Contemporary Engineering Themes B

Code

EEEE2064

School

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Level

2

Credits

10

Semesters

Spring UK

Summary

This module introduces a variety of themes that are at the forefront of contemporary electrical and electronic engineering systems. The presentations will cover critical technological enablers and breakthroughs and their commercial and socio-economic impact, which drive the engineering research and development process. This provides a broader context for the material covered in the co-requisite modules. The module will cover three topics, which may vary from year to year. However, typical subjects might include:

• Advanced Communications

• Medical Electronics

• Photonics

Reassessment of the module, if required, will be by reassessment of the failed elements.

Target Students

Only available to second year students on courses offered by the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Classes

• One 2-hour workshop
• Two 2-hour lectures each week for 6 weeks

Assessment

• 33% Coursework 1: 2 page report
• 33% Coursework 2: Solutions to problem exercises
• 34% Coursework 3: Poster

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

LO1 Analyse the commercial and socio-economic drivers in the engineering research and development process.

LO2 Explain the technology basis underpinning a contemporary engineering theme.

LO3 Critically appraise technology in a contemporary engineering theme within the broader context of its application in society, through the use of technical literature.

LO4 Summarise the key ideas in a contemporary engineering technology so that it can be understood by a technical audience.

LO5 Outline potential ethical concerns in a contemporary engineering theme.

This module contributes to the delivery of the following Engineering Council outcomes:

C1, C4, M4, C5, C8, M8 and C17

Conveners

• Professor Eric Larkins