Contemporary Engineering Themes A
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| EEEE1041 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 1 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- EEEE1041
- School
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This course provides an introduction to three 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 three topics covered will vary each year and typical subjects might include:
• Smart Grids
• Medical Electronics
• Electric Transportation
• Big Data
Reassessment of the module, if required, will be by reassessment of the failed elements.
Target Students
Only available to first year students on courses offered by the department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Classes
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 3 weeks
- Two 2-hour lectures each week for 3 weeks
Assessment
- 33% Coursework 2: Group assignment
- 34% Coursework 3: In-class test
- 33% Coursework 1: Group assignment
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To provide an introduction to a variety of electrical and electronic themes that are found in contemporary systems.Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
LO1 Outline the technology basis underpinning a contemporary engineering theme.
LO2 Utilise key features of a contemporary engineering technology.
LO3 Evaluate the sustainability of an existing device/system.
LO4 Summarise the key ideas in a contemporary engineering technology so that it can be understood by a non-technical audience.
This module contributes to the delivery of the following Engineering Council outcomes:
C1, C7 and C17