Programme Specification for Computing & Electronics BEng (Hons)
This programme is no longer recruiting.
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Final award |
BEng (Hons) |
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Intermediate awards available |
CertHE, DipHE |
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UCAS code |
- |
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Details of professional body accreditation |
None |
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Relevant QAA Benchmark statements |
Engineering |
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Date specification last up-dated |
June 2012 |
Profile
The summary - UCAS programme profile
BANNER BOX:
This programme covers the essentials of computer based electronic systems engineering.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
GCE Advanced level or equivalent including Mathematics AND a science subject. A minimum UCAS tariff of 240 is required at A level or a BTEC/EDEXEL National qualification in a cognate subject with 7 merits at level III including Mathematics or an appropriate analytical subject. Entry can also be gained from a recognised foundation year.
In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then an overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) is required together with a minimum of 6.0 for Writing and Speaking and 5.5 for Reading and Listening.
International qualifications will be checked for appropriate matriculation to UK Higher Education undergraduate programmes.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
What is Computing & Electronics?
This programme is designed to provide a broad education encompassing the principles, techniques and practices in computing & electronics which will equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to obtain employment in the computing and/or electronics industry
Computing & Electronics at UEL
In addition to the university's computing facilities, the School has a large PC based network which offers a range of engineering software packages including Computer Aided Design. The electronics and microprocessor laboratories give students the opportunity to merge the two disciplines – Computing and Electronics
Programme structure
The normal modes of attendance are three years of full-time study or four years in the sandwich mode. The Sandwich option requires an industrial placement between years two and three. The programme is modular and is based on six modules of study each year.
Learning environment
The programme benefits from access to purpose built laboratories and a computer suite for use by students studying Computing and Electronics based programmes. Teaching is delivered through formal lectures, tutorials, and laboratory sessions. Lectures are supported by programme notes that allow students to concentrate on the lecture and to aid independent study. Team work is encouraged and practiced in modules
Assessment
Assessment varies from module to module but will include examinations, coursework, project work, laboratory reports and tests of competence in theoretical and practical sessions.
Work experience/placement opportunities
The School has strong links with industry and in conjunction with the careers office hosts a number of visits at which informal interviews for full and part-time employment opportunities take place. We have an Industrial Placement Tutor who will assist in making applications.
Project work
Project work is an important feature of this programme. Throughout your studies you will undertake small projects as part of the module assessment. During the final year of the programme students will be required to complete a project in the form of independent research and study of a computing/electronic engineering problem. This project will be supervised by a member of staff with an interest in the subject and will normally include laboratory work. The project constitutes one quarter of the final year of the programme.
Added value
IS THIS THE PROGRAMME FOR ME?
If you are interested in...
- Using computers to solve problems
- Computer programming
- Electronic engineering
- Computer networks
- Microprocessors
- Software engineering
If you enjoy...
- Learning new and changing technologies
- Developing solutions to problems
- Putting theory into practice
- Working as an individual and in a group
- Providing a technical service to others
- Investigation, experimentation and research
If you want...
- To gain experience in a wide range of computing applications
- To work in a computing related job
- To work in an electronic engineering related job
- To work in a computing and electronic engineering related job
- To gain a highly respected higher education qualification
- To become a credible candidate for employment in highly competitive market
- To further your study to MSc level programmes
Your future career
Opportunities are available in electronic engineering, computer programming and microprocessor based systems engineering.
How we support you
The School prides itself on its student support systems. We operate an open door policy with students encouraged to consult with their tutors. Personal Tutors and Programme Tutors will monitor your progress and provide assistance and advice with academic and personal problems. We are pleased for students to consult whichever tutor they are most comfortable talking to.
The School facilities include dedicated computer laboratories and equipment that you are free to use whenever it is not being used for a class. Each laboratory has a laboratory technician permanently on hand to help. All formal laboratory classes are supported by academics.
Employer links are maintained through our Industrial Liaison Group and employers are invited to attend the University to talk about careers.
Bonus factors
Computing & Electronics is studied at the Docklands Campus. Transport links are available via bus or tube linking Central London and major airports.
Our external examiner system provides a continuous check on the health of our programmes and is also used to provide feedback to final year project students. Industrial links and the work of our industrial liaison panel maintains the currency of our programmes and thereby the employment and career paths of our students.
Outcomes
Programme aims and learning outcomes
What is this programme designed to achieve?
This program is designed to give you the opportunity to:
- Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to work in the computing/electronic profession
- Apply electronic hardware and computer software to a range of technical problems
- Understand the complexities of modern computer based electronic systems
- Develop personal resources that enable investigation, experimentation and research.
What will you learn?
Knowledge
- Electronic Computer-Aided design
- Computer programming
- Computer organisation and architecture
- Electronic engineering principles
- Software Engineering
- Engineering mathematics
- Computer networking and communications
- Microprocessor configuration and interfacing
- Financial and Industrial Organisation
Thinking skills
- Problem analysis and problem solving
- Development of computer algorithms
- Development of microprocessor embedded systems
- Systems analysis and systems design
- Intellectual appreciation
- Learning, experimentation and research
Subject-Based Practical skills
- Interfacing computers and electronic system
- Laboratory testing and analysis
- Application of IT to problems
Skills for life and work (general skills)
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Analytical skills
- Time Management
- Project planning and management
Structure
The programme structure
Introduction
All programmes are credit-rated to help you to understand the amount and level of study that is needed.
One credit is equal to 10 hours of directed study time (this includes everything you do e.g. lecture, seminar and private study).
Credits are assigned to one of 5 levels:
- 0 - equivalent in standard to GCE 'A' level and is intended to prepare students for year one of an undergraduate degree programme
- 1 - equivalent in standard to the first year of a full-time undergraduate degree programme
- 2 - equivalent in standard to the second year of a full-time undergraduate degree programme
- 3 - equivalent in standard to the third year of a full-time undergraduate degree programme
- M - equivalent in standard to a Masters degree
Credit rating
The overall credit-rating of this programme is 360 credits.
Typical duration
The normal duration of this programme is three years full-time or four years sandwich. Although the programme is not offered on a part-time basis it may be possible for students to enrol on individual modules and so build up the required number of modules over a programme of more than three years. Students wishing to do this must establish an agreed personal programme of study with the Programme Tutor and be able to fit into the normal timetable. In certain cases it may be possible to obtain direct entry to the second level of the programme.
How the teaching year is divided
The teaching year is divided into two semesters of roughly equal length.
A typical full-time student will study the equivalent of 60 credits every semester.
What you will study when
There are no optional modules on this program. In each of years one and two, students study six 20-credit modules. In year three there are four 20-credit modules and one 40-credit module.
It is possible to bring together modules from one subject with modules from another to produce a combined programme. Subjects are offered in a variety of combinations:
- Single - 120 credits at levels one, two and three
- Major - 80 credits at levels one, two and three
- Joint - 60 credits at levels one, two and three
- Minor - 40 credits at levels one, two and three
Modules are defined as:
- Core - Must be taken
- Option - Select from a range of identified modules within the field
- University wide option - Select from a wide range of modules across the University
The following table shows the core and optional requirements for the single and major routes for this programme.
| Level | Module Code | Module title | Credit | Status Single | Status Major |
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1 |
EE1003 |
Engineering Computing I |
20 |
core |
- |
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1 |
EE1007 |
Engineering Science and Applications |
20 |
core |
- |
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1 |
EE1004 |
Electronic and Digital Principles |
20 |
core |
core |
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1 |
EE1002 |
Circuit Theory |
20 |
core |
core |
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1 |
EE1001 |
Study Skills for Academic Learning |
20 |
core |
core |
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1 |
EE1303 |
Computer Organisation |
20 |
core |
core |
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2 |
EE2301 |
Engineering Computing II |
20 |
core |
- |
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2 |
EE2003 |
Software Engineering & Microprocessors |
20 |
core |
- |
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2 |
EE2304 |
Operating Systems |
20 |
core |
core |
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2 |
EE2006 |
Analogue and Digital Electronics |
20 |
core |
core |
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2 |
EE2002 |
Analogue & Digital Communications |
20 |
core |
core |
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2 |
EE2004 |
Employability Skills & Group Design |
20 |
core |
core |
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3 |
EE3301 |
Integrated Systems Design |
20 |
core |
core |
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3 |
EE3007 |
Communications Circuits |
20 |
core |
option |
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3 |
EE3302 |
Further Applications and Programming |
20 |
core |
- |
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3 |
EE3006 |
Computer Networks & Data Communications |
20 |
core |
option |
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3 |
EE3008 |
Project and Research Skills |
40 |
core |
core |
Requirements for gaining an award
Degree Classification
Where a student is eligible for an Honours degree, and has gained a minimum of 240 UEL credits at level 2 or level 3 on the programme, including a minimum of 120 UEL credits at level 3, the award classification is determined by calculating:
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The arithmetic mean of the best 100 credits at level 3 |
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2/3 |
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The arithmetic mean of the next best 100 credits at levels 2 and/or 3 |
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1/3 |
and applying the mark obtained as a percentage, with all decimals points rounded up to the nearest whole number, to the following classification
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70% - 100% |
First Class Honours |
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60% - 69% |
Second Class Honours, First Division |
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50% - 59% |
Second Class Honours, Second Division |
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40% - 49% |
Third Class Honours |
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0% - 39% |
Not passed |
Assessment
Teaching, learning and assessment
Teaching and learning
Knowledge is developed through
- Lectures and Seminars
- Assignments
- Projects
- Laboratory work
Thinking skills are developed through
- Problem analysis and problem solving
- Development of computer algorithms
- Critical assessment of information
- Implementation of computer based solutions
Practical skills are developed through
- Computer and electronics laboratory and experimental work
- Group work
Skills for life and work (general skills) are developed through
- Written communication exercises
- Individual and group working activities
Assessment
Knowledge is assessed by
- Time constrained examinations
- Laboratory exercises
- Assignments and project work
Thinking skills are assessed by
- Approach to solving problems
- Analysis of alternative solutions
- Practical solutions to complex tasks
- Development of original and novel solutions
Practical skills are assessed by
- Laboratory reports and experimental assessment
- Group work
- Application to practical problem-solving
Skills for life and work (general skills) are assessed by
- Oral Presentations
- Written communication exercises
- Team exercises
- Research and problem solving
Quality
How we assure the quality of this programme
Before this programme started
Before the programme started, the following was checked:
- there would be enough qualified staff to teach the programme;
- adequate resources would be in place;
- the overall aims and objectives were appropriate;
- the content of the programme met national benchmark requirements;
- the programme met any professional/statutory body requirements;
- the proposal met other internal quality criteria covering a range of issues such as admissions policy, teaching, learning and assessment strategy and student support mechanisms.
This is done through a process of programme approval which involves consulting academic experts including some subject specialists from other institutions.
How we monitor the quality of this programme
The quality of this programme is monitored each year through evaluating:
- external examiner reports (considering quality and standards);
- statistical information (considering issues such as the pass rate);
- student feedback.
Drawing on this and other information programme teams undertake the annual Review and Enhancement Process which is co-ordinated at School level and includes student participation. The process is monitored by the University’s Quality Standing Committee.
Once every six years an in-depth review of the whole field is undertaken by a panel that includes at least two external subject specialists. The panel considers documents, looks at student work, speaks to current and former students and speaks to staff before drawing its conclusions. The result is a report highlighting good practice and identifying areas where action is needed.
The role of the programme committee
This programme has a programme committee comprising all relevant teaching staff, student representatives and others who make a contribution towards the effective operation of the programme (e.g. library/technician staff). The committee has responsibilities for the quality of the programme. It provides input into the operation of the Review and Enhancement Process and proposes changes to improve quality. The programme committee plays a critical role in the quality assurance procedures.
The role of external examiners
The standard of this programme is monitored by at least one external examiner. External examiners have two primary responsibilities:
- To ensure the standard of the programme
- To ensure that justice is done to individual students
External examiners fulfil these responsibilities in a variety of ways including:
- Approving exam papers/assignments
- Attending assessment boards
- Reviewing samples of student work and moderating marks
- Ensuring that regulations are followed
- Providing feedback through an annual report that enables us to make improvements for the future
Listening to the views of students
The following methods for gaining student feedback are used on this programme:
- Module evaluations
- Staff/Student representation on programme committees (meeting 2 times per year)
- Field feedback information analysis for programme and module evaluation
Students are notified of the action taken through:
- Circulating the Minutes of the programme committee
- Providing details on the programme noticeboard
Listening to the views of others
The following methods are used for gaining the views of other interested parties:
- Feedback from external examiners
- Industrial Liaison committee
- Information from professional bodies
Further Information
Alternative locations for studying this programme
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Where you can find further information
Further information about this programme is available from:
- The UEL web site
- The student handbook
- Module study guides
- UEL Manual of Regulations and Policies http://www.uel.ac.uk/qa/
- UEL Quality Manual http://www.uel.ac.uk/qa/
- Regulations for the Academic Framework http://www.uel.ac.uk/academicframework/
- School of Computing & Technology web pages http://www.uel.ac.uk/cite
- Current External examiners
- External examiner reports (available from UEL virtual learning environment (UELPlus or Moodle))
