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    BE Electronic Engineering - First Year

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    Semester One

    EE101 Electronic Engineering Fundamentals
    EE103 Digital Systems 1
    EP101EE Physics for Engineers 1
    EE106 Engineering Mathematics 1
    EE113 Solid State Electronics
    EE115 Introduction to Programming

    Semester Two

    EE108 Computing for Engineers
    EP102EE Physics for Engineers 2
    EE112 Engineering Mathematics 2
    EE114 Introduction to Systems and Control
    EE199 Systems and Control Project (Project Based Learning) 10 ECTS

     

    BE Electronic Engineering - Second Year

    Semester 1

    EE202 Introduction to Telecommunications
    EE204 Analogue Electronics 
    EE206 Differential Equations and Transform Methods
    EE213 Introduction to Signal Processing
    EE214 Electric Circuits 1
    EE299 Analogue Electronics Project (Problem Based Learning) (PBL) * 
     * EE299 is a 10 ECTS module split over two semesters.
     * Students registering for an Elective module must ensure the chosen elective timetable does not clash with EE Lectures/Labs.
    Semester 2

    EE208 Object-Oriented Programming
    EE209 Digital Systems 2
    EE211 System Dynamics
    EE212 Complex Analysis and Vector Calculus
    EE215 Electric Circuits 2
    EE299 Analogue Electronics Project (Problem Based Learning) *
    * EE299 is a 10 ECTS module split over two semesters.
     * Students registering for an Elective module must ensure the chosen elective timetable does not clash with EE Lectures/Labs.

     

    BE Electronic Engineering - Third Year

    Semester 1

    EE301 Signals and Systems
    EE302  Real-Time and Embedded Systems
    EE304 Probability and Statistics
    EE308 Software Engineering
    EE311 Control Systems Design
    EE313 Analogue Electronics 2

    Semester 2

    EE306 Modulation and Coding Techniques
    EE312 Electromagnetic Fields and Machines
    EE314 Digital Design & Verilog
    EE399 Community Based Project (15 ECTS)

    *Students with a minimum of 2:2 grade (50%) in third year may complete a further 2 years to graduate with an ME in Electronic Engineering.
    Work experience is available to students in the fourth year of the 5 year Masters. Students may alternatively choose Erasmus, Study Abroad or a Research Internship or Project (subject to availability).
      

    Fourth Year BE EXIT BE Electronic Engineering

     

    Semester 1

     
    Computer  Electronic  Communications
    EE401 Digital Signal Processing EE401 Digital Signal Processing EE401 Digital Signal Processing
    EE403 Unconstrained Optimisation EE403 Unconstrained Optimisation EE409 RF Circuits & Systems
    EE406 Computer Control Systems EE406 Computer Control Systems EE410 Information Theory
    EE410 Information Theory EE409 RF Circuits & Systems EE412 Wireless Digital Communications
    EE499 Electronic Engineering Project (5 ECTS) EE499 Electronic Engineering Project (5 ECTS) EE499 Electronic Engineering Project (5 ECTS)
    OPTIONAL  - PICK 1 from OPTIONAL  - PICK 1 from OPTIONAL  - PICK 1 from
    CS410 Computer Vision EE412 Wireless Digital Communications EE403 Unconstrained Optimisation
    CS422 Robotics & Automation CS422 Robotics & Automation EE406 Computer Control Systems
     

    Semester 2

     
    Computer  Electronic  Communications
    MN305 Innovation Management MN305 Innovation Management MN305 Innovation Management
    EE402 Computer & Communication Networks EE402 Computer & Communication Networks EE402 Computer & Communication Networks
    EE414 Computation and Simulation EE414 Computation and Simulation EE414 Computation and Simulation
    EE499 Electronic Engineering Project (15 ECTS) EE499 Electronic Engineering Project (15 ECTS) EE499 Electronic Engineering Project (15 ECTS)

    Fourth+Fifth Year ME EXIT ME Electronic Engineering

    Year 4  Semester 1 

    Year 4  Semester 1 

    Year 4  Semester 1 

    Computer Electronic Communications
    EE401 Digital Signal Processing EE401 Digital Signal Processing EE401 Digital Signal Processing
    EE403 Unconstrained Optimisation EE403 Unconstrained Optimisation EE409 RF Circuits & Systems
    EE406 Computer Control Systems EE406 Computer Control Systems EE410 Information Theory
    EE410 Information Theory EE409 RF Circuits & Systems EE412 Wireless Digital Communications
    OPTIONAL  - PICK 2 from OPTIONAL  - PICK 2 from OPTIONAL  - PICK 2 from
    EE423 Design Project (5 ECTS) EE423 Design Project (5 ECTS) EE423 Design Project (5 ECTS)
    CS410 Computer Vision EE412 Wireless Digital Communications EE403 Unconstrained Optimisation
    CS422 Robotics & Automation CS422 Robotics & Automation EE406 Computer Control Systems

    Year 4 Semester 2

    Year 4 Semester 2

    Year 4 Semester 2

    OPTIONAL One - PICK 1 from OPTIONAL One  - PICK 1 from OPTIONAL One - PICK 1 from
    EE491 Industrial Work Experience (30ECTS) EE491 Industrial Work Experience (30ECTS) EE491 Industrial Work Experience (30ECTS)
    EE492 External Engagement (Erasmus) (30ECTS) EE492 External Engagement (Erasmus) (30ECTS) EE492 External Engagement (Erasmus) (30ECTS)
    EE498 Research Project (30ECTS) EE498 Research Project (30ECTS) EE498 Research Project (30ECTS)
         

     

    Year 5 Semester 1

    Year 5 Semester 2

    EE629 *Design of Experiments & Data Analysis (7.5 ECTS) EE695 * Masters Project  (22.5 ECTS Part 2 of 2)
    EE695 * Masters Project  (7.5 ECTS Part 1 of 2)  
    OPTIONAL - PICK 2 FROM  OPTIONAL - PICK 1 FROM
    EE611 Medical Instrumentation  ​(7.5 ECTS) EE616 Optimization Theory (7.5 ECTS)
    EE613 Electromagnetic Emissions  - Compatibility and Biological Effects (7.5 ECTS) EE641 Advanced Real Time Systems (7.5 ECTS)
    EE625 Wireless Communication Systems (7.5 ECTS)  

                 ​NB: The core and elective modules listed for the programme are indicative and subject to change; individual modules may not be offered in a particular year.
    **** 2022/23  UPDATE: EE611 and EE616 modules will not be offered.

    BSc Robotics & Intelligent Devices - First Year

    Semester 1       
    EE103 Digital Systems 1          
    EP101EE  Physics for Engineers 1
    EE106 Engineering Mathematics 1 
    EE121 Electronic Engineering Fundamentals (7.5 ECTS)     
    CS161 Introduction to Computer Science 1 (7.5 ECTS)     
     
    Semester 2     
    EP102EE Physics for Engineers 2         
    EE112 Engineering Mathematics 2
    EE114 Introduction to Systems and Control 
    EE198 Robotics Systems Project  (7.5 ECTS)
    CS162 Introduction to Computer Science 2  (7.5 ECTS)
     
     

    BSc Robotics & Intelligent Devices - Second Year

    Semester 1
    EE108R Computing for Engineers
    EE204 Analogue Electronics         
    EE206 Differential Equations and Transform Methods                 
    EE213 Introduction to Signal Processing         
    EE220 Intelligent & Connected Machines in Society
    CS210 Algorithms & Data Structures 1
     
    Semester 2  
    EE208 Object-Orientated Programming
    EE211 System Dynamics 
    EE297 Intelligent Systems Project​
    CS211 Algorithms & Data Structures 2
    CS240 Operating Systems, Communications & Concurrency

     

    BSc Robotics & Intelligent Devices - Third Year

    Semester 1
    EE301 Signals and Systems         
    EE302  Real-Time and Embedded Systems       
    EE304 Probability and Statistics         
    EE308 Software Engineering         
    EE311 Control Systems Design
    CS422 Robotics & Automation
     
    Semester 2
    EE381 Work Placement (30ECTS)
     

    BSc Robotics & Intelligent Devices - Fourth Year

    Semester 1
    EE401 Digital Signal Processing
    EE406 Computer Control Systems
    EE413 Robotic Actuation and Sensing
    CS401 Machine Learning & Neural Networks
    CS410 Computer Vision
    EE496 Final Year Project (5 of 20 credits completed) 

    Semester 2
    EE314 Digital Design & Verilog
    EE402  Computer Communication Networks
    EE496 Final Year Project (15 of 20 credits completed)
    CS427 Autonomous Robotics

     

    BSc Engineering Science/ Omnibus Science First Year

    Semester 1
    EE121 Electronic Engineering Fundamentals
     
    Semester 2
    EE123 Introduction to Systems & Control
     

    BSc Engineering Science/ Omnibus Science Second Year

    Semester 1 
    EE213 Introduction to Signal Processing
    EE214 Electric Circuits 1

     Semester 2
    EE108 Computing for Engineers
    EE215 Electric Circuits 2
     

    BSc Engineering Science/ Omnibus Science Third Year

    Semester 1
    EE204 Analogue Electronic
    EE301 Signals and Systems
    EE302 Real-Time System and Embedded Systems

    Semester 2
    EE208 Object Orientated Programming (C+)  
    EE211 System Dynamics  
    EE298 ​Analogue Electronics (Problem Based Learning) (5ECTS)​​

    BSc Engineering Science/ Omnibus Science Fourth Year

    Double Honours Semester 1 Single Honours Semster 1
    EE313 Analogue Electronics 2 EE313 Analogue Electronics 2
    EE311 Control Systems EE311 Control Systems
    EE401 Digital Signal Processing EE401 Digital Signal Processing
                    
      EE406 Computer Control Systems
      EE409 RF Circuits & Systems
    Double Honours Semester 2 Single Honours Semester 2
    EE312 Electromagnetic Fields and Machines    EE312 Electromagnetic Fields and Machines
    EE421 Engineering Design Project EE314 Asic Design with Verilog
      EE499 Final Year Project (20 ECTS)

    MEng Electronic Engineering (Embedded & Wireless Systems) - DEFERRED 2023/24

    Completion Method:
    MEng/ MHJ50: 90 Credit ME Programme comprising: 30 Credit Project / 60 Credit Taught Modules (7.5 Credits each).

    Project completed over one summer(May to August) by Full-Time Students Taught Modules completed over two semesters (Full-Time).
    Approximately 3 hours of Lectures per week per module. Attendance at lectures or laboratory sessions on campus is required for some modules.

    Semester 1
      EE611 Medical Instrumentation
      EE612 Advanced Control Systems *
      EE613 Electromagnetic Emissions - Compatibility and Biological Effects
      EE625 Wireless Communication Systems
      CS680 Computer Vision

    Semester 2
      EE608 Data Modelling and Analysis *
      EE616 Optimization Theory  *
      EE635 Knowledge Management and Intellectual Property *
      EE641 Advanced Real Time Systems
      
    Summer Period
      EE699 Project ​*

    *Compulsory Modules

    Structured PhD and MEngSc Programmes (MHJ02-full time) (MHJ03-part time)

    Discipline (Engineering) Specific Modules
    EE802: Research Communication
    EE810: Laboratory Demonstration
    EE811: Research Supervision
    EE816: Optimization Theory

    Flexible Modules 
    FM801: Conference Organisation
    FM802: Work -Based Placement
    FM803: Research Placement
    FM804: Engaging with the Community: Research, Practice and Reflection
    FM805: Outreach & Communication
    FM807: External Short Course
    FM808: Seminar Series
    FM809: Advanced Communication Skills (Publication)

    Generic Skill
    CTL1: Professional Certificate in Postgraduate Teaching & Learning (Tutors & Demonstrators)
    GST1: Personal development and employability module
    GST2: Finding Information for your thesis
    ​GST3: Academic Writing
    GST4: Research Practice and Integrity
    GST5: Creative Thinking & Problem Solving
    GST6: Social Entrepreneurship making a real difference
    GST8: Grant Management & Compliance
    GST10: Innovation and Research Commercialisation
    GST11: Professional skills - Thesis completion and Career development
    GST13; Research Funding Application
    GST15: Ethics & Academic Practice for Research Students
    HM811 Computational tools for research

    Course Structure
    The Structured PhD consists of a research element and a number of taught modules and a thesis on a significant body of original research
    15 credits of approved generic skills /transferable modules (GS modules)
    15 credits of approved subject specific/advanced specialist modules (DS modules)

    The Structured Research Masters (M.Eng.Sc) similarly consists of a research element and a number of taught modules:A thesis on a significant body of research
    5 credits of approved generic skills /transferable modules (GS modules)
    5 credits of approved subject specific/advanced specialist modules (DS modules)

     

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