MEng, BEng Electronics & Renewable Energy Systems
Year 4
(Award available for year: Master of Engineering)
Learning outcomes
On completion of the year/programme students should have shown evidence of being able to:- demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the underlying science and mathematics of electronic and electricalengineering, including an awareness of historical, current, and future developments and technologies;- apply an extensive range of mathematical and computer models to electronic and electrical engineering problems and showan appreciation of their limitations;- apply a knowledge and understanding of electronics, power systems and electric drives to engineering projects;- use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies;- apply a systems approach to electronic and electrical engineering problems, including unfamiliar ones, and developsolutions 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 electricity generation systems;- show knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and the ability to develop aninnovative design;- demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the commercial, economic and societal aspects of electronic and electricalengineering 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, intellectualproperty and contractual issues;- show awareness of the environmental and sustainability, health and safety and risk assessment issues associated withelectronic and electrical engineering;- understand appropriate codes of practice and industry standards including quality standards, and be familiar with dealingwith technical uncertainty;- demonstrate an appreciation of the nature and importance of academic research in the field;- critically evaluate current issues in the Electronic & Electrical Engineering discipline.
Transferable (key) skills
Students will have had the opportunity to acquire the following abilities as defined in the modules specified for the year:- the skills necessary to undertake a higher research degree and/or for employment in a higher capacity in the engineeringsector;- knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and the ability to develop aninnovative design;- a high degree of computer literacy and the ability to learn new software and tools;- the ability to use a wide range of technical literature and other information sources;- proficiency in written and oral communication and the ability to work effectively with other people;- the capacity to evaluate one's own achievements and those of others;- ability to apply project management principles and effective decision-making to complex and unpredictable situations;- independent learning and the ability to work in a way which ensures continuing professional development;- ability to contribute to the development of professional and ethical standards
Assessment
Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified forthe year and will involve the achievement of the students in:- showing an ability to conduct independent in-depth enquiry within the electronic & electrical engineering discipline;- demonstrating the ability to apply breadth and/or depth of knowledge to a the solution of engineering problems;- drawing on a range of perspectives on an area of study;- evaluating and criticising received opinion;- making reasoned engineering estimates and design choices whilst understanding the limitations and risks associated withmaking them in the absence of complete data;- demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team to solve an engineering problem, showing initiative and elements ofleadership
Learning context
The learning context will include the analysis of, and decision making in, complex and unpredictable engineering situations.The structure of the programme will provide breadth and/or depth of study and opportunities for drawing upon appropriateresources and techniques.Opportunities will be provided for students to develop:- interests and informed opinions;- their involvement in the design and management of their learning activities;- their communication of their conclusions.Students will be expected to be proficient in fully autonomous study and also be able to adapt to working as part of a team.