Digital gadgets and consumer electronic devices, such as computers, smartphones, digital cameras and game consoles play an important role in our lives today. This course will introduce students to the underlying technology, their applications, key features and technical specifications of these digital devices that we may come across in our daily life. The digital gadgets and lifestyles covered in this course include Home Entertainment Systems, Game Consoles, Digital Audio Systems, Digital Cameras and Video Camcorders, Personal Computers, Mobile Phones, PDA and Smartphones.
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Year Taken: AY14/15, Sem 2
Grade: SThis module is all about digital equipment in our life (radio, mp3, wii, audio, computer, etc) by EEE. There are 3 lectures for this module. I personally find the contents interesting and useful, but is heavy-content. I have never attended a single lecture and have listened to less than 50% of the recordings.
I suggest you to take this module only if you are interested in digital surroundings and is confident in you memory skills. Having an IT background or knowledge is a very big plus point, since some of the questions may based on speed and units of certain stuffs, which benefit EEE and CEE students. Students from other school may have to spend more effort to score this module.
Finals consists of 50% 40 MCQ questions. There are 2 CA assessments, total 50% quiz 30 MCQ questions. I scored 29/30 and 22/30 without studying much (flip flip 1 night before). For finals, I spent only 3hours studying right before the exam (as I have another core on the same day). However, I think i got 35/40 during my finals (I think the paper is easy that year). This still doesn’t secure an A due to my cui second quiz hence I MC it.
Bell-curve is really steep here. Hence in order to secure an A, get at least 27/30 for each quizzes and memorize thoroughly for finals. However, many people S/U this module for its time-consuming contents, hence you may get better grade than you have expected. When I went for finals, there are 2 almost empty rows right beside me – many MC this paper.).
This review was reposted with the kind permission of Yunzi. Originally published at https://joysofyz.blogspot.com/2016/05/what-electives-to-take-score-in-ntu.html
June 11, 2021
