2017/18 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
BEng Electronics and Computer Engineering
Programme code: | BEN-ELEC/EC | UCAS code: | H6B7 |
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Duration: | 3 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
Programme manager: | Dr A.H. Kemp | Contact address: | a.h.kemp@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:
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:-
COMP1211 | Computer Architecture | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
COMP1511 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
COMP1711 | Procedural Programming | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
COMP1721 | Object Oriented Programming | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
COMP1921 | Programming Project | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
ELEC1130 | Circuit Analysis and Design | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
ELEC1401 | Introduction to Communication Systems | 20 credits | Not running until 202223 | |
ELEC1620 | Digital Electronics and Microcontrollers | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
ELEC1702 | Engineering 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:-
COMP2221 | Networks | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
COMP2321 | Formal Languages and Finite Automata | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
COMP2711 | Algorithms and Data Structures I | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
COMP2811 | User Interfaces | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
COMP2932 | Compiler Design and Construction | 10 credits | Not running until 201819 | |
ELEC2130 | Electronic Circuit Design | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
ELEC2430 | Communications Theory | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
ELEC2645 | Embedded Systems Project | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
ELEC2665 | Microprocessors and Programmable Logic | 20 credits | Not 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:-
ELEC3030 | Professional Studies | 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) | |
ELEC3875 | Individual Engineering Project | 50 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Students will be required to study three of the following optional modules with an appropriate balance across the two semesters:-
COMP3211 | Distributed Systems | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
COMP3221 | Parallel Computation | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
COMP3222 | Mobile Application Development | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
COMP3223 | Cryptography | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
COMP3611 | Machine Learning | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
COMP3811 | Computer Graphics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
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.
Last updated: 30/04/2018
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