Programme And Module Handbook
 
Programme Specification


Date Specification Approved 28/09/2005
College College Eng and Physical Sci
School School of Engineering
Department Elec, Elec & Sys Engineering
Partner College and School
Collaborative Organisation and Form of Collaboration
Qualification and Programme Title B.Eng. Electronic and Communications Engineering Full-time
Programme Code 0561
Delivery Location Campus
Language of Study English
Length of Programme 3 Year(s)
Accreditations This programme has no outside accreditations
Aims of the Programme The aim of this programme is to produce Electronic and Communication Engineers who are equipped to work effectively in a professional capacity, for example in industrial design, or research and development. They should also have developed the technical, intellectual and transferable skills needed to underpin their education and continuing professional development. Graduates will have a systematic knowledge and understanding of Electronic and Communications Engineering, including various important specialisms. Some of their knowledge and understanding will be at the forefront of the discipline.

Typical graduates will be able to make sound judgments in the absence of complete information, with an awareness of the context in which they work. They will be self-motivating and will have the qualities and transferable skills necessary to take responsibility for their continuing personal and professional development. They will only need to complete a matching section to have the education to qualify as a chartered engineer.The high level of numeracy of graduates, and their skills in problem-solving, team working and communication and information technology, equip them for successful careers outside as well as within the electronics, telecommunications and computing industries.
Programme Outcomes
Students are expected to have Knowledge and Understanding of: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
1. A broad knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles underpinning Electronic and Communications Engineering.
2. A knowledge and understanding of mathematical and computational methods and their use for modelling, analysis and design in Engineering.
3. A knowledge and understanding of the essential concepts, principles, theories and current practice of Electronic and Communications Engineering, and their limitations.
4. Knowledge and understanding of the essential elements of the design process and design methodologies.
5. An understanding of important concepts from other Engineering disciplines and subjects outside engineering.
6. A knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and uses of commonly occurring engineering materials and components.
7. Some knowledge and understanding of management and business practices.
8. An awareness of ethical and social issues related to engineering, and of professional responsibilities.
Lectures (1-8) Tutorials, problem classes and group work (1-8) Web-based and conventional guided learning (1-8) Laboratories (1, 6) Computer-based workshops (2, 4) Group design work (4, 7 ,8) Independent design work (4, 7, 8)
Unseen and open book examinations (1-8) Problem-solving exercises (1-8) Essay assignments (1) Oral presentations (4) Computer-based exercises (2, 4) Written reports (1-8)
Students are expected to have attained the following Skills and other Attributes: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
Intellectual abilities:9. Select and apply scientific principles, routine mathematical methods and computer based engineering tools in solving familiar Computer Systems Engineering problems.10. Model and analyse routine engineering systems, processe
Practical skills:16. Using computer based engineering tools to gather data, solve standard problems and display the result.17. Using laboratory instrumentation appropriately.18. Conducting prescribed laboratory experiments, estimate errors of mea
Transferable skills:21. Making acceptable presentations of technical and business information in a variety of ways.22. Managing time and resources effectively.23. Working as part of a team.24. Learning under guidance.25. Developing a persona
Lectures (9-15) Tutorials, problem classes and group work (9-15) Web-based and conventional guided learning (9-15) Computer-based workshops (9-11) Group design work (9-15) Independent design work (9-15) Computer based workshops (16, 19) Laboratories (16, 18, 20) Lectures (26) Problem classes (26) Computer-based workshops (21, 26) Group design work (21-26) Independent design work (21-26) Laboratories (26) Individual project (21, 22, 24-26)
Unseen and open book examinations (9-15) Problem solving exercises (9-12, 14) Oral presentations (11) Computer-based exercises (9-14) Group design reports (9-15) Independent design reports (9-15) Computer-based exercises (16,19) Laboratory reports (16-18, 20) Group design reports (21-26) Independent design reports (21-26) Oral presentations (21) Laboratory reports (26) Personal Study Project report (21, 22, 24-26) Peer assessment (21-25)