Programme specification
This programme specification is aimed at prospective students and represents the most current course structure.
SECTION A: DETAILS OF THE COURSE AND AWARD
| Programme: | Electronic Engineering |
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| Awarding body: | University of Essex |
| Teaching institution: | University of Essex |
| Department: | Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of) |
| Final award: | BENG |
| NQF Level of Qualification: | Honours |
| Full / Part Time | Full-time |
| QAA Benchmark Group: | Engineering |
| JACS code: | H610 |
| Publication date: | 13/10/2010 |
| Admission criteria:
if the applicant does not meet the specified criteria, he or she may discuss the application with the Head of Undergraduate or Head of Postgraduate admissions. |
A-Levels: 300 points, including BB at A-level in Mathematics and one other subject GCSE Mathematics and one Science: C BTEC National Diploma: DDM, including Merit in NIII Mathematics Scottish Highers: AABB, plus B in Advanced Higher Level Mathematics IB: 32 points, including Higher Level Mathematics |
SECTION B: PROGRAMME AIMS, OUTCOMES, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT METHODS
This section provides a concise overview of the programme of study, identifying the aims, learning outcomes and the corresponding methods of learning, teaching and assessment.
Programme: BENG Electronic Engineering
Programme aims:
BEng Electronic Engineering is a 3 year programme of study. Its teaching aims are: 1) to equip students with the knowledge and skills that are currently in high demand in the electronics and related industries 2) to provide students with a foundation for further study and research 3) to enable students to acquire a broad understanding of electronic engineering, whilst providing opportunities for them to develop expertise within particular areas of specialisation 4) to develop the students' ability to make an effective contribution to team-based activity 5) to encourage students to adopt an investigative approach and develop autonomous study skills in order to ensure their continuing professional development 6) to provide students with an understanding of the industrial context and an appreciation of a range of external factors that affect the work of the professional electronics engineer.
Programme Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the programme a graduate should demonstrate knowledge and skills as follows:
A: Knowledge and Understanding
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A1 : Principles, techniques and processes of project management. A2 : The industrial context and the professional, legal and ethical responsibilities of electronic engineers. A3 : Mathematical principles that are fundamental to the analysis and design of electronic and telecommunication systems. A4 : Programming and hardware design languages and environments that support the development of electronic systems. A5 : Computer systems, including computer architecture, operating systems, embedded computer systems and computer networks A6 : Electronic principles, materials and devices that are fundamental to the analysis and design of electronic systems. A7 : Analogue and digital systems, including circuit and system design, analogue-digital conversion, digital signal processing, audio and video technologies. A8 : Principles, techniques and applications in those areas of electronic engineering or related disciplines in which the student has chosen to develop special expertise. |
B: Intellectual/Cognitive Skills
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B1 : Analyse a given problem and select the most appropriate methods for its solution. B2 : Evaluate the relative strengths of a range of theories, techniques, tools, languages etc used in the design and construction of electronic systems. B3 : Interpret the contents of articles and other sources, and form a critical judgement of their relative importance and relevance to an area of study. B4 : Construct informed, succinct and reasoned descriptions of, and proposals for, electronic systems. |
C: Practical Skills
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C1 : Make effective use of a range of theories, techniques, programming languages, operating systems, design support tools and development environments. C2 : Specify, design, implement, test and document an electronic system. C3 : Work as a member of a team, contributing to the planning and execution of a system development task. C4 : Propose, plan, undertake and report a self-directed individual programme of investigation, design and implementation. |
D: Key Skills
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Communication: D1 : Communicate effectively in written reports and oral presentations using appropriate terminology and technical language. IT Skills: D2 : Retrieve information using search engines, browsers and catalogues; use appropriate IT facilities to prepare and present technical reports in various formats (documents, oral presentations). Numeracy: D3 : Use mathematical techniques in the processes of analysis and design Problem Solving: D4 : Analyse complex problems and design effective solutions. Working with Others: D5 : Plan and manage team projects using available support tools; work effectively as part of a team Self Learning: D6 : Organise activity and manage time in a programme of self-directed study. |
Learning, Teaching & Assessment Methods or Strategies for the following:
A: Knowledge and Understanding
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Learning Methods Lectures are the principal method of delivery for the concepts and principles involved in outcomes A1 - A8 Students are also directed to reading from textbooks, academic papers and material available on-line. Understanding is reinforced by means of exercise classes, discussion groups, laboratories, assignments and project work. Specialist knowledge (A8) is further developed during supervision of the final year individual project. Assessment Methods Achievement of knowledge outcomes is assessed primarily through unseen closed-book examinations, and also through marked coursework. An assessment of the understanding of underlying concepts and principles forms part of the overall assessment of the final year individual project report and oral presentation. |
B: Intellectual/Cognitive Skills
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Learning Methods The basis for intellectual skills is provided in lectures, and they are developed by means of recommended reading, guided and self directed study, assignments and project work. B1 is a key element of most assignments and project work. B2 is developed through exercises and exposure to a range of systems software. B3 is developed through guided reading and tutor led discussion groups. B1 - B4 are all important aspects of the final year project, and are developed in the course of individual supervision. Assessment Methods Achievement of intellectual skills is assessed primarily through unseen closed-book examinations, and also through marked assignments and project work. |
C: Practical Skills
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Learning Methods Practical skills are developed in exercise classes, laboratory classes, assignments and project work. C1 is developed through exercises and exposure to a range of systems software. Various aspects of C2 are acquired in laboratory programmes and coursework assignments, and further developed in team and individual project work. C3 is developed in group assignments and the first and second year team projects. C4 is developed during the supervision of the final year individual project. Assessment Methods Achievement of practical skills is assessed through marked coursework, project reports, oral presentations and demonstrations of completed systems. |
D: Key Skills
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Learning Methods Students learn key skills in research, problem solving, communication and team project work in the first year module CE121, and thereafter the development of key skills forms an integral part of their overall learning activity. In particular D1 and D2 are developed in team and individual project work. D2 is developed through the use of the internet as a major information source, and practice in the use of tools such as Word and PowerPoint. D3 and D4 are developed in exercises and assignments. D5 is developed in group assignments and the first and second year team projects. D6 is developed in the final year individual project. Assessment Methods Assessment of the key skills D3 and D4 is intrinsic to subject based assessment. The assessment of project work includes specific allocations of credit for project management (D5, D6) and the quality of presentations (D1 and D2). An individual's contribution to team projects (D5) is determined by means of a submission containing reflective and self-assessment components. The assessment of the final year individual project report includes specific allocation of credit for the quality, extent and relevance of a bibliography, including internet sources (D2). |
SECTION C: COURSE STRUCTURE
Please refer to your option list as issued by the department where necessary,
and view module details in the module directory.
Additional notes on module choices:
In choosing module options, students are advised to maintain a balance across both terms, but may choose modules to a maximum of 75 credits in either the autumn or spring terms. Note that a full year 15 credit module is worth 7.5 credits in each term; a full year 30 credit module is worth 15 credits in each term.
Year 1
| Component No. | Module Code | Module Title | Status in Award |
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| 01 | CE101-4-SP | Professional Development | Core |
| 02 | CE142-4-AU | Mathematics for Electronics and Telecommunications | Core |
| 03 | CE151-4-AU | Introduction to Programming | Core |
| 04 | CE155-4-SP | Network Fundamentals | Core |
| 05 | CE161-4-AU | Digital Systems Architecture | Core |
| 06 | CE162-4-SP | Digital Electronic Systems | Core |
| 07 | CE163-4-AU | Foundations of Electronics I | Core |
| 08 | CE164-4-SP | Foundations of Electronics II | Core |
Year 2
| Component No. | Module Code | Module Title | Status in Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | CE261-5-FY | Electronics and Telecommunications Project and Industrial Practice | Core |
| 02 | CE262-5-AU | Engineering Mathematics | Compulsory |
| 03 | CE263-5-SP | Analogue Circuit Design | Compulsory |
| 04 | CE264-5-AU | Digital Systems Design | Compulsory |
| 05 | CE266-5-SP | Engineering Electromagnetics | Compulsory |
| 06 | CE243-5-AU | C Programming and Embedded Systems | Compulsory |
| 07 | ONE LEVEL 5 OPTION FROM LIST (15 CREDITS) | Optional | |
| 08 | ONE LEVEL 5 OPTION FROM LIST (15 CREDITS) | Optional |
Year 3
| Component No. | Module Code | Module Title | Status in Award |
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| 01 | CE301-6-FY | Individual Project | Core |
| 02 | CE323-6-AU | Embedded Systems Design | Compulsory |
| 03 | LEVEL 6 OPTION FROM LIST (15 CREDITS) | Optional | |
| 04 | LEVEL 6 OPTION FROM LIST (15 CREDITS) | Optional | |
| 05 | LEVEL 6 OPTION FROM LIST (15 CREDITS) | Optional | |
| 06 | LEVEL 6 OPTION FROM LIST (15 CREDITS) | Optional | |
| 07 | LEVEL 6 OPTION FROM LIST (15 CREDITS) | Optional |
SECTION D: RULES OF ASSESSMENT
Rules of assessment are here: http://www2.essex.ac.uk/academic/students/ug/rules.htm
Assessment information for individual modules can be found on the Module Directory at http://www.essex.ac.uk/courses/
See also: details of individual modules in the module directory and links to course materials and resources in the Online Resource Bank.
NOTE
The University of Essex Programme Specifications Catalogue is updated annually in April/May. The specifications represent the most current course structures and may be subject to review and change. Should you have any queries about the Catalogue's pages, please contact the Course Records Team, Systems Administration Office, Academic Section; email: crt (non Essex users should add @essex.ac.uk)