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LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Regulations for the Honours Degree Programme(s) in
Electronic and Computer 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
ELB014
ELB019
ELB010
MAB303
ELB006
ELB013
ELB002
ELB003
Module title
Control System Design
Software Engineering
Computer Architecture
Electronics B
Mathematics B
Systems Integration
Engineering Project Management
Communications
Electromechanical Systems
15
15
15
20
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
1+2
c
c
c
c
c
oA
oA
oB
oB
Students should take one of the optional modules marked oA and one marked oB.
Code
ELC004
ELC008
ELC010
ELC025
ELB002
ELB003
ELC002
ELC006
ELC007
ELC011
ELC013
ELC014
ELC018
ELC030
ELC039
ELC041
ELC054
ELC055
ELC056
Module title
Computer Networks
Business Management
Microprocessor Architecture
Project
Communications
Electromechanical Systems
Principles of Digital Communications
Fast Transient Sensors
Electromagnetism C
VLSI Devices and Technology
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Biophotonics Engineering
Real-Time Software Engineering
Bioelectricity – Fundamentals and Applications
Microwave Communication Systems
Advanced Control
Electronic System Design with FPGAs
Digital Interfacing and Instrumentation
Fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing
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15
15
15
30
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
c
c
c
c
oA
oA
oB
oB
oB
oB
oB
oB
oB
oB
oB
oB
oB
oB
oB
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DSC502 Human Factors in Systems Design
MPC022 Materials Properties and Applications
15
15
1+2
1+2
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
3.1.2
3.1.3
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 required for the 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.
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, 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.
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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