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2015/16 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering (Industrial) Year 3 Placement

Programme code:BEN-ELE/ECM4UCAS code:
Duration:4 Years Method of Attendance: Full Time
Programme manager:Professor R W Kelsall Contact address:R.W.Kelsall@leeds.ac.uk

Total credits: 480

Entry requirements:

AAA A-Levels including A-Level Mathematics. A wide range of other qualifications accepted.

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

Engineering

Programme specification:

For students who commenced study in the 2013-14 or later sessions, the following conditions will apply for progression to Years 2, 3 and 4:
- Students must obtain at least 100 credits and obtain a mark of at least 30% in any failed module.
- For progression to Year 4 of MEng programmes, students' performance over Years 2 and 3 must also meet the minimum requirement for a Lower Second (IIii) BEng classification.

Aims
- To provide in-depth education in the key underpinning topics of electronic and communications engineering such as electronic circuit theory, electromagnetism, electronic materials, computing and embedded systems.
- To offer specialisation in topics in communications engineering, such as wireless, satellite and cellular mobile networks, optical communications networks, internet architecture, network security and digital signal processing.
- To provide a research-led curriculum and learning approaches in all topics, in particular in communications theory, communications network design, internet architecture design and digital signal processing.
- To demonstrate the application of topics studied in the communications and information technology industries.
- To develop students' generic and transferable skills in written/verbal communication, management, leadership and business for careers in engineering or other professions.
- To provide extensive practical experience of electronic and communications engineering through laboratory/CAD/simulation work and the completion of an extensive independent project in every year of study.
- To meet the educational requirements expected of a 3 year Engineering programme, in compliance with UK-SPEC, to contribute to progression to Chartered Membership of the Institution of Engineering and Technology and registration with ECUK as a Chartered Engineer.
Objectives
On completion of the BEng programme, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the underlying science and mathematics of electronic and communications engineering.
- Apply an extensive range of mathematical and computer models to communications engineering problems.
- Apply a knowledge and understanding of electronics, communications and signal processing to engineering projects.
- Apply a systems approach to electronic and communications engineering problems;
- Show competence in the use of modern software and hardware tools, materials, components and equipment for the design, construction and test of communications systems and the related transmitter and receiver components and subsystems.
- Demonstrate a range of design skills including the ability to identify design constraints and to appreciate user needs.
- Demonstrate creativity in the design of electronics and/or communications systems.
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the commercial, economic and societal aspects of electronic and communications engineering and understand the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in engineering.
- Show an awareness of the legal frameworks governing electronic and communications
engineering, including governmental legislation, intellectual property and contractual issues.
- Show awareness of the environmental and sustainability, health and safety and risk assessment issues associated with electronic and communications engineering.
- Understand appropriate codes of practice and communications standards - including quality standards - and be able to deal with technical uncertainty.
- Demonstrate the ability to use a wide range of technical literature and other information sources.
- Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication


Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:-

ELEC1130Circuit Analysis and Design20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ELEC1201Physics of Electronic Devices20 creditsNot running until 202223
ELEC1401Introduction to Communication Systems20 creditsNot running until 202223
ELEC1620Digital Electronics and Microcontrollers20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ELEC1704Further Engineering Mathematics10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
ELEC1801Electronic Design Project10 creditsNot running until 201920

Optional modules:

Students entering with BTEC or Access to HE Diploma qualifications will be required by the School to take ELEC1701 instead of ELEC1702 and ELEC1703. All other students are required to take ELEC1702 and ELEC1703.

ELEC1701Introduction to Engineering Mathematics20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
ELEC1702Engineering Mathematics10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
ELEC1703Algorithms and Numerical Mathematics10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Students are referred to the School's Code of Practice on Assessment for the rules for progression/award.


Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:-

ELEC2130Electronic Circuit Design10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
ELEC2140High Frequency Electronics10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
ELEC2240Transistors and Optoelectronic Devices20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ELEC2430Communications Theory20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ELEC2530Power Electronics10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
ELEC2540Control Systems10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
ELEC2645Embedded Systems Project20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
ELEC2665Microprocessors and Programmable Logic20 creditsNot running until 201819

Students are referred to the School's Code of Practice on Assessment for the rules for progression/award.


Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:-

FOEN8001Industrial Placement Year120 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Students are referred to the School's Code of Practice on Assessment for the rules for progression/award.


Year4 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:-

ELEC3030Professional Studies10 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ELEC3285Integrated Circuit Design10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
ELEC3360RF and Microwave Engineering10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
ELEC3430Digital Communications10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
ELEC3612Digital Media Engineering10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
ELEC3662Embedded Systems20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
ELEC3875Individual Engineering Project50 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Students are referred to the School's Code of Practice on Assessment for the rules for award.

Last updated: 17/02/2016

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