BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year) Bachelor's degree at Teesside University

You are introduced to the importance of design, modelling, and simulation in engineering. You explore the design process and how it is applied. Explore design using techniques such as sketching, formal engineering drawing, design calculations, and written commentary. Aspects of engineering design using mechanical and electrical engineering are introduced, including control, design, and simulation. Technical aspects including manufacturing drawing, modelling, rapid prototyping are also explored.

You are introduced to the physical, thermal, fluid, electrical and mechanical systems in engineering and the scientific laws and principles that govern them.

You are introduced to mathematical notation and techniques. The emphasis is on developing the skills that enable you to analyse and solve engineering problems. Topics studied include number, algebraic manipulation and equations, the solution of triangles, an introduction to vectors and an introduction to probability and descriptive statistics.

You are introduced to a variety of skills and techniques in engineering, teaching you a range of personal and professional skills essential to study, employability, and professional life. An engineer is a problem-solver, and this module gives you an introduction to the lab equipment and skills needed to measure, analyse, and present a range of engineering topics. You take part in practical engineering activities, providing you with the basic concepts of materials, structures, mechanics, and elec

This module gives you a basic understanding of the physical fundamentals used in electrical engineering, together with specific techniques you need to determine the behaviour of electric circuits. We cover the fundamentals of electrical circuit theory, analysis of electrical circuits, give you an understanding of simple analogue and digital circuits and an appreciation of their application to engineering problems. We look at voltage, current, power, energy, resistance and impedance. Also magneti

You develop an understanding of digital and analogue electronics. And focus on important components, operations and circuits. You explore theoretical principles and conduct laboratory exercises using expert equipment.

This module introduces the range of mathematical skills that are relevant to an engineering degree. You revisit and develop your knowledge of the fundamentals of algebra, trigonometry and basic statistics. The central ideas of vectors, matrices, complex numbers, and differential and integral calculus are also examined. Throughout the module you develop a range of mathematical skills and techniques fundamental to the solution of engineering problems. You also advance your skills in selecting and

You develop and enhance the practical, professional and electrical engineering skills necessary for success in both the academic and work environment. There is a significant practical element which enables you to develop your knowledge, confidence and the fundamental principles of electrical engineering design methods and laboratory practice. You are also introduced to the skills required to improve opportunities in career selection and development through exposure to a range of on-campus servic

This module provides you with an introduction to instrumentation, through studying the principles and characteristics of measurement systems and elements, and their underlying physical principles. On successful completion of this module, you will be able to: gather record, describe and evaluate sensor and system data from a variety of sources demonstrate practical ability in carrying out experimental physical measurements, within defined contexts in areas relevant to physics and instrumentation

Assessment: Exam, system design exercise and laboratory report

You focus on the implementation of systems for both programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and embedded systems. PLCs are used to explain theory, to discuss applications and to cover practical aspects of programmable logic controllers and lead to the design of a control system for an industrial process. Embedded systems are explained by using their industrial applications and practical programming applications using a microcontroller-based system. You work in teams to solve an industrially-releva

In this group project module you work in teams to solve an industrially relevant digital electronics design problem. Through your project work you develop employability skills such as project management, work presentation, research and commercial awareness. You become more adept at technical problem solving. You investigate digital electronics and are introduced to digital electronics design techniques, and their application to real problems.

This module introduces electrical power systems, including balanced/unbalanced three-phase systems, transformers, and transmission lines. Practical sessions involve the use of laboratory setups and software packages (Pspice & Matlab) for the analysis of power system component characteristics. Tutorials will involve guided exercises and practical tasks incorporating examples of current industry practice.

The module encompasses the theoretical and practical aspects of modern digital and industrial communications systems and protocols. The module provides the principles of the design, analysis and practical implementation and industrial use of digital, serial, wired and wireless communication systems. The module also introduces practical industrial communication protocols and information management systems.

You deepen your mathematical knowledge in key areas to use in a number of techniques to solve problems that arise in engineering domains. You develop competence in identifying the most appropriate method to solve a problem and its application. You are introduced to the techniques and principles, and you are provided with problems that develop your competency in applying these techniques. You are shown how to implement numerical methods using software techniques.

This module teaches principles and analysis of electrical machines. Machine performance and operation characteristics are investigated in-depth in both analytical and experimental methods. Students will develop analytical techniques for predicting device and system interaction characteristics as well as applications. Laboratory setups and software packages such as (Pspice & Matlab) will be used to model and analyse a typical machine performance and characteristics. Problems used in the course ar

This module introduces C++ programming with an emphasis on the learning, development and application of algorithms and data structures within an engineering context. The students will be introduced to the basics of class-based object-oriented programming using the C++ language. Students will be required to demonstrate conceptual understanding and practical competence of programming by designing and implementing solutions to specific programming problems. The module is taught with lectures, labs

Assessment: Report midway through the course and a group programming task at the end of the module period

This module aims to provide students with the capability to analyse and design power electronic converters and to integrate them in DC and AC electric drive systems. The module is delivered through a combination of lectures, guided reading, laboratory sessions and tutorials. Demonstrations using modern experimental facilities will give the students the opportunity to explore converters' operation in full and to gain a deep understanding of practical design constraints. Problems used in the modul

This module introduces you to the fundamental of industrial electronics including power electronic devices, power electronic converters and their application to switched mode power supply and other power electronic applications. The module also considers the principles of modelling, analysis and design of industrial electronics circuits such as switch mode power supply. The module will be delivered through a combination of lectures and practical sessions. Lectures will provide an explanation of