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Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering Programme Catalogue 2017/18


UEXX-AFM02: MEng(Hons) Integrated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

Leading to the award of MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN INTEGRATED MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Mode of attendance: Full-time

Normal programme duration: 4 years


Click here for further information Possible DAPs for this programme:

  • This programme has no possible DAPs
 

Click here for further informationPossible exit awards for this programme:



Year 1

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification


Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
EE10168 Circuit theory 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
EE10213 Mathematics 1 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME10003 Thermodynamics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME10004 Solid mechanics 1 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME10006 Design materials & manufacturing 1 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
EE10169 Digital electronics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
EE10170 Robotics & mechatronic systems 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
EE10214 Mathematics 2 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME10010 Solid mechanics 2 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME10012 Design materials & manufacturing 2 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2017/18 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2018/19 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 2

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 20% towards the final award classification


Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
EE20004 Electronic devices & circuits 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
EE20021 Digital systems design 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
EE20085 Electromagnetics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
EE20223 Design and manufacture of electromechanical systems 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME20014 Modelling techniques 1 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
EE10135 Signals, systems and communications 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
EE20099 Electrical systems & power electronics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
EE20100 Integrated control system design 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME10009 Fluid mechanics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME20021 Modelling techniques 2 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2017/18 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2018/19 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 3

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 40% towards the final award classification


NB. Students may be permitted to take ME40315 (External integrated project - 30 credits) instead of the project options available in Semester 2 of this programme, subject to the approval of the Director of Studies.

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 3

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
EE30041 Control engineering 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
EE30123 Power electronics & drives 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
EE30186 Integrated engineering 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ME30033 Mechanical vibrations & noise 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME30067 Vehicle dynamics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME30197 Business processes 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME30264 Materials selection in engineering design 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
EE20083 Signal processing 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
EE30121 Microelectronic systems 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
EE30215 Power system fundamentals 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 3

Optional Units: Select 30 credits from the following list: OR...
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
EE30147 Group design and business project I 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
EE40148 Group design and business project II 18 credits       [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Select 30 credits from the following list: OR...
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ME30068 Group business & design project - I 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME40228 Group business & design project - II 18 credits       [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Select 30 credits from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ME30313 Aerospace group business & design project - I 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME40314 Aerospace group business & design project - II 18 credits       [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2017/18 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2018/19 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 4

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Exemption: Part & stage weightings for this programme are 0:20:40:40 instead of 0:16:34:50.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 (Section B)PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 (Section B)PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 3 Stage 4 of this programme contributes 40% towards the final award classification


Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 4

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ME40331 Robotics engineering 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
EE40054 Digital image processing 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
EE40066 Energy management systems 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
EE40098 Computational intelligence 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
EE40137 Power electronics and machines 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ME40049 Innovation and advanced design 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME40051 Advanced control 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME40055 Energy & the environment 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ME40046 Modelling and analysis of manufacturing systems 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME40058 Fluid power 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ME40212 Biomimetics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ME40064 System modelling & simulation 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
XX40197 Integrated engineering final year project 30 credits       [equivalent to 60 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2017/18 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2018/19 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.