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Programme Specifications

Programme Specification

BEng (Hons) Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering (Students undertaking Part B in 2018)

Academic Year: 2018/19

This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.

This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.

This specification should be read in conjunction with:

  • Summary
  • Aims
  • Learning outcomes
  • Structure
  • Progression & weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution Loughborough University
Teaching institution (if different)
Owning school/department Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body

Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC)

 

 

Final award BEng / BEng + DIS
Programme title Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering
Programme code WSUB30
Length of programme The duration of the programme is 6 semesters, or 8 semesters if taken with the Diploma in Industrial Studies. The programme is only available on a full-time basis.
UCAS code H611, H614
Admissions criteria

BEng - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/h611

BEng+DIS /DIntS - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/h614

Date at which the programme specification was published Wed, 29 Aug 2018 11:02:47 BST

1. Programme Aims

The BEng in Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering aims to:

  • provide a programme of study producing graduates that are attractive to the electronic and computer systems engineering industry;
  • ensure a high quality educational experience in which knowledge and skills are developed, to an appropriate level, as a preparation for a career in that industry;
  • provide a broad, well-balanced degree programme in which analytical skills are developed over the full range of core subject areas. Equipping graduates of the programme for employment across all fields appropriate to electronic and computer systems engineering;
  • support each student’s ability to apply their knowledge and skills effectively to solve engineering problems;
  • develop analytical and transferable skills to enable students to gain employment in a wide variety of professions, thus helping graduates of the programme to make a valuable contribution to society;
  • maintain up-to-date curriculum that is responsive to developments in both higher education and industry, and which is informed by the School’s research activities;
  • develop each student’s skills in teamwork, self–learning, planning and communication.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence: Engineering Technician, Incorporated Engineer and Chartered Engineer Standard, Engineering Council UK, 3rd edition, 2013.

UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence: The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes, Engineering Council UK, 3rd edition, 2014.

Guidance Note on Academic Accreditation, Engineering Council UK, July 2014.

The UK Quality Code for Higher Education. The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, April 2012.

Subject Benchmark Statement: Engineering, The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, November 2010.

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of:

  • essential mathematical methods appropriate to the electronic and computer systems engineering industry;
  • essential principles of engineering appropriate to electronic and computer systems engineering;
  • the role of Information Technology and communications;
  • essential design principles appropriate to relevant components, equipment and associated software;
  • relevant common engineering components;
  • management and business practices appropriate to engineering industries;
  • relevant codes of practice and regulatory frameworks;
  • basic operational practices and requirements for safe operation relevant to electronic and electrical engineering;
  • the professional and ethical responsibilities of engineers.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate:

  • an understanding of standard mathematical and computer based methods for modelling and analysing a range of practical and hypothetical engineering problems, and the essential principles of modelling and analysing routine engineering systems, processes, components and products;
  • a competence in defining and solving practical engineering problems;
  • the ability to integrate, evaluate and use information, data and ideas from a range of sources into project work;
  • the ability to apply engineering processes in a range of practical contexts.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

  • use conventional laboratory equipment and relevant test and measurement equipment in a safe manner;
  • use computational tools and packages (including programming languages where appropriate) in familiar situations;
  • design, and where appropriate construct, systems, components or processes;
  • search for and retrieve information, ideas and data from a variety of sources;
  • manage a project and produce technical reports, papers, diagrams and drawings.
c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

  • demonstrate skills in problem solving, communication, group working, use of general software and information retrieval, which act as a foundation for life-long learning;
  • use an engineering and/or systems approach to the solution of problems;
  • use appropriate management tools including management of time and resources;
  • select and analyse appropriate evidence/data to solve engineering problems;
  • work independently or in a team.

4. Programme structure

These Programme Specifications apply to the conduct of the programme in the 2018-19 session and should not be construed as being relevant to any other session.  These Programme Specifications may be subject to change from time to time.  Notice of change will be given by the School responsible for the programme. 

In the following tables, ‘c’ indicates a compulsory module and ‘o’ indicates an optional module. The optional modules ‘oA’ and ‘oB’ should be considered along with the text following the table in which they appear. 

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.

4.1       Part A - Introductory Modules

Code Title Weight Semester C/O
ELA001 Circuits 20 1+2 C
ELA003 Electronics A 20 1+2 C
ELA004 Signals and Systems 10 1+2 C
ELA007 Introduction to Systems Engineering for Projects 20 1+2 C
ELA010 Programme and Software Design 20 1+2 C
MAA303 Mathematics A 20 1+2 C
ELA005 Electromagnetism A 10 2 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.

4.2       Part B - Degree Modules

Code Title Weight Semester C/O
WSB014 Software Engineering 15 1+2 C
WSB019 Computer Architecture 15 1+2 C
WSB020 Introduction to FPGA 15 1+2 C
WSB010 Electronics B 20 1+2 C
MAB303 Mathematics B 20 1+2 C
WSB006 Systems Integration 20 1+2 OA
WSB013 Engineering Project Management 20 1+2 OA
WSB002 Communications 15 1+2 OB
WSB004 Control System Design 15 1+2 OB

 Students should take one of the optional modules marked oA and one marked oB.

 

4.3       Part C  - Degree Modules

Code Title Weight Semester C/O
WSC008 Business Management 15 1+2 C
WSC018 Real-Time Software Engineering 15 1+2 C
WSC054 Electronic System Design with FPGA's 15 1+2 C
WSC055 Digital Interfacing and Instrumentation 15 1+2 C
WSC025 Project 30 1+2 C
WSB002 Communications 15 1+2 OA
WSB004 Control System Design 15 1+2 OA
WSC002 Principle of Digital Communications 15 1+2 OB
WSC004 Computer Networks 15 1+2 OB
WSC013 Electromagnetic Compatibility 15 1+2 OB
WSC014 Biophotonics Engineering 15 1+2 OB
WSC030 Bioelectricity - Fundamentals and Applications 15 1+2 OB
WSC039 Microwave Communication Systems 15 1+2 OB
WSC041 Digital and State Space Control 15 1+2 OB
WSC056 Fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing 15 1+2 OB
DSC502 Human Factors in Systems Design 15 1+2 OB
MPC022 Materials Properties and Applications 15 1+2 OB

 

Option modules with a total weight of 30 credits should be chosen.

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. Modules marked oA may only be chosen if they were not taken at Part B.

 

All optional module choice is subject to availability, timetabling, student number restrictions and students having taken appropriate pre-requisite modules.

 

 

4.4  Part I - Industrial training

For candidates who are registered for the Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS) or Diploma in International Studies (DintS), Part I will be followed between Parts B and C and will be in accordance with the provisions of Regulation XI and Regulation XX.

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

5.1 Criteria for programme progression 

In order to progress from Part A to Part B and from Part B to Part I or Part C and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX but also the following.

To progress from Part A to Part B, candidates must accumulate at least 100 credits from Part A together with a mark of at least 30% in all remaining modules.  

To progress from Part B to either Part C or Part I (a period of professional training required for the DIS award), candidates must accumulate at least 100 credits from Part B together with a mark of at least 30% in all remaining modules.

5.2 Criteria for progression to an MEng programme

For candidates who commence study on the programme before October, 2016:

Any candidate who has accumulated, at the first attempt, 100 credits, no module mark 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 Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering programme administered by the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering should they so wish.

Any candidate who has accumulated, at the first attempt, 100 credits, no module mark 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 the MEng Part C or Part I of their current programme of study should they so wish.  

Such transfers are subject to the prerequisite requirements of the MEng programme. 

5.3 Degree award

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Engineering candidates must achieve at least 40% in the project module WSC025. Where applicable, the Advanced Project WSD030 is an acceptable alternative to WSC025.

 

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification

A candidate's 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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