2015/16 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
MEng, BEng Electronics and Nanotechnology (Industrial) Year 4 Placement
Programme code: | MEBE-EN4Y4 | UCAS code: | |
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Duration: | 5 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
Programme manager: | Dr D P Steenson | Contact address: | D.P.Steenson@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 600
Entry requirements:
AAA Alevels including A level Mathematics
A wide range of other qualifications accepted.
Selection of Industrial Placement Year will be subject to availability
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:-
ELEC1130 | Circuit Analysis and Design | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
ELEC1405 | Communications Networks and Signals | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
ELEC1420 | Communications Systems | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
ELEC1620 | Digital Electronics and Microcontrollers | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
ELEC1704 | Further Engineering Mathematics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
ELEC1900 | Physical Electronics 1 | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
ELEC1901 | Physical Electronics 2 | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Students without A level mathematics (with at least Grade B) may be required by the School to take ELEC1701 instead of ELEC1702 and ELEC1703.
ELEC1701 | Introduction to Engineering Mathematics | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Students without A level mathematics (with at least Grade B) may be required by the School to take ELEC1701 instead of ELEC1702 and ELEC1703.
ELEC1702 | Engineering Mathematics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
ELEC1703 | Algorithms and Numerical Mathematics | 10 credits | Semester 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:-
ELEC2130 | Electronic Circuit Design | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
ELEC2140 | High Frequency Electronics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
ELEC2240 | Transistors and Optoelectronic Devices | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
ELEC2430 | Communications Theory | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
ELEC2530 | Power Electronics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
ELEC2540 | Control Systems | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
ELEC2645 | Embedded Systems Project | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
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:-
ELEC3030 | Professional Studies | 10 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
ELEC3285 | Integrated Circuit Design | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
ELEC3360 | RF and Microwave Engineering | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
ELEC3430 | Digital Communications | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
ELEC3662 | Embedded Systems | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
ELEC3885 | Group Design Project | 50 credits | Not running until 201617 |
Students who are on the BEng Electronics Nanotechnology Programme must take the following module instead of ELEC3885:-
ELEC3875 Individual Bachelors Project.
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 10 credits from the following optional modules:
ELEC3575 | Electric Power Systems | 10 credits | Not running until 201617 | |
ELEC3612 | Digital Media Engineering | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan 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 must study the following compulsory module:
FOEN8001 | Industrial Placement Year | 120 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Students will be required to study the following compulsory module:
FOEN8001 | Industrial Placement Year | 120 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Year5 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
ELEC5032M | Modern Industry Practice | 15 credits | Not running until 201920 | |
ELEC5471M | Data Communications and Network Security | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
ELEC5566M | FPGA Design for System-on-chip | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
ELEC5620M | Embedded Microprocessor System Design | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
ELEC5650M | Medical Electronics and E-Health | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
ELEC5870M | MEng Individual Project | 45 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Students are referred to the School's Code of Practice on Assessment for the rules for award.
Last updated: 15/09/2015
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