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Applicant Day Course Talk - Electronic and Computer Engineering 2013
1. School of Engineering and Design
BRUNEL UNIVERSITY
School of Engineering and Design
Electronic and Computer Engineering
2. School of Engineering and Design
Electronic and Computer Engineering
• Dr. Ian Dear (Acting Head of Subject Area)
• Dr. Ian Dear (Deputy Head – Taught Programmes)
• Dr. Tatiana Kalganova (Work Placement Tutor)
• Dr. David Smith (UG Admissions Tutor)
sed.ug.admissions@brunel.ac.uk
4. School of Engineering and Design
Electronic and Computer Engineering
• Undergraduate Degree Programmes
Electronics Courses
Computer Systems Engineering Courses
Modules
• MEng Programmes
• Teaching and Learning
NSS Results
• Sandwich Courses
5. School of Engineering and Design
ECE UG Programmes
Three main UG teaching areas:
• Electronic Engineering
BEng and MEng programmes
• Computer Systems Engineering
BEng and MEng programmes
• Digital Media
BSc programmes
6. School of Engineering and Design
UG Degree Programmes
• Electronic programmes:
MEng Electrical Engineering with Renewable Energy
Systems
BEng/MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering
BEng/MEng Electronic and Communications
Engineering
BEng/MEng Electronic and Computer Engineering
7. School of Engineering and Design
UG Degree Programmes
• Computer and Multimedia Communications
programmes:
BEng/MEng Computer Systems Engineering
BEng Computer Systems Engineering (Networks)
BEng Computer Systems Engineering (Software)
8. School of Engineering and Design
Vertical Themes in ECE
Electrical Engineering
Electronics
Control Systems
Telecommunications
Signal Processing
Mobile and Wireless
Systems
Data Networks
Digital Systems (VLSI)
Computer Architecture
Computing/Software
Engineering
Media Technology and
Enterprise
Multimedia Communication
Management
Skills
9. School of Engineering and Design
Overlaps
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
E&EE E&CompE CSE
MEng Level
E&CommE
10. School of Engineering and Design
Electronics BEng Courses
Broad based courses which aim to produce well rounded electronic
engineers with high levels of analytical and engineering design skills
Common first year grounding in all electronic engineering disciplines,
with increasing content of either electrical, communications or
computer engineering in years 2 and 3
• BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering
• BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering
• BEng Electronic and Computer Engineering
11. School of Engineering and Design
The aim of the course is to provide professional engineers who have the
required skills to design the next generation of computer systems
Computer Systems BEng Courses
• BEng Computer Systems Engineering
The four main course themes are:
Programming and Software Engineering
Computer Architecture and Systems
Data Communications
Digital and Electronic Systems Design
By selecting suitable final year modules and a
relevant project, students may elect to
graduate with one of the specialist degrees:
Computer Systems Engineering (Networks)
Computer Systems Engineering (Software)
12. School of Engineering and Design
Common
Digital Systems and Microprocessors
Problem Solving and Programming
Engineering Laboratory and Skills
Electronic Engineering
Electronic Engineering Mathematics
Devices and Circuits
Engineering Science, Systems and Society
Computer Systems Engineering
Computer Engineering Mathematics
Scripting and Web Applications
Internet and Web Technologies
Level 1 BEng Courses
13. School of Engineering and Design
Common
Digital Systems Design and Reliability Engineering
Engineering Group Design Project
Management
E&EE
– Electronic Systems
– Signals and Systems
– Communications
– Electrical Engineering
and Sustainability
E&CommE
– Electronic Systems
– Signals and Systems
– Communications
– Computer Architecture
and Interfacing
E&CompE
– Electronic systems
– Signals and Systems
– Computer Architecture
and Interfacing
– Object-Oriented Systems
and Programming
CSE
– Data Networks,
Services and Security
– Multimedia Content
Analysis and Delivery
– Computer Architecture
and Interfacing
– Object-Oriented
Systems and
Programming
Level 2 BEng Courses
14. School of Engineering and Design
All courses involve a relevant Individual Design Project
Modules – select 4 from: E&EE E&CommE E&CompE CSE
Advanced Electronics core core core
Design of Intelligent Systems
Power Electronics and Systems
Control Systems
Digital Communication Systems core
Multimedia Digital Signal Processing
Advanced Digital Systems core
Renewable Energy Systems
Software Engineering and Technology
Distributed Systems and Computing core
E-Business Systems
Network Design and Advanced Data Security
e-Systems Development
Level 3 BEng Courses
15. School of Engineering and Design
MEng and BEng (Hons)
The MEng has:
A more wide-ranging group project with an industrial
and/or commercial involvement
An increased depth and range of specialist
understanding and knowledge
A broader understanding of leadership, social and
business awareness
A wider awareness of risk, environmental, health and
safety, and regulatory issues
16. School of Engineering and Design
MEng Programmes
• Aim to produce graduates equipped to play leading
roles in related industries
• First 2 years follow the BEng programmes
• Third year similar to BEng but with 1 or 2 specialised
modules (programme specific)
• All MEng programmes have a related BEng
programme
Students may change during 1st year or at the end of year 2 if they meet
the entry criteria
17. School of Engineering and Design
MEng Programmes
• Final year
Specialised technical modules
(from MSc programmes)
Interdisciplinary group project
(work with MEng Mechanical Engineering students)
Innovation, Business, and Enterprise
Research Methods and Ethics
18. School of Engineering and Design
MEng Electrical Engineering with
Renewable Energy Systems
Level 3
Core
– Major Individual Project and Project Management
– Advanced Devices and Electronic Systems Design
– Control Systems
– Power Electronics and Systems
– Renewable Energy in Power Systems
MEng Level
Core
– Major Group Project
– Innovation, Business and Enterprise for Engineers
Options (choose 4)
– Energy Economics and Power
– Power Electronics and FACTS
– Power System Stability and Control
– Sustainable Power Generation
– Power System Analysis and Security
– Power System Operation and Management
19. School of Engineering and Design
Teaching and Learning
• Our goal is to develop problem solving and
independent learning skills
20. School of Engineering and Design
Teaching and Learning
• Helping Students to take responsibility over their
own learning:
Student-Centred
Range of Teaching and Learning Methods
Peer group learning
Range of Assessment Methods
Blackboard Learn (web based learning support)
Range of Support Systems (pastoral and academic)
21. School of Engineering and Design
Teaching and Learning
• Pastoral and academic support:
Administrative and School Office Staff (Pastoral)
Personal Tutor
Module Academic Tutorial leader
Module leaders/lecturers
Level Co-ordinator
Course/Programme Director
Senior Tutor
22. School of Engineering and Design
Teaching and Learning
• Pastoral and academic support:
Work Placement Tutor
Work Placement Visiting Tutor
Deputy Head of Subject Area (Taught Programmes)
Head of Subject Area
UG Electronics Society
University and Student Union Support network
25. School of Engineering and Design
National Student Survey 2012
• Overall satisfaction score of 4.5 (out of 5)
• Improvements in all categories:
4.3 Teaching
4.2 Assessment and Feedback
4.4 Academic Support
4.2 Organisation and Management
4.6 Learning Resources
4.3 Personal Development
26. School of Engineering and Design
Modes of Study
• BEng/MEng Full-Time (3/4 Years)
• Thick Sandwich (+1 year in industry after year 2)
• Sandwich Courses provide many benefits:
Professional development
Personal development
Enhanced employment prospects
Improved academic performance
Financial support (paid placements)
27. School of Engineering and Design
Sandwich Courses
• Brunel has a long history and reputation for
promoting sandwich courses
• Professional team to help you find a placement
company:
We cannot guarantee a placement
Nearly all students that make an effort do get a
placement
28. School of Engineering and Design
Sandwich Courses
• The University monitors training periods:
It is an assessed part of the course
Tutor visits
• Placement learning counts towards the degree
classification
29. School of Engineering and Design
Minimum £ Maximum £ Average £
Gross per
Week
Gross Annual
Equivalent
Gross per
Week
Gross Annual
Equivalent
Gross per
Week
Gross Annual
Equivalent
222 11,586 444 23,100 306 15,940
Placement Salary Survey 2012
• How a Work Placement Can Pay for Your Degree:
30. School of Engineering and Design
Placement Companies
Intel
ARM
Renesas Technology Europe
Hasbro UK Ltd
Research in Motion
Novatel Wireless
Ultra Electronics
Mitsubishi
Qualcomm
Xerox
Motorola
Vauxhall Motors
Symantec
Agilent Technologies
Corus Group
Cisco/Nortel
Siemens
O2
Visteon
GlaxoSmithKline
BAE Systems
Fujitsu Microelectronics
National Grid
Microsoft
3M UK Plc
Coca-Cola Enterprises
BMW
Dolby Laboratories
IBM
BP
Goldman Sachs
Accenture
31. School of Engineering and Design
Placement Experiences
Osman Assenay placement at Intel Patrick Diai placement at General Motors
32. School of Engineering and Design
Why Engineering at Brunel?
Professional Accreditation
Excellent international reputation
Full portfolio of traditional and modern engineering programmes
Flexible programmes and modes of study
Excellent placement opportunities
We develop student’s learning abilities
Interdisciplinary problem solving
Subject area has excellent and improving NSS scores
Active research focused staff
All engineering areas have intensive research activities
Strong PG taught and research programmes