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LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Regulations for the Honours Degree Programme(s) in
Systems Engineering
These Programme Regulations apply to the conduct of the programme in the
2012-13 session and should not be construed as being relevant to any other
session. These Programme Regulations should be read in conjunction with
University Regulation XX and the relevant Module Specifications. These
Programme Regulations may be subject to change from time to time. Notice of
change will be given by the School responsible for the programme.
1.1
School/Department with administrative responsibility: School of Electronic,
Electrical and Systems Engineering.
1.2
The programme leads to the Degree of Batchelor of Engineering, and if
appropriate, the award of Diploma in Industrial Studies.
1.3
The duration of the programme is 6 semesters or 8 semesters if taken with the
Diploma in Industrial Studies. If the industrial training is undertaken, as required
for the award of the Diploma, this will occur between Parts B and C but only after
successful completion of Part B.
1.4
The programme is only available on a full-time basis.
Content
In the following tables, ‘c’ indicates a compulsory module and ‘o’ indicates an optional
module. The optional modules ‘oA’, ‘oB’ and ‘oC’ should be considered along with the
text following the table in which they appear.
2.1
Part A - Introductory Modules
Code
ELA005
ELA004
MAA303
ELA001
ELA003
ELA007
ELA010
Module title
Electromagnetism A
Signals and Systems
Mathematics A
Circuits
Electronics A
Systems Thinking
Programming and Software Design
10
15
15
20
20
20
20
Semester
2.
Structure
Modular weight
1.
2
1+2
1+2
1+2
1+2
1+2
1+2
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
The 20 credit module ELA001 Circuits is taught over both semesters, 2/3 of the module
is taught in Semester 1 and 1/3 in Semester 2.
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Code
ELB004
ELB008
MMB140
ELB006
ELB007
MAB303
ELB002
ELB003
Module title
Control System Design
Aircraft Design
Engineering Mechanics
Systems Integration
Systems Methods
Mathematics B
Communications
Electromechanical Systems
15
15
15
20
20
20
15
15
Semester
Part B - Degree Modules
Modular weight
2.2
1+2
1+2
1+2
1+2
1+2
1+2
1+2
1+2
c
c
c
c
c
c
o
o
Students should take one of the optional (o) modules indicated.
Code
ELC012
DSC502
MPC022
ELC025
ELB002
ELB014
ELB019
ELB010
ELC003
ELC006
ELC007
ELC008
ELC013
ELC014
ELC030
ELC041
ELC042
ELC056
XXXXXX
Module title
Systems Engineering Applications Theory
Human Factors in Systems Design
Materials Properties and Applications
Project
Communications
Software Engineering
Computer Architecture
Electronics B
Renewable Energy Sources
Fast Transient Sensors
Electromagnetism C
Business Management
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Biophotonics Engineering
Bioelectricity – Fundamentals and Applications
Advanced Control
Electrical Machine Modelling
Fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing
Optional Choice from University Catalogue
15
15
15
30
15
15
15
20
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
30
Semester
Part C - Degree Modules
Modular weight
2.3
1+2
1+2
1+2
1+2
1+2
1+2
1+2
1+2
1+2
1+2
1+2
1+2
1+2
1+2
1+2
1+2
1+2
1+2
1+2
c
c
c
c
oA
oA
oA
oA
oB
oB
oB
oB
oB
oB
oB
oB
oB
oB
oC
Options listed as oA will normally be delivered throughout the Semester 1 examination
period. The options listed as oB will normally be suspended during the Semester 1
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examination period. No more than two oA modules should be chosen and only where
they were not taken at Part B.
Optional modules to a total modular weight of 30 may be chosen from those
offered by Schools comprising Engineering, Design or Science Departments. All
module choice is subject to the approval of the Programme Director and the
delivering School(s). Choice should normally be restricted to modules at Part B or
Part C level. Students choosing optional modules from the University Catalogue
should also choose at least one option from those listed oA and oB.
Total modular weight for the year is 120, which should be arranged as near to 60
per semester as possible. Different semester weightings are allowed subject to
the approval of the Programme Director.
Choice of optional modules from outside the School (oC) may be significantly
affected by timetabling constraints and is also subject to availability, prerequisite,
preclusive and student number restrictions. The student is responsible for
ensuring that all aspects of module choice can be incorporated into their
individual timetable as any difficulties arising from optional module choice will not
normally be considered as the basis of a claim for impaired performance.
2.4
Part I - Industrial training
Following successful completion of Part B, candidates registered for the Diploma
in Industrial Studies (DIS) shall undertake a period of at least 45 weeks at a
placement organized through or with the consent of the School of Electronic,
Electrical and Systems Engineering.
3.
Assessment
Modules which are indicated as being taught in both Semester 1 and Semester 2 have
elements of assessment in each semester however examinations for these modules
normally occur during the Semester 2 examination period. Modules indicated as being
taught in a single semester are assessed entirely within that semester.
3.1
Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
In addition to satisfying the requirements set out in Regulation XX candidates
must satisfy the following criteria:
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.2
In order to progress from Part A to Part B, candidates must obtain at least
100 credits from Part A together with at least 30% in all remaining
modules.
In order to progress from Part B to either Part C or Part I (a period of
professional training leading to a DIS award), candidates must obtain at
least 100 credits from Part B with at least 30% in all remaining modules.
Where applicable, the Advanced Project ELD030 is an acceptable
alternative to ELC025.
Relative weightings of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final
Degree Classification.
Candidates’ final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their
performance in degree level Module Assessments at Parts B and C in
accordance with the scheme set out in Regulation XX. The average percentage
marks for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 20: Part C 80 to
determine the final Programme Mark.
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3.3
Re-assessment
Provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XX for candidates who
have the right of re-assessment to undergo re-assessment in the University’s
Special Assessment Period (unless modules unavailable for reassessment in the
Special Assessment period are involved).
It should be noted however that:
(i)
Where a candidate has achieved fewer than 60 credits in any part of the
programme, reassessment in that Part is not permitted within the Special
Assessment Period.
(ii) In accordance with Regulation XX, paragraph 40, individual project work
for ELC025 obtaining a module mark between 30% and 39% inclusive
may be revised and resubmitted for reassessment. At the discretion of the
Programme Board such reassessment may be allowed in the Special
Assessment Period.
(iii) Coursework re-assessment for exercises undertaken in groups and/or
involving constructional, experimental or laboratory work may not be
available during the Special Assessment Period.
3.4
Criteria for progression onto an MEng programme
Any candidate who has achieved, at the first attempt, 100 credits, no module
marks less than 30% and an overall average mark of at least 55% from modules
taken in Part A would normally be allowed to transfer to Part B of any MEng
programme in the School of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering
should they so wish.
Any candidate who has achieved, at the first attempt, 100 credits, no module
marks less than 30% and an overall average mark of at least 55% from modules
taken in Part B would normally be allowed to transfer to Part C or Part I of any
MEng programme in the School of Electronic, Electrical and Systems
Engineering should they so wish.
Such transfers are subject to the prerequisite requirements of the MEng
programme.
4.
Accreditation
For students joining the programme in 2009 or earlier, all module combinations satisfy
the requirements for Accreditation by the Institution of Engineering and Technology, the
Royal Aeronautical Society and the Institute of Measurement and Control.
For students joining the programme in 2010 or later, all module combinations satisfy the
requirements for accreditation by the Institution of Engineering and Technology and the
Royal Aeronautical Society. However, the Institute of Measurement and Control requires
the following specific programme content:
The programme must include at least 15 credits from:
Modular
Weight
Code
Title
ELC041
ELC055
ELC056
Advanced Control
Digital Interfacing and Instrumentation
Fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing
15
15
15
Such accreditation provides a partial fulfillment of the educational requirements for
CEng.
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