ROGRAMME SECFCATON MEng Electronic Engineering ROGRAMME SECFCATON COURSE TTLE: MEng Electronic Engineering with D ( 6238) MEng Electronic Engineering + German Masters Degree with D (6693) BEng(Hons) Electronic Engineering (Exit Award) AB Electronic Engineering with or without D (Exit Award) CertHE (Exit Award) LEASE NOTE: This specification provides a concise summary on the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities provided. The accuracy of the information is reviewed by the University. t may also be checked within the independent review process undertaken by the Quality Assurance Agency. Some of the details presented may change subject to formal approval by the University through its programme update and quality enhancement procedure. 1. AWARDNG NSTTUTON/BODY: University of Ulster 2. TEACHNG NSTTUTON University of Ulster 3. LOCATON Jordanstown 4. ACCREDTED BY ET 5. FNAL AWARD MEng with D, BEng Hons with D AB Degree with/without D, CertHE (Exit Award) 6. MODE OF ATTENDANCE Full Time 7. SECALSMS Electronic Engineering 8. COURSE / UCAS CODE H600 9. DATE WRTTEN/REVSED Effective from 2011 10. EDUCATONAL AMS OF THE ROGRAMME To educate electronic engineering graduates to become competent professsional engineers and to completely fulfill the educational requirements for becoming chartered at the CEng level. To provide an ehanced quality education which prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities in the electronic engineering industry, and for further study and research in electronic engineering. To provide a comprehensive knowledge of the core of the electronic engineering discipline, and closely related subjects and applications such as communications, signal processing, embedded systems and software engineering. To enable the student to analyse, design and evaluate a wide range of analogue and digital electronic circuits and systems. School of Engineering 1
To enable the student to analyse, design and program small-computer embedded systems for a variety of applications. To provide a comprehensive knowledge of the underpinning science and mathematics associated with electronic engineering, and to provide an awareness of emerging technologies. To enable graduates to apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation of electronic engineering systems, processes and products. To provide a wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes to enable the student to be innovative in the design, evaluation and adaptation of electronic systems, processes and products to fulfil new needs. To provide the necessary practical engineering skills of a professional electronic engineer. To provide practical applications and experience of electronic engineering, combining theory, laboratory practice, and industrial experience, and the use of other relevant knowledge and skills. To enhance the student s undergraduate education in electronic engineering, both in terms of subject breadth and technical depth of study in the areas of communications, digital signal rocessing, embedded Systems, and nanotechnology. To provide the opportunity to enhance awareness of the role of electronic engineering in a wider European context and the opportunity to learn a foreign language and to study for the degree of a foreign country (Germany). To provide a thorough understanding of current electronic engineering practice, its limitations, and some appreciation of likely new developments. To provide a sound knowledge and understanding of management and business practices. To cultivate an attitude of professionalism and an openness to continuous professional development, self-learning and performance improvement. To provide an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles. To provide an appreciation of the social, environmental, ethical, economic and commercial considerations affecting the exercise of engineering judgement. To develop transferable skills, especially in the areas of problem solving, project planning, communication and T skills, and working with others and to enhance these skills in terms of project planning, goal setting and updating, independent learning, group working, exercising leadership skills, and working in unfamiliar situations. School of Engineering 2
To develop the student s awareness of the economic, social, and environmental context of engineering in terms of materials and energy usage, health and safety, ethical and legal issues, and general cost implications in design and manufacture. 11. LEARNNG OUTCOMES The programme provides opportunities for students to achieve and demonstrate the following learning outcomes. 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 NOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDNG Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of electronic engineering and the related disciplines of mechanical and software engineering. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of mathematical principles necessary to underpin their education in electronic engineering and to enable them to apply mathematical methods, tools and notations proficiently in the analysis and solution of engineering problems. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of concepts from electronic mechanical and software engineering, as well as business and management studies, and apply them effectively in engineering projects. Demonstrate extensive knowledge and understanding of management and business practices, and their limitations, and how these may be applied appropriately. Demonstrate an awareness of developing technologies in electronic engineering and embedded systems. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of mathematical and computer models relevant to electronic engineering, and an appreciation of their limitations. Teaching And Learning Methods Subject related qualities are acquired mainly through lectures, seminars, directed reading, videos, T based resources, case studies and experiential learning. Exposure to the engineering environment is an important aspect of the teaching and learning methods, as are projects. Testing of the knowledge base is principally through examinations, coursework assignments, laboratory reports, project dissertation and oral presentations. 11 NTELLECTUAL QUALTES 1 2 Demonstrate understanding of engineering principles and apply them to analyse key electronic engineering processes. dentify, classify and describe the performance of electronic systems and components through the use of analytical methods and modelling techniques. School of Engineering 3
3 4 5 6 7 Apply mathematical and computer-based models for solving problems in electronic engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases. Demonstrate understanding of and ability to apply a systems approach to electronic engineering problems. Demonstrate a wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of engineering design processes and methodologies and the ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations. Generate innovative designs for electronic products, systems, components or processes to fulfil new needs, and, where appropriate, make general evaluations of commercial risks through some understanding of the basis of such risks. Use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging electronic technologies. ntellectual qualities are developed mainly through coursework assignments, experimental work and projects. Assessment focuses on the coursework assignments, experimental write-ups and project reports. Some of these skills are also assessed in the formal examinations. 11 ROFESSONAL /RACTCAL SLLS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Demonstrate extensive knowledge and understanding of a wide range of engineering materials and components lan and conduct laboratory and workshop tasks using a variety of equipment Demonstrate understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology development, etc). Source, integrate and use effectively technical literature and other engineering information and data. Demonstrate an awareness of the nature of intellectual property and contractual issues, appropriate codes of practice and industry standards, and quality issues. Work with technical uncertainty. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations, and some appreciation of likely new developments. Apply engineering techniques taking account of a range of commercial and industrial constraints. The teaching and learning methods place emphasis on engineering workshop practice, visits to local engineering companies and the supervised industrial placement year. Experimental work, team projects and design assignments also contribute. The supervised work experience is assessed with visits, reports and an oral presentation. Coursework assignments, workshop exercises, laboratory reports, project dissertations and student peer assessment also contribute to the assessment methods. School of Engineering 4
11T TRANSFERABLE/EY SLLS T1 T2 T3 T4 Make effective and appropriate use of nformation and Communications Technology (CT) skills. Communicate effectively, both orally and in written form. Able to function effectively as a member of a team and use management skills to plan, organise and provide leadership in work groups and projects. Exercise planning, organisational, problem-solving, and time-management skills and effectively use available resources. Transferable and key skills are delivered throughout the programme, i.e. lectures, coursework assignments, laboratory work, industrial placement year and project dissertations. The T skills are taught within the programme structure. Assessment is principally through coursework assignments, laboratory reports and project dissertations. Assessment of teamwork is through submission of teamwork tasks, student peer and self-assessment, and oral presentations. BENG (HONS) ELECTRONC ENGNEERNG DEGREE EXT AWARD Students who do not complete the final year (Year 5) of the MEng course may be considered for the award of BEng Hons provided that Year 4 has been completed and a final project is satisfactorily completed in accordance with the assessment criteria for BEng Hons project module EE516. lease refer to separate BEng Hons rogramme Specification for programme outcomes and award classification criteria. AB DEGREE EXT AWARD The course provides opportunities for students to achieve and demonstrate the following learning. Successful students will be able to: 11 1 2 3 NOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDNG Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the the scientific principles underpinning relevant current technologies in electronic engineering, and their evolution. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the mathematics necessary to support application of key electronic engineering principles. Demonstrate an understanding of the role and responsibility of the engineer in society including an awareness of the framework of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, eg personnel, health and safety, and risk, ethical and sustainability issues. School of Engineering 5
Subject related qualities are acquired mainly through lectures, seminars, directed reading, videos, T based resources, case studies and experiential learning. Exposure to the engineering environment is an important aspect of the teaching and learning methods as are projects. Testing of the knowledge base is principally through examinations, coursework assignments, laboratory reports, project dissertation and oral presentations. 11 NTELLECTUAL QUALTES 1 2 3 4 5 Use the results of analysis to solve engineering problems, apply technology and implement engineering processes. Monitor, interpret and apply the results of analysis and modelling in order to bring about continuous improvement. Apply quantitative methods and computer software relevant to electronic engineering. Apply a systems approach to engineering problems through know-how of the application of the relevant technologies. Use creativity and innovation in a practical context. ntellectual qualities are developed mainly through coursework assignments, experimental work and projects. Assessment focuses on the coursework assignments, experimental write-ups and project reports. Some of these skills are also assessed in the formal examinations. 11 ROFESSONAL/RACTCAL SLLS 1 2 3 4 Demonstrate understanding of and ability to use relevant materials, equipment, tools, processes or products. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of workshop and laboratory practice. Use and apply information from technical literature. Use appropriate codes of practice and industry standards, and demonstrate awareness of quality issues and their application to continuous improvement. The teaching and learning methods place emphasis on engineering workshop practice, visits to local engineering companies and the supervised industrial placement year. Experimental work, team projects and design assignments also contribute. The supervised work experience is assessed with visits, reports and an oral presentation. Coursework assignments, workshop exercises, laboratory reports, project dissertations and student peer assessment also contribute to the assessment methods. School of Engineering 6
11T T1 T2 T3 T4 TRANSFERABLE/EY SLLS Make effective and appropriate use of nformation and Communications Technology (CT) tools. Communicate effectively in both written and oral forms. Function effectively as a member of a team. Exercise planning, organisational, problem-solving, and time-management skills and effectively use available resources. Transferable and key skills are delivered throughout the programme, i.e. lectures, coursework assignments, laboratory work, industrial placement year and project dissertations. The T skills are taught within the programme structure. Assessment is principally through coursework assignments, laboratory reports and project dissertations. Assessment of teamwork is through submission of teamwork tasks, student peer and self assessment, and oral presentations. CertHE (EXT AWARD) This course provides opportunities for students to achieve and demonstrate the following learning outcomes. Successful students will be able to: 11 1 2 3 NOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDNG OF SUBJECT Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of fundamental scientific principles and methodology in engineering. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of elementary mathematical principles in engineering. Demonstrate an awareness of current technologies related to own specialisation. Lectures will be used present and illustrate basic theory and fundamental principles. Tutorials will be used to elaborate lecture content, provide problem solving opportunities and examine problem solutions in greater detail. Laboratory classes will enable hands-on experience of the practical application of theoretical concepts. Class work will supplemented by directed private study and may include access to online tutorial and study material. A wide variety of assessment methods will be used including class tests, lab work, coursework assignments and online assessments. Assessment of the knowledge base is principally through written examinations and submitted coursework assignments. 11 NTELLECTUAL QUALTES School of Engineering 7
1 2 3 Apply quantitative methods and computer software to solve engineering problems. Manage the design process and evaluate outcomes. Apply mathematical and computer-based models for solving problems in engineering. ntellectual qualities will be developed mainly through application of theory in laboratory practical classes, individual and collaborative coursework assignments, directed private study. Class tests, coursework assignments and written examinations. 11 1 2 3 ROFESSONAL/RACTCAL SLLS Demonstrate knowledge of characteristics of particular materials, equipment, processes, or products. lan and conduct laboratory and workshop tasks using a variety of equipment. Apply engineering techniques taking account of a range of commercial and industrial constraints. Skills will be developed through tutorials, laboratory practical classes, coursework, directed private study. Skills will be assessed by class-tests, coursework assignments. 11T T1 T2 TRANSFERABLE SLLS Make effective and appropriate use of nformation and Communications Technology (CT) skills. Communicate effectively, both orally and in written form. Development of transferable skills operates across the programme in lectures and tutorials, laboratory practical classes, directed private study and coursework. Assessment is through class-tests, coursework assignments, coursework. School of Engineering 8
ROGRAMMNG LEARNNG OUTCOME MA for: MEng Electronic Engineering MEng Electronic Engineering + German Master s Degree lease Note: The matrix displays only the measurable programme outcomes and where these are developed and assessed within the modules offered in the programme. MODULES OUTCOMES TTLES LEVEL CODE 1 2 3 4 Year 1 5 Engineering Maths 4 MAT125 Design & CAD 4 MEC106 Materials 4 MEC103 rofessional Studies 1 4 MEC101 Statics & Strength of Materials 1 4 MEC110 Dynamics of Mechanical Systems 1 4 MEC122 Manufacturing rocesses 4 MEC104 Electrical Science & Circuits 4 EEE107 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 T 1 T 2 T 3 T 4 Year 2 Microcontroller Systems 5 EEE305 Engineering Analysis 5 EEE347 Analogue Electronics 5 EEE319 Digital Electronics 5 EEE324 Engineering Computing 5 EEE318 rofessional Studies 2 5 MEC323 Signals & Communications 8 EEE310 Electronic Engineering 5 EEE307 Year 3 ndustrial lacement 5 MEC319 School of Engineering August 2010 9
TTLES LEVEL CODE 1 2 3 4 5 Year 4 ndustrial Management 6 EEE529 Embedded Systems 6 EEE527 Nanotechnology 6 EEE505 Mech. Behaviour of Metallic Materials 6 MEC514 ASCs & Digital Design 6 EEE515 Object Oriented rogramming 6 EEE507 Analogue Circuit Design 6 EEE508 Signal rocessing 6 BME501 German 1 4 GER121 German 2 5 GER318 Academic lacement empten 6 EEE524 Advanced Control Systems 6 EEE513 Microelectronics 6 EEE517 ower Electronics 6 EEE518 roject & Seminar 6 EEE519 Microwave Engineering 6 EEE520 Electrical Drive Systems 6 EEE525 VLS Design 6 EEE535 Control and Automation 6 EEE536 Mechatronics 6 EEE545 Communications 6 EEE538 ower Electronics & Drives 6 EEE534 Renewable Energy & Smart Grids 6 EEE533 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 T 1 T 2 T 3 T 4 School of Engineering August 2010 10
Year 5 Embedded Systems 7 EEE803 RF Design 7 EEE824 Digital Signal rocessing 7 EEE826 Micro & Nanoscale Devices 7 EEE830 roduct nnovation 7 EEE828 MEng Final roject 7 EEE802 MODULE OUTCOME MA for: AB Electronic Engineering with or without D (Exit Award) lease Note: The matrix displays only the measurable programme outcomes and where these are developed and assessed within the modules offered in the programme. MODULE OUTCOMES TTLES LEVEL CODE 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 T1 T2 T3 T4 Year 1 Engineering Maths 4 MAT125 Design & CAD 4 MEC106 Materials 4 MEC103 rofessional Studies 1 4 MEC101 Statics & Strength of Materials 1 4 MEC122 Dynamics of Mechanical Systems 1 4 MEC122 Manufacturing rocesses 4 MEC104 Electrical Science & Circuits 4 EEE107 Year 2 Microcontroller Systems 5 EEE305 Engineering Analysis 5 EEE347 Analogue Electronics 5 EEE319 Digital Electronics 5 EEE324 Engineering Computing 5 EEE318 rofessional Studies 2 5 MEC323 Signals & Communications 5 EEE310 Electronic Engineering 5 EEE307 AB Degree with D Year 3 ndustrial lacement 5 MEC319 School of Engineering August 2010 11
ROGRAMME LEARNNG OUTCOMES MA for: CertHE (Exit Award) lease Note: The matrix displays only the measurable programme outcomes and where these are developed and assessed within the modules offered in the programme. There may be other outcomes detailed in the module descriptions (eg attitudes and behaviours) which are not assessed. MODULES OUTCOMES TTLE LEVEL CODE 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 T1 T2 Year 1 4 Design & CAD 4 MEC106 * * * * * Materials 4 MEC103 * * * Engineering Maths 4 MAT125 * * rofessional Studies 1 4 MEC101 * * * * * Manufacturing rocesses 4 MEC104 * * * * * Statics & Strength of Materials 1 4 MEC110 * * * * * Dynamics of Mechanical Systems 1 4 MEC122 * * * * Electrical Science & Circuits 4 EEE107 * * * * * * School of Engineering August 2010 12
12. ROGRAMME STRUCTURE AND REQUREMENTS The programme offers a study programmes leading to the degree of MEng. The programme is full-time and conforms to the University s modular requirements. The MEng consists of 4 years of academic study and an industrial placement year. An accumulation of 120 credit points is necessary to complete each year of the programme, with the exception of the industrial placement year. Exceptionally, students may apply for exemption from the ndustrial lacement year on the basis of previous industrial experience. Modules in Years 1 and 2 are common with the BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering degree programme. rogression, transfer and award criteria are outlined in section 16. The MEng programme is conducted in co-operation with a artner nstitution in empten, Germany. t builds upon the first three years of study at the University of Ulster and the Universities of Applied Sciences in empten. The study programmes have been developed to permit full bi-directional credit transfer such that selected students from the MEng degree can optionally achieve the German Masters degree and selected German students from the German Masters degree course can achieve the MEng. The former requires that the student studies Semester 8 of the MEng course at the University of Applied Sciences empten, Germany. Details of the modules, and their corresponding credit level, for the programme are listed below. *C = Compulsory O = Optional Year 1 - All modules at Level 4 Module No. Module Credit oints *Module Status MAT125 Engineering Maths 20 C MEC106 Design & CAD 20 C MEC103 Materials 10 C MEC101 rofessional Studies 1 20 C MEC104 Manufacturing rocesses 10 C EEE107 Electrical Science & Circuits 20 C MEC110 Statics & Strength of Materials 1 10 C MEC122 Dynamics of Mechanical Systems 1 10 C Year 2 - All modules at Level 5 Module No. Module Credit oints *Module Status Award AB(Exit Award) EEE305 Microcontroller Systems 20 C EEE347 Engineering Analysis 20 C EEE319 Analogue Electronics 10 C EEE324 Digital Electronics 10 C EEE310 Signals & Communications 20 C EEE307 Electronic Engineering 20 C School of Engineering 13
EEE318 Engineering Computing 10 C MEC323 rofessional Studies 2 10 C Year 3 - ndustrial lacement Year (Level 5) Module No. Module Credit oint *Module Status Award MEC319 ndustrial lacement 60 C D (on award of degree) Year 4 - All modules at Level 6 MEng Electronic Engineering Module No. Module Credit oints *Module Status Award BEng EEE529 ndustrial Management 10 C GER121 German 10 C (or GER318) BME501 Signal rocessing 20 C EEE527 Embedded Systems 20 C plus 3 from EEE505 Nanotechnology 20 O EEE507 Object Oriented rog. 20 O EEE508 Analogue Circuit Design 20 O EEE515 ASCs & Digital Design 20 O (Exiit Award) + Students who do not complete the final year (Year 5) of the MEng course may be considered for the awar of BEng Hons provided that Year 4 has been completed and a final project is satisfactorily completed in accordance with the assessment criteria for BEng Hons project module EEE516 (30 credits). Modules GER121 and GER318 will not count towards the BEng Hons classification. The two best option marks (40 credits) will be selected from the three options taken by the student in order to make up the 120 credits at level 6 on which the honours classification will be based. lease refer to separate BEng Hons rogramme Specification for programme outcomes and award classification criteria. Dual Award - MEng Electronic Engineering plus German Masters Degree Semester 1 EEE524 Academic lacement empten 60 O OR EEE532 Academic lacement Augsburg 60 O OR EEE529 ndustrial Management 10 O GER121 German 10 O (or GER318) BME501 Signal rocessing 20 O EEE527 Embedded Systems 20 O School of Engineering 14
Semester 2 EEE513 Advanced Control Systems 10 O EEE517 Microelectronics 10 O EEE518 ower Electronics 10 O EEE519 roject & Seminar 10 O EEE520 Microwave Engineering 10 O EEE525 Electrical Drive Systems 10 O OR 4 from EEE535 VLS Design 15 O EEE536 Control and Automation 15 O EEE545 Mechatronics 15 O EEE538 Communications 15 O EEE534 ower Electronics & Drives 15 O EEE533 Renewable Energy & Smart Grids 15 O Year 5 - All modules at Level 7 Module No. Module Credit oints *Module Status Award EEE802 MEng Final roject 60 C EEE828 roduct nnovation 15 C plus 3 from EEE803 Embedded Systems 15 O EEE824 Radio Frequency Design 15 O EEE826 Digital Signal rocessing 15 O EEE830 Micro and Nanoscale Devices 15 O MEng *C = Compulsory O = Optional 13. SUORT FOR STUDENTS AND THER LEARNNG Students and their learning are supported in a number of ways. An nduction Meeting is held to give students resources that are noted below, and give an overview of the vital information they need for the first weeks of study. For first year students, further information is delivered throughout the year as necessary within the module delivery, and particularly within the rofessional Studies module. Other students are encouraged to review other materials made available online or to contact their studies advisor for more information. Within the context of professional studies, delivered at several levels students are advised of the importance of eventual CD, and D as a preparation for that, and as an aid for their learning. A rogramme Handbook provides all the necessary information about the programme. t welcomes students to the School of Engineering and to the programme. t provides information on modules to be studied, School of Engineering 15
programme calendar, course director, teaching staff, health and safety issues, student support services and a guide to life as a student. t also contains the programme specification and the current programme regulations. Module Handbooks describe the content of each module delivered in a particular year. These provide students with the module content, teaching and assessment schedules and a list of the recommended texts. A Study Advisor is allocated to each student. The advisor is a member of staff who provides assistance to the student in their personal and career development. A centralised Counselling Service is available to students who are experiencing problems with aspects of their lives other than the strictly academic. However, if these problems are affecting their studies or academic progress the course director, study advisor and appropriate members of the programme team co-operate to provide recommended help and advice to the student concerned. A centralised Careers Service is available to help students determine their future career and support their applications for employment. Direct advice is provided through a series of lectures during the first semester of the students final year. This provides advice and direction to students and enables them to make meaningful use of the careers service during the remainder of the year. A student/staff consultative committee is established for each year of the programme, which provides a means of addressing general programme concerns. Students also have direct access to the Course Director/ Studies Advisor. Other support is provided in the areas of accommodation, special needs, heath, childcare, library and computer usage. 14. CRTERA FOR ADMSSON TO THE ROGRAMME Applicants must satisfy the University's general entry requirements as set out in the prospectus or demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning (AEL). The initial offer standard may vary from year to year. See prospectus entry. 15. EVALUATNG AND MROVNG THE QUALTY AND STANDARD OF LEARNNG AND TEACHNG Mechanisms for review and evaluation of teaching, learning, assessment, and the curriculum and outcome standards include: School of Engineering 16
The Course Committee. This committee oversees all changes to the rogramme and has overall responsibility for its design and effective delivery. The Staff-Student Consultative Committee. Class representatives are appointed for each year of the programme. They are expected to bring forward any issues raised by the student group they represent. Module Questionnaires. The students complete a questionnaire for each of the modules being studied. The results of the survey help to identify strengths and weaknesses in the delivery of the modules. The University collates the results for each School and individual staff members discuss the results with their Head of School. Module Evaluation. Each member of the teaching staff takes responsibility for evaluating the content and delivery of each module they present. The evaluation is informed by student feedback, and the rogramme Committee reviews the evaluations. eer Supported Review. Each year, each member of teaching staff is expected to undertake some initiative to improve some aspect of their teaching and learning performance, supported by another colleague from within the university. Staff Teaching erformance. This is monitored annually through online student questionnaires. The results of the survey help staff identify their own strengths/weaknesses and to take appropriate action where necessary. Staff Appraisal. This exercise is carried out on a 2-year cycle with attention given to the development needs of the individual staff member. Staff Development. The University has an active Staff Development Unit, which works closely with Educational Development and, in addition provides specific training/development for staff. Specifically, all new staff (opportunity is also provided for existing staff) have to pursue a formal teaching qualification (ostgraduate Certificate) and are encouraged to apply for membership of the Higher Education Academy. Annual Subject Monitoring. Each year, all programmes within the Faculty are reviewed to ensure their effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement. ndustrial Advisory Board. The school maintains an industrial advisory board which it consults on changes to its provision to ensure excellent industrial relevance. rofessional Accreditation. The programme is accredited by the nstitution of Engineering Technology (ET) and is subject to reaccreditation every 5 years. School of Engineering 17
16. REGULATON OF STANDARDS General Requirements General programme regulations are in accordance with the current University of Ulster Charter, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations. Specific Requirements The following outlines those regulations specific to the programme: ass Mark n Years 1, 2 3 and 4 the pass mark for individual assessments = 40%. n Year 5 of the programmes the pass mark for individual assessments = 50%. Transfer between MEng, German Masters Degree and BEng Hons Students on the MEng progamme failing to attain an overall weighted average of 60% at the end of the second year (Level-5 modules) will be transferred to the linked BEng Hons programme. Candidates may transfer from the MEng Electronic Engineering programme to the BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering programme. n Year 5 candidates on the MEng programme who fail to satisfy the examiners may be assessed for the aware of BEng Hons. Candidates from a German Masters programme offered by artner nstitution University of Applied Sciences empten, Germany, may also apply for entry onto the MEng programme, provided that six semesters of study have been completed to the satisfaction of the MEng Course Committee. MEng candidates may also optionally study for the German Masters degree by studying Semester 8 at the University of Applied Sciences in either Augsburg or empten Final Year Assessment The award of the degree is based on the assessment of student performance in the final year of the programme. An aggregate of the final year module marks, weighted in proportion to the credit point value of each module, will be used to classify the degree. erformance levels for MEng Classification The following will be the minimum percentages normally acceptable in determining the overall grade of the degree. At least 70% ass with Distinction School of Engineering 18
At least 50% and less than 70% Less than 50% ass Fail Role of the External Examiner One External Examiners are appointed for the MEng programme with a term of office normally of 4 years. They are appointed by the University Council on the recommendation of Senate, after consideration of nominations from the Faculty Teaching and Learning Committee. The full duties of an external examiner are set out in the University s Code of ractice for External Examiners. They include: Approval and moderation of examination papers and other forms of assessment. Consideration and revision of the standard of marking. Ensuring that academic standards are maintained and that individual students are treated fairly. Comparability of these standards with those of similar programmes. Submitting to the ro-vice-chancellor a report on standards of the rogramme. 17. NDCATORS OF QUALTY RELATNG TO LEARNNG AND TEACHNG Teaching staff within the faculty are encouraged to become accredited members of the Higher Education Academy. To date 9 members have fulfilled the requirements through completion of the ostgraduate Certificate in Higher Education ractice or its predecessor awards. A further 4 staff members are in process of gaining fellowship by completing the GCHE award or by direct application. Several staff within the school have wide past and current experience of external examining other similar provision at other institutions. As well as teaching, most staff are actively engaged in research that informs their teaching. n addition, most have substantial industrial experience prior to joining the University. A significant number are full members, or fellows, of appropriate professional bodies (e.g. CEng, MMechE, MEE, MED, CMath etc.). Staff from the school engage in high quality research in areas such as Materials, Nanotechnology, Composites and Metal forming, with the growing strength in materials research now achieving 11th in U in the latest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008). The school is also, in its collaborative provision with other schools well matched by excellent research in the areas of Sports Science and Design. School of Engineering 19
Aspects of teaching and learning within the school have been demonstrated and published internationally; in particular our pioneering developments in the areas of managing placement are now used by several other universities across the globe. Several members of the team have been awarded Distinguished Fellowships in Teaching and Learning Support. All honours degree students obtain a suitable one year industrial placement for their D year either locally or internationally. t is envisaged that, similar to other engineering/technology graduates, employment prospects will be substantially better for graduates from the course when compared to students coming from other subject disciplines. School of Engineering 20