Digital and Data Systems
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 48 hours face to face + Blended
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
Prerequisites
Assumed knowledge:
VCE math methods, equivalent or Preliminary Math MTH00007
VCE math methods, equivalent or Preliminary Math MTH00007
Aims and objectives
This unit of study aims to introduce data acquisition systems used for converting real-world signals to digital data with a focus on practical experience. It provides the basics of sensors, digital systems, signal processing as well as the programming skills to implement data processing and presentation.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Describe and apply the basics of data acquisition system design (K1, K2, S1)
2. Design and implement a data acquisition project (K1, K2, S1, S2, S3)
3. Evaluate a range of engineering sensors and signal processing approaches and select instrumentation appropriate to the design requirements for a given application (K1, K2, K6, S1, S2, S3, A5)
4. Demonstrate programming skills in data processing, analysis and presentation (K1, K2, K6, S1, S2, A4)
5. Demonstrate teamwork skills to implement a specific project, safely execute experiments, generate high quality engineering report and deliver professional presentations (K6, S4, A2, A4, A5, A6, A7)
Swinburne Engineering Competencies (A1-7, K1-6, S1-4): find out more about Engineering Skills and Competencies including the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies.
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Face to Face Contact Lecture Comp Lab | 1 3 | 12 12 | 12 36 |
Unspecified Learning Activities Independent Learning | 8.5 | 12 | 102 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
| Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
| Portfolio | Individual | 50% | 3, 4 |
| Design project | Individual/Group | 50% | 1, 2 ,3, 4, 5 |
Minimum requirements to pass this unit
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
• an aggregate mark of 50% or more.
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
• an aggregate mark of 50% or more.
Content
• MATLAB programming
• Basic LabVIEW programming
• Digital logic and number systems
• Data acquisition systems: sensors, signal processing, signal digitization
• Hands-on laboratories and project development
• Basic LabVIEW programming
• Digital logic and number systems
• Data acquisition systems: sensors, signal processing, signal digitization
• Hands-on laboratories and project development
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline.