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2017/18 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue

MSc (Eng) Mechatronics and Robotics

Programme code:MSE-MTC/RUCAS code:
Duration:12 Months Method of Attendance: Full Time
Programme manager:Prof Shane Xie Contact address:S.Q.Xie@leeds.ac.uk

Total credits: 180

Entry requirements:

A degree equivalent to a UK upper second class honours (2.1) in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or a related area; or a or a good lower second class (2.2) honours degree in a directly relevant specialist field such as Mechatronics, Robotics, Automation, Control systems or combined Electronic and Mechanical Engineering.

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

Programme specification:

The main distinctive features of the programme are:
i) the focus on the rapidly growing technology fields of mechatronics, robotics and intelligent systems;
ii) the coverage of state-of-art developments in medical robotics, medical electronics and e-health;
iii) the combination of masters-level topics taught in three engineering Schools: Mechanical Engineering, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, and Computing;
iv) the provision of multidisciplinary projects in mechatronics and/or robotics, with the option of joint supervision by academic staff from any two of the 3 above Schools.

Aims

This programme provides graduates with the knowledge and understanding of engineering analysis and design that is required to become professional Engineers, working in the field of Mechatronics and Robotics, and to equip them to undertake research and further learning in the field. Students also develop important generic and transferrable skills in project management and research for a career in Engineering or other professions as well as further studies.

To provide the educational requirements (in compliance with UK-SPEC) to permit progression to Chartered Membership of the Institution of Engineering and Technology or Institution of Mechanical Engineers and registration with ECUK as a
Chartered Engineer.

Objectives

On completion of this programme, graduates will be able to:

-Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the underlying science and mathematics of electrical and mechanical engineering, including an awareness of historical, current, and future developments and technologies.
-Apply a range of mathematical and computer modelling techniques to electrical and mechanical engineering problems and show an appreciation of their limitations.
-Apply a knowledge and understanding of electronics, power systems, electric drives, mechanical design and robotics to engineering projects.
-Use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
-Apply a systems approach to engineering problems, including unfamiliar ones, and develop solutions using analytical methods and computer tools as appropriate.
-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 systems.
-Show knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and the ability to develop an innovative design.
-Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the commercial, economic and societal aspects of mechatronics and robotics and understand the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in engineering.
-Show an awareness of the legal frameworks governing 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 mechatronics and robotics.
-Understanding of appropriate codes of practice and industry standards including quality standards, and be familiar with dealing with technical uncertainty.
-Demonstrate the ability to use a wide range of technical literature and other information sources.
-Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication and work effectively with other people.
-Demonstrate an appreciation of the nature and importance of academic research in the field.


Year1 - View timetable

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

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

ELEC5031MIndustry Dissertation15 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH5090MMechatronics and Robotics Applications15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MECH5825MProfessional Project75 credits1 Sep to 31 Aug (12mth)

Optional modules:

Students will be required to study up to 90 credits from the following optional modules.
Students with no prior experience in c-programming will be required to take ELEC5681M. Students with prior experience in c-programming will not be permitted to take ELEC5681M.

COMP5400MBio-Inspired Computing15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
ELEC5562MPower Electronics and Drives15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
ELEC5565MElectric Drives15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
ELEC5566MFPGA Design for System-on-Chip15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
ELEC5570MControl Systems Design15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
ELEC5620MEmbedded Microprocessor System Design15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
ELEC5650MMedical Electronics and E-Health15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
ELEC5681MProgramming15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
ELEC5685MSoftware Development15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MECH5195MAutomotive Driveline Engineering15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MECH5315MEngineering Computational Methods15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MECH5605MBiomechatronics and Medical Robotics15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Students may only select either ELEC 5562M Power Electronic and Drives or ELEC 5565M Electric Drives.

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

Last updated: 15/09/2017

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