Online Module Choice for your

2
nd
year
For 2010-11 entrants going into the
second year in 2011-12
Todays session
The structure of our programmes: what
modules are taken on each ACSE course in
year 2.
Which courses have options, which do not?
Important points
Other questions
Core modules (100 credits) for all ACSE 2
nd
years
ACS214 Discrete Systems, sem 2, 20 credits
ACS217 Mathematics and Data Modelling, year long, 20 credits
ACS2xx (tbc) Systems Laboratory and Design, sem 2, 10 credits
ACS221 Control System Analysis and Applications, autumn, 20
credits
ACS223 Computer Systems and Applications, year long, 20
credits
MGT388 Finance and Law for Engineers, sem 1, 10 credits
(50 credits per semester that is common to you all)
The other 20 credits
May provide the theme for your course, or in
the case of Systems and Control Engineering
allow you to explore a theme that you are
interested in.
What are the themes? See the following
slides.
COM Theme
COM264 Foundations of Object Oriented Programming, sem 1, 10 credits
Aims/Description: This module introduces the foundations of object-
oriented programming using the language Java. The emphasis of the
course is on software engineering principles, and concepts
underpinning object-oriented design and development are introduced
from the outset. By the end of the course, students will be able to
design, implement and test moderately complex Java programs.
COM162 Object Oriented Design and Programming with Java, sem 2, 10
credits
Aims/DescriptionThis module introduces some of the fundamental
principles of object oriented programming and software engineering
using the Java Programming Language. In particular it covers the
principles that underlie the structuring of software and introduces
models of real-world systems. Techniques for developing sound
programming techniques are introduced and applied.
EEE Theme
EEE204 Electronic Devices in Circuits, sem 1, 10 credits
Aims/Description: The course links ideas introduced in a number of first and
second year compulsory modules. The strongest links are with Analogue
Circuits (EEE103), Electronic Devices (EEE105) and Circuits and Signals but
there are also links with aspects of Power Networks (EEE102), second year
Mathematics, second year Signal and System Analysis. The aims of the course
are: to examine the non-ideal aspects of operational amplifiers and show
how careful design can minimise their effects; to introduce the idea of
electronic noise in circuits, including the parameters used to quantify noise
and its effects, and to outline some design approaches that can minimise the
effects of noise; to provide students with a sufficient understanding of circuits
to enable them to design basic instrumentation for the majority of their third
year project needs. All the fundamental ideas will be discussed in the context
of practical circuits so that students can see how to apply the ideas in a
synthesis (design) context..
EEE206 Communication Systems, sem 2, 10 credits
Aims/Description: To provide an introduction to the field of communication
systems, including nomenclature, methodology and applications; to introduce
the concept of modulation and examine its influence on system performance;
to examine typical circuits for implementing both analogue and digital
modulation and demodulation; to provide an appreciation of the trade-offs in
practical systems of signal-to-noise, band width and rate of information
transfer; to consider the basic architecture and principles of operation of
selected large scale communication systems.
MEC Theme
MEC112 Fundamental Engineering Mechanics, sem 1, 10 credits
Aims/Description: The course aims to introduce the fundamental
concepts and techniques used in Engineering Mechanics. Two-
dimensional statics of rigid bodies is covered including force and
moment systems, free body diagrams, equilibrium, friction and
distributed forces in beams and hydrostatics applications. Two
dimensional kinematics of particles and the velocity analysis of rigid
bodies are covered. No prior knowledge of mechanics is assumed and
the treatment concentrates on physical understanding and applications
to engineering, rather than using advanced mathematical treatments.
MEC116 Engineering Mechanics, sem 2, 10 credits
Aims/Description: The course builds upon the concepts and techniques
used in Fundamental Engineering Mechanics (MEC112). Consideration is
given to the kinematics and kinetics of particles in two dimensions and
this leads to the dynamic analysis of rigid bodies. An introduction to the
use of Work-Energy and Impulse Momentum methods in engineering
dynamics is given. Understanding of statistics is enhanced by considering
interconnected rigid bodies and internal forces through the application
to the modelling and analysis of two-dimensional machines. An
introduction to the essentials of three-dimensional statics is included.
Emphasis is placed on physical understanding and engineering
applications, rather than using advanced mathematical treatments.
Medical Theme
MAT2510 Tissue Structure and Function, sem 1, 10 credits
Aims/Description: This course introduces students to the tissues of the
human body. The principal tissues that make up the body will be
described including the cells, proteins and other extracellular
components that make up the tissue. The structure of the tissue will be
discussed in detail, in particular how it relates to its specific function in
a healthy human body. Basic anatomy - how tissues combine to create
organs and where each organ can be found in the human body will be
studied. Practical classes on human anatomy and histology will be used
to demonstrate tissue structure. Finally, how tissue damage cuases loss
of function will be considered. This course should enable students to
understand enough about human tissues so that they can relate it to
how engineering techniques are used to support, monitor and repair
damaged human tissues.
MPY101 Physics of Living Systems, sem 2, 10 credits
Aims/Description: The aim is to introduce biomechanical descriptions
of the human body. We look at its structure and its performance as a
physical machine. The structural characteristics of human bones and
tissue are investigated, together with the mechanical functions of the
skeleton and musculature. Simple fluid dynamic characteristics of the
body are introduced, including descriptions of blood-flow in the arteries
and veins and air-flow in the lungs.
Modern Languages Theme
MLTxxx, sem 1, 10 credits
MLTxxx, sem 2, 10 credits
Go to http://www-
online.shef.ac.uk:3001/pls/live/web_cal.cal3_dept_form?p_ye
ar=11, and choose the link to the Modern Languages Teaching
Centre (MLTC) for a list of the languages available.
If you are interested in this theme, please talk to the MLTC
about the level you should sign up for. You are not allowed to
sign up for a beginning level class for a language in which you
already have proficiency.
If you are interested in studying abroad in your third year, now
is the time to think about whether your language skills are
good enough for the country you want to go to, and the MLT
option could help you with that. See me if youre interested in
this.
Systems and Control Engineering
Have 20 credits optional modules in either the
COM theme (10 credits per semester)
EEE theme (10 credits per semester)
MEC theme (10 credits per semester)
Medical theme (10 credits per semester)
Modern language theme (10 credits per semester)
Systems and Control Engineering
Take 100 core credits, and also take 20 credits of
options:
COM264+COM162
EEE204+EEE206
MEC112+MEC116
MAT2510+MPY101
MLTxxx+MLTxxx
You cannot mix and match from the themes: all of your 20
credits of options must be from the same theme.
You must go through the online module choice
process.
Systems and Control Engineering with Management
Take 100 core credits plus
MGT136 Management Themes and Perspectives, year long, 20 credits
The module introduces students to some of the key themes and
perspectives within a number of different subject disciplines within
management. Through a series of 4 four-week `packages' the module will
introduce students to key issues within marketing, sustainable
development, operations management and strategic management. The
module is designed to help students to start to identify the
interconnections between the different disciplines within management
and to see how differing perspectives tackle key contemporary challenges.
The module will be delivered through a series of 4-week subject
`packages' by experts in the different disciplines. While the lectures will
provide the foundation for student learning, this will be supplemented by
guest speakers from within industry to apply concepts to actual business
settings. Seminars will provide space for more detailed discussion of issues
and topics covered during the module. Key skills sessions will also be
interspersed between the different subject packages so that students will
be able to develop these generic skills which they can utilise in the various
assessments components and for which they will receive feedback. .
No Options so you should not go through the online module choice process
Computer Systems Engineering
Take 100 Core credits, and also take the computing theme
COM264 Foundations of Object Oriented Programming,
sem 1, 10 credits
COM162 Object Oriented Design and Programming with
Java, sem 2, 10 credits
You will see this as a choice on your online module choice
screen, and the alternative you will be given is to take
COM160 instead of these two. Choose COM264 and COM162
rather than COM160
You must go through the online module
choice process
Electronic, Control and Systems Engineering
Take 100 core credits, and also take the EEE theme:
EEE204 Electronic Devices in Circuits, sem 1, 10 credits
EEE206 Communication Systems, sem 2, 10 credits
No Options so you should not go through
the online module choice process
Mechanical Systems Engineering, also
Mechatronics
Take 100 core credits, and also take core modules:
MEC112 Fundamental Engineering Mechanics, sem 1, 10
credits
MEC116 Engineering Mechanics, sem 2, 10 credits
No Options so you should not go through
the online module choice process
Medical Systems Engineering
Take 100 core credits, and also take core modules:
MAT2510 Tissue Structure and Function, sem 1, 10 credits
MPY101 Physics of Living Systems 2, sem 2, 10 credits
No Options so you should not go through
the online module choice process
Important points (1)
Regulations are subject to change. You may have noticed, for
example, that information about ACS220 and MGT388 has
been changed very recently.
The online module choice is only the first step in registration.
It is not the same as registration. You have to make your
module choices (if you have any) by Friday the 27
th
of May.
Do this even if you think you will have to resit a module in
August.
You will be told by an email from the University how to
register online, along with your summer exam results, so
make sure you check your email and follow the instructions.
Important points (2)
Reminder for overseas students: if you think you will need to
resit an exam, and if you want to do this in your own country,
you need to apply to do this by the 10
th
of June. See
http://www.shef.ac.uk/ssid/exams/exabrinf.html for more
information
If you want to change course, please talk this over with your
personal tutor, and then if you still want to go ahead, fill in a
change of status form.
I recommend that you look at the modules in years 3 and 4 as
well as the modules in year 2. See the links on the right hand
side of this page:
http://www.shef.ac.uk/acse/current/undergraduates/courses.
The choices you make now will impact on what you can do in
the rest of your course. Changing course now is easy; changing
course at the end of year 2 may not be possible.
Any questions?