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2016/17 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BEng Mechatronics and Robotics

Programme code:BEN-MTC/RUCAS code:HH41
Duration:3 Years Method of Attendance: Full Time
Programme manager:Prof Ian Robertson Contact address:i.d.robertson@leeds.ac.uk

Total credits: 360

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:

Progression
Students who commenced study in the 2013-14 or later sessions must meet the following criteria for progression to Years 2 and 3:
- pass at least 100 credits;
- obtain a mark of at least 30% in any failed module;
- obtain an overall average mark of at least 40 averaged over 120 credits.

Award
Students who commenced study in the 2013-14 or later sessions must meet the following criteria to qualify for the award of the BEng degree:
- pass a minimum of 100 credits at each of levels 1, 2 and 3;
- obtain a mark of at least 30% in any failed module;
- obtain a Classification Average grade of at least 4.00.

Aims

- To provide an integrated multidisciplinary education in mechatronics, robotics and related engineering topics.
- To provide an in-depth education in the key underpinning topics of electrical and mechanical engineering such as electronic circuit theory, electromagnetism, solid mechanics, vibration and control.
- To provide a research-led curriculum and learning approaches in all topics, in particular in control systems, embedded systems, machine intelligence, intelligent systems, and electric drives and actuators.
- To demonstrate the application of mechatronics and robotics in industry.
- 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 electrical and mechanical engineering 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 electrical and mechanical engineering.
- Apply mathematical and computer models to electrical and mechanical engineering problems.
- Apply a knowledge and understanding of electronics, power systems, electric drives, control systems and mechanical design to engineering projects.
- Apply a systems approach to electrical and mechanical engineering problems;
- Show competence in the use of modern software and hardware tools, materials, components and equipment for the design, construction and test of electronic circuits, control systems drives and mechatronic or robotic systems.
- Demonstrate a range of design skills including the ability to identify design constraints and to appreciate user needs.
- Demonstrate creativity in the design of mechatronic and robotic systems.
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the commercial, economic and societal aspects of electronic and electrical engineering and understand the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in engineering.
- Show an awareness of the legal frameworks governing mechatronics and robotics, including governmental legislation, intellectual property and contractual issues.
- Show awareness of the environmental and sustainability, health and safety and risk assessment issues associated with mechatronics and robotics.
- Understand appropriate codes of practice and industry 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.


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)
ELEC1140Circuit Theory10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
ELEC1620Digital Electronics and Microcontrollers20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ELEC1702Engineering Mathematics10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
ELEC1704Further Engineering Mathematics10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
ELEC1900Physical Electronics 110 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MECH1206Design and Manufacture 120 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH1230Solid Mechanics20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)



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)
ELEC2645Embedded Systems Project20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
ELEC2660Mobile Applications Project20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MECH2620Vibration and Control20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH2636Design and Manufacture 220 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH2660Mechatronics and Robotics Systems20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Optional modules:

Students will be required to choose one of the following modules

COMP2611Artificial Intelligence10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
ELEC2530Power Electronics10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)


Year3 - 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)
ELEC3662Embedded Systems20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
ELEC3875Individual Engineering Project50 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH3460Robotics and Machine Intelligence20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Optional modules:

Students will be required to study 20 credits from the following optional modules:-

COMP3631Intelligent Systems and Robotics20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
ELEC3560Electric Drive Systems10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
ELEC3612Digital Media Engineering10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MECH3225Biomedical Engineering Design20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH3470Vehicle Design and Analysis20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Last updated: 09/03/2017

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