MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Academic Year 2020/21
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| Programme Title | MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Master of Engineering | |||||||||||
| Programme Code | ELE-MENG | UCAS Code | H602 | HECoS Code |
100163 - Electrical and electronic engi - 100 |
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| ATAS Clearance Required | No | |||||||||||||
| Mode of Study | Full Time | |||||||||||||
| Type of Programme | Undergraduate Master | Length of Programme | 4 Academic Year(s) | Total Credits for Programme | 480 | |||||||||
| Exit Awards available | ||||||||||||||
INSTITUTE INFORMATION
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
Electronics, Electrical Engineering & Computer Sci |
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Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 7 |
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Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Engineering (2015) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
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Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) |
Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 16-12-15 |
REGULATION INFORMATION
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations None |
Programme Specific Regulations Progression |
Students with protected characteristics N/A |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF PROGRAMME
The overall aims of the programme are to provide a broad foundation in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, to provide opportunities to study selected themes in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in greater depth, and to develop a range of practical and transferable skills to prepare graduates for careers in the engineering and IT industries as well as other professional roles.
• The fundamental principles of Electrical and Electronic Engineering are taught in Stages 1 and 2. The themes of Electric Power, Digital Electronics, Analogue Electronics, Control, Communications, Computer Programming and Embedded Programming form the core curriculum. This is designed to ensure that each student is well grounded in the full breadth of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
• In-depth study of selected themes is provided in Stages 3 and 4. This is designed to allow students to choose topics for which they have a particular aptitude, to encourage students to develop individual expertise in these topics and to expose students to recent developments and unanswered questions in particular disciplines. The final year project aims to provide each student with an opportunity to engage in a year-long practical study within their chosen field. It is an aim of the programme that students will be well prepared for and attracted to full-time postgraduate study.
• The programme aims to develop practical skills in parallel with fundamental understanding. The laboratory classes and design projects in Stages 1 and 2 are designed to be slightly more prescriptive, whilst the team-based industrial project in Stage 3 and the individual final-year project in Stage 4 are designed to be more open-ended to encourage innovative thinking and problem-solving skills. Oral presentations and technical reports are a key aspect of all project work and these aim to ensure that graduates will have strong communication skills.
• Through the Professional Engineering Practice modules at Stages 2 and 3 and the industrial project at Stage 3, students are exposed to the commercial and legal realities of industry and the professional behaviours expected of graduate engineers.
• Consistent with the general educational aims of the programme and the specific requirements of the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence, 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.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Plan, conduct, present and report a major engineering project. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Skills are progressively developed via Design Projects in Stage 1, design exercises in Stage 2, a group Industrial Project in Stage 3 and an individual final year project. Methods of Assessment Written project reports |
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Analyse, evaluate and interpret experimental data. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Skills are introduced in structured laboratory classes in Stages 1 and 2 and analysis of experimental data is a core component of the individual final year project. Methods of Assessment Structured laboratory classes |
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Innovate and exploit concepts |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Innovation is at the heart of the Stage 3 group Industrial Project. Students will already have a good grounding in engineering fundamentals but in this project they are challenged to develop a new product idea, including prototyping and marketing. Methods of Assessment Written project reports |
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Design engineering systems/components. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Skills are progressively developed via Design Projects in Stage 1, design exercises in Stage 2 and the individual final year project. Methods of Assessment Unseen written examinations |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Make effective use of both oral and written skills. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Oral and written presentations are embedded in the Stage 1 Design Projects, Stage 2 Design Exercises, Stage 3 group Industrial Project and the final year project. Many individual modules include substantial pieces of written coursework. Methods of Assessment Unseen written examinations |
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Use Information Technology (eg WP, www, spreadsheets, specialist packages). |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Skills in standard packages developed by practice across most modules. Instruction in specialist packages (e.g. Matlab) typically provided for design exercises and final year projects. Methods of Assessment Structured laboratory classes |
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Demonstrate aptitude for lifelong learning. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students are encouraged to read outside their course notes and are specifically expected to carry out literature reviews and state-of-the-art reviews in the Stage 3 and Stage 4 projects. Methods of Assessment Coursework assignments |
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Work in a team and understand professional responsibilities. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students learn to work together in Stage 1 design projects and laboratory classes. The Stage 3 Industrial Project provides vital experience of group work. Methods of Assessment Coursework assignments |
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Demonstrate software and programming skills appropriate to an engineer. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Student are taught C++ in first and second year and embedded programming skills in second year. Software skills are developed in many individual modules. Methods of Assessment Unseen written examinations |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Understand electrical and electronic engineering principles and terms. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies These are primarily taught through lectures and tutorial classes at all Stages. Methods of Assessment Unseen written examinations |
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Understand engineering constraints in design. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Introduced in the Stage 1 Design Projects and further developed in Stage 2 design exercises, Stage 3 industrial project and final year project. Methods of Assessment Structured laboratory classes |
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Undertake mathematical analysis of engineering components and systems. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Primarily taught through lectures and tutorial problems at Stages 3 and 4. Methods of Assessment Unseen written examinations |
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Appreciate the role of the engineer in society regarding economic development. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Taught through Professional Studies modules at Stages 2 and 3 and in the Stage 3 Industrial Project. Methods of Assessment Unseen written examinations |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Apply software, hardware and CAD skills to engineering projects. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Taught in individual modules and combined in project activity. Methods of Assessment Coursework assignments |
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Apply business, economic and professional skills required for management roles in industry. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Primarily covered in Stage 3 Industrial Project. Methods of Assessment Unseen written examinations |
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Prepare descriptive and interpretative technical reports. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies All project work includes submission of a technical report. Methods of Assessment Coursework assignments |
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Use instrumentation competently and safely. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Primarily taught through structured laboratory classes at Stages 1 and 2 but also covered in lecture course at Stage 1. Health and safety induction compulsory for all students. Methods of Assessment Structured laboratory classes |
MODULE INFORMATION
Stages and Modules
| Module Title | Module Code | Level/ stage | Credits | Availability |
Duration | Pre-requisite | Assessment |
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| S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
| Signals and Communication Systems 2 | ELE2020 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 20% | 10% | 70% | |
| Signal Processing and Communications | ELE3041 | 3 | 20 | YES | 24 weeks | Y | YES | 15% | 0% | 85% | ||
| High Frequency System Techniques | ELE3037 | 3 | 20 | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 30% | 0% | 70% | ||
| Connected Health | ECS3003 | 3 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 30% | 0% | 70% | |
| Smart Grids | ELE4020 | 4 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 40% | 0% | 60% | |
| Embedded Systems 2 | ELE2025 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 0% | 40% | 60% | |
| Networks and Communications Protocols | ELE3040 | 3 | 20 | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 20% | 0% | 80% | ||
| Project 4 | ELE4001 | 4 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | |
| Mathematics 1 | ELE1012 | 1 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 50% | 0% | 50% | |
| Computer Programming | ELE1053 | 1 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | |
| High Frequency Technology and Design | ELE4021 | 4 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 20% | 10% | 70% | |
| Digital Systems Architecture and Design | ELE3038 | 3 | 20 | YES | 24 weeks | Y | YES | 30% | 0% | 70% | ||
| Digital Audio Effects | MUS3006 | 3 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | |
| Computer Algebra | PMA3008 | 3 | 20 | YES | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 0% | 100% | 0% | |
| Professional Engineering and Innovation | ELE2036 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 40% | 60% | 0% | |
| Engineering Entrepreneurship | ELE3044 | 3 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 85% | 15% | 0% | |
| Electrical Engineering | ELE1054 | 1 | 30 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 19% | 15% | 66% | |
| Wireless Communications | ELE4009 | 4 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 20% | 0% | 80% | |
| Electrical Power Engineering 2 | ELE2019 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 10% | 20% | 70% | |
| Control Systems Engineering | ELE3042 | 3 | 20 | YES | 24 weeks | Y | YES | 30% | 0% | 70% | ||
| Sustainable Energy Systems | ELE4012 | 4 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | Y | YES | 40% | 0% | 60% | |
| Wireless Sensor Systems | ECS4002 | 4 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 40% | 0% | 60% | |
| Embedded Systems | ECS1001 | 1 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | |
| Electrical Power and Energy | ELE3039 | 3 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | Y | YES | 30% | 0% | 70% | |
| Electronics 2 | ELE2018 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 10% | 20% | 70% | |
| Control methods for Cyber-Physical Systems | ELE4023 | 4 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 50% | 50% | 0% | |
| Advanced Computer Engineering | ECS4003 | 4 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | |
| Power Electronics and Motor Drives | ELE3045 | 3 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | Y | YES | 30% | 0% | 70% | |
| MEMS Devices and Technology 4 | ELE4007 | 4 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 30% | 0% | 70% | |
| Robotics and Intelligent Systems | ELE4024 | 4 | 0 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 40% | 60% | 0% | |
| Circuits and Control | ELE2024 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 15% | 15% | 70% | |
| Advanced Electronics | ELE3046 | 3 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | Y | YES | 20% | 30% | 50% | |
| Mathematics and Algorithms | ELE2035 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | Y | YES | 20% | 0% | 80% | |
| Electronics 1 | ELE1052 | 1 | 30 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 30% | 10% | 60% | |
| 4 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | Y | YES | 40% | 0% | 60% | |||
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