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Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Course Convener and Lecturer in Charge
Ediz Cetin
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44 Waterloo Road, Room: 117
Tuesday's 10:00 – 12:00 hrs.
Lab Tutor
Sam Khadivizand
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7 Wally's Walk, Level 1, Room 221
Lab Tutor
Felipe Barboza da Silva
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44 Waterloo Road, Room:G05
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(ELEC3042 or ELEC342) and (ELEC3043 or ELEC343), or Admission to MEngElecEng
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit integrates prior learning in a specialist area of computer engineering with problem-solving, emerging technology and aspects of engineering application, technical reporting and self-management to prepare students to work in a professional capacity. The unit aims to address the application of fundamental principles and methods at an advanced level in the context of standards and practices, modeling, analysis, design and practical implementation. The unit also develops skills in the critical evaluation of information, software and sources of error, and experimental methods. Learning will be achieved using case studies, laboratories, presentations, design reviews and traditional lecture format. The specific topics will focus on current advances in the area such as digital microelectronics, digital arithmetic, and software Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools. |
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
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Grading and passing requirement for unit
In order to pass this unit a student must obtain a mark of 50 or more for the unit (i.e. obtain a passing grade P/ CR/ D/ HD).
For further details about grading, please refer below in the policies and procedures section.
Late submissions and Re-submissions
Late submissions will attract a penalty of 10% marks per day. Extenuating circumstances will be considered upon lodgment of an application for special consideration.
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Textbook: Neil Weste and David Harris, “CMOS VLSI Design”, Addison Wesley, 3rd edition (2004), or 4th edition, 2011.
Notes for the “practical” sessions will be handed out in each session.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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