MEng, BEng Electronics and Nanotechnology

Year 4

(Award available for year: Master of Engg & Bach of Engg)

Learning outcomes

On completion of the year students should have provided evidence of being able to:

- demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the underlying science and mathematics of electronics and semiconductor physics, including an awareness of historical, current, and future developments and technologies;
- apply an extensive range of mathematical and computer models to electronic circuit and device engineering problems and show an appreciation of their limitations;
- apply a knowledge and understanding of electronic circuits and devices to engineering projects.
- use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies, including nanoelectronic and bio-nanoelectronic devices;
- apply a systems approach to electronics and device 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, fabrication and test of electronic circuits and devices;
- 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 electronic engineering and nanotechnology and understand the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct;
- show an awareness of the legal frameworks governing engineering and nanotechnology, 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 engineering and nanotechnology;
- understanding of appropriate codes of practice and standards including quality standards, and be familiar with dealing with technical uncertainty;
- demonstrate an appreciation of the nature and importance of academic research in the field.

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 engineering sector;
- knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and the ability to develop an innovative 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 for the year and will involve the achievement of the students in:

- showing an ability to conduct independent in-depth enquiry within the electronic & nanoscale 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;
- make reasoned engineering estimates and design choices whilst understanding the limitations and risks associated with making 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 of leadership.