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Module Specification

No. Assessment Description Weight % Exam Hours Ass't Group Alt Reass't

011 Examination (Final) 70 3012 Computer examination 1 10 1014 Computer examination 2 10 1015 Computer examination 3 10 1017 Resit Examination 100 3 Y

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Musa AbdulkareemMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit

Academic Year: 2014/5Module Level: Year 1Scheme: UGDepartment: EngineeringCredits: 30

Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module, typical students should be able to apply some mathematical techniques to solve a wide class ofengineering problems. Students should be familiar with the concepts of continuity, integration and differentiation of scalarfunctions. They should be able to manipulate complex numbers, vector products and use basic matrix operations. Theyshould be capable of solving linear differential equations using standard and more advanced techniques (with Laplacetransforms and the convolution Theorem). Students should also be able to express periodic functions in terms of Fourierseries. They should be familiar with the basics of MATLAB and be capable of using iteration methods to find the roots ofequations, simple interpolation and curve fitting techniques, and numerical integration schemes.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, example questions.

Assessment MethodsFormal written examination (June), three formal Blackboard computer tests. The computer examinations are all 1 hour, butthe required attendance in the computer lab is 2 hours.

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Excluded Combinations-

Lectures 65Seminars 6

Practical Classes & WorkshopsTutorials

FieldworkProject Supervision

Guided Independent Study 154Demonstration

Supervised time in studio/workshopWork Based Learning

PlacementYear Abroad

Total Module Hours 225

Student Workload (hours)

EG1001 Maths with Computation

Last Published: 5 August 2015



011 Coursework 1 50012 Coursework 2 (Final) 50

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Csaba SinkaMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesThe students are introduced to the elements of engineering design (market survey, design specification, concept design andevaluation, detailed design, manufacturing and after sales) using the problem based learning approach. At the end of thismodule, typical students should be able to convey basic information about engineering components and circuits followingBritish Standards. The students should demonstrate understanding of the use of a computer-aided design (CAD) widely usedin the engineering profession. Following mechanical and electrical design case studies typical students should be able tobreak down a task into sections which can be analysed allowing a complete working system to be designed to meet aperformance requirement.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures and practical sessions. A typical week has 2 practical session 2 hours each.

Assessment MethodsCoursework exercises, group reports. It is not normally possible for the assessment to be retaken, and therefore failureof the module means termination of a student's course.

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EG1002 Engineering Design




224 Laboratory work 75225 Formal report 1 6226 Formal report 2 (Final) 19

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Timothy PearceMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesThis module consists of a twelve practical laboratory exercises to give students support and practical experience of materialcovered in the Mechanical Engineering and Electrical & Electronic Engineering lecture courses. At the end of this module,typical students should have developed skills in conducting experiments, working in groups, technical report writing andevaluating and reporting results. Specifically, the laboratory exercises will be in the areas of structural mechanics, propertiesof materials, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer, DC and AC circuits, digital and analogue eletronics andsignals and systems. Some specific learning outcomes are:

Demonstrate technical report writing and data presentations skills through preparation of two formal assessed reports.Demonstrate accurate record keeping, data presentation and maintenance of logbooks assessed at the end of eachlaboratory.Estimate uncertainty in measurements taken in a variety of engineering contexts.Assess measured behaviour of engineering components alongside idealised theory.Design, create and implement practical solutions to simple engineering problems.Conduct problem solving and troubleshooting in a variety of engineering contexts.Discuss the relationships of experiment to concepts taught in lectures.

Teaching and Learning MethodsIntroductory lecture, supervised laboratory work, two written formal reports (one at the end of each semester)

Assessment MethodsLabwork is assessed during the laboratory sessions based upon student understanding and laboratory notebook. 1 Formalreport is completed per Semester on an allocated experiment and feedback provided. It is not possible to resit this module.

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Lectures 2Seminars

Practical Classes & Workshops 48Tutorials


Guided Independent Study 21Demonstration 4





EG1003 Experimentation 1




011 Design Coursework 1 50012 Design Coursework 2 100013 Laboratory Work 30014 Formal Report Semester 1 5015 Formal Report Semester 2 15



Intended Learning OutcomesThe students are introduced to the elements of engineering design (market survey, design specification, concept design andevaluation, detailed design, manufacturing and after sales) using the problem based learning approach. At the end of thismodule, typical students should be able to convey basic information about engineering components and circuits followingBritish Standards. The students should demonstrate understanding of the use of a computer-aided design (CAD) widely usedin the engineering profession. Following electrical design case studies and electrical laboratory work typical students shouldbe able to break down a task into sections which can be analysed allowing a complete working system to be designed to meeta performance requirement.

The labwork consists of six laboratory exercises to give students support and practical experience of material covered in theElectrical & Electronic Engineering lecture course. At the end of this module, typical students should have developed skills inconducting experiments, working in groups, and evaluating and reporting results. Specifically, the laboratory exercises will bein the areas of DC and AC circuits, digital and analogue eletronics and signals and systems.

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Teaching and Learning MethodsDesign: Lectures, practical sessions and labs. A typical week has 2 practical sessions 2 hours each or lab sessions.Labs: Introductory lecture, supervised laboratory work, two written formal reports (one at the end of each semester)

Assessment MethodsDesign: Coursework exercises, group reports. Labs: Labwork is assessed during the laboratory sessions based upon student understanding and laboratory notebook. Aformal report is completed per semester on an allocated experiment and feedback provided.

It is not possible for the assessment to be retaken, and therefore failure of the module means termination of a student'scourse

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EG1004 Electrical Engineering Design




EG1004 Electrical Engineering Design




001 Coursework 1 (Final) 100

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: Csaba SinkaMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module, typical students should be able to convey basic information about engineering components using acomputer-aided design system widely used in the engineering profession to produce drawings to British Standards. Typicalstudents should be able to break down a task into sections which can be analysed numerically allowing a complete workingsystem to be designed to meet a performance requirement.

Teaching and Learning MethodsA typical week consists of one lecture, two practical sessions (two hours each) plus private study (typically averaging betweentwo and three hours a week).

Assessment MethodsCoursework exercises. It is not normally possible for the assessment to be retaken, and therefore failure of the module meanstermination of a student's course.

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EG1015 S1 Engineeering Design




011 Examination (Final) 70 3012 Computer examination 1 10 1013 Computer examination 2 10 1014 Computer examination 3 10 1016 Re-sit examination 100 3 Y

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Jingzhe PanMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning Outcomes1. To bring students with different educational backgrounds to a common level of understanding of the basic principlesunderlying Mechanical Engineering (including the mechanical aspects of Aerospace Engineering).

2. To give the student a basic analytical understanding of the different types of problem encountered in MechanicalEngineering and an ability to identify the theory required to solve them.

3. To give the student the ability to interpret data and perform a wide range of simple calculations across the fields of materialproperties, structural mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer.

Module syllabus

*Introduction to mechanical systems and revision of fundamental mechanical concepts.*Stress-strain relation of engineering materials and its microstructure origin. *Mechanical equilibrium - analysis of forces and moments in beams and pin-jointed structures; statically determinate andindeterminate structures. *Stresses in thin-walled pressure vessels.*Stress and deflection of beams; second moment of cross-sections.*Torsion deformation and shear stress of cylindrical shafts.

*Introduction to basic fluid mechanical principles*Hydrostatics, pressure, and manometry*Bernoulli equation, Euler equation and flow measurement devices*Momentum and continuity equations*Laminar and turbulent flows*Viscous losses in pipes, junctions and bends

*Introduction to basic thermodynamic concepts*The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics*The Frist Law of Thermodynamics and its application to closed systems*The Frist Law of Thermodynamics and its application to open systems*Heat transfer: Convection, conduction, and radiation.









EG1101 Mechanical Engineering



Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, examples sheets, seminar/assignment/tutorial system, surgery hours. Relevant experiments will be available inEG1003.

Assessment MethodsAssessment will be by mid-year Blackboard tests (30%) and end of year examinations (70%). Resit only possible for theformal examination (100%).* the computer examinations are all 1 hour, but the required attendance in the computer lab is 2 hours.

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EG1101 Mechanical Engineering




011 Examination (Final) 70 3012 Computer examination 1 10 1013 Computer examination 2 10 1014 Computer examination 3 10 1016 Re-sit examination 100 3 Y

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Matias IsonMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this course, students with different educational backgrounds should be able to demonstrate a common level ofknowledge and understanding of some of the basic principles underlying Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the areas ofDC/AC principles, digital and analogue electronics and signals and systems. Students should be able to apply appropriatemathematical methods and engineering tools to the analysis of relevant problems, to identify and describle the performance ofsystems and components relevant to the topics detailed below.

- DC Principles: Resistors and Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s Laws, Power, voltage dividers. Thevenin theorem (illustrate withinterfacing transducers, cascading circuits, voltage buffer to change source resistance, Wheatstone bridge), Norton equivalentcircuits, current dividers, superposition, mesh analysis, maximum power transfer at DC.

- AC principles: The characteristics of a sine wave i.e. amplitude, frequency and phase, RMS values and power calculations,relationship between input and output magnitude and phase, Phasors, capacitors and inductors, the concept of a frequencyresponse function as a precursor to transfer functions. First order Bode plots – decibels.

- Digital electronics: Binary and other number systems. Digital Gate, Truth table, Boolean Algebra. Boolean Operators. Logicidentities. Simplifying Boolean expressions. Converting from circuits to Boolean expressions and vice versa. Karnaugh maps:practical minimisation of circuit logic. Static hazards: cause, recognition and avoidance.

- Analogue electronics: Equivalent circuit of simple amplifier, Concept of gain, input and output resistance. Loading effects,Feedback concepts, Basic op-amp circuits. Design rules and calculations. Static characteristics of real op-amps (offsetvoltage, bias current) and effect on circuits. Dynamic characteristics of op-amps (Gain-bandwidth product, slew rate).

- Fundamental properties of systems: linear, nonlinear, time-varying, time-invariant systems. Periodic/non-periodic, specialsignals, Linear system input-output properties, convolution (discrete/continuous), free/forced response.

- Laplace Transforms and their application: properties, application to computation of free and forced responses, s-plane andstability and response type, olving problems with the Laplace Transform, the transfer function and its importance, transferfunctions of 1st and 2nd order systems (natural frequency, damping, resonance, step response)

- Frequency Domain Properties of Systems: frequency response function, response of system to sinusoidal inputs, Gain andPhase Margins.









EG1201 Electrical and Electronic Engineering




Assessment MethodsAssessment will be by mid-year Blackboard tests (30%) and end of year examinations (70%). Resit only possible for theformal examination (100%).* the computer examinations are all 1 hour, but the required attendance in the computer lab is 2 hours.

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EG1201 Electrical and Electronic Engineering




011 Examination (Final) 100 2

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: Robert EntwistleMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module, typical students should be able to:(1) demonstrate the basic principles of vector calculus, vector integrals and partial differential equations.(2) identify appropriate analytical techniques to solve certain engineering problems.(3) derive and apply the appropriate finite difference method to solve more complex engineering problems.(4) evaluate the effect of changing parameters, such as time step and number of nodes, on the stability and computation time/loading and defining stbility criteria for particular finite difference methods.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, examples sheets, surgery hours, computing practical classes.

Assessment MethodsFormal written examination (70%), computing exercises (30%), including oral defence of work.

Pre-RequisitesEG1001 - Maths with Computation

Co-Requisites


Lectures 22Seminars








EG2001 Computer-based Modelling




011 Design Exercise 67012 Management Exercise 33

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Hugo WilliamsMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesPart 1. ManagementAt the end of the management part of this module, typical students will be able to:• Analyse financial results to determine the success of business strategies and plans.• Produce a business strategy, taking account of internal and external factors, review and amend it based on financial resultsand market forecasts.• Produce, implement, review and amend a sustainable business plan that takes account of the relationships between thenumerous elements that make up a whole business entity.• Prioritise capital investments and Research and Development (R&D) expenditure to support the business strategy and plan.• Collectively delegate responsibilities for individual projects based on the strengths and interests of individual team members.• Present business performance and conclusions based on that performance accurately, succinctly and professionally.• Review and appraise your performance, and that of the team, constructively to identify areas for continuous improvement.• Appreciate the wider role of business in supporting technology development and manufacturing

Part 2. DesignStudents should be able to conceive-design-implement-operate complex engineering systems in a team-based environment,and be able to:• Explain the actual or potential industrial, societal and environmental relevance of the project, and relate their design to realengineering problems;• Identify design specification, and justify the specification; • Conceive several design options that all meet the design specification, show detailed annotated sketches of design conceptsand develop logical criteria for selection of an appropriate option; • Use engineering analysis to result in an appropriate design and optimize the design on the basis of time, budget, quality andenvironmental effects;• Present manufacturing drawings of a final design option and select manufacturing processes for their design;• Build and commission design products and operate their design products; • Present design to the reviewers and customers in a concise way; • Report at various stages and be able to discuss lessons-learnt on team working; • Communicate clearly as an individual and as a team.

Teaching and Learning MethodsBusiness simulation exercise, lectures, design classes, computing and hardware practical classes, presentationsNikola Chalaskanov and Hugo Williams

Assessment MethodsReorts, poster, interviews, performance of designs. It is not possible to retake the assessments.

Lectures 10Seminars








EG2002 Design and Management



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EG2002 Design and Management




011 Lab Exercises and Report 1 50012 Lab Exercises and Report 2 (Final) 50

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Paul LefleyMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesThis module consists of seven laboratory exercises to give students support and practical experience of material covered inthe lecture courses related to the specific degree programmes. At the end of this module, typical students should have refinedtheir skills in conducting experiments, working in groups, and evaluating and reporting results. They will undertake labsassociated with their other modules. There are typically 28 lab. classes associated with the 20 credit modules EG2203Electromagnetism and Electronics, EG2201 Electrical Engineering, EG2202 Communications and EG2101 Materials 1 :Properties andProcessing, EG2102 Thermodynamics and Fluid Dynamics, EG2103 Mechanics of Structures, EG2401 Mechanics ofAerospace Structures, and 10 credit module EG2301 Control.

Teaching and Learning MethodsSupervised laboratory work, two written formal reports (one at the end of each semester)

Assessment Methods100% for lab exercises, 50 % for semester 1 and 50% for semester 2.

It is not normally possible for the assessment to be retaken.

Pre-RequisitesEG1003 - Experimentation 1

Co-Requisites


LecturesSeminars








EG2003 Experimentation 2




001 Design, Build and Test project 100

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator:Mark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesStudents should be able to conceive-design-implement-operate complex engineering systems in a team and be able to:1.) Explain the actual or potential industrial, societal and environmental relevance of the project, and relate their design to realengineering problems;2.) Identify design specification, and justify the specification;3.) Conceive several design options that all meet the requirement specification, show detailed annotated sketches of designconcepts and develop logical criteria for selection of an appropriate option; 4.) Use engineering analysis to result in an appropriate design and optimize the design on the basis of time, budget, qualityand environmental effects; 5.) Present manufacturing drawings of a final design option and select manufacturing processes for their design; 6.) Build and commission design products and operate their design products7.) Present design to the reviewers and customers in a concise way8.) Report at various stages and be able to discuss lessons-learnt on team working; 9.) Communicate clearly as an individual and as a team.

Teaching and Learning Methodslectures, design classes, computing and hardware practical classes, presentations

Assessment MethodsReports, poster, interviews, performance of designs. It is not possible to retake the assessments

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Co-Requisites


Lectures 10Seminars








EG2005 Engineering Design 2




001 Financial calculation assignment 25002 Business results & reports (Final) 75

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: Hugo WilliamsMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of the management part of this module, typical students will be able to:1. Analyse financial results to determine the success of business strategies and plans.2. Produce implement, review and amend a sustainable a business strategy, taking account of internal and external factors,financial results and market forecasts.3. Prioritise capital investments and Research and Development (R&D) expenditure to support the business strategy and plan.4. Collectively delegate responsibilities for individual projects based on the strengths and interests of individual teammembers.5. Present business performance and conclusions based on that performance accurately, succinctly and professionally.6. Review and appraise your performance, and that of the team, constructively to identify areas for continuous improvement.7. Appreciate the wider role of business in supporting technology development and manufacturing

Teaching and Learning MethodsSee student workload above.

Assessment MethodsSimulated financial performance, reports, poster, financial calculations.

Pre-Requisites

Co-RequisitesEG2002


Lectures 1Seminars








EG2017 Business Simulation




012 Computer examination 30 1016 Examination (Final) 70 2.5017 Re-sit examination (including original computer exam marks) 100 2.5 Y

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Hongbiao DongMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesProperties of Materials: Typical students should be able to: define Young's modulus, stress, strain, yield, tensile strength,fracture toughness; demonstrate knowledge of the major metallic crystal structures; describe the factors influencing elasticmodulus; derive performance indicators for modulus-limited and yield-limited design; demonstrate knowledge of the two typesof dislocations; discuss the relationship between dislocations and yield/plastic flow; describe the four major strengtheningmethods; describe the origins of plastic instability; identify the micromechanisms of fast fracture; to know the distinctionbetween low and high cycle fatigue and the major fatigue laws; describe different types of corrosion. The laboratorycomponent of this module contributes to the development of skills in conducting experiments, working in groups, andevaluating and reporting results.Processing: Typical students should be able to demonstrate that they have developed a fundamental understanding of theinteraction between microstructure and processing in the determination of the mechanical properties of engineering materials.They should understand the properties of the major classes of engineering materials and how this influences the way in whichthey are processed to produce engineering components. They should be able to analyze: the influence of carbon content andheat treatment on the properties of plain carbon steels; the development of microstructure in heat treatable light alloys & therelationship between heat treatment, microstructure and properties; the major processing routes for polymers & composites.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, examples sheets, surgery hours. Relevant experiments will be available in EG2003 Experimentation 2.*Current assessment pattern subject to academic review*

Assessment MethodsAssessment will be by one mid-year Blackboard test (30% each) and end of year examination (70%)

Pre-RequisitesEG1101 Mechanical Engineering.

Co-Requisites


Lectures 44Seminars








EG2101 Materials 1: Properties and Processing




012 Computer examination 30 2014 Examination (Final) 70 2.5015 Resit Examination (inc original computer examination mark) 100 2.5 Y

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Audrius BagdanaviciusMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module typical students should be able to demonstrate that they have gained a basic appreciation of theeffects of fluid motion on solid boundaries in internal and external flows. Emphasis will be placed on the boundary layer andthe generation of lift and drag on aerofoils and other solid bodies.Typical students should also be able to demonstrate that they have an appreciation of the implications of the Second Law ofThermodynamics for practical processes (including the concepts of reversibility, entropy and the Carnot Cycle) and be able tocalculate the effects of irreversibilities in steady flows. They should be able to demonstrate that they are familiar with thevarious types of heat engine available for use in practical applications (including aircraft propulsion) and to analyse a range ofidealised gas and vapour power cycles. They should also be familiar with the use of reversed power cycles in heat pumps andfor refrigeration..

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, example sheets, surgery hours. Relevant experiments will be included in EG2003 Exerimentation 2.*Current assessment pattern subject to academic review*

Assessment MethodsAssessment will be by one Computer examination (30%) and end of year examination (70%).

Pre-RequisitesEG1101 - Mechanical Engineering

Co-Requisites


Lectures 42Seminars








EG2102 Thermodynamics & Fluid Dynamics




011 Computer examination 30 1.5013 Examination (Final) 70 2.5014 Re-sit examination (including original computer exam marks) 100 2.5 Y

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Simon GillMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module, typical students should be able to demonstrate awareness of the fundamental concepts used in theanalysis, modelling and design of static and dynamic mechanical systems, and to apply these to realistic engineeringproblems. Using the methods introduced in this course, students should be able to make sensible deductions about thebehaviour of a wide range of simple mechanical systems, in terms of their motion, the forces and moments acting on them,and the way they are distributed within a solid body. Students should be able to apply the relevant theory and fundamental mathematical tools for the analysis of dynamicsystems, including vector and matrix algebra, Newtonian mechanics, Kinematics and Kinetics of particles, systems of particlesand simple mechanisms.They should also model single-degree of freedom systems, interpret correctly the phenomenon ofresonance and define the natural frequency and damping ratio associated with such systems

Students should also be able to determine stresses, strains and deflections in simple structural components such as beams,columns and pipes subject to loadings such as tension, torsion, compression and internal pressure, and determine their usefulstrength using simple failure criteria including yield, brittle fracture and buckling.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, examples sheets, seminar/assignment/tutorial system, surgery hours. Relevant experiments will be available inEG2003.*Current assessment pattern subject to academic review*

Assessment MethodsAssessment will be by a mid-year computer-aided assignment (30%) and end of year examinations (70%).


Co-Requisites


Lectures 48Seminars








EG2103 Mechanics of Structures





Period: Semester 2Occurence: ECoordinator: Simon GillMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module, typical students should be able to demonstrate awareness of the fundamental concepts used in theanalysis, modelling and design of static mechanical systems, and to apply these to realistic engineering problems. Using themethods introduced in this course, students should be able to make sensible deductions about the behaviour of a wide rangeof simple mechanical systems, in terms of the forces and moments acting on them etc.

Students should also be able to determine stresses, strains and deflections in simple structural components such as beams,columns and pipes, and determine their useful strength using simple failure criteria including yield and buckling.


Assessment MethodsAssessment will be by midsummer examinations (100%).

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Lectures 24Seminars








EG2123 Mechanics of Static Structures




011 Computer examination 30 2012 Examination (Final) 70 2.5014 Re-sit examination (including original computer exam marks) 100 2.5 Y

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Stephen DoddMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module, typical students should be able to demonstrate an awareness of the key facts, mathematicalprinciples, concepts and theories relating to the field of Electrical Engineering. In particular the students will be able to:(1) Solve engineering problems involving single and three-phase ac circuits, calculation of active, reactive and apparentpower in ac circuits, power factor correction, resonance in electrical circuits and the design of wound electro-magneticcomponents. (2) Apply engineering principles of magnetic circuits and limitations of magnetic materials to the analysis, design andprediction of performance of wound electrical equipment including power inductors and transformers, (3) Apply engineering principles to the design of DC power supplies.(4) Apply the principle of electro-mechanical energy conversion to different DC and three-phase AC electrical machines(synchronous and induction) for prediction of machine characteristics and steady state performance. (5) Be aware of design considerations and industrial applications of AC electrical machines..


Assessment MethodsAssessment will be by Blackbord test in week 12 (30%) and end of year examination (70%).

Pre-RequisitesEG1201 - Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Co-RequisitesEG2203 - Electromagnetism and Electronics.


Lectures 44Seminars








EG2201 Electrical Engineering




012 Examination (Blackboard) 1 50 2.5014 Examination (Blackboard) 2 50 2.5015 Resit examination 100 3 Y

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Alan StockerMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module, typical students should be able to answer questions on the basic theory governing electromagneticfield and wave effects in electrical applications, and on the main modulation and coding techniques employed incommunications systems. They should be able to: (1) recognise and apply the basic concepts behind communicationsystems (Information source, sender, channel, receiver, output etc.); (2) recognise and apply the basic concepts behindAnalogue modulation and digital modulation and be able to discuss the relative advantages of analogue and digitalcommunication systems; (3) manipulate the mathematical detail of amplitude, frequency, phase and pulse amplitudemodulations; (4) recognise and apply the concept of fixed and variable-length coding, including error checking and correctionthrough simple (odd/even) parity checks, block parity and Hamming codes, Huffman coding and Shannon’s theorem; (5)recognise and apply the concept of digitisation for the transmission of analogue waveforms by digital means; (6) derive usefulresults from Maxwell’s equations, such as the planar wave equation, polarisation skin depth and power flow and loss; (7)solve questions about transmission lines, including propagation of pulses on transmission lines, transmission and reflectioncoefficient, impedance matching, space-time diagrams, calculation of velocity and impedance from L and C; (8) solvequestions on guided waves including the effect of the dimensions of a rectangular waveguides, cut off, phase and groupvelocities, and dispersion.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, ConcepTests, peer-peer learning, examples sheets and Blackboard quizzes, surgery hours, directed reading.Relevant experiments will be available in EG2003.

Assessment MethodsTwo computer based examinations. Resit is by single written exam and replaces original examination marks.

Pre-RequisitesEG1201 Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Co-Requisites


Lectures 48Seminars








EG2202 Communications




011 Blackboard Test (week 12) 30 2012 Examination (Final) 70 2.5013 Resit Examination (to inc original BB test mark) 100 2.5 Y

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Andrea Lecchini VisintiniMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesElectromagnetism and Semiconductor Materials:At the end of this module, typical students should be able to discuss the basic principles of electromagnetism and applythem to solve simple engineering problems. These include the calculation of the capacitance of simple geometrysystems, the definition and calculation of inductance, and the design of simple electromagnetic circuits. They shouldalso be able to define the relationship between magnetic fields and electrical currents and carry out simple calculationsof electrical and magnetic forces. They should be able to describe a semiconductor and show how its conductivity can becontrolled by doping.

Analogue and Digital Circuits:Typical students should be able to: (1) discuss the basic principles of diodes, bipolar transistors, mosfets and their use in transistor amplifiers and other analoguecircuits; (2) apply these principles to the design and analysis of transistor amplifiers of various classes; (3) understand the differencesbetween combinational and sequential digital circuits; (4) undertake designs of both synchronous and asynchronous digital circuits.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, examples sheets, seminar/assignment/tutorial system, surgery hours. Relevant experiments will be available inEG2003.*Current assessment pattern subject to academic review*

Assessment MethodsAssessment will be by mid-year assessment (30%) and end of year examination (70%).

Pre-RequisitesEG1201 - Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Co-Requisites


Lectures 48Seminars








EG2203 Electromagnetism and Electronics




001 Coursework 1 25002 Coursework 2 25005 Coursework 3 25006 Coursework 4 (Final) 25101 100 2 Y

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Andrew NormanMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module, typical students should be able to:1. Design software for single-processor embedded applications based on small, industry standard, microcontrollers.2. Design software for multi-processor embedded applications, using CAN and related protocols.3. Implement a software design using a high-level programming language.

Teaching and Learning MethodsSeminars, computing exercises and practical classes. Guided Independent Study takes place mainly by private study (withsome additional support provided in laboratory sessions).

Assessment MethodsComputing exercises, including oral defence of work (100%). Resit by examination. Formative assessment takes place byproviding feedback to students on submitted coursework.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


LecturesSeminars 22








EG2204 Embedded Systems





Period: Semester 2Occurence: ECoordinator: Andrea Lecchini VisintiniMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module, typical students should be able to analyse the dynamical properties of simple Engineering systemor process described by single-input single-output continuous-time transfer functions. They should be able to discuss theperformance of feedback control loops, to deigns simple feedback loops and to analyse their properties in terms of stability,and robustness in the face of modelling uncertainties. They should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the simplificationsused to obtain a control solution and identify possible limitations in the solution proposed. The laboratory component of thismodule contributes to the continuing development of skills in conducting experiments, working in groups, and evaluating andreporting results. Syllabus: introduction to the feedback control problem, transfer functions definition and properties, root locus methods, controlanalysis and design in the frequency domain .

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, examples sheets, seminar/assignment/tutorial system, surgery hours. Relevant experiments will be available in EG2003

Assessment MethodsEnd of year examinations (100%)

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 22Seminars








EG2301 Classical Control




014 Examination (Final) 70 2.5015 Resit Examination (to inc original computer examination) 100 2.5 Y016 Computer examination 30 1



Intended Learning Outcomes.Properties of Materials: Typical students should be able to: define Young's modulus, stress, strain, yield, tensile strength,fracture toughness; demonstrate knowledge of the major metallic crystal structures; describe the factors influencing elasticmodulus; derive performance indicators for modulus-limited and yield-limited design; demonstrate knowledge of the two typesof dislocations; discuss the relationship between dislocations and yield/plastic flow; describe the four major strengtheningmethods; describe the origins of plastic instability; identify the micromechanisms of fast fracture; to know the distinctionbetween low and high cycle fatigue and the major fatigue laws; describe different types of corrosion. The laboratorycomponent of this module contributes to the development of skills in conducting experiments, working in groups, andevaluating and reporting results.Aerospace performance and stability: Topics such as lift, drag and pitching moment, subsonic longitudinal and lateral staticstability, pull-up and turning maneuver, stalling characteristics and lift boundaries, flight envelope, aircraft CL and CD anddrag polar will be addressed. Aircraft missions and flight segments such as take-off, climb, cruise, aircraft range/radius ofaction and endurance will also be covered in the module. At the end of this module, typical students will be able to analyze thebasic notations and concepts of the subsonic aircraft mission and performance and static stability. This module will providenecessary background for understanding the flight dynamics and flight laboratory modules.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, examples sheets, surgery hours. Relevant experiments will be available in EG2003 Experimentation 2.*Current assessment pattern subject to academic review*

Assessment MethodsAssessment will be by a mid-year computer examination (30%) and end of year examination (70%)


Co-Requisites


Lectures 44Seminars








EG2401 Introduction to Aircraft Materials and Performance




001 Project 100

Period: Semester 2Occurence: ECoordinator: Shian GaoMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


LecturesSeminars



Guided Independent StudyDemonstration



Total Module Hours


EG3002 Project 2




011 Interim Report 20012 Technical Achievement 35013 Presentation 15015 Final Report (Final) 30

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator:Mark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesTo integrate the knowledge obtained throughout the undergraduate course in a realistic exercise in the practice of engineeringat a professional level; to give the opportunity for individual study and for the development of personal and technical skills; todevelop techniques of communication, both oral and written. At the end of this module, students should be able to

(1) discuss in detail a specific project plan to be executed during the 3rd year.(2) evaluate the progress of their project with respect to the project plan.(3) organise a schedule for the work remaining to be completed in the project.(4) give a formal seminar presentation of their projects.(5) write a project proposal, an interim report and a final report.

Teaching and Learning MethodsModule overseen by Mr A Norman. Regular individual meetings with supervisor, seminars and presentations.

Assessment MethodsWritten reports, seminar presentation and oral examination.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 1Seminars


FieldworkProject Supervision 20






EG3005 Third Year Project





Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator:Mark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module, typical students should be able to: (1) discuss a range of management topics related particularly to the relationship between business and the wider society; (2) define key concepts in these topics and (where appropriate) describe the legal rights and obligations of the partiesinvolved showing some knowledge of relevant specialised vocabulary; (3) discuss the role of other bases for conduct such as ethical standards and professional codes. Topics covered will typically include aspects of marketing, staff motivation, liability for health and safety of the workforce andfor product safety, intellectual property, quality management and response to environmental concerns.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures. Independent study and reflection based on: lecture notes, personal work experience, current news, library andinternet sources, etc.

Assessment MethodsFormal written examination

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

Excluded CombinationsEG4030

Lectures 22Seminars








EG3007 Management




011 Examination (Semester 1) 50 2012 Examination (Semester 2)(Final) 50 2



Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of the failure mechanisms part of this module, typical students should be able to: distinguish between elastic andinelastic deformation; define and use the plane stress and plane strain analysis; calculate work of fracture; discusscontributions to the yield strength; discuss mechanisms of creep and the contributions of short circuit diffusion paths; identifywhere particular conditions apply on creep deformation maps; know the dependencies of various creep mechanisms on stressand grain size; understand the implications of these for applications such as turbine blades; describe fracture mechanisms inuniaxial tension at various temperatures and be able to use a deformation mechanism map to identify which type of failure islikely to be occurring under given conditions; define various loading modes for fracture mechanics; define stress intensityfactor; account for the effect of specimen thickness on fracture toughness and the shape of the plastic zone at the crack tipunder plane stress and plane strain conditions; identify the conditions on specimen dimensions for plane strain conditions toapply; describe the effect of grain size on toughness; define fatigue and apply the main fatigue laws; describe themechanisms of initiation and propagation of fatigue cracks.

At the end of the tribology part of this module, typical students should be able to: Identify different tribological processes anddescribe them using suitable theoretical models. Derive formulae to describe different tribological processes. Describe therelationship between the fundamental properties of materials and their tribological behavior. Describe and utilize mathematicalmodels of stress and pressure distribution between line and point contacts. Characterise the behavior of lubricants andsurfaces in tribological situations. Offer surface engineering solutions to simple tribological problems

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, examples sheets, surgery hours, directed reading.

Assessment MethodsExamination (100%)

Pre-RequisitesEG2101 Materials 1.

Co-Requisites


Lectures 44Seminars








EG3101 Materials 2: Failure Mechanisms and Tribology




011 Examination (Final) 80 3012 Computer examination 20 2013 Resit Examination (to include original computer examination mark) 100 3 Y

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Aldo RonaMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesFluid Dynamics

At the end of this module, typical students should be able to: (1) Derive the general form of the conservative laws for mass, momentum, and energy for Newtonian fluids;(2) Apply the conservative laws in reduced form to one-dimensional compressible isentropic flows; (3) Derive the jump conditions through normal and oblique shocks and Prandtl-Mayer expansion fans;(4) Apply the jump conditions to one and two-dimensional shock-containing flows;

Turbulence and Heat Transfer

At the end of this module, typical students should be able to: (1) Derive the Reynolds equations for incompressible fluids and understand the concept of turbulence modelling;(2) Use analytical and finite-difference methods to find solution of steady and non-steady conduction problems; (3) Evaluate forced convective heat transfer across boundary layers and in tubes;(4) Perform free convection analysis on surfaces and understand the related turbulence effects;(5) Perform heat transfer analysis related to pool boiling and film condensation; (6) Evaluate different heat exchanger types and calculate the overall heat transfer coefficient;(7) Perform radiation analysis at a surface and conduct radiation exchange calculations.

Thermodynamics

At the end of this module, typical students should be able to:(1) Perform a general energy analysis of a system.(2) Perform thermodynamic calculations of gas mixtures and of simple chemical reactions.(3) Estimate the performance of combined cycles and appreciate their performance advantage over a basic Rankine cycle.(4) Use exergy as a measure of work potential for evaluating different energy conversion processes.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, examples sheets, surgery hours.

Assessment MethodsFormal written examination and Blackboard test.

Lectures 44Seminars








EG3102 Thermodynamics & Fluid Dynamics 2



Pre-RequisitesEG2102 Thermodynamics and Fluid Dynamics.

Co-Requisites


EG3102 Thermodynamics & Fluid Dynamics 2




011 Examination (sem 1) 50 2012 Examination (sem 2) (Final) 50 2



Intended Learning OutcomesSemester 1 covers Elastic Analysis and Semester 2 covers Dynamics of Mechanical Systems.

Elastic analysis provides the students an understanding of linear elasticity problems and an introduction to the finite elementmethod for elastic stress analysis. At the end of the modules students should be able to understand the theory of the finiteelement method and should have gained practical experience with using a commercial finite element package to solve simplelinear elastic problems.

Elastic analysis covers the basic equations in linear elasticity (equilibrium, constitutive law, compatibility of strain) and thefinite element method (1D bar and beam element and 2D triangular element formulation, stiffness matrix, assembly, solution)including dynamic analysis. The practical classes include of truss problems (1D), stress concentrations (2D), dynamicanalysis problem, and an engineering design problem using finite element analysis.

After attending Dynamics of Mechanical Systems, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of kinetics ofrigid bodies in planar motion, kinematics of rigid bodies in three dimensions, kinetics of rigid bodies in three dimensions,Euler's equations of motion for a rigid body, vibrations of two degree-of-freedom systems, vibrations of multi degree-of-freedom systems (beams etc). They should also be able to understand how to apply analytical tools and methods tomechanical systems from a broad range of application domains.

Teaching and Learning MethodsElastic analysis: lectures, example questions and practical exercises using a commercial finite element package.Dynamics of Mechanical Systems: lectures, example questions.

Assessment MethodsWritten examinations at end of each semester (50% each).

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 38Seminars








EG3103 Mechanics of Structures 2




012 Examination (Semester 1) 50 2013 Examination (Semester 2) (Final) 50 2

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Paul LefleyMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module, students should be able to: (1) design a new switched mode power supply. They will be able to define, classify and reproduce both the theoretical andpractical properties of a number of dc to dc convertor topologies. The students will be able to explain the need for protection inthe power convertor and the need for closed loop control. They will also be able to demonstrate an active understanding ofthe various components, including how to design high frequency inductors and transformers.

(2) discuss the basic structure, elements and operation of an electricity network at national level and apply these principles toperform calculations on power flow, voltage regulation and stability under normal and faulted conditions..

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, examples sheets, seminar/assignment/tutorial system, surgery hours.

Assessment MethodsAssessment will be by end of semester examinations (50% + 50%).

Pre-Requisites EG2201, EG2203

Co-RequisitesEG2202 - Communications.


Lectures 44Seminars








EG3201 Electrical Power




011 Laboratory Exercises 25012 Design Exercise 25013 Examination (Semester 1) 50 2014 Resit Examination (inc original Lab and design marks) 100 2 Y

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: David SiddleMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesOn completion of the module, a typical student will have developed an appreciation and understanding of: 1. radio wave propagation effects in various environments and the associated system limitations.2. the use of antennas and antenna arrays for transmission and reception,3. principles of operation of a superheterodyne radio receiver4. digital modulation methods, and the effects of noise and channel distortions;6. coding and complex modulation formats to negate the effects of noise and fading, and;7. voice and picture encoding

and will be to 1. model various components of a digital communication system using MATLAB and the associated communicationsblockset; 2. predict the effect of noise and distortion on the digital signal;3. assess the efficacy of various coding schemes in negating the effects of noise and fading; and 4. choose methods of voiceand picture encoding to suit the digital signal to be enhanced5 apply original thought to the development of practical design within given constraints. 6. demonstrate logical thought through writen communication and 7. use the output of a computational design tool to evaluate designs against given criteria.

Teaching and Learning MethodsSemester 1 - Lectures, example sheets, surgery hours.Semester 2 - Seminars, directed reading, laboratory work, design exercise.

Assessment MethodsFormal written examination (50%).Laboratory exercises (25%).Design exercise (25%).

Pre-RequisitesEG2202 Communications

Co-Requisites









EG3202 Introduction to Radio and Digital Communication Systems




EG3202 Introduction to Radio and Digital Communication Systems




011 Programming Assessment 1 25012 Programming Assessment 2 25013 Programming Assessment 3 25014 Programming Assessment 4 (Final) 25015 Resit Examination 100 2 Y

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Alistair McEwanMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of the first part of this module, typical students should be able to demonstrate understanding of the process ofproblem solving using computer programming. They should be able to write, compile, and execute code to solve typicalengineering problems, and to identify and correct errors in their own and others' code. They should have an understanding ofthe fundamental principles which underly most modern computer programming languages.

At the end of the second part of this module, typical students should be able to: (1) demonstrate knowledge of what reconfigurable hardware is, and its relation to software and hardware systems; (2) demonstrate appreciation of the issues in building and reasoning about (practical) concurrent, communicating systems andthe benefits that concurrency offers; (3) demonstrate an ability to develop inherently concurrent applications; (4) demonstrate competence with the Handel-C programming language and associated tools for FPGSs; (5) apply these principles to the design, analysus and implementation of FPGA circuits.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, examples sheets, design assignment, surgery hours.

Assessment MethodsAssessed laboratory exercises.Resit by written examination.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 22Seminars








EG3204 Programmable Electronics




011 Coursework 1 20012 Coursework 2 20013 Coursework 3 20014 Coursework 4 (Final) 40015 Resit Examination 100 2 Y

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Michael PontMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesEmbedded processors are found in more and more products we interact with every day. These products range from toys,mobile phones and household appliances through to cars, planes and medical equipment. In total, it is estimated that peoplein the Western world make use of around 300 embedded processors every day of their lives (a figure expected to grow to1,500 processors over the next few years).

At the end of this module, typical students should be able to: (0) Understand the role played by embedded processors inmodern designs ranging from simple household appliances to to aircraft; (1) design software for single-processor embeddedapplications based on small, industry standard, microcontrollers; (2) design software for multi-processor embeddedapplications, using CAN and related protocols; (3) implement the above designs using a modern, high-level, programminglanguage ('C').

Teaching and Learning MethodsSeminars, computing exercises and practical classes.

Assessment MethodsComputing exercises, including oral defence of work (100%). Resit by examination only (100%).

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


LecturesSeminars 22








EG3205 Embedded Systems





Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: Dawei GuMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module, typical students should be able to: (1) demonstrate basic concepts and theory of the state-space approach to control system modeling, analysis and design; (2) model a simple electrical or mechanical system in state-space form, apply linearization techniques if necessary, andanalyse the essential characteristics of a control system such as asymptotic stability, controllability and observability; (3) design a pole-assignment state feedback controller and construct a full-order state observer when it is needed; (4) understand basic principle of optimal control;(5) use the control software package MATLAB in control system analysis and design.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, examples sheets, surgery hours, essays, CAD/computing practical classes.

Assessment MethodsFormal written examination (100%)

Pre-RequisitesEG1201 Electrical and Electronic Eengineering.EG2301 Classical Control.

Co-Requisites


Lectures 22Seminars








EG3311 State Variable Control




004 Examination (Final) 70 2005 Coursework 30007 Resit examination (to include original coursework marks) 100 2 Y

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: Rafael Morales ViviescasMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of the module students should be able to apply deterministic and statistical modeling techniques to particularapplication problems. Skills include being able to select a particular method from standard pattern recognition techniquessuch as lineardiscriminant functions, fuzzy and neural networks; demonstrate understanding on random variables and concepts frominformation theory, being able to fit a distribution to data collected in the field; calculate error probability for a statisticalclassifier; calculate optimal decision boundaries for data classification problems and recognize different forms of patternrecognition problems such as classification and regression.

Teaching and Learning Methodslectures, example sheets, written assignment coursework, directed reading

Assessment MethodsFormal written examination (60%), two coursework assignments: in the areas of probability and statistics, statistical modelsand/or neural networks (20%) and statistical classifiers (20%)

Pre-RequisitesEG3322 Signal Processing 1

Co-Requisites


Lectures 20Seminars








EG3312 Modelling and Classification of Data





Period: Semester 2Occurence: ECoordinator: Andrea Lecchini VisintiniMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module, typical students should be able to analyse the dynamical properties of simple Engineering systemor process that includes digital and/or sampled elements. They should be able to discuss the performance of computercontrolled feedback loops, and to analyse the expected performance of the digital implementation of a feedback loop. Theyshould be able to demonstrate knowledge of the simplifications used to obtain a digital control solution and identify possiblelimitations in the solution proposed. Syllabus: introduction to computer controlled systems, the Z-transform, difference equations, the Zero Order Hold (ZOH),digital implementation of feedback controllers, frequency response of discrete-time systems, control design n discrete time.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, example sheets, surgery hours, directed reading.


Pre-RequisitesEG2301 Classical Control.EG3110 State Variable Control.

Co-Requisites


Lectures 22Seminars








EG3321 Digital Control





Period: Semester 2Occurence: ECoordinator: Tanya VladimirovaMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesThis module will provide an understanding of the background theory associated with discrete system analysis followed by areview of design methods associated with the main classes of discrete systems. There will be a structured series of lecturesand exercise classes. The course will start with a review of the fundamental principles of data conversion and the backgroundtheory of discrete signals and systems. Familiarity with continuous linear system theory and complex algebra will be assumed.Students will acquire a working knowledge of discrete system analysis and design techniques and will be able to read andunderstand the extensive literature in this field. At the end of this module students should be able to:• Read and demonstrate understanding of the established literature in the field of discrete-time signal processing.• Analyse and predict the response of known linear time-invariant discrete systems.• Design linear time-invariant FIR and IIR filters from either time or frequency domain representations.• Interpret the spectra of discrete-time signals.• Design appropriate schemes for the spectral analysis of discrete-time signals.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, lecture notes, example sheets, surgery hours.


Pre-RequisitesEG1001 Maths with ComputationEG1201 Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Co-Requisites


Lectures 22Seminars








EG3322 Signal Processing I




011 Examination (semester 1) 50 2012 Examination (semester 2) (Final) 50 2



Intended Learning OutcomesThe lectured part of this year long module consists of an introduction to aircraft navigation systems, aircraft dynamics,modelling and control. The students will be taught about air data information, air data laws, air data sensors andmeasurements. Introduction to aircraft navigation, basic principles of navigation, radio direction finding, radio ranges,hyperbolic system of navigation (LORAN, DECCA), DME and TACAN, Doppler navigation will be introduced as well as inertialnavigation, GPS and terrain reference navigation. The methods for approach, landing and guidance will also be discussed. Abrief outline of the avionics systems and the role of multi function displays, head-up-displays, and flight pages in navigationand guidance will be provided. An introduction to the integrated modular avionics architecture and air traffic control will also beprovided. The second semester part concerns aircraft flight dynamics and control. Students will be introduced to standardaircraft environmental modelling assumptions (e.g. flat Earth assumption, inertial Earth, standard atmospheric models) as wellas to the various coordinate systems used to describe aircraft motion (inertial, aerodynamic and body axes). The basicprinciples required to model aerodynamic forces (lift, drag, side-force) as well as rolling, pitching and yawing moments will bepresented. The notions of equilibrium flight conditions, static stability, stability derivatives and control as well as thederivations of the 6-degree-of-freedom airframe equations of motion will be given. State-space equations governing airframelongitudinal and lateral-directional dynamics, airframe modes (e.g. short-period, phugoid), airframe responses fromdisturbances and demands will be discussed thoroughly. At the end of this module a typical students should be able todemonstrate the application of a wide range of modelling and analysis techniques to the control of fixed-wing aircraft.

The practical part of the module involves two flights in light aircraft. One will teach details and practical use of radio navigationsystems by conducting a flight using a VOR to line up for an ILS approach into Coventry airport followed by radio navigationusing VOR back to Leicester and an NDB approach. During the flight the use of GPS, flight instruments and different autopilotmodes will also be demonstrated. The other flight focuses on mechanics and principles of flight. The primary, secondary andtertiary effects of controls (ailerons, elevator, rudder will all be demonstrated as well as the interaction between controls andthe coupling between roll and yaw. Static and dynamic stability will be demonstrated by introducing transient perturbations tolevel flight and observing the static and dynamic response. Thus, for example the onset of phugoid oscillations and theirdamping will be made clear. In addition, during this flight, measurements will be carried out to determine the wing angle ofattack as a function of indicated airspeed (IAS). Also recorded will be the outside air temperature and the height relative toISA sea level along with other parameters required to determine the aircraft weight, air density and True Airspeed (TAS). Thedata will be analysed by all groups during a workshop and will be combined to determine the wing lift coefficient vs. angle ofattack. Prior to each flight there will be a one-hour briefing detailing the flight procedure and what will be learned. Finally aspart of the practicals there will be a one hour lecture around the aircraft looking in detail at the airframe construction, controls,etc.

Teaching and Learning MethodsClassroom Lectures, pre-flight briefings, lecture at the aircraft, flight practicals, workshop to analyse data taken on the flightpracticals, example questions.

Lectures 40Seminars

Practical Classes & Workshops 8Tutorials 3

Fieldwork 3Project Supervision






EG3401 Flight Dynamics Control and Navigation



Assessment MethodsFormal written examinations.

Pre-RequisitesEG2103 - Mechanics of StructuresEG2401 - Intro to Materials & Aircraft PerformanceEG3311 - State Variable Control

Co-RequisitesEG3103-Dynamic of Mechanical Systems


EG3401 Flight Dynamics Control and Navigation




001 Plan Implementation 30002 Individual Report 30003 Group Report 20004 Presentation (Final) 20

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Simon GillMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesThe principal idea behind the MEng project is to give students the simulated experience of a group project in industry, fromforming the team and developing the project through to managing the team and implementing the project plan. At the end ofthis module, students should demonstrate that they can integrate skills obtained throughout their degree programme in orderto execute and report on engineering project work at a professional level appropriate to an MEng graduate, especially inrelation to coordinating and managing their work within their team.

Teaching and Learning MethodsTechnical and management meetings with supervisor, customer and peer group.

Assessment MethodsWritten reports, formal meetings, peer assessment, presentations, individual and project management log books. Details aregiven in the 4th year MEng Group Project Guidelines.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 1Seminars




Supervised time in studio/workshop 160Work Based Learning




EG4006 Fourth Year Project




011 Session Performance 35012 Essay (PPD) 15013 Coursework (Society) 15014 Examination (Final) 35 1015 Resit Examination (inc original coursework marks) 100 1 Y

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: Alan StockerMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module, typical students should be able to discuss critically aspects of the relationship between technology,engineering and society and their interactions. A number of specific topics will have been covered in order to illuminatedifferent aspects of this relationship, such as the history of technology, innovation and technology transfer. Furthermore, atypical student should be able to analyse, research, and present a reasoned argument on his or her personal and professionaldevelopment in a clear and concise manner.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, directed reading, student presentations, contributing to teamwork in leading sessions, debates and essays.

Assessment MethodsFormal written examination (35%), essay and coursework (30%), and presentations, contributions to debates, andcontributions to sessions led by team (35%)

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


LecturesSeminars 8

Practical Classes & WorkshopsTutorials 10


Guided Independent StudyDemonstration


Placement 57Year Abroad

Total Module Hours ,75


EG4017 Engineering in Society, Ethics and Professional Development




003 Formal report on laboratory work 30004 Examination (Final) 70 2

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: David WestonMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical background of differenttribological interactions. Produce a formal report on practical work undertaken in the course, which demonstrates practicalexperience with a range of experimental characterization techniques to determine the relevant engineering properties of asurface engineered component. Process experimental data and apply theoretical formulae in the interpretation of said datawith particular relevance to demonstrating the character and mechanical response of a surface engineered component.Coordinate laboratory work as part of a small group. Identify suitable surface engineering solutions to given tribologicalproblems. Display knowledge of the different types of surface engineering techniques available to the engineer.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, practical laboratory work, self study

Assessment MethodsFormal report on laboratory work 30% Formal written examination 70%

Pre-RequisitesEG3360 Tribology

Co-Requisites










EG4111 Understanding Surfaces




003 Coursework 20004 Examination (Final) 80 2

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: Shian GaoMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesIn this module, students will be exposed to a range of contemporary developments in fluid dynamics. This will includeresearch activities in computational and experimental fluid dynamics. On completion, typical students should be able toexercise a balanced and critical perspective on the roles of computational, experimental and theoretical work in advancedfluid dynamics and the associated design and testing work in industry.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, examples sheets, surgery hours, coursework assignments.

Assessment MethodsFormal written examination (80%), coursework assignments (20%).

Pre-RequisitesEG3090 Heat and Fluid Flow

Co-Requisites


Lectures 20Seminars








EG4112 Advanced Fluid Dynamics





Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: Jingzhe PanMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesThis module provides the students with an advanced theoretical grounding as well as hands on practical experience inmodern finite element analysis for structure analysis. At the end of this module, students should be able to

a) use the finite element method for stress analysis in practical engineering design. b) chose correct constitutive laws and failure theory in the finite element analysis for the design of different engineeringstructures and equipment under different conditions

Syllabus

Lectures cover (a) using finite element analysis in engineering design(b) energy principles and finite element method (c) constitutive laws of engineering materials Practice sessions cover finite element analysis of(a) Long and short beams and plastic beams(b) Stress concentration and plasticity(c) Use of sub-models for global and local analysis(d) Creep and stress relaxation of joints

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures (one hour per week) and supervised practical exercises (2 hours per week) using a commercial finite elementpackage. The guided independent studies are for students to complete the exercises set out in the practical sessions andrevise the taught materials in the lectures in their own time.

Assessment MethodsWritten examination (100%)

Verbal and one to one feedbacks will be given in the timetabled practical sessions (2 hours per week) by the tutor. No formalformative assessment will made in the module.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 11Seminars








EG4113 Advanced Solid Mechanics



EG4113 Advanced Solid Mechanics





Period: Semester 2Occurence: ECoordinator: Hugo WilliamsMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning Outcomes1. Explain the interaction of microstructure, processing and properties of aluminium and titanium alloys, high temperature Ni-base alloys and composites used in structural aerospace components. 2. Select and critique the choice of different classes of materials in common aerospace structural configurations.3. Explain the drivers and processes of single crystal technology for manufacturing gas turbines.4. Undertake basic design calculations and propose appropriate lay-ups for polymer composite materials used in typicalaerospace structural configurations.5. Select and justify material constituents, forms and manufacturing processes for polymer composite materials.6. Describe the functionality and physical mechanisms applied in common 'smart' or 'multifunctional' materials.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLecture sessions incorporating active learning tasks, Blackboard site including web-links and additional materials. Exampleproblem booklet. Outline lecture plan (approximate number of session on each topic indicated in brackets (x): Introduction torelevant aerospace systems (3); Light alloys Al, Ti etc. (5); Ni-superalloys (4); Polymer composite materials (6); Smart/multifunctional materials (2); Case study/example classes (2).

Assessment MethodsFormal written examination, common with EG7038.

Pre-RequisitesEG2401 Introduction to Materials and Aircraft Performance

Co-Requisites


Lectures 22Seminars








EG4121 Aerospace materials




002 Written Examination (Final) 100 2

Period: Semester 2Occurence: ECoordinator: Andrew McMullanMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module students will be able to select appropriate computational domains, turbulence models, boundaryconditions and simulation methods for flow of practical interest to academia and industry. Students will be able to identify themerits and limitations of several simulation types and turbulence models. Students will also be able to identify the relationshipbetween the choice of boundary conditions, computational domain and turbulence models to the accuracy of the obtained flowsolution. They will also appreciate the different types of CFD codes that are available, and the suitability of these codes todifferent flow problems.

Module syllabus:Governing equations Turbulence and its modelling RANS LES DNS Stability of CFD codes Finite Difference Methods Compressible and Incompressible CFD Parallelisation and supercomputing Bounary Conditions Case studies

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, example sheets, case studies, surgery hours.The hours allocated to Guided Independent Study are for private study

Assessment MethodsFormal written examination. Formative assessment is provided through continual feedback on example sheets in class.Example sheets are provided at regular intervals throughout the module.

Pre-RequisitesEG4112 Advanced Fluid Dynamics

Lectures 22Seminars








EG4122 Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics



Co-Requisites


EG4122 Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics





Period: Semester 2Occurence: ECoordinator: Simon GillMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this course, typical students should be able to conduct structural analyses of fibre-reinforced composites. Thisincludes the theory of anisotropic elasticity, upper and lower bounds of effective properties such as extensional andtransverse stiffness for individual plies, plate theory for laminate structures and failure mechanisms and failure criteria for pliesand laminates. They should also be able to quantitatively assess structural composite components and design suitablelaminates lay-ups for specific applications, subject to economic constraints. They should be able to define the processesinvolved in designing a fibre-reinforced composite component.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures; Examples sheets; Surgery Hours.

Assessment MethodsEnd of semester examination (100%)

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 20Seminars








EG4123 Advanced Composite Mechanics





Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: Paul LefleyMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module, students will be able to make detailed calculations and predictions of the operation of machinesunder steady state and dynamic conditions and when connected to electronic drives. Specific learning outcomes include:

1) To elucidate the basis of electromagnetic torque production in a wide range of electrical machines.

2) To explain the construction, design and operation of brushless permanent magnet dc motors and to apply appropriateperformance analysis.

3) To explain and critique the construction, design and operation, of switched reluctance motors and apply appropriatedetailed analysis for evaluation of machine performance, including stator and rotor pole numbers and the relationship to thenumber of phase windings.

4) To apply advanced methods including d-q axis matrix methods for electrical machine analysis, including the prediction ofsteady-state and transient performance of various DC and AC machines under various mechanical load conditions.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, examples sheets, surgery hours.

Assessment MethodsFormal Written Examination (100%)

Pre-RequisitesEG2201 Electrical Engineering

Co-Requisites


Lectures 22Seminars








EG4211 Advanced Electrical Machines




004 Coursework 1 15005 Examination (Final) 70 1.5006 Resit Examination (inc original coursework marks) 100 1.5 Y007 Coursework 2 15

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: Alan StockerMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module students should be able to examine and analyse the modes of operation, the equipmentrequirements and limitations, and the radio propagation mechanisms of a wide range of radio system applications.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, directed reading, practical classes. Guided independent study is private study (supported by office hours andelectronic discussion boards)

Assessment MethodsFormal written examination (70%), laboratory exercise with submitted written work being assessed (30%). The courseworkcomponent cannot be retaken.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 20Seminars








EG4212 Radio Systems




001 Coursework 1 50002 Coursework 2 50005 Resit Examination 100 2 Y

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: Andrew NormanMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module, typical students should be able to:1. Design software for single-processor embedded applications based on small, industry standard, microcontrollers.2. Implement a software design using a high-level programming language.



Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


LecturesSeminars 11








EG4214 Embedded Systems (1)





Period: Semester 2Occurence: ECoordinator: Paul LefleyMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module, students will be able to; 1. Outline the principles of electrical machines. 2. Explain that the dynamics of the machine is related to the current and voltages applied to the machine. 3. Provide a detailed description of the function of the power electronic converter.4. Solve problems and analyse the interaction of the motor/generator with the power converter. 5. Discuss the operation and characteristics of a complete electronically controlled motor drive. 6. Differentiate between open and closed loop feedback control. The effect of feedback control in the drive system, and that itis essential in some drives for stable operation. 7. Describe what a power electronic drive is. In addition students will be able to see and understand how a drive functions through a number of computer simulationexercises.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, example sheets, surgery hours

Assessment Methods100% Formal Written Examination

Pre-RequisitesEG4211 Advanced Electrical Machines

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Lectures 22Seminars








EG4221 Electronically Controlled Motors




004 Labwork 43005 Presentation 7006 Project (Final) 50

Period: Semester 2Occurence: ECoordinator: David SiddleMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module, students should be able toIdentify the requirements for the planning and operation of a number of communications systems (e.g. HF broadcasts andVHF/UHF systems including mobile telephones).Outline and calculate the limitations of such systems due to signal loss and channel distortion.Demonstrate the use of a variety of the prediction techniques and simulation software that are available to aid the systemdesigner.Apply these principles to designing a telecommunication systemCreate an original design solution for an urban mobile phone system, given engineering and other constraints.Give a clear logical argument in a written document to support their design. Quantitatively assess the risk that a cellular communications system will ail to provide service, against social and economicfactors relevant to its operation.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, directed reading, student presentations, laboratory work, design project.

Assessment MethodsPresentation, laboratory work, design project

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EG4222 Radio Communications




001 Coursework 1 50002 Coursework 2 50005 Resit Examination 100 2 Y

Period: Semester 2Occurence: ECoordinator: Andrew NormanMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module, typical students should be able to:1. Design software for multi-processor embedded applications, using CAN and related protocols.2. Implement a software design using a high-level programming language.



Pre-RequisitesEG4214 Embedded Systems (1)

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LecturesSeminars 11








EG4224 Embedded Systems (2)





Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: Dawei GuMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module students should be able to:(1) discuss the basic principles of robust control (Gain-phase margins, Small Gain Theorem);(2) discuss the factors that limit the performance of linear feedback control systems (non minimum phase systems, unstablesystems);(3) design robust controllers based on classical loop shaping (frequency domain designs, singular value plots, gain and timedelay margins); and,(4) appreciate the use of H-infinity methods for robust controller design (state-space controller synthesis approaches).

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, examples sheets, seminars, surgery hours, CAD/computing practical classes

Assessment MethodsFormal Written Examination (100%)

Pre-RequisitesEG1201 Electrical and Electronic EngineeringEG2301 Classical ConditioningEG3311 State Variable Control

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EG4311 Robust Control




004 Examination (Final) 70 2005 Coursework 1 30104 Re-sit examination (to include original coursework marks) 100 2 Y

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: Rafael Morales ViviescasMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of the module students should be able to apply deterministic and statistical modeling techniques to particularapplication problems. Skills include being able to select a particular method from standard pattern recognition techniquessuch as lineardiscriminant functions, fuzzy and neural networks; demonstrate understanding on random variables and concepts frominformation theory, being able to fit a distribution to data collected in the field; calculate error probability for a statisticalclassifier; calculate optimal decision boundaries for data classification problems and recognize different forms of patternrecognition problems such as classification and regression.

Teaching and Learning Methodslectures, example sheets, written assignment coursework, directed reading

Assessment MethodsFormal written examination (60%), two coursework assignments: in the areas of probability and statistics, statistical modelsand/or neural networks (20%) and statistical classifiers (20%)

Pre-RequisitesEG3322 Signal Processing 1

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Lectures 20Seminars








EG4312 Modelling and Classification of Data





Period: Semester 2Occurence: ECoordinator: Matthew TurnerMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module, a typical student will be able to:1) Explain the limitations of linear analysis techniques for nonlinear control systems2) Demonstrate the application of nonlinear analysis techniques, using a range of different methods including phase-portraitsand time-domain state-space methods.3) Analyse the stability of nonlinear systems using Lyapunov's second method and related tools4) Discuss the concept of passivity and use this concept to analyse stability of interconnected nonlinear systems5) Assess the stability of Lur'e systems using the so-called Circle and Popov Criteria6) Apply nonlinear control system design methods including feedback linearisation (nonlinear dynamic inversion) andLyapunov-based design methods such as backstepping to simple nonlinear control problems.7) Critique the usefulness of nonlinear control methods in engineering problems.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, example sheets, surgery hours, directed reading.


Pre-RequisitesEG2301 Classical ControlEG3311 State Variable Control

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Lectures 22Seminars








EG4321 Nonlinear Control





Period: Semester 2Occurence: ECoordinator: Fernando SchlindweinMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesBy the end of the module, students are able to do the following: 1.To read and understand the documentation of theinstruction set of DSP chips; 2.To implement interrupt-based sampling of analogue signals using DSP chips; 3.Starting fromthe theory covered in EG7016, to design and understand reliable implementations of DSP-based systems that operate inrealtime;4.To understand the implications (timing issues, cost issues) involved in the selection of a particular DSP chip and tounderstand some examples of peripheral hardware for real-time applications.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, lecture notes, and laboratory ‘hands-on’ practical sessions.

Assessment MethodsExam and assessed work (50/50)

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Lectures 22Seminars








EG4322 Signal Processing 2


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