2012/2013 Programme Specification Data. Engineering

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1 2012/2013 Programme Specification Data Programme Name Programme Number Programme Award QAA Subject Benchmark Statements MEng Computer Networking P11715 MEng Engineering Programme Aims The general aims of the programme may be summarised as follows: To developed detailed knowledge and understanding of computer networking systems and communication engineering concepts; To be able to apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems; To possess practical engineering skills acquired through laboratories and workshops, in individual and group work; To develop transferable skills that can be applied in a wide range of scenarios and situations; To be able to develop, monitor an update a project plan, to reflect a changing operating environment; To have the ability to monitor and adjust a personal programme of work on an on-going basis, and to learn independently; To have an understanding of different roles within a team, an the ability to exercise leadership; To have the ability to learn new theories, concepts, methods etc in unfamiliar situations. Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding a. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of:- A1. The appropriate mathematical methods required for the design and application of computer networks and communication systems.

2 A2. Science appropriate to computer networks and communication systems. A3. The principles of IT and communications relevant to computer networks and communication systems. A4. The principles of design and design techniques specific to computer networks and communication systems. A5. Management and business practice (inc commercial and economic contexts), specifically the professional and ethical responsibilities (inc global and social context) of computer networks and communication systems. A6. Computer networks and communication systems engineering practice, and its limitations, and some appreciation of likely new developments. A7. A wide range of engineering materials and components, as well as concepts from a range of areas including some outside of engineering Outcomes: Intellectual Skills b. Intellectual Skills B1. Ability to select and apply appropriate mathematical methods for modelling and analysing computer networking and communication systems engineering problems, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases. B2. Use of scientific principles in the development, modelling and analysis of computer networking and communication systems engineering solutions to practical problems. B3. Ability to select and apply appropriate IT / computer based methods for modelling and analysing computer networking and communication systems engineering problems taking into account a range of commercial and industrial

3 constraints. B4. Analysis of computer networking and communication systems, processes and components requiring engineering solutions. B5. Commercial risk evaluation. B6. Ability to produce solutions through the application of innovative computer networking and communication systems engineering designs, as well as have the knowledge and ability to undertake risk evaluation. B7. Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies B8. Have an awareness of developing technologies in computer network systems and communication engineering. Outcomes: Subject Practical Skills c. Practical Skills C1. Skill in the use of appropriate mathematical methods for modelling and analysing discipline-specific problems. C2. Use of relevant test and measurement equipment experimental laboratory work. C3. Use of network engineering IT tools (including programming languages where appropriate). C4. Design of a network system, component or process, practical testing of design ideas in a lab or simulation with technical analysis and critical evaluation of results

4 research for information to develop ideas further. C5. Ability to apply computer networking and communication systems projects, as well as concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, taking account of industrial and commercial constraints. Outcomes: Transferable/Key Skills d. Transferable/Key Skills D1. Manipulate and sort data (presentation of data in a variety of ways) as well as the ability to extract data pertinent to an engineering problem D2. Use of scientific evidence-based methods in the solution of problems. D3. Use general and IT 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. Outcomes: Graduate Attributes Teaching and Learning Methods n/a Acquisition of A1 and A2 is gained through lectures and

5 understanding comes from design, make and test exercises. Knowledge of A3 is gained through experiential learning in laboratory sessions. Acquisition of A4 is gained through a series of computer networking and / or communication engineering courses. Acquisition of A5 is gained in gradually throughout all courses as well as in an intense session in the final year. Acquisition of A6 is gained through courses that are pertinent, particularly in Advanced Switching and Network Troubleshooting and the Industrial Project Acquisition of A7 is gained through courses such as Research Methodology and Strategy and Management 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 5 Software Engineering and Project Management, level 6 Management and Communications and Advanced Switching and Network Troubleshooting and the level 7 Strategy and Management and Research Methodology courses. Acquisition of C1 is 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 project 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

6 all levels. Acquisition of D4, D6 is mainly through design activities with increasing emphasis towards the end of the course. Methods of A1 and A2 is through unseen examinations, laboratory work reports and assignments. of A3 is through laboratory work reports, assignments and design reports. of A4 is through unseen examinations, practical examinations, design reports and assignments. of A5 is through project work, unseen examinations and assignments. of A6 is through laboratory reports and assignments. of A7 is through project work and assignments of B1, B2, B3 and B4 is through unseen examinations, design reports and assignments. of B5, B6, B7 and B8 is mainly through project work plus assignment and examination from the business courses (referred to above). of C1, C2 and C3 is via design and laboratory reports. of C4 and C5 is through presentations, reports on design activities and evaluation of the products produced. of D1, D2 and D3 is done through design and

7 laboratory reports, examination and assignments. of D4 is included as an element of most assessment methods, more explicitly, network engineering projects. of D6 is through project reports and presentations.