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2012/2013 Programme Specification Data
Programme Name Programme Number Programme Award QAA Subject Benchmark Statements
BEng Hons Telecommunications Systems Engineering P12605 BEng Hons Engineering
Programme Aims
The general aims of the programmes are summaries as follows:
• To develop detailed knowledge of wireless and mobile communications system concepts. • To develop an appreciation of next generation communication systems requirements. • To develop critical insight of different wireless and mobile communication standards.
• To develop a comprehensive RF and signal processing knowledge and the knowledge of leading-edge tools and techniques for mobile communication systems.
Programme Learning Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding
• To provide the ability to progress to the study of level 7 as appropriate. 1. INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
a.
Knowledge and understanding of
A1. Mathematical methods for telecommunication systems.
A2 Principles of telecommunication system.
A3 Theory of Electromagnetics and Information.
A4. Principles of RF system, circuits design, the physical layer of elecommunications networks, microwave engineering, optical communications.
A5. Different applications and services for next generation telecommunication systems.
Programme Learning Outcomes: Intellectual Skills
B1. Ability to select and apply appropriate mathematical methods for modelling and analysing telecommunications systems.
B2. Use of scientific principles in the development of new mobile systems and in the modelling and analysis of existing systems.
B3. Ability to select and apply appropriate design tools for modelling and analysing wireless systems engineering problems
B4. Analysis of systems, devices and components requiring RF and signal processing solutions – creation of new process of products through synthesis of ideas from a wide range of sources.
B5.
Commercial risk evaluation
B6. Ability to produce wireless solutions through the application of wireless systems engineering knowledge and understanding ability to undertake risk evaluation. Programme Learning Outcomes: Subject Practical
Skills
C1. Skill in the use of appropriate computing methods for modelling and analysing telecommunication system problems
C2. Use of relevant test and measurement equipment – experimental laboratory work.
C3. Use of engineering and simulation tools.
C4. Design of a multimedia system, component or process, practical testing of design ideas in a lab or simulation with technical analysis and critical evaluation of results – research for information to develop ideas further.
C5. Ability to apply telecommunication systems engineering techniques taking account of industrial and commercial constraints – project management. Programme Learning Outcomes: Transferable/Key Skills
D1. Identify the critical parameters in a telecommunication system – presentation of data in a variety of ways.
D2. Use of scientific evidence based methods in the solution of problems.
D3. Use general and specific design tools.
D4. Use creativity and innovation in problem solving – working with limited or contradictory information.
D5. Effective communication, life long learning
D6. The engineering approach to the solution of problems – time and resource management – teamwork and leadership Programme Learning
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Outcomes: Graduate Attributes Teaching and Learning Methods
Acquisition of A1 and A2 is gained through lectures and understanding comes from design, implementation and test. Acquisition of A3 is gained through experimental learning in laboratory sessions. Acquisition of A4 is gained through a series of courses. Acquisition of A5 is gained in gradually throughout all courses as well as in an intense session in the final year. Acquisition of B1, B2, B3, and B4 is through the provision of challenging problems in all courses along with seminar support. Acquisition of B5 and B6 is mainly through design activities at levels 5 and 6, along with the level 6 business course. Acquisition of C1is developed through laboratory work at levels 4 and 5 and through the major project at level 6. Acquisition of C2 and C3 are through laboratory sessions focused on the specific technical discipline. Acquisition of C4 and C5 is through projects work both for the tutor and for clients. Acquisition of D1, D2, D3, and D5 is through solving problems and carrying out practical activities in the majority of courses at all levels. Acquisition of D4, D6 is mainly through design activities with increasing emphasis towards the end of the course..
Assessment Methods Assessment of A1 and A2 is through unseen examinations, laboratory work reports and assignments. Assessment of A3 is through laboratory work reports, assignments and design reports. Assessment of A4 is through unseen examinations, design reports and assignments. Assessment of A5 is thought project work, unseen examinations and assignments. Assessment of B1, B2, B3 and B4 is through unseen examinations, design reports and assignments.
Assessment of B5 and B6 is mainly through project work plus assignment and examination from the business course. Assessment of C1, C2, C3, design and laboratory reports. Assessment of C4 and C5 is through presentations, reports on design activities and evaluation of the products produced. Assessment of D1, D2, and D3 is done through design and laboratory reports, examination and assignments. Assessment of D4 is included as an element of most assessment methods, more explicitly, software engineering projects. Assessment of D6 is through project reports and presentation.
