2nd Edition, New York:
McGraw-Hill
Finchman, R. & Rhodes, P. (1988), The Individual, Work and Organisation: Behavioural Studies for
Business and Management Students, London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson.
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Module Code FR4422
Module Prerequisites FR4421
Module Overview
The language work will deal with grammatical and communicative skills at an intermediate level. A
cultural component will focus on contemporary French society.
Continuation of communicative ability through a variety of activities both oral and written. Continuation
of cross-cultural awareness. Introduction to examples of scientific communication and discourse for
the general public through audio-visual and textual aids. Continuation of essential grammatical
structures and basic vocabulary through CALL programmes.
Primary Text
Paris:
Cle international
Other Text
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Module Code GE4422
Module Prerequisites GE4421
Module Overview
To consolidate prior language knowledge and improve communicative skills within a more technical
context.
The module provides students with further opportunities to revise and consolidate their prior language
knowledge. Students will be encouraged to develop their communicative skills within a structured
context (describing technical objects and processes, giving and following instructions in the use of
technical equipment). They will also be introduced to a number of issues currently under debate in the
German press and media.
Primary Text
Rowlinson, W., et al. 1993. Deutschland hier und jetzt. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
A variety of authentic video and written materials will also be used.
Other Text

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Module Code GE4512
Module Overview
To develop students' knowledge of the language and culture of the German-speaking countries of
Europe. To consolidate and improve communicative skills.
Introduction of further grammatical structures and vocabulary. Development of all four language skills
through individual, pair and group work. Transfer of known structures to a variety of communicative
contexts. One hour a week is spent in the language laboratory, and students are encouraged to use
these facilities in their own time to consolidate the learning process.
Primary Text
Alles Gute! 1991. Lese - und Arbeitsbuch. Berlin: Langenscheidt.
Other Text

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Module Code JA4512
Module Prerequisites JA4511
Module Overview
To develop oral and aural skills with a view to attaining relative fluency in conversations appropriate to
a social or training context. To enhance students' ability to communicate in the basic written form of
Japanese.
Vocabulary expansion through role playing and language laboratory exercises; Basic grammatical
structures; Consolidation of Kana reading and writing; introduction of a further 75 kanji; Basic
conversation skills; Communication over the telephone; Basic descriptive writing.
Primary Text
Corporation, Tokyo.
Kanou, C., 1989. Basic Kanji Book. Vol. 1. Bonjinsha. Tokyo.
Other Text
Motohashi, F., 1989. 24 Tasks for Basic Modern Japanese. Vol.1. The Japan Times, Tokyo.
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Module Code CE4703
Module Prerequisites CE4702, EE4512
Module Overview
Advanced C language programming. Structures. Dynamic memory management. Separate

compilation.
Modules. Header Files. Linkage. Variables, access and scope. Data abstraction in C. Error handling.
Recursion.
Algorithm performance analysis. Order notation.
Sorting arrays of objects. Bubble sort. Linear insertion sort. Quicksort. Shellsort. Heapsort.
Interpolation sort.
Sorted array searching. Binary search. Interpolation search.
Data Structures and Abstract Data Types (ADTs). Linked lists. Double linked lists. Stacks. Queues.
Trees. Use of separate compilation and header files in C to implement these data structures as ADTs.
Hashing. Definition of hashing. The hash function. Uniform probing. Random probing. Linear probing.
Data design and the selection of data structures.
Primary Text
Fischer A.E., Eggert D.W., Ross S.M., 2001 "Applied C: An Introduction and More",. McGraw-Hill.
Sedgewick R., 1992, "Algorithm in C", Addison-Wesley.
Other Text
Schildt H., 2000. C: The Complete Reference. 4th Edition. McGraw Hill.
Aho A.V., Hopcroft J.E., Ullman J.D., 1987. Data Structures and Algorithms. Addison Wesley.
Cormen T., Leiserson C., Rivest R., 1990. Introduction to Algorithms. MIT Press
Miller L.H., Quilici A.E., 1997,"The Joy of C", 3rd Edition, Wiley.
Kernighan B.W., Ritchie D.M.,1988,"The C Programming Language", 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall.
Bronson G., 1993, "C for Engineers and Scientists: An Introduction to Programming with ANSI C",
West Pub.
Barclay K.A., 1990, "ANSI C: Problem Solving and Programming",. Prentice Hall.
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Module Code EE4113
Module Title Circuit Analysis 1
Module Overview
REVIEW - Brief review of circuit analysis techniques and theorems. Complex impedances, the use of
cartesian, and polar forms of representation of complex numbers
BODE PLOTS: Use of logarithmic plots for frequency response. Poles and zeros in the frequency
domain. Bode approximations for amplitude and phase responses.
FEEDBACK: Feedback principles illustrated by means of semi-ideal amplifiers as blocks; gain setting
frequency selective feedback.
TRANSIENTS: Interpretation of particular integral and complementary function solutions for

differential equations describing R-L-C circuits as steady state and transient responses.
LAPLACE TRANSFORM: Application to circuit analysis, initial conditions, partial fraction

decomposition, use of tables for inverse transformation, s and t shifting. Impulse and step response
related to location of poles in s-plane. (Note Lapalce transform is taught in a parallel module MA4003
and it is important to phase this material accordingly).
COMPUTER SIMULATION: use of appropriate packages to model responses.
SECOND ORDER SYSTEMS: Standard form of second order low pass transfer function. frequency
and step responses, damping factor, natural frequency, under, critical and overdamped responses.
Estimation of overshoot and settling time. Risetime estimation of cascaded single pole responses.
Primary Text
R.L. Boylestad "Introductory circuit analysis", Tenth edition, 2003
Other Text
Kraus, A.D., 1991 Circuit Analysis. West

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Module Code EE4313
Module Title Circuit Design 1
Module Overview
OVERVIEW: giving and idea of the role of analogue electronics with illustration from audio music
systems. Covers transducers, DC supplies, amplification, frequency shaping, power and heating
effects, all in a qualitative sense.
DIODES: Simple diode characteristics, exponential law, leakage, breakdown voltage. applications as
rectifiers, clamps, voltage doublers. Zener diodes and regulation, LED's and other diodes.
BJTS: Current control characteristics, operating regions, simple amplifiers and switches. Contrast with
FET devices employing a uniform treatment of all devices in terms of gm, that is, as voltage controlled
devices. Use Vbe = (kT/q)ln(Ic/Is) for BJT characterisation.
MOSFETS: Current control characteristics, operating regions, very simple amplifiers and switches.
JFETS: differences from the MOSFET, typical uses, simple circuits.
BIASING METHODS: Integrated and discrete. resistor bias methods (discrete circuits), current-sink
bias (integrated circuits). Several examples of MOSFET, JFET and BJT bias.
AMPLIFIERS: Properties of an ``ideal'' amplifier. Input and Output impedance. Introduce the
Operational Amplifier as an approximation of an ideal amplifier. Simple inverting and non-inverting
amplifier circuits.
SMALL-SIGNAL MODELS: Modelling of simple MOS and BJT amplifiers. Contrast with large signal
drive and related harmonic distortion.
AMPLIFIER TYPES: Characteristics of common-emitter (common source), common-base (common
gate) and common-collector (common-drain) topologies. Gain characteristics, input, output
impedances and key application strengths of each type.
IC COMPONENTS OVERVIEW: BJTs, MOSFETs, capacitors, resistors. Component sizes, absolute
and relative accuracies, typical process options and priorities.
Primary Text
Malvino, Albert P., 1998. Electronic Principles (6th Edition). McGraw-Hill.

Neamen, Donal A., 2001, Electronic Circuit Analysis & Design (2nd Edition)
Other Text
Floyd T.L., Principles of Electric Circuits, 6th Ed., 2000, Prentice Hall
Herniter, Marc E., 1998.Schematic Capture With Microsim Pspice 3rd ed . Prentice Hall
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Module Code EE4513
Module Prerequisites EE4512, CE4702
Module Overview
Classical von Neumann model. The Basic Microprocessor: Programmer's model, data formats,
instruction sets.
Addressing Modes: Register, immediate, direct, indirect, relative. Program memory addressing and
stack addressing. Data movement instructions: Mov, Push, Pop
The Assembler and assembler directives.
Arithmetic and logic instructions: Add, subtract, compare, multiply, divide, logic operations, shifts and
rotates, string compares. Program control: Jump instructions, subroutines, interrupts.
Processing text: movs, lods, stos, scas, cmps operations.
Stacks, I/O programming. Linking and sub-programs. IA-32 Architecture and Protected Mode
programming.
Cross-linking: Assembler, C
Laboratory work: Laboratory work consists of assembler programming exercises developing skills in
assembly-language programming and calling assembly modules from C.
Primary Text
Brey, Barry B. 2003 Intel Microprocessors 8086/8088, 80186/80188, 80286, 80386, 80486 Pentium,
Pentium Pro Processor, Pentium II, Pentium III, and Pentium IV: Architecture, Programming, and
Interfacing, 6th Edition, Prentice-Hall, 1012p, ISBN: 0-13-060714-2
Kip R. Irvine. 2003. Assembly Language for the IBM-PC, 4th Edition, Prentice-Hall, 708p, ISBN: 0-13-
049146-2
Other Text
Abel, P., 2001. IBM PC Assembler language and Programming, 5th Edition, Prentice Hall. ISBN: 0-
13-031916-3
Norton P., Wilton R. 1988. The New Peter Norton programmer’s guide to the IBM PC & PS/2
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Module Code MA4003
Module Overview
Laplace Transforms, Transform Theorems, Convolution, the Inverse Transform.Fourier Series

functions of arbitrary period, even and odd functions, half-range expansions. Application of Laplace
transforms and Fourier series to finding solutions of ordinary differential equations.
Vector Spaces, linear independence, spanning, bases, row and columnspaces, rank. Inner Products,
norms, orthogonality. Projectiontheorems and applications, e.g. least squares, and fitting data with
orthogonal polynomials. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Diagonalisability. Symmetric matrices,
including numerical methods to diagonalise same.
Numerical solution of systems of linear equations: Gauss elimination, LU-decomposition, Cholesky
decomposition, pivoting, iterative improvement, condition number; iterative methods including Jacobi,
Gauss-Seidel, S.O.R., and Conjugate Gradient methods. Extension to nonlinear systems using
Newton's method.
Primary Text

Atkinson, K 1984. Elementary Numerical Analysis, Wiley
Other Text
Anton, H, Rorres, C. 1991. Elementary Linear Algebra with Applications (6th Ed), New York: Wiley
Press W H, et al. 1986. Numerical Recipes, Cambridge University Press
Hultquist, P F. 1988. Numerical Methods for Engineers and Computer Scientists,
Benjamin/Cummings.
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Module Code EC4213
Module Title Intermediate Economics
Module Overview
Theory of Production and costs (continued)

Isoquant and Isocost analysis
Traditional versus Modern Theories of costs
Models of Imperfect competitive market structures and game theory*
Monopolistic Competition
Oligopoly - Duopoly
Labour demand and supply
Pricing and allocating of the factors of production.
Accounting for the Celtic Tiger.
The labour market and the extended Keynesian, Classical model.
The inflation-unemployment trade-off.
EMU and the European Central Bank Costs and benefits of EMU to Ireland. The design of the
European Central Bank (ECB). Accountability and transparency.
Primary Text
Parkin, M. (2003) Economics, 6th edition, Addison-Wesley.

Leddin, A. J. & B.M. Walsh, Macroeconomy of the Eurozone: An Irish Perspective, Gill & Macmillan,
2003
Leddin, A. J. & B.M. Walsh, The Macroeconomy of Ireland, Fourth edition, 1998.
Other Text
Browning, E.K. & M. A. Zupan (2001) Microeconomics Theory and Applications, 7th edition, Addison-
Wesley
Griffiths, A. & S. Wall (2000) Intermediate Microeconomics, theory and applications, 2nd edition,
Pearson Education Limited
Mankiw N.G., Macroeconomics, Second edition, Worth publishers, 1994.“Celtic Tiger”, Readings to
be announced
Copeland, L. S. Exchange rates and International Finance, Second edition, Addison-Wesley, 1994
Gros G. and N. Thygesen, European Monetary Integration, Second edition, Longman, 1998
Dornbusch R. S. Fischer and R. Startz, Macroeconomics, Seventh edition, McGraw-Hill, 1998.
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Module Code CM4203
Module Title Business Communications
Module Overview
This module consists of five units. These units examine different aspects of communication:
Unit 1: Communication: theory and practice
Unit 2: Text-based communication
Unit 3: Research and referencing skills
Unit 4: Critical Thinking and Argumentation
Unit 5: Oral Presentations
Primary Text
Other Text
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Module Code FR4423
Module Prerequisites FR4422
Module Overview
Broadening of cross-cultural awareness thorough examples drawn from the French higher education
system in the fields of Engineering and Science. Stress on functional skills in relation to French
university – technical college programmes. Continuation of the development of general
communicative ability through oral and written activities. Development of CALL to elicit information
from general and more technical text and to use reference materials such as dictionaries, technical
glossaries, etc. Continuation of essential grammatical structures and basic vocabulary.
Primary Text
Paris:
Cle international
Other Text
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Module Code GE4423
Module Overview
The module concentrates on practical skills such as writing applications and CVs, making telephone
calls, etc. Pair and group work is used to allow students to discuss their expectations about living in a
different culture. Authentic materials are used to provide students with an insight into potential
differences in areas such as attitudes and values, work and work ethic, etc.
Primary Text
Hausler, G. et al., 1984. Stellensuche - Bewerbung - Kundigung. Berlin: Langenscheidt.

Rowlinson, W. et al., 1993. Deutschland hier und jetzt. Oxford, Oxford University Press.
Other Text
Hammond, R., 1981. A German Reference Grammar. Oxford, OUP.

Collins German Concise Dictionary, 1987. London, Collin
Students will also be expected to read and discuss short texts taken from a variety of German
newspapers and magazines.
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Module Code GE4513
Module Overview
Authentic video and text materials are used to introduce aspects of student and working life in
Germany. The module concentrates on a variety of practical skills such as form-filling, writing
applications and CVs, making telephone calls, etc. Laboratory and class work also includes role-plays
on themes such as finding accommodation, registering with the authorities and short job interviews.
Primary Text
Hausler, G. et al., 1984. Stellensuche - Bewerbung - Kundigung. Berlin, Langenscheidt.
Other Text
Hammond, R., 1981. A German Reference Grammar. Oxford, OUP.

Students will also be expected to read and discuss short texts taken from a variety of German
newspapers and
magazines.
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Module Code JA4513
Module Prerequisites JA4512
Module Overview
To reach level 4 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test administered by the Japan Foundation
and the Association of International Education, Japan.
Preparation for COOP in Japan, e.g. basic CV writing and interview skills through role playing; Further
basic grammatical structures including verbal plain forms; Vocabulary expansion through functional
exercises; Introduction of a further 75 kanji; basic personal correspondence and communication.
Primary Text
Corporation, Tokyo
Kanou, C., 1989. Basic Kanji Book. Vol. 1. Bonjinsha. Tokyo
Nagaski, T., 1984. Yan and Japanese People 1. The Japan Foundation, Tokyo
Other Text
Basic Japanese-English Dictionary, 1986. Oxford University Press, Oxford

Takahashi's Romanized English-Japanese Dictionary, 1975. Taiseido, Tokyo
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Module Code EE4114
Module Title Circuit Analysis 2
Module Overview
FOURIER SERIES: Review of Fourier analysis as applied to electronic systems. Trigonometric and
complex forms of series. Amplitude and phase spectra. Spectrum of amplitude modulated signal.
Distortion due to non-linear circuits.
CIRCUIT ANALYSIS: Use of matrix nodal and loop analysis techniques. Reduction of network to two-
port representation. Elementary properties of two-port networks. Common base, common emitter, and
common collector amplifiers, Miller effect as an example.
FILTERS: Filter classification - low, high, bandpass and band stop. Filter specification. Distinction
between group and phase delay, minimum phase concept. Low pass filter types; Butterworth, Bessel
and Chebyshev. Derivation of Butterworth response to exemplify design methodology. Meaning of
term "maximally flat". Use of tables to design passive low pass filters. Low pass to high and bandpass
transformations.
Primary Text
R.L. Boylestad "Introductory circuit analysis", Tenth edition, 2003
Other Text
Kraus, A.D., 1991 Circuit Analysis. West.

Nilsson, J.W., 1993. Electric Circuits. Addison Wesley.
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Module Code EE4214
Module Title Control 1
Module Overview
Introduction to instrumentation. Sensor characteristics. Review of typical sensors, e.g.

accelerometers, EMG amplifiers, goniometers, thermistors, thermo-couples, strain gauges. Bridge
circuits, signal conditioning, etc.
Dynamic System Modelling: Laplace Transform method, open and closed loop systems, signal flow
graphs, time response of first and second order systems.
Laboratory Work: A standard set of laboratory exercises, based on sensors, transducers and
actuators.
Primary Text
Golten, G. and Verwer, A., 1991. Control System Design and Simulation. McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-
707412-2
Other Text
Principles and Applications of Electrical Engineering, Giorgio Rizzoni, Irwin
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Module Code EE4314
Module Title Active Circuit Design 2
Module Overview
OP-AMP CHARACTERISTICS: Simplified internal view of a typical 3-stage op-amp, current limiting,
open-loop transfer curve, offset error. Op-amp configurations; current in, voltage out etc. Finite gain
errors. Slew limitations.
OP-AMP LINEAR APPLICATIONS: Selected linear applications, including voltage amplifiers,
regulators, integrators and instrumentation issues.
FEEDBACK: Effects of feedback on gain, input impedance, output impedance, correction of
disturbances. Bandwidth of single pole amplifiers. Op-amp frequency shaping networks. Placing poles
and zeros in the closed loop response.
OP-AMP NON-LINEAR APPLICATIONS: Comparators, Schmitt trigger, rectifiers, peak detectors etc.
Non-linear oscillators (square-triangle), monostable circuits.
A.C. COUPLED AMPLIFIERS: Low frequency limitations, break points, Bode plots, design steps.
TUNED AMPLIFIERS: Design methods and common applications of tuned amplifiers. Frequency
response for magnitude and phase. Class C amplifiers.
ACTIVE FILTERS: Popular filter topologies: Butterworth, Chebyshev, Bessel. Continuous-time filters
including state variable approach. Case study involving a high order LP filter built from bi-quadratic
sections. Approaches to BP and HP design. SPICE design examples.
PROBES: Oscilloscope probes and their use in circuit measurements High-impedance inputs, 50 ohm
inputs.
ANALOGUE SIGNAL CONVERSION: Introduction to D/A and A/D as system functions. D/A
conversion using R-2R ladders with I/V conversion. DAC specifications. Description of A/D conversion
using successive approximation method. Differential signalling, line drivers and hardware for serial
data transmission.
Primary Text
Malvino, Albert P., 1998. Electronic Principles (6th Edition). McGraw-Hill

Other Text
Keown, John.,1991. Pspice and Circuit Analysis. Maxwell MacMillan
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Module Code EE4416
Module Title Solid State Devices
Module Prerequisites PH4012
Module Overview
ATOMIC STRUCTURE: Theories of atomic structure, matter-wave duality, Schrodinger's equation,

Kronig-Penney model, band structure, effective mass, Hall effect, state density, Fermi Dirac
distribution function.
SEMICONDUCTOR PROPERTIES: Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors. Carrier densities and

Fermi level position, mobility, transport properties. Diffusion current, thermal equilibrium, diffusion
constant and lifetime. Law of mass action, Einstein equation. Continuity equation. Optical properties
of GaAs.
SOLID STATE DEVICES: PN junction, space region and junction capacitance, switching response
and recovery time, junction breakdown. Bipolar transistor, abrupt doping profile, power, microwave
and switching transistors. Field effect transistor, MOS capacitor, enhancement and depletion mode,
gate structure, threshold voltage, subthreshold current, MESFET. IMPATT diode. Homojunction and
heterojunction lasers. LEDs. IC concepts.
Primary Text
Sze, Simon M., 1984. Semiconductor Devices, Physics & Technology. Wiley
Other Text
Bar-Lev, Adir, 1984. Semiconductor and Electronic Devices. Prentice HallKittel, Charles, 1986.
Introduction to Solid State Physics. Wiley
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Module Code EE4514
Module Overview
Bus buffering and de-multiplexing: Address/data bus de-multiplexing.Bus cycle timing: Read and
Write cycles. Synchronous and asynchronous bus cycles
The memory interface: Basic Memory device characteristics (ROM, EPROM, EEPROM, FLASH,
FRAM, SRAM and DRAM). Static memory timing waveforms, address decoding (full and partial), the
memory map.
I/O interfacing: Memory mapped and Isolated I/O, simple handshaking concepts. Software polling.
Serial Communication: Asynchronous and synchronous. RS-232 Signal definitions and levels. RS-485
and RS-422. SPI and I2C. USB
IEEE 488 bus: The basic concepts as a control bus.
Typical peripheral interfaces: Parallel ports, serial, switches, LCDs, keypad interfaces and uses. I/0
Ports. Timers, ADC and DAC converters.
Interrupts: Basic interrupt processing concepts. Interrupt hardware -priority encoders, daisy chaining,
interrupt vectoring. Programmable interrupt controller.
Laboratory WorkThe laboratory work includes coding (C and assembly), simulation, testing,
debugging and downloading to a target platform with support for a range of memory and I/O
interfaces.
Primary Text
Brey, Barry B.. 2003,The Intel microprocessors : 8086/8088, 80186/80188, 80286, 80386, 80486,
Pen. - 6th international ed.. Upper Saddle River, N.J., Prentice Hall
Ayala, Kenneth J. 1997 The 8051 microcontroller : architecture, programming, and applications - 2nd
ed. - Minneapolis/St. Paul : West Pub
Other Text
Tanenbaum, Andrew S., 1999, Structured computer organization, 4th ed., Upper Saddle River, N.J.;
London : Prentice Hall.
Frank Vahid and Tony Givargis, 2002, Embedded System Design , John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
Tokheim, Roger L., 1990, Schaum's outline of theory and problems of microprocessor fundamentals,
2nd ed, New York : McGraw Hill.
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Module Code MA4004
Module Prerequisites
Module Overview
The concept of variation. Variables - discrete and continuous. Deterministic versus probabilistic
approach. The distribution of a variable. Graphical representation of data - frequency tables,
histograms, bar charts, piecharts, boxplots. Reduction of data - measures of location and dispersion.
Basic concepts of probability. Various approaches to probability. Probability of an event. Laws of

addition and multiplication. Compound events. Conditional probability. Independence. Baye's
Theorem.
Discrete and continuous random variables. Moments - Expectation and variance. Special discrete
probability distributions - Binomial, Geometric, Poisson. Special continuous probability distributions -
Exponential, Normal, Gamma. Truncated distributions. Moment generating functions.
Transformations.
Statistical inference - estimation and hypothesis testing, type I and type II error, one and two-tailed
tests, properties of estimators. Maximum likelihood, Method of least squares, linear regression.
Primary Text
Sheldon, M. Ross, 1987. Introduction to probability and statistics for scientists and engineers, Wiley.
Other Text
Cheremisinoff, Nicholas P., 1987. Practical statistics for engineers and scientists, Technomic.
Bajpai, A.C., Calus, I.M., Fairley, J.A., 1986. Statistical methods for engineers and scientists, Wiley.
Scheaffer, Richard L, and McClave, James T., 1990. Probability and Statistics for Engineers, PWS-
KENT.
Meyer, Paul L., 1970. Introductory probability and statistical applications, Wiley.
Johnson, Richard A., Bhattacharyya, Gouri K., 1992, Statistics - Principles and Methods, Wiley.
Jenkins, G.W.. Slack, J.L., 1985. Statistics and probability, Heinemann.
Mood, Alexander M., Graybill, Franklin A., Boes, Duane C., 1974. Introduction to the theory of
statistics, McGraw-Hill.
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Module Code CO4310
Module Title Co-Operative Education
Module Overview
The cooperative education gives the student the chance to experience a real work environment
before graduation. It will help the student to develop skills needed throughout the carrier, e.g. team-
working, decision-making, communication, language and numeracy skills. The placement will also
help to make decisions about future careers.
The co-operative education programme is a core part of all undergraduate degree programmes at the
University of Limerick. It is a compulsory and academically accredited element of the degree
programme. Students are placed in a supervised employment in an area relevant to their degree
programme for a period of eight months at the end of the second year of study. The objectives of co-
op are to give students an understanding of the context (both social and business) within which they
will work as graduate engineers. Co-op is fully integrated into the engineering degree programme.
The timing of co-op is selected so that both students and employers gain the optimum benefit and the
course is designed so that students have a basic skill set before embarking on their co-op placement.
Primary Text
N/a
Other Text
N/a
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Module Code CE4205
Module Title Microcomputer Systems
Module Overview
Overview of 8086 architecture including, memory and I/O mapping, memory segmentation, interrupt
structure etc. The components of the standard PC based on the 8086 processor.
The programmers model for the 8086, instruction set, addressing modes etc. 8086 assembly
language programming tools including the assembler, linker, debugger etc.
Operating system introduction: definitions, components, command shells, services overview.
MS-DOS memory organisation, Extended and Expanded memory.Interrupt handlers, BIOS and DOS
functions.
Process execution (EXEC), resident utilities (TSR).
Device drivers: concept, design and applications.
Disk Storage Organisation: Disk structures, file and directory structures, performance considerations.
Introduction to Microsoft Windows OS: Implementation as an extension of DOS, memory
organisation, simple co-operative multi-tasking features.
Primary Text
Brey, 2003. The Intel Microprocessors. 6th ed. Prentice Hall
Other Text
Norton, 1988. The New Peter Norton Programmer's Guide to the IBM PC and PS/2. Microsoft Press
Tanenbaum, A. S., 1992. Modern Operating Systems. Prentice Hall
Sargent and Shoemaker, 1986. The IBM PC from the inside out. Addison-Wesley.
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Module Code EE4115
Module Title Systems Analysis
Module Overview
BODE PLOTS: Use of logarithmic plots for frequency response. Poles and zeros in the frequency
domain. Bode approximations for amplitude and phase responses.
LAPLACE TRANSFORM: Application of Laplace transform to circuit analysis, initial conditions, partial
fraction decomposition, use of tables for inverse transformation, s and t shifting. Impulse and step
response related to location of poles in s-plane, stability concept illustrated via feedback systems.
Barkhausen criteria for oscillation. Geometric derivation of frequency domain response from pole-zero
locations in s-plane.
COMPUTER SIMULATION: Use of appropriate package to model responses.
SECOND ORDER SYSTEMS: Standard form of second order low pass response. Frequency and
step response, damping factor, natural frequency, under, critical and overdamped responses.
Overshoot and settling time. Risetime estimation for cascaded systems.
FOURIER SERIES: Development of Fourier series as a means for decomposing non-sinusoidal

signals into sums of sinusoidal signals. Trigonometric and complex forms of series. Amplitude and
phase spectra. Application to circuit responses. Spectrum of amplitude modulated signal. Distortion
due to non-linear circuits exemplified by numerical calculation of distortion generated by common
emitter amplifier for finite amplitude input sinusoidal signals.
FILTERS: Filter classification - low, high, bandpass and band stop. Filter specification. Distinction
between group and phase delay, minimum phase concept. Low pass filter types; Butterworth, Bessel
and Chebyshev. Derivation of Butterworth response to exemplify design methodology. Meaning of
term "maximally flat". Use of tables to design passive low pass filters. Low pass to high and bandpass
transformation.
DISTRIBUTED PARAMETER CIRCUITS: Lossless transmission lines, derivation of wave velocity and
characteristic impedance. Step propagation, reflection coefficient, multiple reflections, matched
termination. Properties of selected lines, e.g., coaxial cable, PCB tracks, ribbon cable. (Sinusoidal
response and SWR are covered elsewhere).
Primary Text
Lynn, Paul A., 1986. Electronic Signals and Systems, MacMillan
Other Text
Chen, Wai-Kai, 1986. Passive and Active Filters, Wiley
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Module Code MA4005
Module Title Engineering Maths T1
Module Overview
Functions of several variables and partial differentiation. The Indefinite Integral: Integration techniques
including integration of standard functions, substitution, by parts and using partial fractions. The
Definite Integral. Application of integration to finding areas, lengths, surface areas, volumes and
moments of inertia.
Numerical Integration: Trapezoidal rule, Simpson's Rule. Ordinary Differential Equations: first order
including variables, separable and linear types. Linear second order equations with constant
coefficients.
Numerical solution by Runge-Kutta. The Laplace Transform: Tables, theorems. Application of the
method to the solution of linear ordinary differential equations. Fourier Series functions of arbitrary
period, even and odd functions, half-range expansions. Application of Laplace transforms and Fourier
series to finding solutions of ordinary differential equations. Matrix representation of and solution of
systems of linear equations.
Matrix algebra, invertibility, determinants. Vector Spaces, linear independence, spanning, bases, row
and column spaces, rank. Inner Products, norms, orthogonality. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
Numerical solution of systems of linear equations: Gauss elimination, LU-decomposition. Cholesky
decomposition; iterative methods. Extension to nonlinear systems using Newton's method.
Primary Text
Stroud K, 1989 . Engineering Mathematics (3rd Ed.) MacMillan

Kreyszig, E. 1988. Advanced Engineering Mathematics (6th Ed), Wiley.
Other Text
Atkinson K, 1985. Elementary Numerical Analysis, Wiley

Anton, H, Rorres, C. 1991. Elementary Linear Algebra with Applications (6th Ed), New York: Wiley
Press W H, et al. 1986. Numerical Recipes , Cambridge University Press.
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Module Code MA4603
Module Title Science Maths
Module Overview
Variables - continuous and discrete. Representation of variables - frequency tables, histograms, bar
charts, etc.
Reduction of variables - measures of location and dispersion, mean, variance, range, median,
quartiles, etc.
Introduction to the fundamentals of probability. Experiments, sample spaces, events. Laws of

probability - addition and multiplication, conditional probability. Baye's theorem, prior and posterior
distributions. Introduction to random variables, probability density functions.
Special distributions - binomial, Poisson, geometric, uniform, exponential, normal. Statistical

inference, point and interval estimates, standard error of an estimator, hypothesis testing, one and
two-tailed tests. One and two sample problems for the mean, variance and proportion.
Non-parametric tests - sign test, rank tests. Correlation and Regression - method of least squares.
Primary Text
Clarke, G.M., Cooke, D., 1983. "A basic course in statistics", (2nd ed.), Arnold
Other Text
Chatfield, C., 1981. "Statistics for technology", (2nd ed.), Penguin

Neter, J., Wasserman, W., Whitmore, G.A., "Applied statistics", Allyn and Bacon, 1978
Walpole, R.E., 1982. "Introduction to statistics", Collier MacMillan
Cheremisinoff, Nicholas P., 1987. Practical statistics for engineers and scientists, Technomic
Bajpai, A.C., Calus, I.M., Fairley, J.A., 1986. Statistical methods for engineers and scientists, Wiley
Scheaffer, Richard L, and McClave, James, T., 1990. Probability and statistics for engineers, PWS-
Kent.
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Module Code EE4117
Module Title Electromagnetics
Module Overview
Review of vector calculus: Vector products, orthogonal coordinate systems, gradient, divergence, curl.
Divergence, Stokes’ and Helmholtz’s theorems.
Electrostatics: Electric field, calculation of the electric field. Electric potential. Conductors and
dielectrics.
Electrostatic field boundary conditions. Capacitance. Poisson’s and Laplace’s equations. Current
density. Resistance calculations.
Magnetostatics: Magnetic flux density. Vector magnetic potential. Biot-Savart law. Magnetic field
intensity. Magnetic circuits. Magnetic materials. Inductance.
Time-varying fields: Faraday’s law. Maxwell’s equations. Time harmonic electromagnetics. Plane
electromagnetic waves in loss-free and lossy media. Low-loss dielectrics and conductors. Power
propagation and the Poynting vector. Instantaneous and average power densities.
Transmission lines: Transverse electromagnetic waves along a parallel-plate transmission line.

Transmission line equations. Wave characteristics along infinite and finite lines.
Transmission lines as circuit elements. Resistive and arbitrary terminations. The Smith chart.
Impedance matching. Single and double stub impedance matching.
Primary Text
Cheng, David K., 1989, Field and Wave Electromagnetics, 2nd Edition, Addison-Wesley.
Other Text
Hayt, William H., 1989, Engineering Electromagnetics (5th Edition), McGraw Hill.
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Module Code EE4316
Module Overview
OSCILLATORS: Amplifier stability, Routh-Horwitz Criterion, Root Locus, compensation and oscillator
principles; Oscillator types: Colpitts, Hartley, Wien Bridge, crystal oscillators. Sample circuits, discrete
and integrated.
THE GILBERT CELL : two-quadrant and four-quadrant Multiplier circuits; divider, square and square
root circuits.
PHASE LOCKED LOOPS: Linear model. PLL components : phase detectors, VCOs circuits. PLL
design : stability and phase shifts, loop gains, capture and lock range, capture transient. PLL
application : FM, AM detection, pulse-signal synchronisation and clean-signal generation.
TUNED AMPLIFIERS: Design methods and common applications of tuned amplifiers. Frequency
response for magnitude and phase. Class C amplifiers.
ACTIVE FILTERS: Popular filter topologies: Butterworth, Chebyshev, Bessel. Continuous-time filters
including state variable approach. Case study involving a high order LP filter built from bi-quadratic
sections. Approaches to BP and HP design. SPICE design examples.
AM RECEIVERS: system description. Circuits for AM receivers: IF amplifiers, mixers, AGC circuits,
detectors, power amplifiers.
FM APPLICATION CIRCUITS: Frequency multipliers. Frequency synthesizers.Design Study
Primary Text
Neamen Electronic Circuit Analysis and Design 2nd Ed, Irwin

Millman, J. and Grabel, A., 1988. Microelectronics (Edition 2). McGraw-Hill.
Other Text
Malvino, A. P., 1989. Electronic Principles (Fourth Edition). McGraw-Hill

Herniter, Marc E., 1996.Schematic Capture With Microsim PSpice. Prentice Hall
Young, P.H., 1985. Electronic Communication Techniques. Bell & Howell.
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Module Code EE4516
Module Overview
FULLY SYNCHRONOUS SYSTEM: A review of the benefits of a fully sychronous system.

STATE DIAGRAMS: Leading to transition- and state- tables
IMPLEMENTATION of counters and sequence detectors using flip-flops.
MOORE AND MEALY SYSTEMS: State diagrams and implementation of systems using both
approaches.
STATE REDUCTION: Eliminating redundancy. Partitioning.
MEMORY-BASED DESIGN: Memory as a combinatorial element. Using memory in a general Mealy-
Moore state machine.
OTHER APPROACHES: 'One-shot' encoding and shift register-based machines.
CONTROLLERS: State Machines as controllers.
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION LANGUAGES: The benefits of using an HDL. Introduction to VHDL.
Entity and Architecture body. Description of simple gates and D-type flip-flop using a process.
Primary Text
Wakerley John F 2000. Digital design Principles and Practices 3rd Edition Prentice Hall
Other Text
Skahill K 1996 VHDL for Programmable Logic. Addison Wesley
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Module Code EE4616
Module Title Communications Theory 1
Module Overview
INTRODUCTION: Basic structure of a communication system, its elements and their functions.
COMMUNICATION THEORY: Review of mathematical concepts, Fourier series, spectral analysis and
synthesis. Spectral plots, concept of bandwidth and filtering.
AMPLITUDE MODULATION: Need for modulation, AM, DSBSC, SSB. Power in AM systems,
bandwidth, modulated spectra, generation of AM. Envelope detection and synchronous detection.
FREQUENCY MODULATION: Narrowband and wideband FM/PM. Spectrum of FM signals. Carson’s

Rule, FM modulation, voltage-controlled oscillators. Armstrong method. FM demodulation,
discriminator.ratio detector, phase locked loop. Comparison of FM and PM. FDM. FSK and PSK
schemes.
RECEIVER SYSTEMS: The TRF and superhet receivers. Adjacent and image channel rejection.
Receiver sensitivity and dynamic range.
COMMUNICATION IN THE PRESENCE OF NOISE: Brief introduction to Random signals and noise;
probability theory and random processes in relation to noise analysis and characterisation; Gaussian
random processes; AWGN; Rayleigh noise; Power spectra calculations and comparisons of analogue
modulation schemes in the presence of noise. Pre-emphasis. Optimum linear filtering; Wiener-Hopf
equation.
DIGITAL SIGNALS: Reasons for their use; concept of source coding. Bandwidth of digital signals.
Digital transmission of analogue signals: sampling and quantising, analysis of sampling, aliasing.
Pulse amplitude modulation. Pulse code modulation, bandwidth, quantisation noise, companding.
Delta modulation. Effect of noise on digital transmission, error probability. TDM.
Primary Text
Taub, Herbert and Schilling, Donald, L., 1986. Principles of Communication Systems (2nd Edition).
McGraw-Hill
Frenzel, Louis E., 1998. Principles of Electronic Communication Systems. McGraw-Hill.
Other Text
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Module Code EE4816
Module Title Signals & Systems 1
Module Overview
Signal Classification: pulse waveforms, periodic waveforms, sine waves and phasors, signal
symmetry. Fourier Series and Fourier Transform.
Sampling, replication, and aliases.
Finite Fourier Series and the DFT.
Correlation and Convolution, digital and analogue.
Introduction to Digital Filters and the DtFT.
Windowing of signals, aspects of A/D and D/A conversion.
Discrete-time systems and the z-transform.
Elementary FIR filter design. LP, BP and HP filters.
Simple IIR filters, intuitive design methods.
Primary Text
DSP USERS EBOOK. O McCarthy. 2003. (on UL network)

Lynn P A, Fuerst W, Introductory Digital Signal Processing. Wiley 1989.
Other Text
McClellan, Schafer, Yoder. Signal Processing First. Pearson Education 2003

Ifeachor E C, Jervis B W. Digital Signal Processing, a practical approach. Prentice Hall, 2nd Edition.
2002.
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Module Code MA4006
Module Overview
Review of Laplace Transforms, the Inverse Transform.

Fourier Transforms, properties, the Inverse Transform.
The modelling and derivation of some linear partial differential equations (e.g. the wave, heat,
Laplace's and telegraphy equations). Solution of such equations by separation of variables, and by
integral transform methods (e.g. Laplace and Fourier).
Numerical methods for the solution of partial differential equations: finite differences and finite
elements.
Vector Calculus: scalar and vector fields, contour maps, directional derivative and gradient vector of a
scalar field; maxima and minima, Lagrange multipliers; divergence and curl of a vector field; line,
surface and volume integrals; Gauss', Green's and Stokes' theorems.
Primary Text
Kreyszig, E. 1988. Advanced Engineering Mathematics (6th Ed), Wiley.
Other Text
Spiegal, M R, 1980. Advanced Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists, Schaum's outline series,
McGraw-Hill
Boyce, W E, Di Prima, R C. 1986 Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems
(4th Ed), Wiley
Shu, S S. 1987. Boundary Value Problems of Linear Partial DifferentialEquations for Engineers and
Scientists, World Scientific
Davis, H F, Snider, A D, 1987. Introduction to Vector Analysis (4th Ed), Dubuque: W. C. Brown.
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Module Code EE4317
Module Overview
IC technologies and components: Processing methods. Semiconductor Junctions. Passive (R and C)

components and their limitations.
Integration of BJTs, JFETs and MOSFETs. Device characteristics.
Analogue bipolar design methods: mirrors, high-gain stages, output buffers.
Analogue CMOS design methods: mirrors, high-gain stages, output buffers.
Digital logic families, an overview.
Analogue building blocks: overview of op-amps, comparators and PLLs.
CMOS and BiMOS technologies.
Review of some analogue ICs, bipolar and MOS.
Primary Text
Gray P. R., Meyer R G, Analysis and Design of Analog Integrated Circuits. Fourth Edition, Wiley
2001.
Other Text
Gray P R, Meyer R G, Analysis and Design of Analog Integrated Circuits. Third Edition, Wiley 1993.
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Module Code EE4407
Module Title ASICs I
Module Overview
Introduction to Design Methodologies. Custom IC designs. Standard cells. HDL based Digital Design
flow. EDA Tools.
Description of combinational and sequential digital systems in the Verilog or VHDL Hardware
description language (HDL):
Test benches and verification using HDLs. Synthesizeable HDL constructs and inference of common
digital structures.
CMOS digital circuit design.
The MOS transistor and long channel model. Parasitic capacitances. Introduction to the short channel
model.
The static CMOS inverter and its static and dynamic performance.
Static CMOS logic gates, composite CMOS gates and switch based logic.
CMOS latches and flip-flops for ASIC design.
Example common ASIC blocks: adders and multipliers
Design for test. Fault models. The stuck-at fault model and test. Vector generation. Testing sequential
circuits.
This course will be supported by a set of laboratory activities based on the Cadence CAD Suite.
Primary Text
Application specific integrated circuits / Michael John Sebastian Smith. - Reading, Mass.: Addison-
Wesley, 1997. – 0201500221
Other Text
HDL chip design: a practical guide for designing, synthesizing, and simulation / Smith, Douglas J.
Madison, AL: Doone Publications, 1996. – 0965193438
CMOS digital circuit technology / Masakazu Shoji. - Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice Hall, 1988. –
0131388509
VLSI testing: digital and mixed analogue/digital techniques. -Hurst, S. L., Stanley Leonard, London:
Institution of Electrical Engineers, 1998. - IEE circuits, devices and systems. – 0852969015
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Module Code EE4607
Module Title Telecommunication Systems 1
Module Overview
Basic Telephony - an understanding of the telephone network. Analogue vs. digital. Why digital, PCM,
ADPCM, Multiplexing. Evolution of public networks, PSTN and PSPDN. Teletext, packet data services
etc. General interworking and internetworking requirements. Standardisation and standard bodies,
ITU, ISO, IEEE, ETSI, ECMA. Standardisation trends; sources of incompatibility and their
consequences. National and International standards.Switching in telecommunications. Principles.
Circuit vs. packet switching. Requirements, techniques and technologies. Signalling, rotary dial,
DTMF. Managing signalling: in-band and common-channel, CCITT #7. Satellite communications.
Geo-stationary orbit. Satellite transponders, antenna systems and gain. Capacity constraints. Digital
mobile and personal communications systems: general configuration of cellular systems; comparison
with fixed communications systems. Characterisation of the common air interface and design of
suitable modulation and coding techniques. Efficient spectrum utilisation techniques. Key concepts in
the dynamic management of resources: call control, switching, wireless access and channel
allocation, handoff, roaming, HLR and VLR. Evolution of mobile systems: analogue systems, digital
systems (GSM, DECT), future systems (wireless LANs, Universal Mobile Telecommunications
Systems, Personal Communications Networks).
Primary Text
Dunlop, J., and Smith, D.G. 1994, Telecommunications Engineering (3rd Edition), Chapman & Hall
Bellamy, J.C. 1982, Digital Telephony, Wiley
Other Text
Tuttlebee, W.H.W. 1990, Cordless Telecommunications in Europe, Springer-Verlag

Haykin, S. 1989, An introduction to Analog and Digital Communications, Wiley
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Module Code EE4817
Module Title Digital Signal Processing
Module Overview
TRANSFORMS: Review of the Fourier transform, its properties and the more general Laplace
transform. Sampling and Railings leading to the z-transform for discrete signals. The DFT and its
relationship to these transforms.
SYSTEMS: Difference equations and the z-transform. Recursive and non-recursive systems and their
z-plane descriptions. Examples: averaging filter, integrator, differentiator. Important properties; linear
phase systems, all pass systems.
SIGNAL WINDOWING: Choice of windows for reduced spectral leakage. The DFT as a signal
analyser. Windowing in the DFT context. Padding with zeros to reduce picket-fence effect.
NON-RECURSIVE FILTERS: Design by windowing methods. Sample design.
RECURSIVE FILTERS: Design based on analogue prototypes. Bi-linear mapping approach and
Impulse-invariant approach, their areas of suitability. Case studies.
FILTER TRANSFORMATION: Transformations for BP and HP filters. Analogue and digital

approaches.
NOISE: Overview of noise issues and the correlation method.
RATE CONVERSION: Introduction to up-sampling and down-sampling.SIGMA-DELTA methods in

A/D and D/A conversion.
Primary Text
DSP USERS EBOOK. O McCarthy. 2003. (on UL network)

Lynn P A, Fuerst W, Introductory Digital Signal Processing. Wiley 1989.
Other Text
McClellan, Schafer, Yoder. Signal Processing First. Pearson Education 2003

Ifeachor E C, Jervis B W. Digital Signal Processing, a practical approach. Prentice Hall, 2nd Edition.
2002.
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Module Code EE4907
Module Title Final Year Project (pt 1)
Module Overview
At the end of the third year the student selects a project title from a list. The student is expected to
complete some background reading over the summer vacation. Each student is expected to progress
their own project throughout their final year with regular direction from their supervisor. The project will
be completed during the second semester and a project report will be submitted for grading. Each
project will be reviewed and graded by at least two academics. Two oral presentations (interim and
final) by the students are part of the grading process. The subject of the projects will range from
design and build to theoretical analysis.
Primary Text
Agreed between student and supervisor
Other Text
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Module Code CE4517
Module Overview
Programmed logic and VHDL synthesis: Xilinx programmed architecture, development tools and
capabilities.
Sequential VHDL constructs: CASE, LOOPS, State Machines , Instantiating Components.
Small group projects using VHDL
DRAMS and DRAM controllers: DRAMS, characteristics and use. Refresh strategies. Refresh
controllers. DRAMS in displays. Using DRAM in a typical microprocessor environment.
Direct Memory Access: Single cycle and burst modes. Hardware implementations.
Error detection and correction: Single-bit and Double-bit detection and correction. Hardware
implementation. CRC techniques and hardware implementation
Primary Text
Wakerley J.F Digital Design: Principles and practice 3rd Ed. 2000. Prentice Hall
Skahill K 1996 VHDL for Programmable Logic. Addison Wesley
Other Text
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Module Code EE4427
Module Title Semiconductor Technology
Module Overview
IC Technology: Concept of die size and design rules; General overview of MOS and Biplar
technologies.
Semiconductor Material: Crystal growth, defects and processing of silicon; alloying; epitaxial growth.
Deposition: Atmospheric and low pressure chemical vapour depostition, polycrystalline and
amorphous film deposition; evaporation; sputtering; properties of thin films: aluminium, refactory
metals and silicides; Metalization; bonding; contacts; packaging.
Oxidation: Kinetics of thermal oxidation, dry, wet, pyrogenic, HCI and TCE ambient properties of
interface, LOCOS. Diffusion: P and N type impurities, Constant and limited source, annealing and
diffusion in oxide; Gettering. Ion Implantation: process technique, trajectories.
Lithography: Optical exposure and resist system, process characterization, mask making, wet and dry
etching.
Process Simulation: lithography, oxidation, diffusion, etching.
Process Integration: Overview of Bipolar, NMOS, CMOS and BiCMOS technologies, threshold
control, latch up prevention, parasitics; SOI and SOS technologies.
Primary Text
Sze, S. M., 1988. VLSI Technology. 2nd. Ed., McGraw Hill.
Other Text
Einspruch, N.J., VLSI Handbook. McGraw Hill

Wolf & Touber, Silicon Processing for VLSI era.
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Module Code EE4207
Module Title Industrial Automation
Module Overview
The following topics are covered in this module, which give students a broad understanding of the
various sub-elements or nuts and bolts of industrial automation.
Motors used in motion control, drive electronics, controllers, sensors / transducers, computer based
controllers, pneumatics, programmable logic controllers (PLC's) and industrial networks. The study of
the design of automated work cells and the integration and control of automated processes / work-
cells within the production environment.
Primary Text
Warnock, I G., 1988. Programmable Controllers, operation and application. Prentice Hall
Gupton, J A., 1986. Computer controlled industrial machines processes and robots. Prentice Hall
Lansky, Z J. et al., 1986. Industrial pneumatic control. Marcel Dekker
Considine, D M. editor in chief, 1986. Standard handbook of industrial automation. Chapman and Hall
Other Text
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Module Code ET4407
Module Title Electronics and the Environment
Module Overview
Environmental Forces in the Electronics Industry -Market Driven -Sustainability Driven - Legislation
Driven
Design for Environment (ECO Design), -Life Cycle Chain Analysis, -Design for Recycling -Reverse
Manufacturing, -Reverse Logistics -End of Life Solution
Sustainability, -Energy Efficiency, -Alternative Power Supply
Case Studies discussing such issues as Environmental Challenges in the Semiconductor Industry,
Producer Responsibility in Electronics Industry & Sustainable Trade in the Electronics Sector of
Emerging Economies among other topics.
Invited Talks -Seminars By The Local Electronics Industry On Environmental Challenges In Their
Company.
Primary Text
Goldberg L.H., "Green Electronics / Green Bottom Line, Environmentally Responsible Engineering",
1st Edition Newnes 2000 ISBN 0-7506-9993-0
Graedel T.E., Allenby B.R., "Industrial Ecology" 2nd Edition Prentice Hall 2003 ISBN 0-13-046713-8
Lewis H., Gertsakis J., "Design & Environment, A Global Guide to Designing Greener Goods", 1st
Edition Greenleaf Publishing 2001, ISBN 1874719438
Azapagic A., Clift R., Perdan S., "Sustainable Development in Practice, Case Studies for Engineers &
st
Scientists" 1 Edition Wiley 2004 ISBN 0-470-85608-4
Other Text
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Module Code EE4218
Module Title Control 2
Module Overview
LINEAR SYSTEM ANALYSIS: Bode, Nyquist, and root locus, transfer function of plant with delay and
non-minimum phase systems. Stability and Performance analysis using Bode, Nyquist, Routh-
Hurwitz, and Root Locus methods. Design techniques for system compensation using Bode
diagrams, Nichols charts and Root Locus. Lead and lag compensation, the application of these using
op-amps as an example, internal compensators. Introduction to Modern Control methods using State
Space Techniques.
PROCESS CONTROL: Terminology and practice, application and use of three term control,
PID design in the frequency domain, integral wind-up and similar problems, Benchmark methods for
tuning PID controllers, (Ziegler-Nichols, Haalman etc.,).
Primary Text
Nise, Norman S., 2004. Control Systems Engineering (4th Ed.) Wiley. ISBN 0-471-44577-0
Other Text
Dorf, Richard C. 2001. Modern Control Systems (9th Ed.)Addison Wesley, ISBN 0-201-60701-8
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Module Code EE4308
Module Title Analogue IC Design
Module Overview
CMOS technology: processes, device modelling, layout considerations, passive components.

Analog models for CMOS and bipolar devices. Computer simulations.
Review of basic building blocks: logic gates, current mirrors, differential and high-gain stages, output
buffers. Design examples from bipolar and CMOS perspectives.
Amplifier topologies: single-stage and two-stage op-amp designs. Implementations in CMOS, bipolar,
and bi-mos processes. Stability issues. Specifications. Simulations.
On-chip implementations of continuous-time filters. Technology limitations. The Switched Capacitor
(SC) alternative. Development of SC design methods. Stray-insensitive circuitry.
SC filter design using bi-quadratic sections. Case studies involving Butterworth or Chebyshev
designs. Low-Q and high-Q sections. Overall component scaling. Non-ideal effects in SC circuits.
Design and layout implications. Pre-filtering and post-filtering requirements.
D/A and A/D converters, bipolar and MOS. Sigma-delta modulators using SC techniques.
System issues: Digital voice transmission, data modems, speech processing.
Primary Text
Razavi, Behzad. Design of Analog CMOS Integrated Circuits. McGraw-Hill 2001.

Johns D. A, Martin K. Analog Integrated Circuit Design. Wiley & Sons, 1997.
Other Text
Allen, P. E., and Holberg, D. R., 2nd Ed. 2002. CMOS Analog Circuit Design. Oxford University Press.
Laker K R, Sansen W M, Design of Analog Integrated Circuits & Systems. McGraw Hill 1994.
Gray, P. R., and Meyer R. G., 4th Ed. 2001. Analysis and Design of Analog Integrated Circuits. 3rd
Edition. Wiley.
Gregorian R., Temes G. C., 1986. Analog MOS Integrated for Signal Processing. Wiley.
Budak, A., 1974. Passive and Active Network Analysis and Synthesis. Houghton Mifflin.
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Module Code EE4608
Module Title Telecommunication Systems 2
Module Overview
Telecommunication services. Technology and network independent descrition techniques. ITU-T

standards. Integrated services concepts. Static and dynamic description of service characteristics.
Teleservices and bearer services. Service attributes and their values (transfer mode, information
transfer capability, structure, types of communication, symmetry, configuration, Q.O.S., etc.; SDL etc.)
ITU-T’s 7-layer reference model; reference points and access points; control, management and user
layers.
Networks and protocols. Topology.
ISO’s OSI reference model. Comparison with ITU-T 7 layer model among others. Example of protocol
designs for the first three layers, (eg RS232, RS499; X.21; BSC; HDLC; LAPB; LAPD) LANS
Narrowband ISDN. User-network interfaces. (BRI and PRI; S/T and U interfaces). Key bearer layer
characteristics. LAPD and TEI.
Broadband switching. Evolution. Bandwidth on-demand service driven requirements. Convergence of
isochronous and packet-switching services. Cell switching principles. ATM. Cell structure.
Comparison with others (eg DQDB). Cell synchronisation.
Television systems design. Luminance bandwidth. Brightness and continuity flicker; Kell factor.
Modulation, system design choice. VSB; Quadrature distortion; Gamma correction. Colour TV; colour
characterisation and standards; tri-stimulus units, Luminosity coefficient and chromaticity diagrams.
Chrominance signal, bandwidth, modulation technique, transmission implications and
transmitter/receiver signal coding/decoding matrices. Comparison of existing systems (NTSC, PAL,
SECAM): quadrature phase distortion, differential phase distortion, cross-chrominance and cross-
luminance impairments. Designing for the next generation of EDTV an dHDTV (EPAL, *-MAC
systems). DBS; Teleconferencing an and bandwidth reduction techniques.
Radar: Radar equation; full performance analysis; pulse width and repetition rates. Doppler radar and
MTI.
Microwave and mm-wave telecommunication system design. Link budget analysis. Receiver noise
performance and analysis. Radio relay link and satellite link design. Examples, (VSAT, GSM etc.)
Primary Text
Smol, G. Hamer M.P.R. and Hills M.T., 1976. Telecommunications - A Systems Approach. George
Allen and Unwin.
Other Text
Schwartz, Misha. 1981. Information Transmission, Modulation and Noise. McGraw-Hill

Peebles Jr. P.Z., 1987. Digital Communication Systems. Lynn, P.A., 1986. Electronic Signals and
Systems. MacMillan
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Module Code EE4908
Module Title Final Year Project (pt 2)
Module Overview
At the end of the third year the student selects a project title from a list. The student is expected to
complete some background reading over the summer vacation. Each student is expected to progress
their own project throughout their final year with regular direction from their supervisor. The project will
be completed during the second semester and a project report will be submitted for grading. Each
project will be reviewed and graded by at least two academics. Two oral presentations (interim and
final) by the students are part of the grading process. The subject of the projects will range from
design and build to theoretical analysis.
Primary Text
Other Text
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Module Code EE4018
Module Title Engineering management
Module Overview
The firm and it's environment. Introduction to economic, managerial, behavioural and social
responsibility theories of organisational objectives. Present market trends and business in the 21st
Century. General external analysis (national, international and global) STEP Industry analysis (5
forces, OT). Internal analysis (SW) Specific functional activities: Marketing (4Ps, Ansoff, Product Life
Cycle, Boston Matrix), Accounting (Balance sheet, Profit and Loss, working Capital Management,
Ratio Analysis, Costing and Budgeting) Finance (sources and Cost of Capital, Financial and Capital
Structure, Investment Appraisal and Evaluation, Taxation) HRM (Resourcing, Training and
Development, Industrial Relations, Current Trends) IT (Key Business-related attributes, Networking,
Hierarchy of data/information needs, Decision Support systems, IKBS) Operations Management
(Procurement, TQM, FMS, JIT, Value Chain Analysis).Management: Planning (PERT), Controlling
(Loops), Motivation (Expectancy and other theories), Organising, Coordinating. Job Design, Decision
Making, Leadership Theories, Team working and development. Communication. Overview of
essential practical skills.
Primary Text
Chapman, C., Cooper, D. and Page, M., 1984. Management for Engineers
Other Text
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Module Code EE4408
Module Title ASICs II
Module Overview
Test and testability. System partitioning. Layout and testability. Reset/initialization. Design for
testability. Testing combinational logic. Testing sequential logic. Practical DFT guidelines. Scan
design techniques. Built-in-self-test (BIST). Future trends.
Basic electrical properties of MOS and CMOS circuits. Drain-to-source current Ids versus voltage Vds
relationships. The threshold voltage Vt. MOS transistor transconductance gm and output conductance
gds. MOS transistor figure of merit w0. The CMOS Inverter. MOS Transistor Circuit Model. Latch-up
in circuits.Basic circuit concepts. Sheet resistance Rs. Sheet resistance concept applied to MOS
transistors and inverters. Area capacitances of layers. Standard unit of capacitance Cg. Some area
capacitance calculations. The delay unit t. Inverter delays. Driving large capacitive loads. Propagation
delays. Wiring capacitances. Choice of Layers.
Digital to analog converters. Introduction. D/A characteristics. Current-scaling D/A converters.
Voltage-scaling D/A converters. Charge-scaling D/A converters. D/A converters using combinations of
scaling approaches.
Analog to digital converters. Successive approximation A/D converters. Parallel A/D Converters. High-
performance A/D converters. ESD (ElectroStatic discharge). Basic theory. Static electricity & product
quality. ESD Products.Assembly and packaging. Introduction to ASIC packaging. Chip terminal
design. Multichip packaging. Die separation techniques.
Primary Text
Laker K. and Sansen W., Design of Analog Integrated Circuits and Systems, McGraw-Hill
International Editions, 1994, ISBN 0-07-113458-1
Other Text
Pucknell D. and Eshraghian K., Basic VLSI Design, Silicon Systems Engineering Series, 1994, ISBN
0-13-079153-9
Haskard M. and May I., Analog VLSI Design, nMOS and CMOS, Silicon Systems Engineering Series,
1988, ISBN 0-7246-0027-1
Kang S. and Leblebici Y., CMOS Digital Integrated Circuits, Analysis and Design, McGraw-Hill
International Editions, 1996, ISBN 0-07-114423-4
Neamen D., Electronic Circuit Analysis and Design, Irwin, 1996, ISBN 0-256-11919-8
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Module Code EE4318
Module Overview
Fundamental Noise: Noise mechanisms in electronic components: thermal,shot, flicker noise and
excess noise in resistors. Summation of noise signals, noise spectral density, noise summation in a
band, noise bandwidth for common filters.
Amplifier Noise: Representation of noise in amplifiers, equivalent input noise voltage, Eni and its
equivalent input current and voltage sources. Determination of Eni for common circuit configurations,
Noise Figure
Semiconductor Noise: BJT noise model, noise in JFETS and MOSFETS,integrated circuit noise
models
Low Noise Amplifiers: Design of low noise amplifiers: this section applies the noise models to practical
design situations and also takes into account other factors such as bias resistor noise, influence of
feedback etc.
Measurement Techniques: Methods of noise and noise figure measurement.
Man Made Noise: European regulations, EMI emissions, EMI susceptability, conducted and radiated
noise.
Noise From PCBs: Three different types of track structures: strip line, microstrip and single sided
board. Calculation of capacitive and inductive coupling between tracks as well as radiation from pcb
tracks.
Power Line Noise: Noise on power supply lines and its minimisation by proper choice of decoupling
capacitor. Power supply filters for minimisation of conducted noise, both common mode and
differential mode.
Shielding: Electromagnetic shielding and shielding effectiveness as function of frequency, shield
thickness, conductivity and permeability. Shielding effectiveness to inductive and radiated fields.
Primary Text
Bonami F, Ghione G. Noise in Semiconductor Devices. Springer Series in Advanced Microelectronics.

Volume 7. 2001.
Other Text
Motchenbacher, C. D.,and Fitchen, F. C., 1973. Low Noise. Electronic Design.Wiley

Allen P E, Holberg D R. CMOS Analog Circuit Design. Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1987.
Laker K R, Sansen W M, Design of Analog Integrated Circuits & Systems. McGraw Hill 1994.
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Module Code EE4617
Module Title Communications Theory 2
Module Overview
BASEBAND DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS: Line codes and their spectral attributes. Detection of
digital signals in Guassian Noise. Decision theory. The optimum and matched filters. ISI and
minimising ISI. Raised Cosine filters. Eye diagrams. Probability of error calculations. M-ary baseband.
Partial response signalling. Adaptive receivers and channel equalisation.
DIGITAL MODULATION SYSTEMS. Coherent and non-coherent detection systems. Probabilities of
error. Bandwidth efficiency and signal to noise ratio. M-ary PSK and hybrid systems. Signal space
and constellation diagrams. Quadrature partial response system. Other systems: MSK, GMSK
etc.MULTIPLE ACCESS, TDMA, FDMA and CDMA.
Synchronisation for digital systems, Carrier Recovery, Clock Recovery. Methods of bit and frame
synchronisation, phase lock loops, early-late gate. ADAPTIVE EQUALISATION: Linear and Decision
Feedback Equalisation structures and algorithms, LMS and RLS.
Information Theory. Concept of amount of information, average information. Entropy. Information rate.
Shannon’s Theorem, channel capacity: Bandwidth - S/N trade-off.
FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION THEORY and the limits to information transmission:
information source encoding theory and techniques, with examples in fax, voice and video
compression. Communication channels: m-ary discrete memoryless channels, binary symmetric
channels, equivocation, mutual information, and channel capacity. Shannon-Hartley theorem and the
possibilities and limits to error free transmission.
CHANNEL CODING: error-detecting and error-correcting coding theory and techniques for random
and burst error protection on communication channels. Interleaving principles. Types and sources of
error. Linear block coding, including LSBC, generator and PCM matrices, Standard Array and
syndrome decoding; statistical decision theory and minimum distance-, maximum likelihood- and
maximum a-postiori- decoding theory and techniques; Perfect codes, Hamming codes, shortened
Hamming codes and other examples. Cyclic codes and Convolution codes: theory and examples. Soft
decision and hard decision detection. Viterbi decoding algorithm for convolution codes.
Primary Text
Sklar,B., Digital Communications - fundamentals and applications, Prentice Hall. 1988.
Other Text
Couch, L.W., Digital and Analog Communication Systems, Macmillan 1990

Lin,S. and Costello,D.J., Error Coding: Fundamentals and Applications, Englewood Cliffs: Prentice
Hall, 1983
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Module Code EE4108
Module Title Microwave and Optical Fibre Communications
Module Overview
Microwave Engineering
Introduction to microwave engineering: Historical development and relevance today. Circuit modelling:
Two-port networks, ABCD-matrix, S-parameters, circuit representation. Detectors and Mixers:
Detector operating theory, sensitivity and circuits. Mixer operating theory and circuits.p-i-n diodes and
control devices: p-i-n diodes, switches, modulators and phase shifters. Oscillators: General theory of
oscillators, Gunn diode.Microwave transistors: MESFET, transistor amplifier design.
Optical Communications
Introduction to optical communications: Historical development and relevance today. Optical fibre
waveguides: Ray theory of light transmission through an optical fibre. Numerical aperture, Step and
graded index fibres. Optical fibre attenuation and dispersion. Optical sources: Light emitting diode and
semiconductor diode laser. Laser characteristics. Laser modulation. Optical detectors: Detection
principals. p-n and p-i-n photodiodes: Avalanche photodiodes. Optical receivers. Active optoelectronic
components: Erbium doped fibre amplifier. Lithium Niobate modulator.Optical fibre communication
systems: Analog and digital communications. Optical power budget. Examples of optical
communication system design. Current developments: All-optical networks. Optical time-division
multiplexing (TDM). Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM). New laser structures. Optoelectronic
integration.
Primary Text
Chang, K., ‘Microwave Solid-State Circuits and Applications’, Wiley, 1994.

Senior, John M., ‘Optical Fibre Communications: Principals and practice’, 2nd Ed. Prentice-Hall, 1992.
Other Text
Howe H.J.R., Stripline circuit design, Artech House 1974

Helszajn J., Passive and active microwave circuits. Wiley 1978.
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OLLSCOIL LUIMNIGH

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONIC AND COMPUTER

The objectives of the programme are:

B Eng Bachelor of Engineering

Semester 1 (Autumn) Semester 2 (Spring) Summer

Semester 3 (Autumn) Semester 4 (Spring) Summer

Semester 5 (Autumn) Semester 6 (Spring) Summer

Semester 7 (Autumn) Semester 8 (Spring) Summer

Module Code CE4701

McTavish, J.P., 1996, Foundation Electrical Engineering, Prentice-Hall

Nilsson, J.W., 1993. Electric Circuits. Addison Wesley

INTRODUCTION: Differences between analogue-and discrete-signal systems. The advantages of

Floyd T.L 2003 Digital Fundamentals 8th Ed Prentice Hall

Anton H, 1992. Calculus with Analytic Geometry (4th Ed), Wiley

Fraleigh J B, 1985. Calculus of a single variable, Addison Wesley

To develop the communicative skills and an understanding of contemporary French society.

Celestin, J., 1991. French Grammar, New York: Harper

Hammond, R., 1981. A German Reference Grammar. Oxford: OUP.

Module Prerequisites None

Alles Gute! 1991. Lese - und Arbeitsbuch. Berlin: Langenscheidt.

Hammond, R., 1981. A German Reference Grammar. Oxford: OUP.

File I/O. Command-line arguments. Enumeration Types and type-definition.

Language Comparisons. C vs Pascal. C Programming guidelines, coding style and documentation. C

McTavish, J.P., 1996, Foundation Electrical Engineering, Prentice-Hall

Nilsson, J.W., 1993. Electric Circuits. Addison Wesley

STATE DIAGRAMS for simple sequential systems and their implementation.

REGISTER TRANSFER LANGUAGE: Introduction to RTL and text-based description of circuit

Floyd Thomas L 2002 Digital Fundamentals (8th Ed) Prentice Hall

Anton H, 1992. Calculus with Analytic Geometry (4th Ed), Wiley

Anton, H. 1991. Elementary Linear Algebra (6th Ed), Wiley

Resnick Hallibat and Krane, 1992 Physics. Wiley

Organisational Behaviour in perspective: Defining the concept; disciplinarily and interdisciplinary

Morley, M; Moore, S; Heraty, N; Gunnigle P. (1998) Principles of Organisational Behaviour: an Irish

Celestin, J., 1991. French Grammar, New York: Harper

Hammond, R., 1981. A German Reference Grammar. Oxford: OUP.

Alles Gute! 1991. Lese - und Arbeitsbuch. Berlin: Langenscheidt.

Hammond, R., 1981. A German Reference Grammar. Oxford: OUP.

Advanced C language programming. Structures. Dynamic memory management. Separate

Algorithm performance analysis. Order notation.

Sorted array searching. Binary search. Interpolation search.

Data design and the selection of data structures.

TRANSIENTS: Interpretation of particular integral and complementary function solutions for

LAPLACE TRANSFORM: Application to circuit analysis, initial conditions, partial fraction

COMPUTER SIMULATION: use of appropriate packages to model responses.

R.L. Boylestad "Introductory circuit analysis", Tenth edition, 2003

Kraus, A.D., 1991 Circuit Analysis. West

Malvino, Albert P., 1998. Electronic Principles (6th Edition). McGraw-Hill.

The Assembler and assembler directives.

Processing text: movs, lods, stos, scas, cmps operations.

Laplace Transforms, Transform Theorems, Convolution, the Inverse Transform.Fourier Series

Anton, H. 1991. Elementary Linear Algebra (6th Ed), Wiley

Theory of Production and costs (continued)

Parkin, M. (2003) Economics, 6th edition, Addison-Wesley.

Celestin, J., 1991. French Grammar, New York: Harper

Hausler, G. et al., 1984. Stellensuche - Bewerbung - Kundigung. Berlin: Langenscheidt.

Hammond, R., 1981. A German Reference Grammar. Oxford, OUP.

Hausler, G. et al., 1984. Stellensuche - Bewerbung - Kundigung. Berlin, Langenscheidt.

Hammond, R., 1981. A German Reference Grammar. Oxford, OUP.

Basic Japanese-English Dictionary, 1986. Oxford University Press, Oxford

R.L. Boylestad "Introductory circuit analysis", Tenth edition, 2003

Kraus, A.D., 1991 Circuit Analysis. West.

Introduction to instrumentation. Sensor characteristics. Review of typical sensors, e.g.