2017/18 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BEng Electronics and Computer Engineering

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:

Faculty of Engineering Learning and Teaching Committee

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

Engineering

Programme specification:

Aims
- To provide in-depth education in the key underpinning topics of electronic and computer engineering such as electronic circuit principles, computer algorithms and programming, data communications and embedded systems.
- To offer specialisation in topics such as mobile computing, parallel computing, artificial intelligence, internet architecture and field-programmable gate arrays.
- To provide a research-led curriculum and learning approaches in all topics.
- To demonstrate the application of electronic and computer engineering in industry; especially in the areas of mobile computing and communications, embedded hardware & software design, and networking and data security.
- 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 electrical 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 electronic and computer engineering.
- Apply mathematical and computer models to electronic and computer engineering problems.
- Apply a knowledge and understanding of electronics, embedded systems, computer algorithms and communications theory to engineering projects.
- Apply a systems approach to electronic and computer engineering problems;
- Show competence in the use of modern design tools in the development and testing of software projects, electronics hardware projects and embedded 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 electronic and/or computer engineering systems.
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the commercial, economic and societal aspects of electronic and computer 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 computer 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 computer engineering.
- 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:-

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:-

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:-

Optional modules:

Students will be required to study three of the following optional modules with an appropriate balance across the two semesters:-

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

Last updated: 30/04/2018

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