2015/16 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

MEng, BEng Electronics and Nanotechnology

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 engineering such as electronic circuit theory, electromagnetism, electronic materials, computing, communications and embedded systems.
- To offer specialisation in topics in nanoscale science and nanoelectronics, including the physics of nanoscale semiconductor electronic & optoelectronic devices, clean-room fabrication techniques for nanoscale semiconductor devices, micro- and nano-electromechanical devices, and molecular electronics.
- To provide a research-led curriculum and learning approaches in all topics, in particular in the design and fabrication of nanoscale semiconductor electronic & optoelectronic devices.
- To demonstrate the application of nanoscale science and nanoelectronics in the microelectronics, energy and healthcare 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 electronics and nanotechnology through laboratory work and the completion of an extensive independent project in every year of study.
- To meet the full educational requirements (in the case of the MEng programme), in compliance with UK-SPEC, to permit progression to Chartered Membership of the Institution of Engineering and Technology and registration with ECUK as a Chartered Engineer.
- To meet the educational requirements expected of a 3 year Engineering programme (in the case of the BEng 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 3 year BEng programme, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the underlying science and mathematics of electronics and semiconductor physics.
- Apply mathematical and computer models to electronic circuit and device engineering problems.
- Apply a knowledge and understanding of electronic circuits and devices to engineering projects.
- Apply a systems approach to electronics and device engineering problems.
- Show competence in the use of modern software and hardware tools, materials, components and equipment for the design, fabrication and test of electronic circuits and devices.
- 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-based projects.
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the commercial, economic and societal aspects of electronic engineering and nanotechnology and understand the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct.
- Show an awareness of the legal frameworks governing electronic engineering and nanotechnology, 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 engineering and nanotechnology.
- Understand appropriate codes of practice and standards - including quality standards - and be able to deal with technical uncertainty.
- Use a wide range of technical literature and other information sources.
- Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication.


On completion of the 4 year MEng programme, graduates will have achieved all of the above and, additionally, will have further develop ed their skills and abilities in the following areas:
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of electronics and semiconductor physics, including an awareness of historical, current, and future developments and technologies.
- Apply an extensive range of mathematical and computer models to electronic circuit and device engineering problems and show an appreciation of their limitations;
- Use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies, including nanoelectronic and bio-nanoelectronic devices.
- Apply theoretical concepts and simulation tools to unfamiliar problems in electronics, semiconductor materials, and nanoscale semiconductor structures and devices.
- Show knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies – Demonstrate innovation in the study of advanced semiconductor materials, nanostructures and devices.
- Demonstrate an in-depth appreciation of practices and priorities in the electronics, semiconductor, and nanotechnology-related industries.
- Apply research methodologies to semiconductor or nanotechnology-related project work.
- Analyse and synthesize information from semiconductor materials/devices or nanotechnology research literature.
- Demonstrate an appreciation of current developments in research in semiconductor materials/devices or nanotechnology and their potential impact on industry and society.
- Work effectively as part of a team.

Year1 - View timetable

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

Compulsory modules:

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

Optional modules:

ELEC1702 and ELEC1703 require A level mathematics (with at least Grade B) as a pre-requisite. Students with alternative qualifications (including BTEC and Foundation Year courses) are required to take ELEC1701.

ELEC1702 and ELEC1703 require A level mathematics (with at least Grade B) as a pre-requisite. Students with alternative qualifications (including BTEC and Foundation Year courses) are required to take ELEC1701.

Year2 - View timetable

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

Compulsory modules:

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

Year3 - View timetable

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

Compulsory modules:

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

Students who are on the BEng Electronics Nanotechnology Programme must take the following module instead of ELEC3880:-
ELEC3870 Bachelors Project.

Year4 - View timetable

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

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Students will be required to select 60 credits from the following modules:

Last updated: 12/08/2015

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