BEng Tech (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Programme Specification
1.
Awarding Institution/Body
Teesside University [TU]
2.
Teaching Institution
Leeds City College
3.
Collaborating Organisations
(include type)
None
4.
Delivery Location(s)
[if different from TU]
South Leeds Centre, Leeds City College
5.
Programme Externally
Accredited by (e.g. PSRB)
No
6.
Award Title(s)
BEng Tech (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering
7.
Lead School
School of Science and Engineering
8.
Additional Contributing
Schools
Not applicable
9.
FHEQ Level
[see guidance]
6
10.
Bologna Cycle
[see guidance]
First Cycle
11.
JACS Code and JACS
Description
H600: Electronic and Electrical Engineering. The study
of the principles of engineering as they apply to the
practical uses of electricity. Involves the study of
charged particles.
12.
Mode of Attendance
[full-time or part-time]
Full-time and Part-time
13.
Relevant QAA Subject
Benchmarking Group(s)
Engineering Subject Benchmark Statement (2010)
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Relevant Additional External
Reference Points
(e.g. National Occupational
Standards, PSRB Standards)
Date of Production/Revision
The UK Standard for Professional Engineering
Competence (UK-SPEC) (2011)
Criteria for Admission to the
Programme
(if different from standard
University criteria)
Successful completion of Level 5 Foundation Degree or
equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area with an
award average result of a minimum of 55%.
January 2013
In the absence of formal learning qualifications
applications are welcomed from persons who can
demonstrate relevant work experience, including work in
a voluntary capacity. The course structure actively
supports claims for Accreditation of Certificated Prior
Learning (APCL) and Accreditation of Prior Experiential
Learning (APEL).
17.
Educational Aims of the Programme
The overall aim of the award is to develop the abilities and instil the attitudes appropriate
to an honours graduate in Electronic and Electrical Engineering and to provide the
academic experience for students to be able to work effectively in industry and throughout
their future careers. The course is targeted at both Full and Part Time students.
The curriculum has been designed to provide for those students who want a general
electronic and electrical engineering education. The course provides sufficient scope for
students to study topics that are of particular interest to them in the general area of
electrical and electronic engineering. Project work provides opportunities to apply lecture
and laboratory led content to the solution of practical problems and to introduce elements
of management of an engineering enterprise.
As well as preparing learners for a range of technical and management careers in
engineering, the programme also enables progression to relevant Level 7 qualifications.
18.
Learning Outcomes
The programme will enable students to develop the knowledge and skills listed below. On
successful completion of the programme, the student will be able to:
Knowledge and Understanding(insert additional rows as necessary)
K1 Demonstrate a comprehensive and detailed knowledge and understanding of
scientific principles and methodology necessary to underpin their education in
electrical and electronic engineering, to enable appreciation of its scientific and
engineering context, and to support their understanding of historical, current, and
future developments and technologies.
K2 Demonstrate a comprehensive and detailed knowledge and understanding of
mathematical and engineering principles necessary to underpin their education in
electrical and electronic engineering and to enable them to apply engineering and
mathematical methods, tools and notations proficiently in the analysis evaluation and
solution of engineering problems.
K3 Demonstrate an understanding of engineering principles and the ability to critically
evaluate and apply them to analyse complex engineering processes/problems.
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K4
Demonstrate knowledge of characteristics of particular materials, equipment,
processes, or products relevant to electrical and electronic engineering.
K5 Demonstrate an understanding of the need for a high level of professional,
commercial, legal and ethical conduct.
K6 Demonstrate an understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be
applied.
K7 Demonstrate knowledge of management techniques which may be used to achieve
engineering objectives.
K8 Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply a systems approach to plan,
undertake and evaluate a negotiated, self-managed major project in electrical or
electronic engineering.
Cognitive/Intellectual Skills(insert additional rows as necessary)
C1 Identify, classify and describe the performance of complex electrical or electronic
systems or components through the use of analytical methods and modelling
techniques.
C2 Investigate and define a problem, identifying constraints including environmental and
sustainability limitations, health and safety and risk assessment issues. Questioning
conventional orthodoxy using independent judgement and a logical, reasoned and
supported argument.
C3 Use creativity and intellectual flexibility to establish innovative solutions to electrical
and electronic engineering problems.
C4 Apply and integrate knowledge and understanding of other engineering disciplines to
support study of electrical and electronic engineering.
C5 Demonstrate an understanding of the use of technical literature and other
information sources.
Practical/Professional Skills(insert additional rows as necessary)
P1 Evaluate customer and user needs and ensure fitness for purpose in all aspects of
the problem including, production, operation, maintenance, disposal and
considerations such as aesthetics.
P2 Demonstrate an awareness of the requirement for electrical and electronic
engineering activities to promote sustainable development and explore these issues.
P3 Demonstrate an understanding of the need for a high level of professional and
ethical conduct in complex and unpredictable electrical and electronic engineering
contexts.
P4 Demonstrate an understanding of codes of practice and industry standards used in
electrical and electronic engineering and related disciplines.
P5 Demonstrate an awareness of quality issues, the nature of intellectual property and
contractual issues.
P6 Effectively manage the design process, identify and manage cost drivers and
evaluate outcomes.
P7 Demonstrate an awareness of the framework of relevant legal requirements
governing electrical and electronic engineering activities, including personnel, health,
safety, and risk (including environmental risk) issues.
P8 Work with technical uncertainty.
P9
Act autonomously with limited supervision or direction within agreed guidelines.
Key Transferable Skills(insert additional rows as necessary)
T1 Plan, manage and evaluate the application of new knowledge and skills as part of a
lifelong learning strategy.
T2 Demonstrate both employment potential and ability to manage future professional
development.
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T3
Communicate clearly, fluently and effectively in a range of styles appropriate to the
engineering profession. Engage effectively in academic discussion and present
arguments in a professional manner.
Select, apply and evaluate appropriate numerical and statistical methods for
complex and open ended engineering tasks.
Select and evaluate software applications for engineering tasks.
T4
T5
T6
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Recognise and evaluate factors which enhance group processes and team working
and modify and evaluate own personal effectiveness within a team.
T7 Select and use the relevant practical skills needed to operate equipment and
measurement devices safely and effectively.
Key Learning & Teaching Methods
The objective of the programme of study is to produce graduates who possess a
comprehensive knowledge and understanding of electrical and electronic engineering and
the skills and experience which allow them to analyse complex problems appropriate to
electrical and electronic engineering. The learning and teaching strategy is designed to
encourage a progressive acquisition of subject knowledge and skills by moving from study
methods that have a greater degree of support and assistance gradually towards more
independence and self-direction.
The programme employs a diversity of teaching and learning methods including:
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Lectures
Tutorials
Seminars and Workshops
Laboratory-based sessions
Computer laboratory-based sessions (e.g. MatLab and PSpice)
Field and Site Visits
Research Project
Each programme and module is supported by specific VLE resources.
Lectures
Lectures are used, particularly in the primary engineering subjects, to convey substantial
elements of the subject content, provide core themes and explanations of difficult
concepts, and set the scene for students' independent learning. Students, through
lectures, are encouraged to continue to develop skills in listening and selective note taking
and to appreciate how information is structured and presented. The traditional format is
enhanced through the use of computer-based, or other audio-visual aids, and supported
by interactive VLE-based provision of lecture notes and discussion groups focused on
major topics.
The learning experience of the students is enriched by the inclusion of guest lectures from
professionals in the discipline. In addition, students are encouraged to attend
presentations organised by the branch association of the Institution of Engineering
Technology on topics of current interest appropriate to specific modules. This serves to
enhance the relevance of the taught material by presenting real applications that are of
current interest to professionals in the field.
Tutorials, workshop and seminars
Tutorials, workshops and seminars provide a context for interactive learning and allow
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students to explore aspects of the electronic and electrical engineering subject in some
depth. In addition, the Project module provides opportunities for the students to develop
skills such as information retrieval, problem-solving and communication to support the
major project and group design work.
Laboratory based
Laboratory-based sessions are used to develop practical skills and to reinforce the
knowledge taught in the modules. They are structured to present the students with
increasingly complex experiments that may not give the expected results requiring the
students to further analyse the problem. Students are required to test the data for
consistency, evaluate the uncertainty and propose conclusions based upon a critical
evaluation of the measurements. These sessions are also one of the primary methods
used to increase awareness of safety related issues and risk analysis.
Computer Laboratory-based Sessions
The technical modules employ a range of computer based-laboratories to allow students
to perform simulation and numerical analysis of ‘complex’ systems using commercial
software such as MatLab and PSpice).
Field and Site Visits
Field and site visits form an important part of the programme allowing students to visit
local industry and gain first-hand experience of its problems and challenges. In the past
visits have taken place in organisations such as Allied Glass Bottle Manufacturer, Filtronic
Comtec and Pace Micro Technology.
Projects
Project work and collaborative exercises are used at every stage of the programme. This
immersive mode of delivery has been developed to enhance effective team–working skills
and provide students with an opportunity to focus their attention on a particular employer
developed problem. The Project module also embeds significant technical content
developed throughout the course, and the complexity of the problem tackled increases
from stage to stage. The Project module is also used to integrate the technical, research
and employability skills gained throughout the programme.
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Key Assessment Methods
Assessments relate directly to learning outcomes and one assessment tends to cover
more than one learning outcome. Students are assessed in taught modules which are
specifically designed to enable students to practise and develop their acquired skills and
knowledge and students are assessed in accordance with the assessment schedule
identified for the Programme.
Outcomes are assessed through a variety of assessment mechanisms including:
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formal time-constrained assessments
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portfolios of laboratory exercises
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individual and group presentations
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project reports
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Programme Modules
(additional copies to be completed for each named pathway)
Level 6
Code
Title
Credits
Control Systems
20
Mechatronics
20
Electronic Systems
20
Communication Electronics
20
Project
40
Status
Programme
Core
Programme
Core
Programme
Core
Programme
Core
Programme
Core
NonCompensable
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Compensable
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Programme Structure
Overview of structure of the modules across the Academic Year.
Full Time
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Honours) Degree
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Level 6
Control Systems
20 credits
Semester 1
Module Leader: Dr Bob Ward
Module Support Tutor: Martin Whitbread
Communication Electronics
20 credits
Semester 1
Module Leader: Richard Leach
Module Support Tutor: Dr Q Yousuf
Electronic Systems
20 credits
Semester 2
Module Leader: Dr Q Yousuf
Module Support Tutor: Dr B Ward
Mechatronics
20 credits
Semester 2
Module Leader: Dr Bob Ward
Module Support Tutor: Martin Whitbread
Project
40 credits
Semester 1 and 2
Module Leader: Dr Bob Ward
Module Support Tutor: Richard Leach
Students complete the award on achievement of 120 points
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Part Time Year 1
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Honours) Degree
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Level 6
Control Systems
20 credits
Semester 1
Module Leader: Dr Bob Ward
Module Support Tutor: Martin Whitbread
Communication Electronics
20 credits
Semester 1
Module Leader: Richard Leach
Module Support Tutor: Dr Q Yousuf
Electronic Systems
20 credits
Semester 2
Module Leader: Dr Q Yousuf
Module Support Tutor: Dr B Ward
Mechatronics
20 credits
Semester 2
Module Leader: Dr Bob Ward
Module Support Tutor: Martin Whitbread
Part Time Year 2
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Honours) Degree
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Level 6
Project
40 credits
Semester 1
Module Leader: Dr Bob Ward
Module Support Tutor: Richard Leach
Students complete the award on achievement of 120 points
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24.
Support for Students and Their Learning
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Tailored induction support begins before students arrive with the admissions team,
and is reinforced at the detailed induction programme
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A robust communications system functions to give students access to lecturers
and management; this includes e-mail, VLE and notice boards.
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All necessary information about the programme is provided by means of the
student handbook, module handbooks and the VLE.
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Industrial support, where possible
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Each student is allocated a tutor for regular tutorials, personal development
planning and pastoral support. This is implemented in the first term and continued
throughout the two years of study.
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The College provides an extensive range of services for students, including
support for those with special needs
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Specialist staff, both on campus and when learners are undertaking work based
learning.
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Access to Student Services, which provide assistance and guidance e.g.
counselling, dyslexia support.
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Staff student ratios for teaching typically 15:1.
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Well-equipped laboratory facilities
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Dedicated technical support
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Visiting speakers from industry
Distinctive Features
The Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Honours) Degree has been designed to enable
students to develop a range of skills and techniques essential for a range of technical and
management careers in the electronics and electrical engineering industry. The emphasis
is on electronics engineering as the major component of the award and this is reflected in
the award title, i.e. Electronic and Electrical Engineering.
The award satisfies the UK Engineering Council academic requirements for registration as
Incorporated Engineer. Students are also made members of the Institute of Engineering
and Technology. Membership fees are absorbed in student course fees at no additional
cost to them, and provide additional benefits for the student including access to the IET
online research and academic resources.
The main area of work based learning is within the project module, where part time
students do a work-based project which is set by their employer. Where possible, full time
learners are paired with part time students to allow work based projects to be explored.
Employer forums take place (usually twice a year) so that the curriculum can be updated
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where necessary. Many module assignments are designed from industrial visits to local
companies. Mechatronics in particular uses a multi-disciplinary approach to solve
engineering problems where the case studies used are problems taken from industrial
consultancy/projects carried out by tutors. The programme also embeds the transferable
and team-working skill-sets that employers view as important and allows students to gain
the knowledge and practical competencies required by the UK Engineering Council.
Since the drawdown of engineering provision at Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds City
College is ideally placed as the only institution in the Leeds Metropolitan area currently
offering a Foundation Degree and Bachelor of Engineering Technology Degree pathways.
The College is able provide additional support to students on Higher Education
programmes through its robust links with industry, and through approaches to learning
such as the integration of full and part-time students where appropriate, such as in
technical modules and collaborative project work.
The award focuses on the needs identified in the Leeds City Region Skills Audit that
highlights a requirement for engineering and manufacturing engineering graduates over
the next several years.
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Stage Outcomes (Honours Degree)
Please give the learning outcomes for interim stages of the programme for each named pathway or award, e.g. for Honours degrees
programme, Stage/Level 4(1) outcomes, and Stage/Level 5(2) outcomes and for Foundation Degrees, Stage 1/Level4 and programme
outcomes. Separate Stage/Level 6(3) outcomes are not required as it is assumed that these are consistent with the programme outcomes I the
programme specification. (If there have been no significant changes made to the programme outcomes as part of the review, then the stage
outcomes from the original programme documentation can be included). Please add additional rows where necessary.
Key:
K = Knowledge and Understanding C = Cognitive and Intellectual P = Practical Professional T = Key Transferable [see programme specification]
NO
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
Programme Outcome
Demonstrate a comprehensive and detailed knowledge and understanding of scientific
principles and methodology necessary to underpin their education in electrical and
electronic engineering, to enable appreciation of its scientific and engineering context, and
to support their understanding of historical, current, and future developments and
technologies.
Demonstrate a comprehensive and detailed knowledge and understanding of
mathematical and engineering principles necessary to underpin their education in electrical
and electronic engineering and to enable them to apply engineering and mathematical
methods, tools and notations proficiently in the analysis evaluation and solution of
engineering problems.
Demonstrate an understanding of engineering principles and the ability to critically
evaluate and apply them to analyse complex engineering processes/problems.
Demonstrate knowledge of characteristics of particular materials, equipment, processes, or
products relevant to electrical and electronic engineering.
Demonstrate an understanding of the need for a high level of professional, commercial,
legal and ethical conduct.
Demonstrate an understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be
applied.
Demonstrate knowledge of management techniques which may be used to achieve
engineering objectives.
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K8
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
P9
T1
Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply a systems approach to plan,
undertake and evaluate a negotiated, self-managed major project in electrical or electronic
engineering.
Identify, classify and describe the performance of complex electrical or electronic systems
or components through the use of analytical methods and modelling techniques.
Investigate and define a problem, identifying constraints including environmental and
sustainability limitations, health and safety and risk assessment issues. Questioning
conventional orthodoxy using independent judgement and a logical, reasoned and
supported argument.
Use creativity and intellectual flexibility to establish innovative solutions to electrical and
electronic engineering problems.
Apply and integrate knowledge and understanding of other engineering disciplines to
support study of electrical and electronic engineering.
Demonstrate an understanding of the use of technical literature and other information
sources.
Evaluate customer and user needs and ensure fitness for purpose in all aspects of the
problem including, production, operation, maintenance, disposal and considerations such
as aesthetics.
Demonstrate an awareness of the requirement for electrical and electronic engineering
activities to promote sustainable development and explore these issues.
Demonstrate an understanding of the need for a high level of professional and ethical
conduct in complex and unpredictable electrical and electronic engineering contexts.
Demonstrate an understanding of codes of practice and industry standards used in
electrical and electronic engineering and related disciplines.
Demonstrate an awareness of quality issues, the nature of intellectual property and
contractual issues.
Effectively manage the design process, identify and manage cost drivers and evaluate
outcomes.
Demonstrate an awareness of the framework of relevant legal requirements governing
electrical and electronic engineering activities, including personnel, health, safety, and risk
(including environmental risk) issues.
Work with technical uncertainty.
Act autonomously with limited supervision or direction within agreed guidelines.
Plan, manage and evaluate the application of new knowledge and skills as part of a
lifelong learning strategy.
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T2
T3
T4
T5
T6
T7
Demonstrate both employment potential and ability to manage future professional
development.
Communicate clearly, fluently and effectively in a range of styles appropriate to the
engineering profession. Engage effectively in academic discussion and present arguments
in a professional manner.
Select, apply and evaluate appropriate numerical and statistical methods for complex and
open ended engineering tasks.
Select and evaluate software applications for engineering tasks.
Recognise and evaluate factors which enhance group processes and team working and
modify and evaluate own personal effectiveness within a team.
Select and use the relevant practical skills needed to operate equipment and measurement
devices safely and effectively.
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Map of Outcomes to Modules
Please provide a map for each named pathway or separate award. Insert outcomes key across the top of each column, adding in additional
columns where necessary, insert module names in the left of the grid and place an “A” in the box where the programme outcome is assessed.
For Undergraduate programmes please provide a map for each Stage, e.g. Stages 1 and 2 and programme outcomes for Honours
degrees, and Stage 1 and programme outcomes for Foundation Degrees.
Outcome Key
Module Name
K1
K2
K3
Control Systems
A
A
A
Mechatronics
A
A
A
A
Electronic Systems
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
Communication Electronics
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
Project
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
A
A
C1
C2
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C3
C4
C5
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
P1
A
P2
P3
P4
A
A
A
A
A
P5
P6
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
P7
P8
P9
T1
A
A
A
A
T3
T4
T5
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
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T2
A
T6
T7
A
A
A
A