BEng Electronics and Nanotechnology
Year 1
(Award available for year: Certificate of Higher Educ)
Learning outcomes
On completion of the year students should have provided evidence of being able to:- demonstrate a familiarity with the basic concepts, information, practical competencies and techniques which are standard features of the discipline;- use basic generic and subject specific intellectual qualities ie,> be able to communication the results of their work> present a structured and coherent simple argument> be able to interpret and avaluate the underlying concepts and principles of the discipline> evaluate qualitative and/or quantitative data;- demonstrate an ability to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to problem solving associated with the discipline;- appreciate their strengths and weaknesses as learner;- demonstrate an awareness of professional and disciplinary boundaries.
Transferable (key) skills
Students will have had the opportunity to acquire, as defined in the modules specified for the programme:- qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment related to the subject area(s) studied;- skills necessary for the exercising of personal responsibility.
Assessment
Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year and will include:- demonstrating the knowledge and application of standard concepts, information and techniques relevant to the discipline;- work that covers a restricted area of the discipline;- demonstrating emerging abilities, skills and competencies.For NEW students entering Year 1 of study in the 2013-14 session, the following conditions will apply for progression to Year 2:Students must obtain at least 100 credits and obtain a mark of at least 30% in any failed module.
Learning context
The learning context for this year/award will be predictable, providing a familiarisation with the discipline.