applicant day course talk - electronic and computer engineering 2013

School of Engineering and Design

BRUNEL UNIVERSITY

School of Engineering and DesignElectronic and Computer Engineering


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)[email protected]


Electronic and Computer Engineering• Undergraduate Degree Programmes

Electronics CoursesComputer Systems Engineering CoursesModules

• MEng Programmes• Teaching and Learning

NSS Results• Sandwich Courses


ECE UG ProgrammesThree main UG teaching areas:• Electronic Engineering

BEng and MEng programmes• Computer Systems Engineering

BEng and MEng programmes

• Digital MediaBSc programmes


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


UG Degree Programmes • Computer and Multimedia Communications

programmes:BEng/MEng Computer Systems Engineering BEng Computer Systems Engineering (Networks) BEng Computer Systems Engineering (Software)


Vertical Themes in ECEElectrical EngineeringElectronicsControl SystemsTelecommunications Signal ProcessingMobile and Wireless

SystemsData NetworksDigital Systems (VLSI)

Computer ArchitectureComputing/Software

EngineeringMedia Technology and

EnterpriseMultimedia Communication ManagementSkills


Overlaps

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

E&EE E&CompE CSE

MEng Level

E&CommE


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


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 SystemsData 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)


Common

Digital Systems and Microprocessors

Problem Solving and Programming

Engineering Laboratory and Skills

Electronic EngineeringElectronic 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


CommonDigital Systems Design and Reliability Engineering

Engineering Group Design ProjectManagement

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



All courses involve a relevant Individual Design Project

Modules – select 4 from: E&EE E&CommE E&CompE CSEAdvanced Electronics core core coreDesign of Intelligent Systems Power Electronics and Systems Control Systems Digital Communication Systems coreMultimedia Digital Signal Processing Advanced Digital Systems core Renewable Energy Systems Software Engineering and Technology Distributed Systems and Computing coreE-Business Systems Network Design and Advanced Data Security e-Systems Development



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


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

programmeStudents may change during 1st year or at the end of year 2 if they meet the entry criteria


MEng Programmes• Final year

Specialised technical modules (from MSc programmes)

Interdisciplinary group project (work with MEng Mechanical Engineering students)

Innovation, Business, and EnterpriseResearch Methods and Ethics


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 LevelCore– Major Group Project– Innovation, Business and Enterprise for EngineersOptions (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


Teaching and Learning• Our goal is to develop problem solving and

independent learning skills


Teaching and Learning• Helping Students to take responsibility over their own

learning:Student-CentredRange of Teaching and Learning MethodsPeer group learningRange of Assessment MethodsBlackboard Learn (web based learning support)Range of Support Systems (pastoral and academic)


Teaching and Learning• Pastoral and academic support:

Administrative and School Office Staff (Pastoral)Personal TutorModule Academic Tutorial leaderModule leaders/lecturersLevel Co-ordinatorCourse/Programme DirectorSenior Tutor


Teaching and Learning• Pastoral and academic support:

Work Placement TutorWork Placement Visiting Tutor Deputy Head of Subject Area (Taught Programmes)Head of Subject AreaUG Electronics SocietyUniversity and Student Union Support network


Induction Week Egg Race


Level 1 Multidisciplinary Project


National Student Survey 2012• Overall satisfaction score of 4.5 (out of 5)

• Improvements in all categories:4.3 Teaching4.2 Assessment and Feedback4.4 Academic Support4.2 Organisation and Management 4.6 Learning Resources4.3 Personal Development


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 developmentPersonal developmentEnhanced employment prospectsImproved academic performanceFinancial support (paid placements)


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 placementNearly all students that make an effort do get a

placement


Sandwich Courses• The University monitors training periods:

It is an assessed part of the courseTutor visits

• Placement learning counts towards the degree classification


Minimum £ Maximum £ Average £

Gross per Week

Gross Annual Equivalent

Gross per Week


Gross per Week


222 11,586 444 23,100 306 15,940

Placement Salary Survey 2012• How a Work Placement Can Pay for Your Degree:


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


Placement Experiences

Osman Assenay placement at Intel Patrick Diai placement at General Motors


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


Thank you for coming

applicant day course talk - electronic and computer engineering 2013

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