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Section 1: Course Specific Information
About this guide
This Course Guide will help you plan your Electronics and Communications Engineering
course. It tells you which modules you will study and what you must pass in order to
progress through the course. The Guide also offers you brief descriptions of each module,
including general information about assessment tasks, and an overview of how the Course
can be used to inform future career choices.
You should read this Course Guide in conjunction with the Undergraduate Student
Handbook, which summarises the University’s Principles and Regulations. Together these
documents should provide you with all the basic information that we think you will need for
your period of study here.
You are encouraged to read this Guide through now. It will be a considerable advantage to
you to be familiar from the outset with the various aspects of your studies that are described.
It may be that the relevance of some of the sections will not be immediately obvious, so you
should keep the guide somewhere accessible, so that you can refer to it as needed. The
answers to many of the questions that you will want to ask are contained in the guide.
It is, of course, impossible to cover all possible queries you may have in a document such as
this. If you find that there is something you need to know, please do not hesitate to approach
your Course Manager. You can also consult the University’s Student Support and Guidance
Services as appropriate. We are pleased to hear your views and welcome suggestions for
ways of improving the operation of the Course.
Please note that in order to develop and improve the Course, it may be necessary on
occasions to amend or revise the details given in this Course Guide.
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Welcome to the MEng/BEng (Hons) Electronics and Communications
Engineering
On behalf of all the members of the School of Engineering and the Built Environment
(SEBE), and in particular the Department of Engineering and Technology, I would like to
take this early opportunity to extend a warm welcome to you.
Your Electronics and Communications Engineering Course is one of many awards run by
SEBE which has itself established an excellent reputation for high academic quality,
friendliness and for its supportive network of counsellors. Advice and support can be sought
not only from your Academic Counsellor but also from Course Managers and Module
Leaders. However, we believe it is important that you also play your part in the operation
and development of your chosen path. We are therefore keen to hear your views: and would
welcome any suggestions that you may have about ways of improving any aspect of your
Course’s operation and/or the student experience here at SEBE. In practice, you will have
the opportunity to do this through the process of student representation at the Staff / Student
Liaison Meetings during each semester.
The aim of the course is to develop professional Electronic and Communication Engineers
who will be eligible for Chartered Engineer status. Consequently, the core learning outcomes
are based on the Engineering subject benchmarks, which define levels of achievement in
Mathematics, Science, Information Technology, Design, Business, and Engineering Practice.
The Department of Engineering and Technology has very close links with regional and
national engineering companies, and the Electronics and Communications programme
draws on these links to ensure that the syllabus is current and relevant to the needs of
industry. Significant investment in the Department’s facilities at the Telford Campus and at
the Science Park means that students have the opportunity to gain experience using
industry standard equipment, supported by state-of-the-art computing hardware and
software packages.
I wish you every success in your studies and trust that your time with the School of
Engineering and the Built Environment and in particular the Department of Engineering and
Technology will prove to be enjoyable, stimulating and rewarding.
Dr David Dyke
Course Manager: MEng/BEng (Hons) Electronics and Communications Engineering
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About the Course
Electronics and Communications Engineering may be studied as a Specialist subject and this
Guide outlines the modules which are available, the teaching and learning styles and
assessment tasks. If there is anything you need to discuss further, please contact Dr David
Dyke, Course Manager, MEng/BEng (Hons) Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Through your course of study you will have the opportunity to:
• Undertake project work on a topic that is current and relevant to the communications
industry.
• Undertake practical work using the Radar Training Systems at DCCIS Cosford.
• Use a range of CAD and analysis packages for the solution of diverse problems in
design, for example: Texas Instruments TMS320C30 for digital signal processing, and
the Signal Processing Toolbox on MATLAB.
• Microwave Applications
• Signal Processing
• Telecommunications
• Electronic Devices
• Microcontroller Interfacing
• An individual project
Note: the BEng and MEng programmes comply with the academic requirements of the
Engineering Institutions, consequently there is some variation from the University
regulations.
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1 31-Aug-0
2 07-Sep-0
3 14-Sep-0
4 21-Sep-0
5 28-Sep-0
6 05-Oct-09
7 12-Oct-09
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19-Oct-09
Department of Engineering and Technology Course Structures
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Course Structure for the Electronic and Communications Specialist Degree
UG Academic Regulations
(This section does not apply to Higher Nationals, Foundation Degrees and RN/DipHE.)
• Students must study 120 credits in total per level
You must study and pass: You must study and pass:
ET3101 Quality and Reliability ET3210 Engineering Innovation and
ET3102 Microelectronic Product Core Enterprise
Design ET3202 Control Engineering
ET3105 Signal Processing 2 ET3205 Microwave Communications
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Module Descriptions
Credit value 15
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Prohibited
combinations None
Module Leader Dr Ahmad Zakeri
Telephone 01902 322274
Email A.Zakeri2@wlv.ac.uk
Staff Room Number SC114
Module description
This module aims to introduce mathematical subjects deemed essential in the study of engineering,
laying emphasis on functions, algebraic structure and calculus.
Assessment
Description Weighting or Pass/Fail
1 Component made up of 2 elements:
Element 1: Assignment 1 50%
Element 2: Assignment 2 50%
Credit value 15
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Prohibited
combinations None
Module Leader Dr David Dyke
Telephone 01902 323897
Email D.W.Dyke@wlv.ac.uk
Staff Room Number SC019
Module description
This introduces analytical theorems and laws deemed essential for the analysis of electrical and
electronic circuits. Particular emphasis is on the analysis of the response of circuits to varying input
signals and the effect of frequency.
Assessment
Description Weighting or Pass/Fail
Component 1: Lab Report 25%
Component 2: Assignment 75%
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ET1124 Engineering Design 1
Credit value 15
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Prohibited
combinations None
Module Leader Prof Diane Mynors
Telephone 01902 323896
Email D.J.Mynors@wlv.ac.uk
Staff Room Number SC018
Module description
This module introduces engineering product drawing, specification and communication based on ISO
& British Standards. It has theory and practical elements. Specification theory is based on BS8888,
BS7373-1 & BS7373-2. Practical is based on ‘drawing-board’ work and the use of 2D AutoCAD.
Assessment
Description Weighting or Pass/Fail
Component 1: Assignment 1 50%
Component 2: Assignment 2 50%
Credit value 15
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Prohibited
combinations None
Module Leader Dr Tarsem Sihra
Telephone 01902 322258
Email T.Sihra@wlv.ac.uk
Staff Room Number SC118
Module description
The module develops the necessary study skills at a level appropriate to use within a HEI. It also
introduces students to the concept of Personal Development Planning so that students may become
equipped to succeed on their chosen course of study. The identification of career skills are also
included in this module.
Assessment
Description Weighting or Pass/Fail
Component 1: Group Presentation 30%
Component 2: Portfolio 70%
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ET1201 Engineering Practice and Product Technology
Credit value 15
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Prohibited
combinations None
Module Leader Dr Tarsem Sihra
Telephone 01902 322258
Email T.Sihra@wlv.ac.uk
Staff Room Number SC118
Module description
The aim of this module is to examine the principles and capabilities of basic workshop practise and the
resulting links between dimensional and surface integrity. It also provides an overview of basic
technical processes for the production of engineering components and the concept of quality control.
Assessment
Description Weighting or Pass/Fail
Component 1: Assignment 1 50%
Component 2: Assignment 2 50%
Credit value 15
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Prohibited
combinations None
Module Leader Dr Kevin Kibble
Telephone 01902 322706
Email K.A.Kibble@wlv.ac.uk
Staff Room Number SC113
Module description
The principal aim of this module is to provide a basic understanding of the properties and behaviour of
materials, based on a comparative approach and a sound appreciation of the strong links between
product design, manufacturing and materials properties.
Assessment
Description Weighting or Pass/Fail
Component 1: Tutorial problems 50%
Component 2: Practical 50%
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ET1203 Engineering Mechanics 1
Credit value 15
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Prohibited
combinations None
Module Leader Dr Chang Wang
Telephone 01902 323829
Email C.J.Wang@wlv.ac.uk
Staff Room Number SC117
Module description
Provide an understanding of the basic engineering principles and concepts in the area of stress
analysis and dynamic systems. The student will acquire subject specific knowledge of design
calculations, and analysis of bending stresses, statics, rotary motion, mechanisms and kinematics.
Assessment
Description Weighting or Pass/Fail
Component 1: Assignment 1 50%
Component 2: Assignment 2 50%
Credit value 15
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Prohibited
combinations None
Module Leader Dr David Dyke
Telephone 01902 323897
Email D.W.Dyke@wlv.ac.uk
Staff Room Number SC019
Module description
This introduces the different types of active electronic components, from the materials that the devices
are constructed from through to their operation and how they are used in a variety of different circuits.
In addition the use of microcontrollers in conjunction with circuits and how they are programmed is
examined.
Assessment
Description Weighting or Pass/Fail
Component 1: Practical Laboratory Report 25%
Component 2: Structured Assignment 75%
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ET2101 Machine Programming
Credit value 15
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Prohibited
combinations None
Module Leader Dr Mark Stanford
Telephone 01902 323904
Email M.Stanford@wlv.ac.uk
Staff Room Number SC020
Module description
The module will formally introduce word address CNC programming and develop an understanding of
the fundamentals of metal cutting technology and how this can be applied to manufacture using
Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) Machine tools.
Assessment
Description Weighting or Pass/Fail
Component 1: Assignment 1 50%
Component 2: Assignment 2 50%
Credit value 15
Pre-requisites ET1123 Engineering Mathematics 1
Co-requisites None
Prohibited
combinations None
Module Leader Dr Tarsem Sihra
Telephone 01902 32258
Email T.Sihra@wlv.ac.uk
Staff Room Number SC118
Module description
The module further develops the mathematical skills needed for the analytical solution of engineering
problems.
Assessment
Description Weighting or Pass/Fail
Component 1: Assignment 40%
Component 2: Unseen Examination 60%
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ET2103 Project Management for Engineers
Credit value 15
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Prohibited
combinations None
Module Leader Dr Ahmad Zakeri
Telephone 01902 322274
Email A.Zakeri2@wlv.ac.uk
Staff Room Number SC113
Module description
This module aims to introduce students to the design, planning, implementation and
evaluation of engineering projects and the management of these projects using a variety
of management techniques. It explains the necessary concepts, practices and techniques
necessary to demonstrate a project management competency.
Assessment
Description Weighting or Pass/Fail
2 Components made up of 3 elements:
Component 1: 50%
Element 1: Assignment 25%
Element 2: Assignment 25%
Component 2: Unseen exam 50%
Credit value 15
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Prohibited
combinations None
Module Leader Dr Fiona Berryman
Telephone 01902 323820
Email F.Berryman@wlv.ac.uk
Staff Room Number SC019
Module description
In this module the student will study the properties of signals and systems and their relationships with
system inputs and outputs. The techniques necessary to analyse signals in both modelled and
practical systems will also be developed, including convolution, Fourier analysis, AM and FM
modulation, Laplace transforms and
z-transforms.
Assessment
Description Weighting or Pass/Fail
2 Components made up of 3 elements:
Component 1: 50%
Element 1: Assignment 25%
Element 2: Assignment 25%
Component 2: Unseen examination 50%
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Credit value 15
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Prohibited
combinations None
Module Leader Dr Ahmad Zakeri
Telephone 01902 322274
Email A.Zaker2@wlv.ac.uk
Staff Room Number SC114
Module description
The module aims to provide a rigorous introduction to computer networking principles and techniques
to enable students to analyse, evaluate, select and specify appropriate network technologies for
particular communications strategies in Industrial enterprise.
Assessment
Description Weighting or Pass/Fail
2 Components made up of 3 elements:
Component 1: 50%
Element 1: Assignment 25%
Element 2: Assignment 25%
Component 2: Unseen examination 50%
Credit value 15
Pre-requisites ET1203 Engineering Mechanics 1 and ET1204 Electronic Devices,
or equivalent background in electronics/mechanical engineering
Co-requisites None
Prohibited
combinations None
Module Leader Dr Colin Morgan
Telephone 01902 323875
Email C.Morgan@wlv.ac.uk
Staff Room Number SC117
Module description
Develops the student’s ability to work in a team to create designs for products and systems that
contain a mix of engineering technologies.
Assessment
Description Weighting or Pass/Fail
Component 1: Interim Report (Individual) 25%
Component 2: Final Report (Individual) 75%
Credit value 15
Pre-requisites ET1204 – Electronic Devices, or equivalent
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Co-requisites None
Prohibited
combinations None
Module Leader Dr Colin Morgan
Telephone 01902 323875
Email C.Morgan@wlv.ac.uk
Staff Room Number SC117
Module description
Develops expertise in the synthesis of systems and products that contain microcontrollers as the main
control element. Focuses on designing the hardware and software interfaces to meet design
specifications.
Assessment
Description Weighting or Pass/Fail
Component 1: Individual Assignment 25%
Component 2: Group Assignment (individual report) 75%
ET2258 Telecommunications
Credit value 15
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Prohibited
combinations None
Module Leader Dr David Dyke
Telephone 01902 323897
Email D.W.Dyke@wlv.ac.uk
Staff Room Number SC019
Module description
The module aims to: develop an understanding of the characteristics and limitations of active and
passive components used in communications systems; design and synthesise circuits using a
commercial computer aided design package; and specify signal-noise ratios for modulation systems.
Assessment
Description Weighting or Pass/Fail
2 Components made up of 3 elements:
Component 1: 50%
Element 1: Assignment 25%
Element 2: Assignment 25%
Component 2: Unseen examination 50%
Credit value 0 (Successful completion of the module results in the inclusion of ‘…with Professional
Development’ on your degree certificate)
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
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Prohibited
combinations None
Module Leader Prof Diane Mynors
Telephone 01902 323896
Email D.J.Mynors@wlv.ac.uk
Staff Room Number SC018
Module description
The aim of this module is to introduce students to the concept of life long learning and professional
competence. It will facilitate an appreciation of contemporary working practises and encourage
students to seek practical solutions to real life industrial problems.
Assessment
Description Weighting or Pass/Fail
Credit value 30
Pre-requisites Successful completion of Level 1 and 2 modules appropriate to
discipline
Co-requisites None
Prohibited
combinations None
Module Leader Prof Diane Mynors
Telephone 01902 323698
Email D.J.Mynors@wlv.ac.uk
Staff Room Number SC018
Module description
To provide an opportunity for the student to tackle a problem, related to his/her overall programme,
which will require a comprehensive synthesis of the student's intellectual, investigational ability and
extended self directed study.
Assessment
Description Weighting or Pass/Fail
3 Components made up of 5 elements
Component 1: Planning
Element 1: Project specification and project plan Pass/Fail
Component 2: comprising four elements
Element 1: Interim report 10%
Element 2: Logbook 10%
Element 3: Poster 10%
Element 4: Viva examination 10%
Component 3: Draft publication
Element 1: Complete version of draft publication 60%
Credit value 15
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Prohibited
combinations None
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Module Leader Dr Kevin Kibble
Telephone 01902 322706
Email K.A.Kibble@wlv.ac.uk
Staff Room Number SC113
Module description
The module aims to provide an understanding of the tasks and problems involved in controlling
processes in modern engineering and service environments to yield optimum quality assurance and
reliability.
Assessment
Description Weighting or Pass/Fail
Component 1: Quality 50%
Component 2: Reliability 50%
Credit value 15
Pre-requisites ET1204-Electronic Devices, and either: ET2254 – Integrated Design
or: ET2253 Engineering Design 2ET2254 – Integrated Design, or
similar module
Co-requisites None
Prohibited
combinations None
Module Leader Dr Colin Morgan
Telephone 01902 323875
Email C.Morgan@wlv.ac.uk
Staff Room Number SC117
Module description
Develops skills in the analysis and synthesis of products that contain embedded microcontrollers as
the main controlling elements.
Assessment
Description Weighting or Pass/Fail
Component 1: Interim Report 25%
Component 2: Final Report 75%
Credit value 15
Pre-requisites ET2105 - Signal Processing 1, or equivalent
Co-requisites None
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Prohibited
combinations None
Module Leader Dr Fiona Berryman
Telephone 01902 323820
Email F.Berryman@wlv.ac.uk
Staff Room Number SC019
Module description
This module will develop the student’s understanding of the characteristics and limitations of digital
signal processing. In particular, filter design will be studied and several filters will be developed and
used in MATLAB.
Assessment
Description Weighting or Pass/Fail
2 Components made up of 3 elements:
Component 1 50%
Element 1: Assignment 1 25%
Element 2: Assignment 2 25%
Component 2
Credit value 15
Pre-requisites ET2102 – Engineering Mathematics 2, or equivalent
Co-requisites None
Prohibited
combinations None
Module Leader Dr Colin Morgan
Telephone 01902 323875
Email C.Morgan@wlv.ac.uk
Staff Room Number SC117
Module description
Analyses typical feedback structures used to implement closed-loop control of dynamic systems. The
module also presents methods for controller design to meet specific performance criteria.
Assessment
Description Weighting or Pass/Fail
2 Components made up of 3 elements:
Component 1 50%
Element 1: Assignment 25%
Element 2: Assignment 25%
Component 2: 50%
Element 3: Unseen examination
Credit value 15
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
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Prohibited
combinations None
Module Leader Dr David Dyke
Telephone 01902 323897
Email D.W.Dyke@wlv.ac.uk
Staff Room Number SC019
Module description
The module aims to develop an understanding of the characteristics and limitations of active and
passive components used in microwave communications systems. The student will also develop an
understanding of the characteristics and limitations of active and passive radar systems.
Assessment
Description Weighting or Pass/Fail
Component 1: Practical Laboratory Report 50%
Component 2: Unseen examination 50%
Credit value 15
Pre-requisites ET2103 – Project Management for Engineers, or equivalent
Co-requisites None
Prohibited
combinations None
Module Leader Prof Andrew Pollard
Telephone 01902 82 4182
Email A.Pollard@wlv.ac.uk
Staff Room Number Wolverhampton Science Park
Module description
The aims of this module are to:
• Develop the capability of students to work in multi-disciplinary teams representative of the
situation of a company charged with developing and commercialising a new product.
• Provide a critical insight to the totality of sustainable new product development.
Assessment
Description Weighting or Pass/Fail
2 Components made up of 3 elements
Component 1: 75%
Element 1: Group presentation 15%
Element 2: Group report 60%
Component 2: 25%
Element 3: Individual critical evaluation
Credit value 60
Pre-requisites Successful completion of level 3 modules contributing to an
appropriate BEng (Hons) programme
Co-requisites None
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Prohibited
combinations None
Module Leader Dr Fiona Berryman
Telephone 01902 323820
Email F.Berryman@wlv.ac.uk
Staff Room Number SC019
Module description
The module provides an opportunity for the students to work together in a team to develop an
engineering system related to their overall programmes. The project will demand comprehensive
synthesis of the students’ intellectual and investigational abilities and extended self-directed study.
Successful completion of the project will require a team of individuals working closely together; each
student will contribute his/her different experiences and capabilities to the group in solving the
problems encountered in the tasks of the project. Project management, team working, presentation
skills and report writing skills will all be developed, as well as the application of technical knowledge to
the particular problems encountered in the project.
Assessment
Description Weighting or Pass/Fail
3 Components made up of 5 elements
Component 1:
Element 1: Project specification (group) Pass/Fail
Element 2: Project Plan (group) Pass/Fail
Component 2:
Element 1: Interim report (group) 10%
Element 2: Logbook (individual) 20%
Element 3: Poster (group) 10%
Element 4: Viva (group) 10%
Component 3:
Element 1: Final Report (individual) 50%
Credit value 15
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Prohibited
combinations None
Module Leader Dr Mark Stanford
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Telephone 01902 323904
Email M.Stanford@wlv.ac.uk
Staff Room Number SC020
Module description
The principal aim of this module is to provide postgraduate engineering and built environment students
with appropriate skills and knowledge to successfully carry out a postgraduate research project in their
relevant field of study.
Assessment
Credit value 15
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Prohibited
combinations None
Module Leader Dr Ahmad Zakeri
Telephone 01902 322274
Email A.Zakeri2@wlv.ac.uk
Staff Room Number SC114
Module description
This module aims to provide knowledge and understanding of the role, function and practices of the
engineering management in an enterprise and the key management and leadership skills required by
engineers in professional practice.
Assessment
Description Weighting or Pass/Fail
2 Components made up of 3 elements:
Component 1 50%
Element 1: Assignment 25%
Element 2: Assignment 25%
Component 2 50%
Credit value 15
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Prohibited
combinations None
Module Leader Dr Fiona Berryman
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Telephone 01902 323820
Email F.Berryman@wlv.ac.uk
Staff Room Number SC019
Module description
This module will develop the student’s understanding of condition monitoring techniques and analysis
methods.
Assessment
Description Weighting or Pass/Fail
2 Components made up of 3 elements:
Component 1 50%
Element 1: Assignment 25%
Element 2: Assignment 25%
Component 2 50%
Credit value 15
Pre-requisites ET3202 – Control Engineering, or equivalent
Co-requisites None
Prohibited
combinations None
Module Leader Dr Colin Morgan
Telephone 01902 323875
Email C.Morgan@wlv.ac.uk
Staff Room Number SC117
Module description
The analysis, synthesis and evaluation of control systems that employ digital computers as the
principal control element.
Assessment
Description Weighting or Pass/Fail
Component 1: Digital controller 50%
Component 2: Unseen examination 50%
Course Management
Please note e-mails sent to you by University staff will only be sent to your @wlv.ac.uk email
address
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Staff Involved with the Programme
Please precede Ext numbers with 01902 32**** when dialling from outside the University.
Academic Staff
3820 Dr Fiona Berryman SC019 F.Berryman@wlv.ac.uk
3897 Dr David Dyke SC019 D.W.Dyke@wlv.ac.uk
1720 Alan Davies SC002
1720 Dr Brian Griffiths SC002/Science Park
1720 Graham Hemmings SC002 G.Hemmings@wlv.ac.uk
2706 Dr Kevin Kibble SC113 K.A.Kibble@wlv.ac.uk
3875 Dr Colin Morgan SC117 C.Morgan@wlv.ac.uk
Prof Diane Mynors –
3968 Head of Department SC018 D.J.Mynors@wlv.ac.uk
01902 (82) 4182 Prof Andrew Pollard Science Park A.Pollard@wlv.ac.uk
Dr Tarsem Sihra –
2258 Student Support Co-ordinator SC118 T.Sihra@wlv.ac.uk
3904 Mark Stanford SC020 M.Stanford@wlv.ac.uk
Alan Stoddart Science Park
3829 Dr Chang Wang SC117 C.J.Wang@wlv.ac.uk
2274 Dr Ahmad Zakeri SC114 A.Zakeri2@wlv.ac.uk
Technical Staff
Colin Durnall –
1721 Technical Resource Manager & SC021/SC004 C.C.Durnall@wlv.ac.uk
Materials
3916 Christopher Chew – Junior SC006 C.Chew@wlv.ac.uk
Technician
Dang Zheng (Sarah) –
3834 Electronics and Communications SC040 D.Zheng@wlv.ac.uk
3916 Andrew Jackson – Automotive SC006 A.Jackson3@wlv.ac.uk
3947 Iain Lyall – CNC Specialist SC124 Iain.lyall@wlv.ac.uk
1721 Jim Stamps – General Technician SC021 Stampde@wlv.ac.uk
Administration
1720 Hayley Everett – Departmental SC002 H.Everett@wlv.ac.uk
Administrator
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Health & Safety issues
The management of Health and Safety across the School has been devolved to the School
Health and Safety committee, which is chaired by an Associate Dean and the members are
representative of its staff and students. The day-to-day responsibility for Health and Safety in
the School lies with its three Technical Resource Managers.
Each Year the School is required to report on the following issues: Codes of Practice; Risk
assessments; Fire Risk Assessment; First Aid; Occupational Health; Portable Appliance
Testing; In-house inspection; Health & Safety Needs Analysis; Fire Marshalling;
Dissemination; H&S Training; and Accidents.
The School works closely with the Department of Risk, Safety and Health to ensure its
practices align with the University’s policies and guidelines. Staff and Students alike should
familiarise themselves with these policies and adhere to the guidelines provided by visiting
the Department of Risk, Safety and Health’s website.
http://asp.wlv.ac.uk/Level2.asp?UserType=6&Subsection=23
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Employability & Your Personal Development Portfolio (PDP)
What is ‘Employability’?
‘Employability’ is concerned with the development of skills aimed at enhancing your
employment prospects throughout your time here at the University of Wolverhampton.
Developing specialist subject and academic knowledge is important for employers but they
also want to employ individuals who are able to:
• Communicate effectively,
• Work in a team and have good interpersonal skills.
• Solve problems
• Work on their own using their own initiative and are able to adapt to changing situations
• Be self-confident
Throughout your time at the University, you will develop and be able to demonstrate a
number of skills, some of which are listed below:
In addition to your academic studies you may also be working part-time. The experience you
gain within a work environment is very worthwhile and also helps you to develop attributes
that are valued by employers, and which will reflect your position as a professional engineer.
Industrial Placements
If you intend to take an industrial placement then you will need to find an appropriate
employment opportunity - one that is broadly aligned to your course. To help you in this
process personnel from the Industrial Placements Office, managed by Krystyna Nosek, post
information about opportunities on the Employment and Placement notice board on the first
floor of the SC building. In addition, this information is uploaded to the placement website:
http://www.scit.wlv.ac.uk/placements/. The Industrial Placements team covers both our
School (SEBE) and the School of IT, so opportunities posted may relate to either area. You
should register your interest in following a placement year whilst you are studying at level 2.
For students that are unsure if they should consider a placement please see either Diane
Mynors or your personal tutor.
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Career opportunities and Future Study
In the development of the degree, attention has focused on the need to ensure that
graduates will be able to meet the intellectual challenges that confront professional engineers
in the normal course of their duties. Necessarily, the main emphasis of the degree is on the
acquisition and application of core subject-specific skills that an engineer brings to the
professional industrial environment. However, the nature of contemporary engineering
products, processes, and activities is such that the professional engineer is required to
interact in a team environment; is required to be innovative in his/her approach to problem
solving; and must be conscious of his/her responsibilities in the ethical/social contexts. The
BEng (Hons) Electronics and Communications Engineering degree is designed to addresses
these requirements through a coherent collection of modules that serve to integrate the more
rigid demands of the subject-specific technologies, and the creative/innovative aspects that
define a professional engineer. Teamwork is an essential feature in the modern industrial
environment. The programme is structured to develop the student’s abilities in this area
through group assignments and laboratory-based exercises.
Careers are largely in the engineering profession and its related areas: engineering design
and development, manufacturing, engineering management, projects, maintenance,
education and research. However, the Electronics and Communications Engineering degree
has sufficient breadth to allow graduates to enter non-technical business, management or
administrative fields.
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Academic Regulations
This course adheres to the University’s academic regulations for students undertaking an
undergraduate degree, commencing after October 2002. A full version of these regulations
can be found on the University web site: http://www.wlv.ac.uk/Default.aspx?page=6932
These regulations govern your course and will be binding on you. It is, therefore, important
that you read and become familiar with them.
For your degree to be compliant with IET accreditation requirements, the following condition
applies:
• The Engineering Individual Project Module (ET3100) must be passed at the first
attempt.
1. Students will only be allowed to move into Level 4 ie the MEng Level if they have
achieved a 2:2 (second class degree, lower division) or above at the end of Level 3.
2. Students must pass their Group Project Module (ET4100) at the first attempt. No
opportunity for resubmission will be given.
3. If students fail the MEng Level they will receive the BEng degree achieved at Level 3.
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Additional Information specific to your course
SEBE
School of Engineering and the Built Environment
ATTENDANCE POLICY
The University wants all students to achieve their best performance. It offers students
carefully prepared learning experiences that will enable them to meet the learning
outcomes of their modules. The School believes students will perform best if they regularly
attend and participate in these learning experiences; students should not be concentrating
solely on the completion of assessment tasks. It therefore expects all students to
participate fully in the learning experience. Where students are unable to attend for good
reason (e.g. illness, hospital appointment, unavoidable work commitments, religious
festivals etc) they are required to discuss this with their tutor who will make reasonable
efforts to provide alternative arrangements. Where students do not attend they cannot
expect their tutor to devote additional time and resources to their learning. If students are
unhappy with the learning experiences provided they should make their views known
through the normal channels.
Prof. P. Olomolaiye
Dean of School
February 2005
The Department of Engineering and Technology takes registers of attendance for all taught
modules. The Department requires you to attend all of your timetabled activities.
If you are unable to attend a lecture or laboratory session we expect you to telephone
(01902 321720) before the timetabled activity and inform the Department of which activity
they will be missing and why.
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Section 2: School Specific Information
School Charter for Students
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Where to get help with your course
Student Support
If you encounter any issues (personal or academic) the following diagram directs you to the
appropriate department or staff member.
Student Gateway :
Module Related queries
Careers & Employment
Services Ext 1414 Who to Contact /
Module Leader Tutor
Employability & Placement
or Student
.
Support
Unit Adviser
Ext 1457
/
: Extensions Mitigating
Personal Issues /
Circumstances Course
Transfer
Personal Tutor or Student Office
Student Gateway Room MI024 City or
Ext 2572 Room SB003 Telford
Special Needs
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Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)
All entrants onto programmes of study within the School of Engineering and the Built
Environment (SEBE) may apply to have prior learning accredited. Claims may be based
upon either certificated or experiential prior learning.
Where prior learning is found to be of an appropriate standard, recently acquired and in
relevant areas covered by the programme, then credit may be awarded against modules
(note that all SEBE modules carry a specific credit rating) or programmes of study (general
credit).
If a student wants to gain credits he/she must follow the SEBE guidelines. An academic
judgment on level, number and module coverage of any credits is the responsibility of the
Award Leader and the SEBE APA Team.
Applications for APA will not normally be considered after a student has started a
programme. Mid-programme claims will only be considered in exceptional circumstances.
All individuals interested in making a claim for APA are advised to consult either the Course
Manager or Learning and Teaching Co-ordinator before submitting any claim for
accreditation.
Should you require further information or help concerning the APA procedure please call or
write to:
The APA service involves a mixture of counselling and advice, assessment of submitted
materials and administrative procedures. The cost of such accreditation reflects resource
usage in these respects and applications are currently charged at the following rates:
Application Fee
A non-refundable application fee of £25 will be levied and must be paid by the student, on
application. This fee is deductible from the accreditation fee (shown in the table below).
Specific Credit
Certified Claims: £3 per credit
Experiential Claims: £20 per credit
General Credit
Claim (certified and/or experiential): £10 per credit awarded
You should note that a minimum fee of £50 will be levied and that all of the above charges
are subject to VAT @ 17.5%
All claims MUST be accompanied by the appropriate remittance. Cheques should be made
payable to the University of Wolverhampton and clearly show the student’s name and course
on the reverse.
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Learning, Teaching & Assessment: What Can You Expect?
Assessment
Types of assessment
The tutor, as part of the introduction to the module, will outline the assessment tasks. A
more detailed briefing for each assignment will be available via the WOLF topic that
supports the module. There is a wide range of assessment (further details can be
found in the Undergraduate Student Guide), including:
• Written assignments
• Reports
• Time Constrained Assignments
• Examinations (open book or closed book)
Marking of Assessments
The marking and grading of your work, be it for example an assignment or an exam is a
comprehensive exercise involving first-marking by tutors, moderation by the tutors in
the module team and the submission of assessments to independent external
examiners who monitor and advise, thereby ensuring quality and standards.
The normal return period for feedback on your marked (summative) work is three weeks
after the date of submission. You will receive a grade achieved and comments on
whether and how you have achieved the learning outcomes.
For all modules excepting the dissertation, formal approval is not normally required for
research that brings you into contact with organisations and people. However, where
such contact does occur, it is imperative that you are fully aware of and rigorously and
consistently apply the Ethical Guidelines as contained on WOLF. Where individuals
or organisations have agreed to provide information to you, you may be required to
produce evidence that permission has been given for access or contact.
What can you expect from your tutors whilst you are preparing your work?
• Normally tutors will advise you, as a group, on the assessment at or near the
start of the module.
• Thereafter, you may consult your tutors by emailing them.
We greatly value your feedback; students’ views are collectively influential in how we
deliver L&T and are gathered through staff-student meetings and via questionnaires,
particularly the Module Evaluation Proformas (MEPs) that you are asked to complete
towards the end of a module. Such feedback is analysed for annual monitoring of
modules, subjects and courses.
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Referencing
All the information you use comes from somewhere; it must be clear to the reader where
everything has originated, e.g., your data and calculations, your interpretation of those
results, someone else's results or opinions etc.
a. Support a statement, making it clear that the statement, if not based on evidence
you have presented, is based on someone else's evidence.
b. Show how your work relates to that of others, demonstrating that by knowledge of
other work, you have used existing knowledge and not duplicated the work of
others.
c. Allow readers of the report to find out more information by accessing the sources
to which you refer.
d. Acknowledge your sources, thus not claiming others' ideas or words are your own.
All references given in the text should appear in the References section. References
should not appear in this section unless they have appeared in the text.
You must give the following information, in the following order for each source type:
Journal article
author(s)
year of publication (in brackets)
title of article
name or journal (italics or underlined)
volume number (bold)
issue number (in brackets, if present)
page numbers (e.g., 24-34)
Book
author(s)
year of publication (in brackets)
title of book (italic or underlined)
edition (if appropriate)
publisher
chapter and/or page numbers (e.g., Ch 4, 5 & 6)
Contribution in Book
author(s) of contribution
year of publication (in brackets)
title of contribution, followed by 'In:'
editor(s) of book
title of book (italic or underlined)
edition (if appropriate)
publisher
chapter and/or page numbers
Report (NB: make clear if this is confidential company report not generally available)
author(s) (use institution/company if report does not have any specific author(s)
credited)
year of publication (in brackets)
title (italic or underlined)
serial number
institution
chapter and/or page numbers
Thesis
author
year of publication (in brackets)
title (italic or underlined)
degree for which submitted
institution, town and country if needed
chapter and/or page numbers
Private Communication
(i.e., a verbal or preferably written statement made to you, not generally available for
public reference, by someone with acknowledged expertise in the subject - TO BE
USED SPARINGLY)
author
year when given (in brackets)
official position of author
affiliation of author (company or institution, town and country if needed)
Websites
Name of page for example University of Wolverhampton Home page
Address of page: www.wlv.ac.uk
Date last accessed: 4 July 2008.
References in the text should appear as the author's name and year of publication in
brackets, immediately following the information to which they refer, e.g.:
Composite plates with cutouts are extensively used in many mechanical structures, the
presence of a cutout complicates the stress
distribution in the plate (Anil, Upadhyay and Ivengar, 2007). An attempt has been
made to incorporate the effect of prebuckled stress on the stability analysis of
moderately thick/very thick composite laminated plates…’’
Anil, V., Upadhyay, C.S., and Iyengar, N.G.R. (2007) Stability analysis of composite
laminate with and without rectangular cutout under biaxial loading.
Composite Structures, 80, pp. 92-114.
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