ECTS files 2016-2017 International Modules:
Electronics and Computer Science International
ECTS Files 2016-2017
What?
The bachelor of Electronics-ICT is a study programme of three years. It is a practical training supported by theoretical subjects whenever necessary. Much attention is paid to electronics and to ICT from start to finish.
During the training you deal with future-oriented technologies from different areas such as ‘embedded systems’, ‘mechatronics’ and ‘digital signal processing’. The three pillars of the training are electronics, ICT and integrated electronic-ICT projects. The training encloses 6 domains, each containing different subject courses.
For whom?
Exchange students in the study field of electronics and computer science, on bachelor level. All students should have achieved at least 120 ECTS in the study field of electronics and computer science.
Programme
Course unit code Subject
Autumn Sept - Jan ECTS credits Spring Feb -June ECTS credits
13ERA9210 Mechatronics with LabVIEW 3
13ERA9220 Embedded FPGA 3
12ERA9030 Small Business Project 3
12ERA9040 Building Automation 3
13ERA9250 13ERA9260
Electronics engineering project Electronics engineering project
18
18
Language of instruction
All courses are taught in Dutch, but tutoring and course material is offered in English. Prerequisites
For students applying for the Electronics Engineering Project approval and allocation is based on a CV with relevant experience and a transcript of records.
Learning agreement
Students in electronics and computer science can choose courses from the above list. They cannot add courses from other study programmes.
In addition language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL). The course unit codes and ECTS files including the content of the courses are available on
ECTS files 2016-2017 International Modules:
Mechatronics with LabVIEW ECTS credits: 3
Course unit code: 13ERA9210 Coordinator: Vincent Claes Period: Spring
Content
LabVIEW is system design software that provides the tools needed to create and deploy measurement and control systems.
This course is an introduction to LabVIEW. A theoretical introduction will be followed by step-by-step training of the graphical programming environment. Using the virtual interface, small graphical programs are developped, including most commonly used data- and loopstructures. Virtualisation and data input/output are also covered during this course.
At the end of this course, students have the possibility of obtaining the official CLAD (certified LabVIEW Associate Developer). Certificate through the LabView Academy.
Study materials
Mechatronica elektronisch aansturen van mechanische en elektrische machines (Verplicht) Auteur: W. Bolton Uitgever: Pearson Education Limited
Editie: 4th ISBN-nr: 978013240763 Teaching organisation
Practical and theoretical sessions Evaluation
Continuous assessment and written exam (using a laptop without internet access)
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Embedded FPGA ECTS credits: 3
Course unit code: 13ERA9220 Coordinator: Patrick Hilven Period: Spring
Content
Designing a 32 bit hardware architecture Embedding this architecture in FPGA Using and designing IP blocks in VHDL
Controling and communicating with external hardware Programming the embedded system in C
Study materials
Lab Workbook Embedded Systemen Auteur: XUP Editie: 2014
Teaching organisation Practical sessions Evaluation
Written exam (using a laptop without internet access) and oral exam
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Small Business Project ECTS credits: 3
Course unit code: 12ERA9030 Coordinator:
Period: Autumn Content
This course allows young people to learn all aspects of entrepreneurship and especially to learn an attitude of entrepreneurship through the powerful learning experience.
Students create the blueprint of their company: they select a product or service, choose a company structure, carry out market research, search for business partners, gather a starting capital, and write a business plan (with special attention to financial aspects). At the end of the semester students gather their shareholders to present their business plan/prototype and organise a first trade fair.
Study materials Start up kit Vlajo Blackboard
EPOS: online portfolio platform (for submitting assignments) Study Guide
Teaching organization
Practical & theoretical sessions – class attendance is mandatory Evaluation
Continuous assessment – class attendance is mandatory – 50 % business / 50 % communication
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Building Automation ECTS credits: 3
Course unit code: 12ERA9040 Coordinator: Dieter Vanrykel Period: Spring
Content
This course applies the acquired basic knowledge of PLC to network automation Sequential and combinational programming is used, according to IEC1131-3
The focus lies not only on practical programming, but also on a holistic approach and the development of solution strategies.
Study materials Syllabus
A recent version of TWINCAT software will be provided Teaching organisation
Practical sessions Evaluation
Written exam (using a laptop without internet access)
ECTS files 2016-2017 International Modules:
Electronics engineering project ECTS credits: 18
Course unit code: 13ERA9250 (Autumn) – 13ERA9260 (Spring) Coordinator: Patrick Hilven
Period: Autumn or Spring Content
Students do a bachelor project in the field of “Electronics and Computer Science” incoming students are usually enrolled in a research project of our own research group.
An important objective is that a student learns to work individually and to solve a problem. The student has to analyse the problem, search for different solutions and work out a plan. The student needs to collect knowledge in different ways, bring this knowledge and the results of the practical work together and needs to make a report/paper in which the entire project is described.In this engineering project, practical work is always combined with a theoretical background of the subject.
Study materials Laptop
Recommended study materials Teaching organisation
Lectures, seminars, study visits and practices Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Electronics and Computer Science Final competences
Evaluation
The aim is to give an objective and comprehensive evaluation of the work placement and paper. Therefore the evaluation is based on three main parts:
