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Regulations for the Honours Degree Programme(s) in
Electronic and Electrical 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
ELB002
ELB003
ELB004
ELB010
ELB013
MAB303
ELB012
ELB014
ELB019
MMB140
Module title
Communications
Electromechanical Systems
Control System Design
Electronics B
Engineering Project Management
Mathematics B
Renewable Energy Laboratory
Software Engineering
Computer Architecture
Engineering Mechanics
15
15
15
20
20
20
15
15
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
1+2
1+2
c
c
c
c
c
c
o
o
o
o
Students should take one of the optional (o) modules indicated.
Code
ELC008
ELC025
ELB014
ELB019
MMB140
ELC002
ELC003
ELC004
ELC006
ELC007
ELC010
ELC011
ELC013
ELC014
ELC018
ELC022
ELC030
ELC039
ELC041
ELC042
ELC054
Module title
Business Management
Project
Software Engineering
Computer Architecture
Engineering Mechanics
Principles of Digital Communications
Renewable Energy Sources
Computer Networks
Fast Transient Sensors
Electromagnetism C
Microprocessor Architecture
VLSI Devices and Technology
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Biophotonics Engineering
Real-Time Software Engineering
Power Electronics for Renewables
Bioelectricity – Fundamentals and Applications
Microwave Communication Systems
Advanced Control
Electrical Machine Modelling
Electronic System Design with FPGAs
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15
30
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
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
1+2
1+2
c
c
oA
oA
oA
oB
oB
oB
oB
oB
oB
oB
oB
oB
oB
oB
oB
oB
oB
oB
oB
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ELC055
ELC056
DSC502
MPC022
Digital Interfacing and Instrumentation
Fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing
Human Factors in Systems Design
Materials Properties and Applications
15
15
15
15
1+2
1+2
1+2
1+2
oB
oB
oB
oB
Options listed as oA will normally continue to be delivered throughout the
Semester 1 examination period. The options listed as oB will normally be
suspended during the Semester 1 examination period. No more than two oA
modules should be chosen and only where they were not taken at Part B.
All module choice is subject to availability, timetabling, prerequisite, preclusive
and student number restrictions. 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 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.
3.1.2 In order to progress from Part B to either Part C or Part I (a period of
professional training required for the DIS award), candidates must obtain at
least 100 credits from Part B with at least 30% in all remaining modules.
3.1.3 Where applicable, the Advanced Project ELD030 is an acceptable alternative
to ELC025.
3.2 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.
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).
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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 at BEng level for accreditation by the Institution of Engineering and
Technology, the Institute of Measurement and Control and the Energy Institute.
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
Institute of Measurement and Control, however the Energy Institute requires the
following specific programme content:
Modular
Weight
Code
Title
ELB012
ELC003
ELC022
Renewable Energy Laboratory
Renewable Energy Source
Power Electronic for Renewables
15
15
15
Such accreditation provides a partial fulfilment of the educational requirements for CEng.
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