MEng (Hons) Electronic and Computer Engineering with a Year in Industry Integrated Master's degree at the University of Nottingham

Development of an autonomous vehicle building on knowledge learned in other parts of the course. Lab-based work undertaken in project weeks giving a break from lectures in each semester. Work on this module for a third of the year.

Introduction to various themes at the forefront of today's electrical and electronic engineering systems. Topics covered vary each year including Smart Grids, Medical Electronics, Electric Transportation, Big Data. Topics cover critical technological enablers and breakthroughs and their commercial and socio-economic impact.

Assessment: Non-compensatable for IET-accredited plan (pass mark 40%)

Introduction to algebra of complex numbers as a key mathematical tool for analysis of linear mathematical and engineering problems. Study of complexity of solving general systems of equations using matrix techniques and review of calculus of a single variable. Three hour lecture and workshops each week.

Introduction to electronic and information systems covering digital electronics, amplifiers, filters, semiconductor devices, diodes, transistors, communications and noise in electronic systems. Taught material reinforced through coursework exercises using circuit simulation tools.

Assessment: Coursework exercises

Technical skills required to analyse, design and implement solutions to practical engineering problems. Design and develop code solutions that can be implemented on multiple platforms. Skills enhanced through ongoing use in project component of first year.

Introduction to concepts and challenges faced in generating traditional and renewable electrical energy. Understanding of reliable and secure electricity supplies.

Continuation from year one introducing variety of themes at forefront of contemporary electrical and electronic engineering systems. Topics covered vary each year including Smart Grids, Bio-sensing, Medical Electronics, Photonics, Electric Transportation, Internet of Things. Provides broader context for material in co-requisite modules.

Quality Software Engineering demanding consideration of good design practice to produce robust, reliable, portable, maintainable and cost-effective codes. Covers good practice topics and introduces Object Oriented Programming (OOP) as elegant and reliable means of constructing inherently good quality software. Encapsulation, polymorphism and inheritance considered in detail.

Introduction to underpinning technologies for conditioning, control and conversion of electrical energy. Topics include power electronics control, electrical machines, renewable energy.

Study of intermediate level electronic analogue circuits and their use within more complex systems, digital design techniques, software tools, communications systems, sources and impact of noise and interference.

Range of activities from design and development cycle to provide practical solutions to electronic engineering problems. Hands-on laboratory-based project developing teamworking skills. Development of electronics and communications system from concept to functional prototype.

Mathematical skills and suitable software tools for modelling problems. Topics include analysis techniques for dynamic systems with application to communications and control theory, analysis techniques for digital systems, statistical analysis of signals and data.

Range of activities from design and development cycle for practical solutions to electronic engineering problems. Hands-on laboratory-based project and team work. Development of electronics and communications system from concept to functional prototype.

Advanced analytic mathematical techniques for exact or approximate solutions to common classes of ordinary differential equations typical in Engineering. One-hour lecture and two-hour workshop each week. Techniques include method of variation of parameters, Laplace transform methods, Taylor series method, Frobenius method, asymptotic regular perturbations and strained coordinates, multiple scales.

Design and analysis of electronic systems used in telecommunications particularly wireless devices. Devices covered include passive components such as transmission lines, directional couplers, periodic structures, and active devices such as amplifiers and oscillators.

Students work in groups of four to six on real-world engineering problem. All groups work on same project set by external Stakeholder. Work for whole academic year to come up with engineering solution. Encompasses broad range of engineering skills involving design, analysis and evaluation of systems. Assessment of societal impact and ability to scale-up solution into commercial product. Students expected to build and test prototype device.

Assessment: Project work including prototype demonstration

Development of business plan based on idea for new product. Knowledge and skills needed for graduate entering employment. Learning various models, tools and concepts including Belbin's model of team formation, PEST and SWOT analysis, marketing basics, product life cycle, technology audits, finance sources, intellectual property, ethics, product design.

Development and deployment of software for variety of platforms ranging from web and mobile devices through to large scale parallel computers.

Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Focus on Cybersecurity.

Introduction to concepts and operating principles of modern digital communication systems. System examples include compact disk, local area networks and digital television.

Architectures for embedded systems, operation of microcontroller and its programming, assembly language directives and instructions, interfacing of microcontrollers embedded peripherals and interrupts, communications protocols used in embedded computing, introduction to larger scale embedded systems.

Skills required to commission complete IT system, network design and implementation. Uses and techniques of IT infrastructure services (VoIP, Hybrid working, Virtualisation, Directory services). Approaches to implementing services, security, management and administration of systems.

Fundamentals of mobile communications and application to real systems. Typical subjects include 3rd and 4th generation systems, OFDM and MIMO, development of 5th generation systems.

Main concepts related to optical devices, systems and networks. Topics include characteristics of optical fibres and range of active and passive optical devices such as transmitters, detectors, amplifiers, multiplexers, filters and couplers.

Fundamentals of robotics. Direct Kinematics, Inverse Kinematics, Workspace analysis and specifying appropriate robotic manipulators for industrial processes.

Selection of topics where information is acquired from sensors and subsequently electronically processed. Applications typically include optical, acoustic, non-destructive evaluation, medical and bio-photonics.

Year spent in industry subject to meeting relevant requirements. Placement year opportunity to apply learning to real projects in professional working environment. Supported by placement tutor in securing position and keeping in touch during year. Can provide source of income and lead to job offer before graduation.

Students indicate project preferences from wide range of industrially-relevant topics covering all facets of degree program, then work under supervision of expert member of staff. Undertake project management activities and plan project for year ahead. Engage in independent work consisting of regular effort over academic year to deliver project Aims and Objectives. Write Project Plan to deliver objectives.