Methods and Simulation Tools

Scholar Year: 2019/2020 - 1S

Courses

Head Teacher Responsability Tito Gerardo Batoreo Amaral Head

Weekly workload Hours/week T TP P PL L TC EL OT TPL THE S Type of classes 4 Lectures Type Teacher Classes Hours Prática Laboratorial Totals 1 4,00 Tito Amaral   8,00

Teaching language

Portuguese

Intended learning outcomes (Knowledges, skills and competencies to be developed by the students)

The curriculum unit of Methods and Simulation Tools aims to equip students from introductory knowledge in the areas that permits the analysis of electrical signals and systems. It is intended to introduce concepts and methods in the area of the signal processing and also the application of simulation tools in the analysis of electrical signals and systems.

Syllabus

Introduction to Matlab and Simulink;
Definition of electrical signals in the continuous-time domain and discrete-time domain;
Linear Systems and Time-Invariant (SLIT);
Circuit Analysis with Laplace Transforms and Z Transform;
The Fourier Transform;
Fourier Series;
Representation, analysis and simulation of electrical signals and systems in the continuous-time domain and discrete-time domain.

Software

Matlab e Simulink

Demonstration of the syllabus coherence with the UC intended learning outcomes

The syllabus presented is the theoretical support needed for the analysis and simulation of electrical signals and systems and also for the use of specific software. The concepts and methodologies of signal analysis are those that are available in most applications to be presented to students of UC.

Teaching methodologies

The pedagogic methodology used in this curriculum unit is based on the lecture method and simulation work. It is used an e-learning platform (Moodle) to support teaching, as repository of information, forum, delivery of work and testing of self assessment and summative evaluation.
The evaluation of the discipline consists of making two summative test in Moodle plataform and the study of analysis and simulation of a electrical circuit. The final grade is given by the mean of the grades obtained in the two tests weighted with the grade of the work of analysis and simulation. To obtain approval, the students must obtain in the final grade higher than 9.5. In addition to direct contact in the classroom, students will communicate with teachers of the curriculum unit through e-learning platform Moodle.

Demonstration of the teaching methodologies coherence with the curricular unit's intended learning outcomes

The main objectives of this discipline are associated with the development of skills to permit the signals and systems analysis with particular emphasis on the electrical signals and circuits. To consolidate the material taught in lectures, methods are used for exhibitions and simulation work in order to convey to students the essential knowledge to achieve the objectives. The use of e-learning platform Moodle promotes greater contact between the participating faculty and their students, either through forums or other activities that stimulate communication between elements (for self-assessment tests, availability of the classes, etc.).

Assessment methodologies and evidences

NF = 0,7 x TP + 0,3 x TSA
where:
TP = MAX(MT-TP; E-TP)

Legend:
NF - Final Grade
TP - Exam evaluation grade or average rating of minitestes
TSA -Evaluation grade of the simulation and analysis work
MT-TP – Average rating of minitestes
E-TP - Exam evaluation grade

Notes:
(1) All grades are presented with 2 decimal places except the final grade (NF) that is rounded to the unit;
(2) The achievement of a Final Grade greater or equal to 9.50 values (NF> = 9.50 values) allows the student to have approval in the discipline.

Attendance system

Working students, athletes of high competition, associate leaders and students under the religious freedom act should contact the head of the UC during the first fifteen days of classes to present their relevant specificities, in accordance with the terms of the respective legal diplomas.

Primary Bibliography

Secondary Bibliography

Observations

- In order to be able to have access to the different evaluation instruments it is required to be enrolled in the discipline;
- It is required to be registered in the Moodle page of the discipline in order to have access to the available materials and to have access to the various evaluation instruments (summative and formative minitestes and exams);
- The rules for running minitestes / exams are available for consultation in the Moodle page of the discipline and its reading is obligatory.