The programme comprises 120 credits, four 20-credit specialist modules and a 40-credit Project.
Course structure
Core modules
Electronic Systems
This module extends previous knowledge of electronic principles to the pragmatic application of electronics in industrial, commercial and human-machine interface devices. It explores the circuit topologies and technologies required to make fit for purpose devices to fulfil a wide range of industrial, commercial and scientific applications.
This module is delivered through a combination of lectures, guided reading, design studies and computer workshops. Whenever appropriate, practical applications are used to demonstrate principles.
Group Design
This module provides you with the opportunity to work in a team to solve a complex multi-disciplinary engineering design and implementation problem related to your chosen BEng Tech pathway. It gives you an understanding of your knowledge and limitations, and the importance of bringing in and working with people with a different knowledge base and skill set. Working in a team enables problems to be successfully resolved which would not have been possible within a single individual. This module develops a consolidated set of employability skills in project management, presentation of work, research and commercial awareness to support complex problem solving in a technical context and enhance the awareness of professional issues such as health, safety, environment and ethics in the workplace.
A problem-based learning approach is adopted and, where appropriate, supporting lectures and seminars are delivered to include technical knowledge or skills development.
Power Electronics and Drive Systems
You develop the skills to analyse and design power electronic converters and to integrate them in electric drive systems.
The module is delivered through a combination of lectures and tutorials including guided exercises. There is also a series of practical classes that reinforce the theory and demonstrate the dependence of the drive system performance on the characteristics of the power converter and the control scheme employed.
Power Systems
This module presents methods of power system analysis to give a sound understanding of a broad range of topics related to power system engineering. It includes studies on operation, design and economics of power generation, transmission/distribution systems. Frequency and voltage control, and protection schemes are covered for both normal and fault conditions.
The module is taught with lectures, for explanation of principles and discussion of applications, and seminars for guided exercises There are also a series of practical's utilising industry standard software for the analysis of power flow and fault levels which will incorporate examples of current industry practice.
Project (BEng Tech)
This module advances the development of your independent learning skills by allowing you to investigate an area of engineering for an extended period. You are given training in writing technical reports for knowledgeable readers and you produce a report or dissertation of the work covered. You also give an oral presentation, a poster presentation or both. The topic can be in the form of a research project or a design project. You develop key skills in research, knowledge application and creation through keynote lectures where appropriate and self-managed independent study. You are supported through regular tutorial sessions and project supervision meetings.
