COURSE SPECIFICATION: Core Award Data Bachelor of Engineering [BEng] Electronic and Electrical Engineering AWARDING INSTITUTION The Robert Gordon University INSTITUTION OF DELIVERY The Robert Gordon University COURSE ACCREDITED BY Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) COURSE ACCREDITATION / RECOGNITION Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. AWARDS Stage 1 Students can be awarded a Certificate of Higher Education in Electronic and Electrical Engineering on successful completion of the 1st stage of the course (120 SCQF credits). Stage 2 Students can be awarded a Diploma of Higher Education in Electronic and Electrical Engineering on successful completion of the 2nd stage of the course (240 SCQF credits). Stage 3 Students can be awarded a BEng in Electronic and Electrical Engineering on successful completion of the 3rd stage of the course (360 SCQF credits). Bachelor of Engineering [BEng] Electronic and Electrical Engineering 1
Stage 4 Students are awarded a BEng (Honours) Electronic and Electrical Engineering on successful completion of the 4th stage of the course (480 SCQF credits). AWARD TYPE Undergraduate MODES OF STUDY Full-time DURATION OF COURSE Full-time: BEng (Honours) - 4 academic years (8 semesters). The maximum full-time period of enrolment for the BEng (Hons) is 6 years. : In general part time study takes twice as long as full time. BEng(Honours) - 8 academic years (16 semesters). The maximum part-time period of enrolment for the BEng (Hons) is 9 years. LANGUAGE OF STUDY English LANGUAGE OF ASSESSMENT English UCAS CODE H600 JACS CODE H600 RELEVANT QAA SUBJECT GROUP Engineering Bachelor of Engineering [BEng] Electronic and Electrical Engineering 2
DATE OF PRODUCTION / REVISION 22 September 2014 INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE Professional engineers and technologists have a reputation for their ability to solve problems and to undertake challenging and complex projects in all walks of life. They design the essential systems, products, services and processes that we need and use every day - now and in the future. Electrical Engineering involves the technology of power generation and transmission, electrical generators, motors, the development and operation of renewable energy schemes and environmentally friendly engineering systems. Electronic Engineering involves analogue and digital circuit design, instrumentation and ultrasonics, interfacing, microprocessors, signal processing, wireless, optical and data communications. EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE COURSE The aim of the course is to enable students to develop into highly motivated and proficient Professional Engineering graduates who are equipped to take up challenging and rewarding careers in industry. Stage One Stage 1 enables students to develop a framework of basic knowledge and expertise encompassing the necessary self awareness, organizational, study and practical and IT skills, and to develop knowledge and understanding of fundamental principles in mathematics, mechanical engineering and electronic and electrical engineering. Stage Two Stage 2 enables the student to develop problem-solving skills and enhance his/her ability to interpret and critically evaluate technical data and information. The foundations laid down in Stage 1 are built on by increasing the level of student knowledge and understanding in the core areas of mathematics and engineering. Student understanding of the integrative nature of the design process and associated principles is developed in an engineering context. Student awareness of the linkage between engineering, business and management functions is also raised at this stage. Stage Three Stage 3 enables students to further develop their higher cognitive skills and to take an increased level of responsibility for their learning and decision making. This is demonstrated by a greater level of independent study and increasing competence in specialist areas of engineering, and project-based research and development. Students also develop a greater insight into the function of management, achieved by developing knowledge and understanding of the key principles of project management. Stage Four Stage 4 enables students to engage in self-directed study and to acquire an increased depth of understanding of specialist engineering knowledge, together with the use of computer-based tools in the analysis and design of engineering systems. The students are encouraged to develop a critical approach to the application of knowledge, to be self-evaluative and to integrate technical, transferable and project management skills. The students achieve this by the planning and successful completion of an individual research project. LEARNING OUTCOMES At each stage of the course (full-time mode) the learning outcomes are related to the SCQF Level Descriptors as as follows. The learning outcomes apply to the equivalent part-time mode. Not all modules at a given stage will necessarily cover all learning outcomes. Stage 1 - SCQF Level 7 Knowledge and Understanding Bachelor of Engineering [BEng] Electronic and Electrical Engineering 3
Broad knowledge of the discipline of Electronic & Electrical Engineering in general. Knowledge and understanding of underpinning mathematics and science. Appreciation of the characteristics of engineering materials and components. Appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context. Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding Ability to work safely. Basic engineering workshop skills. Ability to perform experimental laboratory work. Intellectual Skills Ability to apply appropriate tools to the analysis of problems. Use of appropriate solutions in synthesis and design. Use of a range of approaches to address clearly-defined/routine problems. Key Employability, Enterprise and Transferability Skills The student should demonstrate the ability to: convey complex ideas in well-structured, coherent form. use a range of forms of communication. obtain, process, evaluate and present data. use basic engineering IT tools. manage time and limited resources. work as part of a team. undertake personal development planning. Stage 2 - SCQF Level 8 Knowledge and Understanding Broad knowledge of the main areas of the Electronic & Electrical Engineering subject area. Understanding of a selected range of core theories and concepts. Extended knowledge and understanding of underpinning mathematics and computer-based mathematical tools. Management and business, social, environmental and ethical considerations. Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding Ability to work safely. Range of engineering workshop skills, including some at an advanced level. Ability to undertake routine enquires and investigation into engineering problems. Intellectual Skills Demonstration of an analytical and systematic approach to problem solving. Use of a range of approaches to formulate solutions to clearly-defined/routine problems. Key Employability, Enterprise and Transferability Skills The student should demonstrate the ability to: convey complex engineering information to a range of audiences. use a range of IT applications to obtain and process data (in numerical and graphical format). manage resources in defined areas of work. exercise autonomy and initiative in some activities. work as part of a team, taking responsibility for the work of others in a defined area. Stage 3 - SCQF Level 9 Knowledge and Understanding Broad and integrated knowledge and understanding of the main areas of Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Detailed knowledge in some specialised areas. Critical understanding of a selected range of core theories and concepts. Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding Plan and execute an engineering project as part of a group. Undertake routine methods of research. Ability to undertake a basic evaluation of the economic and environmental impact of a project. Understand the use of technical literature and other information sources. Intellectual Skills Bachelor of Engineering [BEng] Electronic and Electrical Engineering 4
Intellectual Skills Investigate and define a problem, including any constraints which apply to it. Model and analyse relevant engineering systems. Demonstration of an analytical, systematic and creative approach to problem solving. Manage the design process. Key Employability, Enterprise and Transferability Skills The student should demonstrate the ability to: make presentations of standard topics in the subject area. use a range of software to applications solve engineering problems. exercise autonomy and initiative in some activities. work as part of a team, taking responsibility for the work of others in a defined area. undertake project planning and management. Stage 4 - SCQF Level 10 Knowledge and Understanding Knowledge which covers and integrates most of the main areas of Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Detailed understanding of the scientific principles of one or more specialisms in Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Knowledge and understanding of the way in which the Electronic & Electrical Engineering discipline is developing. Awareness of the legal requirements which apply to professional engineering projects (including issues such as health, safety and risk). Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding Ability to work safely and to specify safe working practices. Awareness of quality issues in an engineering context. Ability to execute a defined project of research, development or investigation. Intellectual Skills Model and analyse complex engineering systems. Demonstration of an analytical, systematic and creative approach to problem solving. Use creativity to develop innovative solutions. Key Employability, Enterprise and Transferability Skills The student should demonstrate the ability to: make formal presentations about specialised topics. use advanced software tools. interpret, evaluate and utilise a wide range of numerical and graphical data. work autonomously and exercise initiative. deal with complex ethical and professional issues in accordance with guidelines. DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF COURSE The School is proud of its exceptional professional accreditation record for this and its other courses meaning that our graduates are highly sought after. The School invests heavily in undergraduate laboratory facilities that enable it to offer a high percentage of practical and lab based activities. In each year of the course students are involved in designing and building engineering products which reinforce and apply the knowledge acquired through formal classes. The course is available in part-time study mode. The School has many years of experience in meeting the needs of part-time students working offshore and elsewhere. Students who perform well in the first two stages of the full-time course (and equivalent for part-time) may be offered the opportunity to transfer to the MEng course. WHAT THE COURSE INVOLVES Each week the student can be involved in 12-16 hours of time-tabled activities. There are lectures, tutorials and laboratory sessions. New material is presented in lectures. In tutorials, Bachelor of Engineering [BEng] Electronic and Electrical Engineering 5
students tackle problems based on material from the lectures. Mixed lecture/tutorial and other teaching workshop forms are also used. Laboratory sessions involve design, experimentation, simulation and implementation of circuits and systems. In addition there is project work at each stage of the course. At stage one and two this involves group working where teams of students work together to design and build some engineering product. At stage 3, students working in groups undertake a more formal research and development project. In final year each student undertakes an individual project which will involve researching new ideas and often implementing a novel engineering solution. Project work at all stages involves dissemination of ideas through report writing and oral presentations and development of good engineering practice through logbook keeping. Teaching material is released through the Virtual Learning Environment (Campus Moodle) and students are expected to prepare for classes by reading through notes beforehand. Students are expected to take notes during lectures and read support material in their spare time. The more effort the student gives to the course the more enjoyable will be the experience. Work is assessed through formal examination and/or coursework. Coursework assessment involves a range of activities including report writing, assessed tutorials oral presentations and laboratory-based tests. PLACEMENT / PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Not applicable. OPPORTUNITIES FOR FURTHER STUDY Graduation from this course will open the possibility, with further study and relevant experience, of becoming a Chartered Engineer and member of the IET. Graduating with a First Class or Second Class upper division (2:1) Honours degree will normally provide access to postgraduate and doctoral programmes in UK Higher Education institutions, including the Robert Gordon University's own MSc programmes of study of which Communications and Computer Network Engineering and those related to the Energy industry are examples. EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL INDICATORS OF QUALITY AND STANDARDS Internal references include: University Mission Statement External references include: QAA Subject Benchmark for Engineering SCQF Qualification Descriptors, Levels 7 to 10 IET Accreditation Peer review of staff research Our Electronic and Electrical Engineering programme of courses are highly rated by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET). We have an enviable employment record with our Engineering graduates. ACADEMIC REGULATIONS This course is governed by the provisions of the University's Academic Regulations, which are available at www.rgu.ac.uk/academicregulations. In particular: Regulation A1: Courses Regulation A2: Admission Regulation A3: Section 1: Student Appeals (Awards and Progression) Procedure Regulation A3: Section 2: Student Misconduct Procedure Regulation A4: Assessment and Recommendations of Assessment Boards Entry Requirements Applicants must satisfy the University's general admission requirements for undergraduate and Bachelor of Engineering [BEng] Electronic and Electrical Engineering 6
Applicants must satisfy the University's general admission requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate courses as contained in Academic Regulation A2: Admission, including proficiency to a minimum standard in the English language. Specific entry requirements for this course are detailed below. STAGE 1 ENTRY (BEng) SQA Higher Four Highers at BBBC to include Maths at grade B, and either Physics and/or Technological Studies, or Advanced Higher, BC, to include Maths, and either Physics or Technological Studies, plus Standard Grade English if not held at Higher. GCE A Level CCC including A or AS in Maths, and Physics or Engineering or Design and Technology, plus GCSE in English or English Language. ILC Higher BBBC1 at Higher level to include Maths and Physics and 2 Ordinary Level passes to include English if not at Higher. IB Diploma IB Diploma: 26, including Maths and Physics/Technological Studies at Higher Level. Equivalent overseas qualifications. We do not normally conduct formal interviews as part of our admissions process. However, all applicants (and parents/guardians or partners) are invited to one of our Applicants' Days where we like to meet prospective students. A typical Applicants' Day programme includes a tour of the department, seminars on course-related, accommodation, and other university study matters and a hands-on activity. We also like to speak to each applicant in a one-to-one meeting with a member of academic staff to answer questions about the course and discuss the applicant's future career opportunities. Course-Specific Assessment Regulations Modules Central to the Objective of the Course The following modules have been identified as being central to the objectives of the courses in the programme and, therefore, failure may not be compensated [refer Regulation A4, paragraph 11.1]: EN4600 Honours Project (Engineering) Progression to MEng Stage 3 In order to progress to Stage 3 of the MEng course, students should achieve the equivalent of a 2.1 profile (at the end of Stage 2), which normally would include at least 2 of the following modules at grade B or better: CM2901 Mathematics 2 EN2510 Electronics 2 EN2562 Electrical Systems and one of EN2560 Electrical Power, EN2540 Microprocessors and Microcontrollers, EN2560 Introduction to Telecommunications. Applies to students entering Stage 3 in Session 2010/2011 and thereafter. Award BEng: honours classification is determined on the basis of contribution of Stage 3 modules (20%) and Stage 4 modules (80%). Module Pass Criteria In order to pass a module which has two or more components, students should achieve a mark of at least 35% in each component and an overall mark of 40% or greater. This will normally apply to components which have a weighting of 30% or more. SOURCES OF FURTHER INFORMATION None. Bachelor of Engineering [BEng] Electronic and Electrical Engineering 7
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY The University has a strong commitment to the active promotion of equality across its functions, including its course provision. To this end the University has developed an inclusivity statement which articulates the University's desire to strive towards creating a working, learning and social atmosphere which is inclusive, harmonious and respectful of diversity. The University has also developed an equality and diversity policy and every two years publishes a mainstreaming report, including equality outcomes, which explains how the university is developing and implementing its inclusivity statement. At a course level, course leaders monitor and comment on equalities data through the annual appraisal process. Through this process any significant trends in equalities data are highlighted. Further information can be found at: www.rgu.ac.uk/about/equality-and-diversity All Schools have a nominated School Contact who can advise on the requirements of the course and the range of course-specific reasonable adjustments that may be made. The current School Contacts are available from: www.rgu.ac.uk/studentservices/disability/page.cfm?pge=7853. The University's Disability and Dyslexia Service provides support for students, details of which may be found at: www.rgu.ac.uk/disability NOTE This document constitutes one of two course documents that should be read together: Course Specification: Core Award Data Course Specification: Student Learning Experience CONTACT DETAILS Robert Gordon University Garthdee House Aberdeen AB10 7QB Scotland, UK A Scottish Charity, Registration No. SC013781 Telephone: +44 (0)1224 262000 Web: http://www.rgu.ac.uk In compiling this information the University has taken every care to be as accurate as possible, though it must be read as subject to change at any time and without notice. The University reserves the right to make variations to the contents or methods of delivery of courses, to discontinue, merge or combine courses, and to introduce new courses. Printed: 14 Apr 2015 Record Number: 0463 Version Number: 3 Bachelor of Engineering [BEng] Electronic and Electrical Engineering 8
DETAILED COURSE STRUCTURE Full-time Stage 1 Semester 1 CREDITS LEVEL CM1901 Mathematics 1A 15 SCQF 7 EN1560 Introduction To Electrical Engineering 15 SCQF 7 EN1600 Professional Skills 15 SCQF 7 EN1700 Statics and Dynamics 15 SCQF 7 Total for Semester: 60 Full-time Stage 1 Semester 2 CREDITS LEVEL CM1902 Mathematics 1B 15 SCQF 7 EN1510 Introduction to Electronics 15 SCQF 7 EN1540 Introduction to Computer Engineering 15 SCQF 7 EN1601 Product Development 15 SCQF 7 Total for Semester: 60 Total for Stage: 120 Full-time Stage 2 Semester 1 CREDITS LEVEL CM2901 Mathematics 2 15 SCQF 8 EN2510 Electronics 2 15 SCQF 8 EN2540 Microprocessors And Microcontrollers 15 SCQF 8 EN2562 Electrical Systems 15 SCQF 8 Total for Semester: 60 Full-time Stage 2 Semester 2 CREDITS LEVEL BS1255 Applied Management 15 SCQF 7 EN2520 Introduction To Telecommunications 15 SCQF 8 EN2560 Electrical Power 15 SCQF 8 EN2601 Design Exercise 15 SCQF 8 Total for Semester: 60 Total for Stage: 120 Full-time Stage 3 Semester 1 CREDITS LEVEL EN3500 Signal Acquisition, Instrumentation and Control 15 SCQF 9 EN3540 Computer Architecture 15 SCQF 9 EN3560 Electrical Machines And Drives 1 15 SCQF 9 EN3800 Project Management, Team-working And Leadership 15 SCQF 9 Bachelor of Engineering [BEng] Electronic and Electrical Engineering 9
Total for Semester: 60 Full-time Stage 3 Semester 2 CREDITS LEVEL EN3512 Electronics 3 15 SCQF 9 EN3600 Group Project (Engineering Stage 3) 15 SCQF 9 Choose 1 option module from the following group: EN3531 Cisco CCNA Course 1: Network Basics 15 SCQF 9 EN3581 Offshore Engineering 15 SCQF 9 Choose 1 option module from the following group: EN3543 Object Oriented Software Development 15 SCQF 9 EN3561 Electrical Power And Energy Systems 15 SCQF 9 Total for Semester: 60 Total for Stage: 120 Full-time Stage 4 Semester 1 CREDITS LEVEL EN4502 Control and Signal Processing 15 SCQF 10 EN4512 Advanced Electronics 15 SCQF 10 EN4600 Honours Project (Engineering) -- SCQF 10 Choose 1 option module from the following group: EN4530 Advanced Data Networks 15 SCQF 10 EN4560 Electrical Machines And Drives 2 15 SCQF 10 Total for Semester: 45 Full-time Stage 4 Semester 2 CREDITS LEVEL EN4541 Advanced Computer Architecture 15 SCQF 10 EN4600 Honours Project (Engineering) 30 SCQF 10 EN4801 Safety, Risk And Reliability Management 15 SCQF 10 Choose 1 option module from the following group: EN4521 Optical And Radio Communications 15 SCQF 10 EN4561 Power Systems Analysis And Protection 15 SCQF 10 EN4571 Renewable Energy Systems 15 SCQF 10 Total for Semester: 75 Total for Stage: 120 Stage 1 Semester 1 CREDITS LEVEL CM1901 Mathematics 1A 15 SCQF 7 EN1600 Professional Skills 15 SCQF 7 Bachelor of Engineering [BEng] Electronic and Electrical Engineering 10
Stage 1 Semester 2 CREDITS LEVEL CM1902 Mathematics 1B 15 SCQF 7 EN1601 Product Development 15 SCQF 7 Stage 1 Semester 3 CREDITS LEVEL EN1560 Introduction To Electrical Engineering 15 SCQF 7 EN1700 Statics and Dynamics 15 SCQF 7 Stage 1 Semester 4 CREDITS LEVEL EN1510 Introduction to Electronics 15 SCQF 7 EN1540 Introduction to Computer Engineering 15 SCQF 7 Total for Stage: 120 Stage 2 Semester 1 CREDITS LEVEL CM2901 Mathematics 2 15 SCQF 8 EN2510 Electronics 2 15 SCQF 8 Stage 2 Semester 2 CREDITS LEVEL BS1255 Applied Management 15 SCQF 7 EN2520 Introduction To Telecommunications 15 SCQF 8 Stage 2 Semester 3 CREDITS LEVEL EN2540 Microprocessors And Microcontrollers 15 SCQF 8 EN2562 Electrical Systems 15 SCQF 8 Stage 2 Semester 4 CREDITS LEVEL EN2560 Electrical Power 15 SCQF 8 EN2601 Design Exercise 15 SCQF 8 Bachelor of Engineering [BEng] Electronic and Electrical Engineering 11
Total for Stage: 120 Stage 3 Semester 1 CREDITS LEVEL EN3540 Computer Architecture 15 SCQF 9 EN3800 Project Management, Team-working And Leadership 15 SCQF 9 Stage 3 Semester 2 CREDITS LEVEL EN3512 Electronics 3 15 SCQF 9 Choose 1 option module from the following group: EN3532 Cisco CCNA Course 3: Switched Networks 15 SCQF 8 EN3581 Offshore Engineering 15 SCQF 9 EN3801 Principles of Management 15 SCQF 9 Stage 3 Semester 3 CREDITS LEVEL EN3500 Signal Acquisition, Instrumentation and Control 15 SCQF 9 EN3560 Electrical Machines And Drives 1 15 SCQF 9 Stage 3 Semester 4 CREDITS LEVEL EN3600 Group Project (Engineering Stage 3) 15 SCQF 9 Choose 1 option module from the following group: EN3543 Object Oriented Software Development 15 SCQF 9 EN3561 Electrical Power And Energy Systems 15 SCQF 9 Total for Stage: 120 Stage 4 Semester 1 CREDITS LEVEL EN4502 Control and Signal Processing 15 SCQF 10 Choose 1 option module from the following group: EN4530 Advanced Data Networks 15 SCQF 10 EN4560 Electrical Machines And Drives 2 15 SCQF 10 Stage 4 Semester 2 CREDITS LEVEL EN4541 Advanced Computer Architecture 15 SCQF 10 Bachelor of Engineering [BEng] Electronic and Electrical Engineering 12
EN4801 Safety, Risk And Reliability Management 15 SCQF 10 Stage 4 Semester 3 CREDITS LEVEL EN4512 Advanced Electronics 15 SCQF 10 EN4600 Honours Project (Engineering) -- SCQF 10 Total for Semester: 15 Stage 4 Semester 4 CREDITS LEVEL EN4600 Honours Project (Engineering) 30 SCQF 10 Choose 1 option module from the following group: EN4521 Optical And Radio Communications 15 SCQF 10 EN4561 Power Systems Analysis And Protection 15 SCQF 10 EN4571 Renewable Energy Systems 15 SCQF 10 Total for Semester: 45 Total for Stage: 120 Bachelor of Engineering [BEng] Electronic and Electrical Engineering 13
COURSE STRUCTURE DIAGRAM Note: the term "stage" as it appears in the Detailed Course Structure refers to the academic year of study in which a student will take the modules in the normal course of events. In the Course Structure Diagram "Stage" refers to a level of academic and achievement. In normal circumstances one Stage is equivalent to one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study. The BEng (Honours) course consists of 4 academic Stages. Each Stage comprises two semesters, each of which involves four modules of study, giving a total of 32 modules. For part-time mode of attendance, each Stage is normally completed over a period two years. Editing Note: BEng Electronic & Electrical Engineering (edit to show uploaded flow chart here). Bachelor of Engineering [BEng] Electronic and Electrical Engineering 14
COURSE SPECIFICATION: Student Learning Experience COURSE SPECIFICATION: Student Learning Experience Bachelor of Engineering [BEng] Electronic and Electrical Engineering STUDENT LEARNING EXPERIENCE The University's ambition is to be consistently one of the best modern universities in the UK. To achieve this ambition, the University focuses on the needs of students, economies and societies, aiming to: enrich the all-round experience of students throughout their engagement with the University; enhance the quality and relevance of taught provision; increase the diversification of the student population; expand the provision of corporate programmes and lifelong learning opportunities; grow internationally excellent research and knowledge exchange activities and reputation; secure economic and environmental sustainability. The University believes a professional education starts with excellent teaching and research within a supporting environment, and is about a lifelong and sustainable approach to working and living. The University's portfolio is informed by its commercial and public sector partners, who are instrumental in helping to develop courses to ensure their relevance for the evolving economy and society. Many include practical experience and placements, and are professionally accredited. These contribute to the University's position as one of the UK's top universities for graduate employment. By combining the best of both academic and professional worlds, the University aims to give its students the best possible start to their careers. A degree from Robert Gordon University is confirmation to a future employer that a student will possess the required blend of learning, skills and experience. COURSE PHILOSOPHY AND OVERVIEW All student materials are available through the University's Virtual Learning Environment (Campus Moodle). TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGY The Teaching and Learning Strategy for the MEng/BEng course in Electronic & Electrical Engineering aligns with the School's strategy, which is listed below: In line with the University's Teaching & Learning Strategy, the School of Engineering: 1. aims to produce industrially relevant, professional engineers. 2. encourages all staff in the development of innovative and effective teaching methods. 3. believes that strong interaction with industry is important in enhancing the Teaching & Learning process. 4. seeks to develop students' abilities to work as part of a team. Bachelor of Engineering [BEng] Electronic and Electrical Engineering 1
COURSE SPECIFICATION: Student Learning Experience 4. seeks to develop students' abilities to work as part of a team. 5. is committed to the use of feedback from students to enhance the Teaching & Learning process. 6. is keen to develop its students as independent and enthusiastic learners. 7. recognises the value of effective and timely feedback to students. 8. places importance on the appropriate use of technology in Teaching and Learning. 9. appreciates the importance of Personal Development Planning (PDP) and the development of transferrable skills. 10. acknowledges that the development of good Teaching & Learning practices is a time-consuming/demanding activity. 11. is keen to enhance the learning process for its students to encourage creativity and the development of problem-solving skills. 12. recognises the importance of providing a high quality learning environment. Further details on how the School implements this strategy are listed below. Staff are involved in extending the use of a variety of teaching and assessment methods, including Active Learning, computer-based quizzes and the delivery of lecture-based material by means of the VLE to enhance the Teaching and Learning process. Knowledge and Understanding Knowledge and understanding are developed through a number of possible methods, which are module and delivery mode specific, such as: Lectures and seminars are used to develop knowledge and understanding of a subject. Development of professional knowledge and understanding by means of Engineering Applications, Activity Weeks, Residential Course. Solving tutorial problems. Participating in on-line discussion forums. These direct teaching methods are usually supported by directed study by means of: materials delivered on the Virtual Learning Environment (CampusMoodle) textbooks (hard copy or electronic) journal articles (hard copy or electronic) These direct teaching methods are usually supported by assignment or project work. Practical Skills Bachelor of Engineering [BEng] Electronic and Electrical Engineering 2
COURSE SPECIFICATION: Student Learning Experience Practical skills are developed through opportunities to practise through activity in an appropriate learning context. This is achieved by a number of methods, which are module and delivery mode specific, such as: laboratory work (for instance, using industry standard software applications) individual and group projects participation in field trips or industrial visits Intellectual Skills Intellectual Skills such as analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and problem solving are practised and demonstrated through active learning processes, which are module and delivery mode specific. For instance: material presented during lectures group-learning activities such as a seminars, tutorials, case studies, laboratories, workshops, or field-based activities problem-based exercises assignments projects Intellectual skills are also developed by means of project work at various stages of the course. This involves increasing levels of intellectual skill as the course progresses and the projects become more open-ended. Key Employability, Enterprise and Transferable Skills Key employability, enterprise and transferable skills that are readily transferable to employment and other contexts, such as communication, teamwork etc. are developed through naturally arising opportunities within the curriculum, which are module and delivery mode specific. For instance: written communication skills are developed through contributions to on-line discussion forums, developing answers to tutorial problems, assignments, essays and project reports written communication skills are further developed through project reports and the placement report oral communication skills are developed through interactions in tutorials, interactions and presentations in seminars and the presentation associated with projects team working skills are developed through collaborative exercises, case studies, the Residential Course, Activity Weeks and group projects. Skills may be developed also through extra-curricular activities including: work experience student representative work social and cultural activities Bachelor of Engineering [BEng] Electronic and Electrical Engineering 3
COURSE SPECIFICATION: Student Learning Experience ASSESSMENT A combination of different types of assessments is used, including project work, coursework and examinations. This varies based on the stage of the course and the nature of the modules involved. Some modules are assessed entirely by coursework (for example, Professional Skills in Stage 1, the Design Exercise in Stage 2, the Group Project in Stage 3 and the Honours Project in Stage 4). Many modules are assessed by a combination of coursework and examination. The relative weighting of the examination:coursework is typically 70%:30%, although some modules use a 50%:50% weighting. This selection is typically based on the amount of laboratory work involved in the module. One of the main means of assessment is the closed book examination, as is typical on accredited Engineering courses. This is a requirement of the Professional Body involved in the accreditation of the course (the Institution of Engineering and Technology - IET). Formative assessment is used to provide feedback to students; the nature of this varies between modules. It includes the use of on-line quizzes (which are computer-marked and provide immediate feedback) and in-class tutorials. Knowledge and Understanding The primary means of assessment of knowledge and understanding is by means of closed book examinations. However, it may also be assessed by means of: open book examinations computer-based assessments There is a greater emphasis on Knowledge and Understanding in the early stages of the course; this emphasis decreases as the course progresses (when greater emphasis is placed on intellectual skills, particularly analysis, synthesis, evaluation and problem solving. Practical Skills Practical skills are assessed by the most appropriate means, depending on the nature of the practical work. These skills are assessed by means of: laboratory exercises and reports (e.g. for case studies and design exercises) computer based assessment (e.g. simulation) project work In the early stages of the course, practical exercises are prescriptive and clearly-defined; as the course progresses, these become more open-ended (for example, in the Honours project). Intellectual Skills Intellectual skills include analysis, synthesis, evaluation and problem solving. They are assessed by the following means: closed book examinations open book examinations coursework (e.g. design exercises) project work (either of a group or individual nature) There is less of an emphasis on Intellectual Skills in Stage 1; however, this increases as the course progresses. As the course progresses, a greater emphasis is also placed on the integration of the topics covered in the various modules within the course. Key Employability, Enterprise and Transferable Skills This category involves the skills which are readily transferable to employment and other contexts (such as communication, teamwork, etc). These are assessed by the following means: written reports (in the form of laboratory reports, project reports and case studies) oral presentations (for projects, design exercises) team working (for example, in projects) By the latter stages of the course, students are expected to be able to communicate complex ideas in well-structured way (in both oral and written formats) using computer-based tools and are assessed on their ability to do this. Bachelor of Engineering [BEng] Electronic and Electrical Engineering 4
COURSE SPECIFICATION: Student Learning Experience SUPPORT FOR TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT The University provides a number of means of supporting teaching and learning: student induction organised on a course or School basis; an ongoing scheme of personal/pastoral support for students; an extensive programme of student study skills delivered through the Library and the Study Skills and Study Skills and Access Unit; an extensive library of learning resources; close collaboration with industry and professional, statutory and regulatory bodies; the University's active participation in the Scottish Funding Council's Quality Enhancement Themes, www.enhancementthemes.ac.uk/; support for staff from the Department for the Enhancement of Learning, Teaching and Assessment (DELTA), including provision of a Postgraduate Certificate Higher Education Learning and Teaching course; extensive opportunities for student placements with companies or organisations, academic overseas exchange programmes, and support for entrepreneurial activity; CampusMoodle, http://campusmoodle.rgu.ac.uk/, the University's dedicated virtual learning environment; a commitment to knowledge exchange and technology transfer through focused research activity, which contributes to the critical underpinning for all taught courses; the expanding provision of state-of-the-art, purpose-built facilities and buildings. The University's Virtual Learning Environment, CampusMoodle facility enables easy access to a wide range of teaching resources. In addition to module-specific material it includes general learning resources module containing handbooks, manuals and study guides. Each student is allocated a personal tutor. The Centre for Student Access provides study support. MONITORING OF QUALITY AND STANDARDS This course fully complies with the above procedures. Given the nature of the course, industrial liaison is particularly important to ensure that the courses are meeting the requirements of the industry both locally and internationally. This is achieved by a number of means, including an Industrial Liaison Board. STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN QUALITY Knowledge and Understanding Knowledge which covers and integrates most of the main areas of Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Detailed understanding of the scientific principles of one or more specialisms in Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Knowledge and understanding of the way in which the Electronic & Electrical Engineering discipline is developing. Awareness of the legal requirements which apply to professional engineering projects (including issues such as health, safety and risk). Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding Ability to work safely and to specify safe working practices. Awareness of quality issues in an engineering context. Ability to execute a defined project of research, development or investigation. Intellectual Skills Model and analyse complex engineering systems. Demonstration of an analytical, systematic and creative approach to problem solving. Use creativity to develop innovative solutions. Key Employability, Enterprise and Transferability Skills The student should demonstrate the ability to: Bachelor of Engineering [BEng] Electronic and Electrical Engineering 5
COURSE SPECIFICATION: Student Learning Experience make formal presentations about specialised topics. use advanced software tools. interpret, evaluate and utilise a wide range of numerical and graphical data. work autonomously and exercise initiative. deal with complex ethical and professional issues in accordance with guidelines. FEEDBACK FROM STUDENTS Feedback on coursework is emailed to students in about 4 working weeks of the hand in date. Examination marks are available on the Student Portal. These marks are provisional until after the assessment boards. DATE OF PRODUCTION / REVISION 22 September 2014 NOTE This document constitutes one of two course documents that should be read together: Course Specification: Core Award Data Course Specification: Student Learning Experience CONTACT DETAILS Robert Gordon University Garthdee House Aberdeen AB10 7QB Scotland, UK A Scottish Charity, Registration No. SC013781 Telephone: +44 (0)1224 262000 Web: http://www.rgu.ac.uk In compiling this information the University has taken every care to be as accurate as possible, though it must be read as subject to change at any time and without notice. The University reserves the right to make variations to the contents or methods of delivery of courses, to discontinue, merge or combine courses, and to introduce new courses. Printed: 14 Apr 2015 Record Number: 0463 Version Number: 3 Bachelor of Engineering [BEng] Electronic and Electrical Engineering 6