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This edition of the University of Nottingham Catalogue of Modules went to press on 7th September 2011. It wasderived from information held on the database. The Catalogue is also published on the Web athttp://winster.nottingham.ac.uk/modulecatalogue/. Circumstances may arise which cause a module to be modifiedor withdrawn and the database will be updated to reflect this. Thus, if you find a discrepancy between theinformation printed here and that published on the Web, you should regard the latter as definitive.

Autumn Semester

Level 4H54 HF High Frequency Power Electronic Circuits

Systems and Application (DistanceLearning)

Credits 15 Level 4

Target students MSc and Postgraduate Diploma in PowerElectronics Drives and Machines (via Distance learning)H528

Semester Autumn

Description This module considers High Frequency PowerElectronic Circuits Systems and their applications.Method and frequency of Class:

Flexible learning - distance learning using web-basedmaterials, plus 5 lab hours.Assessment

Assessment Type Requirements

Report (34%) Lab report

Inclass Exam 1 (66%)

Convenor

H54ACD Advanced Control System Design withProject

Credits 20 Level 4

Target students

Semester Autumn

Prerequisite An understanding of differential equations;matrices, determinants and matrix algebra; Laplacetransformations. H63CSD must be taken in conjunctionwith this module if it has not already been taken. Thisdoes not apply to postgraduate students who have takenan equivalent module to H63CSD.

Code Title

H63CSD Control Systems Design

Description This module introduces the state-spacerepresentation of physical systems and the control designof multi-input multi-output systems using multi-variablecontrol techniques for both continuous and discreteimplementation. The module then covers both full andreduced observer design for those cases when statevariables are not measurable. The module finishes with anoverview of optimal control design. A more detailed designexperience using advanced CAD will be acquired by meansof a specialized coursework.

Method and frequency of class:

Activity DurationNo. ofSessions

Lecture 1 2hr0minper wk.


Three hours of lectures per week, supplemented byprinted notes, example classes and project worksupervision.Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment


Exam 1 (50%) 2 hour exam

Coursework 1 (50%)

Dr P ZanchettaConvenor

H54ACL Advanced Control System Design

Credits 10 Level 4

Target students MEng and MSc students of Electrical andElectronic Engineering

Semester Autumn

Prerequisite An understanding of differential equations;matrices, determinants and matrix algebra; Laplacetransformations. H63CSD must be taken in conjunctionwith this module if it has not already been taken. Thisdoes not apply to postgraduate students who have takenan equivalent module to H63CSD.

Code Title

H63CSD Control Systems Design

Description This module introduces the state-spacerepresentation of physical systems and the control designof multi-input multi-output systems using multivariablecontrol techniques for both continuous and discreteimplementation. The module then covers both the full andreduced observer design for those cases when statevariables are not measurable. The module finishes with anoverview of optimal control design.





Three hours of lectures per week supplemented by printednotes and including example classes.Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment




H54ADI Analysis and Design of Inverter andConverter Systems (Distance learning)

Credits 15 Level 4


Semester Autumn

Description This module considers the analysis and designof Inverter and Converter Power Electronics Systems.Method and frequency of Class:





Convenor

H54APE Advanced Power Electronic Devices(Distance Learning)

Credits 15 Level 4


Semester Autumn

Description This module considers the design andoperation of existing and future Power Electronic Devices.Method and frequency of Class:





Convenor

H54AST Modelling Analysis and SimulationTechniques for Power Electronic Systems

(Distance learning)Credits 15 Level 4


Semester Autumn

Description This module considers analysis and SimulationTechniques applied to Power Electronic SystemsMethod and frequency of Class:





Convenor

H54CT2 Control Systems Design with Project

Credits 15 Level 4

Target students Students studying for an MSc in PowerElectronics and DrivesIncludes 'study abroad'

Semester Autumn

Description This module enables students to design bothanalogue and digital controllers for linear single-inputsingle-output systems. Students have access to CADcontrol design packages for evaluating control design. Thismodule covers:

design of analogue controllers using Root Locus Methodclosed loop performance and frequency responsepractical problems in digital controldesign of digital controllers using z-plane techniquesextensive practice of control design using a CAD packagedevelopment of an industrial oriented simulation projectspecializing in control design of power electronics systems.





Three hours of lectures per week including exampleclasses and assignment supervision. There is also anextended coursework associated with this module, detailswill be provided by the module lecturer.Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment



Assignment (33%)


H54HYE Technologies for the Hydrogen Economy

Credits 10 Level 4

Target students MSc in Technology for RenewableEnergies and other electrical MSc students (as an option)Includes 'study abroad'

Semester Autumn

Description This module considers:

Future of fossil fuel supplies and alternative fuelsSustainable sources of HydrogenFuel cell technologiesHydrogen storage and distributionApplications and feasibility assessment




In total 20 hours of lectures and one 3-hour practicalsession per term. The practical session will be a site visit.Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment


Exam 1 (85%) 1 Examination (2 hours)

Report (15%) 1200 words - Assignment Report

Dr AA WilliamsConvenor

H54PE2 Power Electronic Design

Credits 15 Level 4

Target students Students studying for an MSc in PowerElectronics and DrivesIncludes 'study abroad'

Semester Autumn

Description This module provides students with anunderstanding of the operational principles of powerelectronic converters and their associated systems. Thismodule covers:

3-phase naturally commutated ac-dc/dc-ac converterscapacitive and inductive smoothing - device ratingsdc-ac PWM inverters and modulation strategiesresonant convertershigh power factor utility interface circuitsthermal management of power devices including transientthermal effects.simulation of Power converters using a suitable CADpackage




Two 1-hour lectures per week. There is also an assignmentassociated with this module - details will be available fromthe module director.Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment


Exam 1 (50%) 1.5 hour exam

Coursework 1 (17%) Evaluate a Power Electronics circuitusing CAD. Max 500 words & Figs.

Coursework 2 (33%) Review a Power Electronics researchpaper. Max 1000 words.

Dr C KlumpnerConvenor

H54PED Introduction to Power Electronics andControl

Credits 20 Level 4

Target students

Semester Autumn

Description This module provides a general introductionto the subjects of power electronics and control. Themodule covers an introduction to:

methods of analysis for power electronic circuitscomparison of power supplies for electronic equipmentswitching regulatorssingle phase rectifiersrectifier smoothingcomparison of power device typescalculation and management of losses in power devicespractical considerations for high speed switching circuitsTransfer function analysis and system block diagramsdynamic modelling of electrical, mechanical and hydraulicsystemsThe characterisation equation, system performance andstabilityFrequency response analysis.




Two-hour lectures and two-hour problem class every week(on average 6 hours of lectures per week); four laboratorysessions.Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment


Exam 1 (50%)

Exam 2 (50%) Exam – 3 compulsory questions

Professor JC Clare

Professor PW Wheeler

Convenor

H54PNP Power Networks with Laboratory

Credits 15 Level 4

Target students MEng, MRes, MSc and PhD students ofElectrical and Electronic EngineeringIncludes 'study abroad'

Semester Autumn

Description This module provides students with anunderstanding of power system apparatus and theirbehaviour under normal and fault conditions. It alsoprovides an opportunity to apply CAD techniques to powersystem problems. This module covers:

concept and analysis of load flowvoltage/current symmetrical componentscomputation of fault currentseconomic optimisationpower-system control and stabilityFlexible AC Transmission (FACTS).Power Quality




Practical 1 1hr0minper wk.

One 2-hour lecture per week. Students will spend time inthe computing laboratory working on CAD problems.Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment



Coursework 1 (33%) Report

Dr DWP ThomasConvenor

H64ACT Applied Computational Engineering

Credits 10 Level 4

Target students MEng, MRes, MSc and PhD students ofElectrical and Electronic Engineering and similar disciplinesIncludes 'study abroad'

Semester Autumn

Prerequisite H63ITI must be taken in conjunction with thismodule if not already taken.

Code Title

H62SED Software Engineering Design

H63ITI IT Infrastructure

Description This module covers the development ofadvanced engineering software projects, spanning a rangeof application areas. Generic Topics to be discussedinclude: Large-scale software management, robust designand coding techniques, accurate and efficient numericalcomputing for technological simulations, parallelcomputing techniques applicable to several classes ofparallel computer e.g. multicore, distributed and graphicsprocessing unit (GPU) based systems, database design andimplementation; distributed network based computing;hardware interfacing.




Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment


Coursework 1 (25%) Programming Assignment

Coursework 2 (25%) Programming Assignment

Coursework 3 (25%) Design Assignment

Coursework 4 (25%) Design Assignment

Professor PD SewellConvenor

H64BIO Bioelectronic and Biophotonic Interfacing

Credits 10 Level 4

Target students MEng, MRes, MSc and PhD students ofElectrical and Electronic EngineeringIncludes 'study abroad'

Semester Autumn

Prerequisite BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineeringor equivalent. Understanding of electromagnetism, Fouriertheory and electronic design. H63FWA, H63END orequivalent.

Code Title

H63END Electronic Design

H63FWA Fields Waves and Antennas

Description This module explores the design of interfacesbetween technology and biology. It will cover the use of avariety of physical phenomena, including electrical andoptical signals, to both monitor and control biologicalsystems. Technology used in research laboratories,medical diagnostic equipment and personal electronicdevices will be considered. The module will emphasise thedesign of practical technology.

Topics covered include:Basic physical principlesBasic biological principlesElectronic interfacingOptical interfacingMagnetic, electromagnetic and acoustic interfacing





Assessment


Exam 1 (100%)

Dr N RussellConvenor

H64HPL HDL for Programmable Logic

Credits 10 Level 4

Target students Fourth year students on courses inElectrical and Electronic Engineering: and related courses.There is a limit to the number of places on this module. Students arereminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School inadvance may be cancelled without notice.

Includes 'study abroad'

Semester Autumn

Prerequisite First and second year degree digitalelectronics

Code Title

H61IIC Introduction to Electronic Engineering

H62ELD Electronic Engineering

Description

This course will be divided into two: taught material and ahands-on lab exercise

TAUGHT MATERIAL This will contain the following:HDL overview and latest developmentsLatest relevant software from Xilinx and Mentor GraphicsVHDL syntaxVHDL testbench designCombinational and sequential circuit designFinite State Machine VHDL designHierarchical VHDL designParameterised VHDL design

LABORATORY EXERCISE WORK Practical realisation of adigital system will be implemented on a pre-preparedFPGA development board. Marks will be awarded for:quality of code; functionality of the design; written report;plus other parameters to be specified during the course.





4 hours per week lectures for 8 weeks (32 hours); 9 x 3hours (approx) lab classes (27 hours); Self-study/examrevision (41 hours).Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment


Exam 1 (50%) 3 hour exam - two VHDL designs

Coursework 1 (50%) VHDL exercises, and laboratorydesign

Dr Y ZhuConvenor

H64HPP HDL for Programmable Logic with Project

Credits 20 Level 4

Target students Fourth year MEng and MSc students oncourses in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and relateddiscipline.There is a limit to the number of places on this module. Students arereminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School inadvance may be cancelled without notice.

Semester Autumn

Prerequisite First and second year degree digitalelectronics

Code Title

H61IIC Introduction to Electronic Engineering

H62ELD Electronic Engineering

Description

This course will be divided into three: taught material, ahands-on lab exercise and a hands-on project.

TAUGHT MATERIAL This will contain the following:HDL overview and latest developmentsLatest relevant software from Xilinx and Mentor GraphicsVHDL syntaxVHDL testbench designCombinational and sequential circuit designFinite State Machine VHDL designHierarchical VHDL designParameterised VHDL design

LABORATORY EXERCISES The separate lab classes will becarried out by the student. Here tasks, directly related tothe on-going lecture material will be presented andimplemented on a pre-prepared FPGA development board.PROJECT Realisation of a digital system will beimplemented. Marks will be awarded for: quality of code;functionality of the design; written report; plus otherparameters to be specified during the course.





4 hours per week lectures for 8 weeks (32 hours); 9 x 3hours (approx) lab classes (27 hours); Project design andwrite up, and self-study/exam revision (141 hours).Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment


Exam 1 (25%) 3 hour exam - two VHDL designs

Coursework 1 (75%) VHDL exercises, laboratory designand project design. No more than 20

pages for project reports

Dr Y ZhuConvenor

H64INL Instrumentation and Measurement

Credits 10 Level 4

Target students Final Year students registered for theMEng and MSc course in the Department of Electrical andElectronic Engineering.

Semester Autumn

Description

This module is an introduction to the principles andpractice of instrumentation and measurement systems inan engineering context. The module will cover thegenerally applicable basic principles and then look atspecific classes of instrument and associated electronicsand signal processing methods. Topics covered include:Basic principles and instrument characteristics.Measurement errors, basic statistics, noise and its control.Dynamic characteristics of instruments, time andfrequency domain responses.System identification using correlation techniques.Amplifiers, filters, ADCs and DACs.Position, strain, pressure and motion sensors (resistive,capacitive, inductive, optical).Flow sensors (correlation, acoustic, electromagnetic,mechanical).Ultrasonic sensors.




Two 1-hour lectures/examples per week. Breakdown ofhours: lectures/examples classes - 22 hours; revision andassessment - 53 hours.Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment



Dr M PitterConvenor

H64INM Instrumentation and Measurement withProject

Credits 20 Level 4

Target students Final Year students registered for theMEng and MSc courses in the Department of Electrical andElectronic Engineering.

Semester Autumn

Description

This module is an introduction to the principles andpractice of instrumentation and measurement systems inan engineering context. The module will cover thegenerally applicable basic principles and then look atspecific classes of instrument and associated electronicsand signal processing methods. Topics covered include:Basic principles and instrument characteristics.Measurement errors, basic statistics, noise and its control.Dynamic characteristics of instruments, time andfrequency domain responses.System identification using correlation techniques.Amplifiers, filters, ADCs and DACs.Position, strain, pressure and motion sensors (resistive,capacitive, inductive, optical).Flow sensors (correlation, acoustic, electromagnetic,mechanical).Ultrasonic sensors.

The coursework will be in the form of a design or casestudy in a business context.




Two 1-hour lectures/examples classes per week pluscoursework. Breakdown of hours: lectures/example classes- 22 hours; student-directed project work - 75 hours;revision and assessment - 53 hours.Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment



Coursework 1 (50%)

Dr M PitterConvenor

H64OCN Optical Communications and Networks

Credits 10 Level 4

Target students MEng students of Electrical and ElectronicEngineering and related degree programmes. [It is NOTtargeted at MSc students - it is anticipated that theygenerally will study the 20 credit H64OCA or the 30 creditH64OCP]

Semester Autumn

Description This module provides an introduction tooptical communication systems and networks. Topicscovered include: Optical fibres (light propagation in fibres,attenuation, chromatic dispersion, PMD, fibrenonlinearities, different fibre types) Optical componentsoverview (transmitters, detectors, optical amplifiers (SOA,EDFA, Raman) and optical regeneration, multiplexers,filters, couplers, isolators, circulators, wavelengthconverters, optical switches etc.) Modulation anddemodulation (signal formats, noise, BER, Q) Opticalnetworks (client layers, WDM network elements, topologydesign, routing and wavelength allocation, networkmanagement/performance monitoring, networksurvivability, access networks)





Weekly 2-hour lectures a 1-hour examples classthroughout semester 1 (this will support the lecturematerial aimed at Exam 1)Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment


Exam 1 (100%) 2 hour examination

Dr A PhillipsConvenor

H64PCC Photonic Communications Components

Credits 10 Level 4

Target students MEng, MRes, MSc and PhD students ofElectrical and Electronic Engineering. Engineers fromindustry who wish to gain greater depth in the field.

Semester Autumn

Description The module aims to cover the principles andapplication of a wide range of photonic devices, currentlyused in photonics telecoms. The specific topics coveredinclude:i) carrier transport and recombination processes insemiconductors;ii) light-emitting diodes;iii) lasers (both for signal sources and amplifier pumps);iv) laser modulation and noise (rate equation descriptions,equivalent circuits, modulation and noise performance);v) APD and PIN diode detectors;vi) detector response (sensitivity, bandwidth and noise);vii) laser driver and detection circuits.




The material is delivered by lecture (10 credits) consistingof Principles and Operation of Photonic Devices – 2 hr perweek lectureActivities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment


Exam 1 (100%) One 2-hour exam – Best answers forthree out of five questions

Professor E LarkinsConvenor

H64PEI Power Electronics Integration

Credits 10 Level 4

Target students Power Electronics & Drives MSc and MEngElectrical Engineering studentsIncludes 'study abroad'

Semester Autumn

Description This module considers the design andintegration of existing and future Power Electronic Devices.Power semiconductor devices: Introduction (review ofelectrical characteristics, physics); Power moduleconstruction (functional components, variants); Layoutissues, stray inductance, partial discharge Passive devices:Capacitors (types, characteristics); Wound componentsThermal management: Theory, developing thermalmodels; Analysis of gas and liquid-cooled systems (natand forced convection) Reliability: Wear-out mechanisms;Optional practical - study of wear-out failures; Relibilitytesting/qualification; Reliability driven design and physicsof failure; Analysis of wear-out mechanisms Integration:Introduction ; Schematic to system methodologies; CADtools (use of); Packaging; Multi-functional components;Examples





All teaching takes place in an intensive 3 day period inwhich there are 21 hours of timetabled lectures anddemonstrations. Breakdown of hours: Tutor led - 21hours; student directed - 40 hours; assessment/revision -14 hours.Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment


Exam 1 (100%)

Professor C JohnsonConvenor

H64PI2 Power Electronics Integration (extendedmodule)

Credits 15 Level 4

Target students Power Electronics, Drives and MachinesMSc students

Semester Autumn

Description This module considers the design andintegration of existing and future Power Electronic Devices.Power semiconductor devices: Introduction (review ofelectrical characteristics, physics); Power moduleconstruction (functional components, variants); Layoutissues, stray inductance, partial discharge Passive devices:Capacitors (types, characteristics); Wound componentsThermal management: Theory, developing thermalmodels; Analysis of gas and liquid-cooled systems (natand forced convection) Reliability: Wear-out mechanisms;Optional practical - study of wear-out failures; Relibilitytesting/qualification; Reliability driven design and physicsof failure; Analysis of wear-out mechanisms Integration:Introduction ; Schematic to system methodologies; CADtools (use of); Packaging; Multi-functional components;ExamplesMethod and frequency of Class:

All teaching takes place in an intensive 3 day period inwhich there are 21 hours of timetabled lectures anddemonstrations. Breakdown of hours: Tutor led - 21hours; student directed - 40 hours; assessment/revision -14 hours.Assessment


Exam 1 (67%)

Coursework 1 (33%) A written assignment

Professor C JohnsonConvenor

H64RTF Research Techniques in AdvancedElectromagnetics

Credits 10 Level 4

Target students MRes, MSc and PhD students of Electricaland Electronic Engineering. Engineers from industry whowish to gain greater depth in the field.Includes 'study abroad'

Semester Autumn

Description The module aims to cover a wide range ofadvanced modelling & simulation techniques, currentlyused in electromagnetics.The mathematical foundations of electromagnetics,including exact expansion techniques in Cartesian,Cylindrical & Spherical coordinates & the role of Green’sfunctions & eigensystems, are reviewed, as are SignalProcessing techniques. Multi-resolution & multi-scaletechniques are considered with emphasis on the ModalExpansion (MET) method & the Digital Filter Interface(DFI) method.The module then provides in depth intro to the mostcommonly used EM modelling methods for a variety ofapplications covering the principal characteristics of time &frequency domain methods, integral & differential equationmethods.These numerical frequency – domain methods arecovered:Finite Difference (FD),Finite Element (FE) &Method of Moments (MoM)



Seminar 1 5hr0minper wk.

Includes lectures, example classes, group discussions,group project & student centred learning throughindividual project. Five day five hour intensive seminarsare timetabled. Further activities inc individual studentsupervision provided on the basis of up to 1 hr per wkalong with self directed learning.Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment


Assignment (100%) EITHER A written exam papercompleted "at home" OR A

computer simulation and designlaboratory

Dr A VukovicConvenor

H64SEN Biosensing

Credits 10 Level 4

Target students MSc Bioengineering students, MEng,MRes, MSc and PhD students of Electrical and ElectronicEngineeringIncludes 'study abroad'

Semester Autumn

Prerequisite BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineeringor equivalent. Understanding of electromagnetism, Fouriertheory and electronic design. H63FWA, H63END orequivalent.

Code Title


H63FWA Fields Waves and Antennas

Description

Biosensors are increasingly prevalent and important formany applications providing inexpensive and reliablemeans of monitoring biological reactions, physiology andhealth diagnosis. The course will give a brief overview ofthe range of possible problems for which biosensors areapplicable. The principal emphasis will to discuss differentmeans of transducing the biological signal into anelectronic signal. Signal processing methods errorreduction and signal to noise and sensitivity issues will bediscussed in some detail. Finally we will examine some ofthe recent research trends in biosensors.

Topics covered include:Basic biological interactionsPhysical transduction methodsBio interactions with surfacesSurface plasmon resonanceNanoparticle sensorsFET based sensorsAcoustic sensorsNoise analysis case studyElectronic read outSensitivity and dynamic rangeFuture developments





Assessment


Exam 1 (100%)

Professor MG SomekhConvenor

H64ULP Engineering Ultrasonics with Project

Credits 20 Level 4

Target students


Semester Autumn

Description This module is an introduction to theprinciples and applications of ultrasound in a wide range ofengineering industries. The module will cover the theory ofultrasonic wave propagation in engineering structurestogether with the practicalities of ultrasonic testinstrumentation and systems and data analysis. Thecourse concludes with a series of case studies. Topicsinclude: Ultrasonic wave propagation in different mediaPiezoelectric, EMAT, phased array and SAW devicesPulser-receiver instrumentation Ultrasonic test methodsTime and frequency domain data analysis Defect detectionin engineering structures Case studies (medical, aerospaceand process control)





Assessment


Exam 1 (50%) one 2-hour exam

Project 1 (50%) 3, 000 word report

Dr M UnwinConvenor

H64ULT Engineering Ultrasonics

Credits 10 Level 4

Target students Final Year students registered for theMEng and MSc course in the Department of Electrical andElectronic EngineeringIncludes 'study abroad'

Semester Autumn

Description This module is an introduction to theprinciples and applications of ultrasound in a wide range ofengineering industries. The module will cover the theory ofultrasonic wave propagation in engineering structurestogether with the practicalities of ultrasonic testinstrumentation and systems and data analysis. Thecourse concludes with a series of case studies. Topicsinclude: Ultrasonic wave propagation in different mediaPiezoelectric, EMAT, phased array and SAW devicesPulser-receiver instrumentation Ultrasonic test methodsTime and frequency domain data analysis Defect detectionin engineering structures Case studies (medical, aerospaceand process control)





Assessment


Exam 1 (100%) one 2-hour exam

Dr M UnwinConvenor

Spring Semester

Level 4H64ADL Advanced AC Drives with Laboratory

Credits 15 Level 4

Target students Electrical MSc students (and variants)


Semester Spring

Description The course will cover AC drives beyond theconventional induction motor drives. It will cover thefollowing aspects and will incorporate the most recenttechnical developments where appropriate:Review of Induction machines and Induction Motor DrivesConcept of Space vectorsDq representation of 3-phase machinesDynamic Equations of induction machinesDirect and indirect flux orientationImplementation of Indirect Vector ControlSpeed, Torque and Flux controlEffect of incorrect parametersIntroduction to Permanent Magnet MotorsBrushless DC DrivesReview of open loop variable speed AC Drives and driveapplicationsBrushless AC Drives





Teaching takes place over a 5-week period in which thereare a total of 18-20 hours of timetabled lectures anddemonstrations. Breakdown of hours: Tutor led - 20 hoursmax; student directed - 80 hours; assessment/revision -14 hours.Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment


Exam 1 (70%)

Coursework 1 (30%)

Professor GM AsherConvenor

H64ADP Advanced AC Drives with Project

Credits 20 Level 4

Target students Electrical MSc and final year MEngstudentsIncludes 'study abroad'

Semester Spring

Description The course will cover AC drives includingvector controlled induction motor drives and PermanentMagnet Motor Drives. It will cover the following aspectsand will incorporate the most recent technicaldevelopments where appropriate:

Review of Induction machines and Induction Motor DrivesConcept of Space vectorsDq representation of 3-phase machinesDynamic Equations of induction machinesDirect and indirect flux orientationImplementation of Indirect Vector ControlSpeed, Torque and Flux controlEffect of incorrect paramatersIntroduction to Permanent Magnet Motor DrivesBrushless DC DrivesSalient and non-salient PMAC machinesMaximum Torque per Amp control strategiesField weakening control of PMAC machines.




All teaching takes place over a 5 week period in whichthere are18-20 hours of timetabled lectures anddemonstrations. There is one tutorial session to introducestudents to the project part of the module. Breakdown ofhours: Tutor led - 20 hours; student directed - 80 hours;assessment/revision - 14 hours.Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment


Exam 1 (50%)

Coursework 1 (50%)


H64AEM Advanced Electrical Machines

Credits 10 Level 4

Target students MSc and MEng Electrical Engineering

Semester Spring

Prerequisite

Code Title

H63EMA Electrical Machines

Description

This module will build on the material covered in “ElectricalMachines” by introducing advanced concepts andapplications in the area of more electric transport,renewable generation and industrial automation. Boththeoretical and practical characteristics are covered. Themodule will cover :

a) Machine sizing considering power electronic, thermaland mechanical issues.b) Magnetic materials including soft and hard materialsand winding design.c) FEA analysis of electrical machines, design tools andintegration with power electronic and drive systemmodelling.d) Operating Principle and basic design principles ofdifferent machine types and topologies including surfaceand buried permanent magnet radial machines, axial flux,reluctance, and induction machines.e) High performance and be-spoke machines includinghigh-speed motors and high-pole number direct drivemotors.f) Example designs of machines for More-Electric vehiclesincluding traction and turbo-charging, More-Electricaircraft actuation, More-Electric ship propulsion, ServoDrives and Renewable Generators for wind turbines.







Assessment



Coursework 1 (15%) Design Exercise

Dr C GeradaConvenor

H64AMD Advanced AC Drives

Credits 10 Level 4

Target students Electrical MSc and final year MEngstudentsIncludes 'study abroad'

Semester Spring

Description The course will cover AC drives includingvector controlled induction motor drives and PermanentMagnet Motor Drives. It will cover the following aspectsand will incorporate the most recent technicaldevelopments where appropriate:Review of Induction machines and Induction Motor DrivesConcept of Space vectorsDq representation of 3-phase machinesDynamic Equations of induction machinesDirect and indirect flux orientationImplementation of Indirect Vector ControlSpeed, Torque and Flux controlEffect of incorrect paramatersIntroduction to Permanent Magnet Motor DrivesIntroduction to Permanent Magnet MotorsBrushless DC DrivesReview of open loop variable speed AC Drives and driveapplicationsBrushless AC DrivesSalient and non-salient PMAC machinesMaximum Torque per Amp control strategiesField weakening control of PMAC machine




Teaching takes place over a 5-week period in which thereare a total of 18-20 hours of timetabled lectures anddemonstrations. Breakdown of hours: Tutor led - 20 hoursmax; student directed - 40 hours; assessment/revision -14 hours.Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment


Exam 1 (100%)


H64AN1 Power Systems for Aerospace, Marine andAutomotive Applications

Credits 10 Level 4

Target students MEng, MSc [FT] and PostgraduateDiploma courses in the Department of Electrical andElectronic EngineeringIncludes 'study abroad'

Semester Spring

Description This module considers the design andoperation of Power Systems in a range or transport relatedapplications




All teaching takes place in 5 weeks, with a single 4 hoursession per week, giving 20 hours of timetabled lecturesand demonstrationsActivities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment


Exam 1 (100%) 1 hr 30 min exam

Professor PW WheelerConvenor

H64ANA Power Systems for Aerospace, Marine andAutomotive Applications

Credits 15 Level 4

Target students MEng, MSc [FT and PT] and PostgraduateDiploma courses in the Department of Electrical andElectronic EngineeringIncludes 'study abroad'

Semester Spring

Description This module considers the design andoperation of Power Systems in a range or transport relatedapplications





All teaching takes place in 5 weeks, with a single 4 hoursession per week, giving 20 hours of timetabled lecturesand demonstrationsActivities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment


Exam 1 (67%) 1 hr 30 min exam

Coursework 1 (33%)

Professor PW WheelerConvenor

H64AP2 Advanced Power Conversion withLaboratory

Credits 15 Level 4

Target students MSc (FT and PT) in Department ofElectrical and Electronic EngineeringIncludes 'study abroad'

Semester Spring

Description The course will concentrate on modelling andcontrol of power converters covering the following aspectsand will incorporate the most recent technicaldevelopments where appropriate:

Review of basic DC-DC convertersAveraging techniques for modelling switching powerconvertersControl techniques for the basic DC-DC converters (buck/flyback) – voltage mode control/current modecontrol/effect of discontinuous inductor currentResonant DC-DC power conversion techniques – loadresonant convertersModelling and analysis of resonant converters –fundamental approximation approach – state planeapproachApplication issues for load resonant converters.





Further Activity Detail: All teaching takes place in 5 off 4hour blocks. Breakdown of hours: Tutor led - 20 hours;student directed - 40 hours; assessment/revision - 15hours, project 37.5 hours.Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment


Exam 1 (67%) 2 compulsory questions

Assignment (33%) 2000-2500 words – reportSimulation models on CD

Professor JC ClareConvenor

H64APC Advanced Power Conversion

Credits 10 Level 4

Target students MEng and MSc (FT and PT) in Departmentof Electrical and Electronic EngineeringIncludes 'study abroad'

Semester Spring

Description The course will concentrate on modelling andcontrol of power converters covering the following aspectsand will incorporate the most recent technicaldevelopments where appropriate:

Review of basic DC-DC convertersAveraging techniques for modelling switching powerconvertersControl techniques for the basic DC-DC converters (buck/flyback) – voltage mode control/current modecontrol/effect of discontinuous inductor currentResonant DC-DC power conversion techniques - loadresonant convertersModelling and analysis of resonant converters -fundamental approximation approach - state planeapproachApplication issues for load resonant converters




All teaching takes place in 5 off 4 hour blocks. Breakdownof hours: Tutor led - 20 hours; student directed - 40hours; assessment/revision - 15 hours.Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment


Exam 1 (100%) exam – 2 compulsory questions

Professor JC ClareConvenor

H64BMO Biomedical Optics

Credits 10 Level 4

Target students MSc Bioengineering, MEng, MRes, MScand PhD students of Faculty of EngineeringIncludes 'study abroad'

Semester Spring

Description

The module covers the use of light in the imaging andphysiological monitoring of the body. For example lightcan be used to image blood flow or oxygen saturation oftissue. A fundamental problem is that light is heavilyscattered by tissue and this process needs to beunderstood in order that strategies can be developed toovercome the effects of scattering. This module willprovide a description of the fundamental problem of lightscattering and how this can be overcome using differentinstruments and inversion algorithms. A courseworkcomponent will involve numerical simulation of lightscattering in tissue.

Topics covered include:Fundamental physical principlesFundamental biological principlesInstrumentationTechniques such as hyperspectral imaging of oxygensaturation, photoacoustic imaging, laser Doppler bloodflow monitoring, optical coherence tomography





Assessment


Exam 1 (80%)

Coursework 1 (20%)

Professor JA Crowe

Professor S Morgan

Convenor

H64BMP Biomedical Optics with Project

Credits 20 Level 4

Target students MSc Bioengineering, MEng, MRes, MScand PhD students of Faculty of EngineeringIncludes 'study abroad'

Semester Spring

Description

The module covers the use of light in the imaging andphysiological monitoring of the body. For example lightcan be used to image blood flow or oxygen saturation oftissue. A fundamental problem is that light is heavilyscattered by tissue and this process needs to beunderstood in order that strategies can be developed toovercome the effects of scattering. This module willprovide a description of the fundamental problem of lightscattering and how this can be overcome using differentinstruments and inversion algorithms. A courseworkcomponent will involve numerical simulation of lightscattering in tissue. The 10 credit project involves thedevelopment of an optical instrument to monitor heartrate.

Topics covered include:Fundamental physical principlesFundamental biological principlesInstrumentationTechniques such as hyperspectral imaging of oxygensaturation, photoacoustic imaging, laser Doppler bloodflow monitoring, optical coherence tomography





Assessment


Exam 1 (40%)

Coursework 1 (10%) Report

Project 1 (50%) Hardware demonstration and report

Professor JA Crowe

Professor S Morgan

Convenor

H64CSA Computer Hardware Design

Credits 10 Level 4

Target students 4th year H611 Electronic and ComputerEngineering MEng students; MSc students from the EEEDepartment.There is a limit to the number of places on this module. Students arereminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School inadvance may be cancelled without notice.


Semester Spring

Prerequisite Completion of an introductory microprocessormodule that includes assembly programming (H63ECH orequivalent)

Code Title

H63ECH Embedded Computing

Description Von Neumann computer architectures and itsimplementation in microprocessors; assembly languagefeatures and design; design of a hardwired andmicrocoded control unit; memory technologies and designof memory modules, cache and virtual memories; I/Otechnologies for computer systems; advanced CPU designand assembly programming; digital signal processors;multiprocessor and multicomputer systems; digital signalcontrollers.





Assessment


Exam 1 (70%) 30% will be based on multiple choicequestions and 40% based on

questions to be answered in theregular answer book.

Coursework 1 (30%) Involves programming a PICmicrocontroller in embedded C to

control two internal or externalelectronic peripheral circuits and

communication with a host PC.Report of 10-15 pages including

tables, graphs and technicaldiagrams (prepared by a group of 4)

Dr A KalashnikovConvenor

H64DS2 Digital Signal Processing forTelecommunications, Multimedia and

Instrumentation with ProjectCredits 20 Level 4

Target students 4th year students in the Department ofElectrical and Electronic Engineering and MSc students

Semester Spring

Description This module provides an introduction to digitalsignal processing. The module covers:

revision of continuous signals, linear time-invariantsystems and Fourier transformsampling of analogue signals, discrete time-invariantsystems, and discrete Fourier transformsignal enhancement techniquesdigital spectral analysisdesign of digital FIR filtersdesign of digital IIR filtersadaptive signal processingmultidimensional signal processingimplementations of digital signal processing, and acousticand optical signal processinguse of MATLAB for signal processing




One 2-hour lecture per week, 53 hours private study andexaminationActivities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment



Coursework 1 (50%)


H64DSP Digital Signal Processing forTelecommunications, Multimedia and

InstrumentationCredits 10 Level 4

Target students 4th year students in the Department ofElectrical and Electronic Engineering and MSc students

Semester Spring

Description This module provides an introduction to digitalsignal processing. The module covers:

revision of continuous signals, linear time-invariantsystems and Fourier transformsampling of analogue signals, discrete time-invariantsystems and discrete Fourier transformsignal enhancement techniquesdigital spectral analysisdesign of digital FIR filtersdesign of digital IIR filtersadaptive signal processingmultidimensional signal processingimplementations of digital signal processing, and acousticand optical signal processinguse of MATLAB for signal processing




One 2-hour lecture per week, 53 hours private study andexaminationActivities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment




H64IND Industrial Awareness

Credits 10 Level 4

Target students Final year students registered for one ofthe MEng courses in the Department of Electrical andElectronic Engineering.There is a limit to the number of places on this module. Students arereminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School inadvance may be cancelled without notice.

Semester Spring

Description The module is taught by means of a numberof full day workshops devoted to industrially relevantsubjects, run jointly by departmental staff and industrialcolleagues. Coursework will be set following eachworkshop, activities will include group work, role playing,presentations, decision making, information gathering,literature searches, strategy formulation and preparationof a summary report.





Assessment


Coursework 1 (75%) Three reports (2 pages - 2000words)

Presentation 1 (25%) Three 15 minute group presentations

Dr M ClarkConvenor

H64MOB Mobile Communications

Credits 10 Level 4

Target students MEng and MSc students of ElectronicEngineering who wish to study both the role and design ofelectronic communications systems to an advanced level.There is a limit to the number of places on this module. Students arereminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School inadvance may be cancelled without notice.


Semester Spring

Description

This module containsPropagation characteristics of mobile environment – waveequations, fadingCells and channel allocationDigital modulation techniquesMultiplexing, FDMA, TDMA, CDMAError detection and coding2nd generation systems (GSM, IS-136, IS-95)2.5/3G systemsWireless LANBlue tooth4G




Two 1hr lectures per week supported by exampleproblems, printed notes, directed reading and projectwork. Breakdown of hours, tutor lead 22hrs,student-directed 75hrs, assessment/revision – 53hrsActivities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment


Exam 1 (100%)

Professor S MorganConvenor

H64MOC Mobile Communications with Project

Credits 20 Level 4

Target students MEng and MSc students of ElectronicEngineering who wish to study both the role and design ofelectronic communications systems to an advanced level.There is a limit to the number of places on this module. Students arereminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School inadvance may be cancelled without notice.


Semester Spring

Description

This module contains:Propagation characteristics of mobile environment – waveequations, fadingCells and channel allocationDigital modulation techniquesMultiplexing, FDMA, TDMA, CDMAError detection and coding2nd generation systems (GSM, IS-136, IS-95)2.5/3G systemsWireless LANBlue tooth4G




Two 1hr lectures per week supported by exampleproblems, printed notes, directed reading and projectwork. Breakdown of hours, tutor lead 22hrs,student-directed 75hrs, assessment/revision – 53hrsActivities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment


Exam 1 (50%)

Coursework 1 (50%)

Professor S MorganConvenor

H64NDE EngD: Introduction to Signal Processing forNDE

Credits 20 Level 4

Target students This module is one of a group of modulesspecifically designed for students undertaking theEngineering Doctorate (EngD) in Non-DestructiveEvaluation (NDE). This programme is provided by aconsortium of six universities that constitute the ResearchCentre for Non-Destructive Evaluation (RCNDE) which isfunded by EPSRC and a group of contributing industries.

Semester Spring

Description The module includes the basic theory andpractical techniques associated with Signal Processing as itmight be applied to problems in Non-DestructiveEvaluation. The content has been specifically designed andordered to enable the EngD students to learn rapidly andto apply the techniques to practical problems from thebeginning of the delivery. The module includes thefollowing: 0. Introduction 1. Types of Signal. 2. Classes ofSignal. 3. Signal Properties in the Time Domain. 4.Correlation. 5. The Frequency Domain. 6. A Look at LinearSystem Responses. 7. Frequency Domain – Time DomainEquivalences. 8. Sampling and the Structure of SampledSignals. 9. Signal Interpolation. 10.Introduction to theLaplace Transform and Filter Responses. 11.AnalogueHardware Filters. 12.Digital Filters and the z-Transform.13.Digital Filters with no Electrical Counterparts.14.Equipment Connections. 15.Exercises.





Assessment


Coursework 1 (50%) Short exercises in School computinglaboratory (report between 5 and 10

pages)

Coursework 2 (25%) A detailed report prepared on anapplication of NDE (report between 5

and 10 pages)

Coursework 3 (25%) A detailed report prepared on anapplication of NDE (report between 5

and 10 pages)

Professor RE ChallisConvenor

H64PCA Photonics: Modelling, Analysis and Design

Credits 20 Level 4

Target students MRes, MSc and PhD students of Electricaland Electronic Engineering. Engineers from industry whowish to gain greater depth in the field.

Semester Spring

Description The module aims to cover the principles andapplication of a wide range of primarily fibre optics basedphotonic devices, currently used in photonics telecoms.

i) fibres;ii) fibre amplifiers: EDFA, Raman and Brilluoin;iii fibre couplers, taps, optical isolators and circulators;iv) fibre lasers;v) photonic crystal fibres;vi) photonic crystal fibre based photonic devices;vii) modelling of integrated photonic devices includingsemiconductor lasers and photodetectors;viii) basic numerical modelling techniques (e.g. Newton'smethod, transmission matrix method, FD-BPM, coupledmode theory, etc)ix) modelling of active photonic devices (electronic,photonic, thermal)





The material is split into two parts: 10 credits – 2 hr perwk lecture and 7 x 3 hours computer lab sessions designedto support the lecture.Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment


Coursework 1 (50%) A written exam completed at home,two questions, target length 10

pages including diagrams andprogramme listings

Coursework 2 (50%) 4 lab reports

Dr S SujeckiConvenor

H64RFL RF Microelectronics

Credits 10 Level 4

Target students MEng/MSc Engineering or Physicsstudents.Includes 'study abroad'

Semester Spring

Prerequisite Successful completion of the first and secondyears of a degree level course in Electrical and ElectronicEngineering or Physics or an equivalent qualification.H63TCE Telecommunication Electronics and H63ENDElectronic Design or equivalent

Code Title


H63TCE Telecommunication Electronics

Description The design of high speed Analogue and Digitalcircuits will be discussed before the limitations of BJTs andMOSFETs are given. High speed HEMT and HBTs will beexamined.





One 2-hour lecture per week. The practical sessions willnot be formally timetabled but there will be a number ofopen sessions for students to choose from.Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment




Dr TE CrossConvenor

H64RFP RF Microelectronics with project

Credits 20 Level 4

Target students MEng/MSc Engineering of PhysicsstudentsIncludes 'study abroad'

Semester Spring

Prerequisite Successful completion of the first and secondyears of a degree level course in Electrical and ElectronicEngineering or Physics or an equivalent qualification.H63TCE Telecommunication Electronics and H63ENDElectronic Design or equivalent

Code Title


H63TCE Telecommunication Electronics

Description The design of high speed Analogue and Digitalcircuits will be discussed before the limitations of BJTs andMOSFETs are given. High speed HEMT and HBTs will beexamined.





Two 1-hour lectures per week, and project work. Thepractical sessions will not be formally timetabled but therewill be a number of open sessions for students to choosefrom.Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment




Coursework 2 (50%) Design Exercise and literature search

Dr TE CrossConvenor

H64TW2 Technologies for Wind Generation

Credits 15 Level 4

Target students Students studying part-time MSc in PowerElectronics, Machines and Drives.

Semester Spring

Prerequisite or equivalent background to modules listed

Code Title

H63PNW Power Networks

H63REN Renewable Generation Technologies and Control

Co-requisite

Code TitleH64ADP Advanced AC Drives with Project

H64ADL Advanced AC Drives with Laboratory

Description This module provides students with anunderstanding of the technologies used in wind powersystems. It investigates the operation of wind generatorsand of wind farms and the current developments inelectrical engineering for wind power. The module covers:overall design of wind turbinesanalysis of doubly-fed induction generatorsanalysis of permanent magnet generatorsvector control of generatorsoperation and control of wind farmseconomic optimisation of wind generators within a powersystemAC-DC transmission links for offshore wind farms




One 4-hour lecture per week over 5 weeks. Lectures inparallel with H64TWG.Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment



Assignment (33%) 5000 words - Design & Research


H64TWG Technologies for Wind Generation

Credits 10 Level 4

Target students Students studying Electrical Engineeringat MEng or MSc levelIncludes 'study abroad'

Semester Spring

Prerequisite Or equivalent background to above modules

Code Title

H63PNW Power Networks

H63REN Renewable Generation Technologies and Control

Co-requisite

Code TitleH64AMD Advanced AC Drives

H64ADP Advanced AC Drives with Project

H64ADL Advanced AC Drives with Laboratory

Description

This module provides students with an understanding ofthe technologies used in wind power systems. Itinvestigates the operation of wind generators and of windfarms and the current developments in electricalengineering for wind power. The module covers:overall design of wind turbinesanalysis of doubly-fed induction generatorsanalysis of permanent magnet generatorsvector control of generatorsoperation and control of wind farmseconomic optimisation of wind generators within a powersystemAC-DC transmission links for offshore wind farms




One 4-hour per week over 5 weeks.Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment




H64UMT Ultrasonic Measurement Techniques

Credits 10 Level 4

Target students MSc in Electronic and UltrasonicInstrumentation students from the EEE Department onlyThere is a limit to the number of places on this module. Students arereminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School inadvance may be cancelled without notice.

Semester Spring

Description Five ultrasonic measurements laboratorysessions related to expertise areas of different AppliedUltrasonic laboratory staff





Assessment


Laboratory (100%) Assessed by labatory reports

Dr M UnwinConvenor

Full Year

Level 4H54GP4 Group Project

Credits 30 Level 4

Target students Third year students registered for MEngcourses in the Department of Electrical and ElectronicEngineering. No limit within the group.

Semester Full Year

Description The project involves four or more studentsdepending on the number in the cohort. They will work onprojects encompassing a broad range of engineering skills,involving the design, analysis and evaluation of systems orproducts. Assessment of the societal impact of theoutcome will form part of the requirement of the project.Each group will be under the supervision of a member ofstaff.



Tutorial 1 1hr0minper wk.

Groups will have weekly progress meetings with theirsupervisor. Breakdown of hours: Tutor led 20-hoursstudent directed project work 200.Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment


Dissertation (40%) Final Group Report approximately 50pages in length

Viva voce (40%) Individual assessment

Presentation 1 (20%) Group Project Presentation


H54IOP Industrial/Research Orientated Project

Credits 40 Level 4

Target students Final Year students registered for theMEng courses in the Department of Electrical andElectronic Engineering.

Semester Full Year

Description Students taking this module will work on anindividual project of direct industrial or research relevancewhich will usually be undertaken in collaboration with asuitable company. The normal expectation is that theproject specification will be drawn up followingconsultation between the student, the project supervisorand an advisor at the collaborating company. Students willwork under the supervision of a member of staff andwhere appropriate will maintain contact with thecollaborating company through meetings and visits.




Students will have weekly individual tutorials with theirsupervisor and will meet as appropriate with theirindustrial advisor. Otherwise they will be expected to workalone. Breakdown of hours: student-directed project work- 300 hours.Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment


Dissertation (80%)

Coursework 1 (10%) Interim report and presentation

Presentation 1 (10%) Oral presentation.


H54MSP MSc Project

Credits 60 Level 4

Target students Only available to MSc students from theSchool of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Semester Full Year

Description In this module a student will be assigned toan individual supervisor who will be a staff member in theDepartment of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Thestudent will carry out a practical or theoretical projectchosen from the current interests of the staff memberconcerned. The student will be expected to conduct aliterature survey, undertake practical or theoretical workand write a dissertation on this work.Method and frequency of Class:

The Project will take place at the end of the Springsemester and during the summer.Assessment


Dissertation (80%) Final Thesis 100 pages

Oral (10%) Bench Inspection

Report (10%) Interim Report

Professor BR Hayes-GillConvenor

H64ACE Applied Computational Engineering

Credits 20 Level 4

Target students MEng, MRes, MSc and PhD students ofElectrical and Electronic Engineering and similar disciplinesIncludes 'study abroad'

Semester Full Year

Prerequisite H63ITI must be taken in conjunction with thismodule if not already taken.

Code Title

H62SED Software Engineering Design

H63ITI IT Infrastructure

Description This module covers the development ofadvanced engineering software projects, spanning a rangeof application areas. Generic Topics to be discussedinclude: Large-scale software management, robust designand coding techniques, accurate and efficient numericalcomputing for technological simulations, parallelcomputing techniques applicable to several classes ofparallel computer e.g. multicore, distributed and graphicsprocessing unit (GPU) based systems, database design andimplementation; distributed network based computing;hardware interfacing.




Workshop 1 1hr0minper wk.


Assessment


Project 1 (100%)

Professor PD SewellConvenor

H64INP Integrated Photonics: Design andTechnology

Credits 30 Level 4

Target students MEng and MSc students of Electrical andElectronic EngineeringIncludes 'study abroad'

Semester Full Year

Description The module aims to provide an in depthoverview of current state-of-the-art integrated photonicstechnologies and devices. The module provides: -introduction to optical integrated circuits; - review ofcurrent issues in monolithic and hybrid technologies; -review of materials and fabrication techniques forintegrated photonics; - in depth introduction on passiveand active devices in integrated photonics; - an overviewof available characterisation techniques; - overview of arange of commonly used design and simulationmethodologies including Finite Difference BeamPropagation Method (FDBPM), Finite Difference TimeDomain (FDTD) method and Spectral Index (SI) method; -coverage of applications in integrated photonics includingswitching, biophotonics, correlators and spectrum analysis.- a review of emerging technologies such are nano-imprintlithography, embossing, micro-resonators, photonicbandgap devices and plasmonics.




Assessment


Coursework 1 (30%) The student is required to investigateand summarize in a concise report,

the materials, fabrication techniquesand simulation methods appropriate

for a particular modern integratedphotonics device

Coursework 2 (30%) A computer simulation and designlaboratory

Coursework 3 (40%) A written exam paper completed "athome"


H64IPP Imaging Principles and Technology withProject

Credits 30 Level 4


Semester Full Year

Description

This module provides an in depth knowledge on both thetheoretical and practical aspects of modern advancedimaging techniques, with particular emphasis on biologicaland dimensional metrology applications. The topicscovered includePrinciples of image formation: geometrical and waveoptics, scalar and vector diffraction, Fourier transformproperties of lenses, principles of optical instrumentsincluding telescope and collimators, fundamental of opticaldesignSignal and imaging processing techniques: transformtechniques, image sampling, imaging processing andfeature recognition techniquesDetector technology: photodetectors, CCD and CMOScameras, active pixel circuit design using CMOSprocessing, photon counting devices, signal to noiseconsiderationsMicroscopy and sensor techniques: scanning and wide fieldmicroscopes, analysis of imaging performance, confocal,phase contrast, dark field, interference, differentialinterference contrast, polarisation and fluorescentimaging. Total internal reflection methods. Exotictechniques giving resolution beyond the Abbe limit, STED,STORM, PALM and near field methods.





One week of five intensive 6-hour lectures. One-hourtutorial/example class every 2 weeks, group projects andindividual projects.Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment


Exam 1 (50%) 3 hour examination in Spring

Coursework 1 (33%) Individual project: Design andsimulation of advanced optical

imaging system. A report of up to 30pages is required

Coursework 2 (17%) Group project: Research on theapplications of optical techniques in

biomedical and semiconductorindustry


H64IPT Imaging Principles and Technology

Credits 20 Level 4


Semester Full Year

Description

This module provides an in depth knowledge on both thetheoretical and practical aspects of modern advancedimaging techniques, with particular emphasis on biologicaland dimensional metrology applications. The topicscovered include:Principles of image formation: geometrical and waveoptics, scalar and vector diffraction, Fourier transformproperties of lenses, principles of optical instrumentsincluding telescope and collimators, fundamental of opticaldesignSignal and imaging processing techniques: transformtechniques, image sampling, imaging processing andfeature recognition techniquesDetector technology: photodetectors, CCD and CMOScameras, active pixel circuit design using CMOSprocessing, photon counting devices, signal to noiseconsiderationsMicroscopy and sensor techniques: scanning and wide fieldmicroscopes, analysis of imaging performance, confocal,phase contrast, dark field, interference, differentialinterference contrast, polarisation and fluorescentimaging. Total internal reflection methods. Exotictechniques giving resolution beyond the Abbe limit, STED,STORM, PALM and near field methods.





Assessment


Exam 1 (75%) 3 hour examination in Spring

Coursework 1 (25%) Group project: Research on theapplications of optical techniques in

biomedical and semiconductorindustry


H64OCA Optical Communications

Credits 20 Level 4


Semester Full Year

Description This module provides an in depth knowledgeof optical communication systems and networks. Aftersome introductory material the topics covered include:Optical fibres (light propagation in fibres, attenuation,chromatic dispersion, PMD, fibre nonlinearities) Opticalcomponents overview (transmitters (lasers, LEDs),detectors (PIN, APD), optical amplifiers (SOA, EDFA,Raman) and optical regeneration, multiplexers, filters,couplers, isolators, circulators, wavelength converters,optical switches etc.) Modulation and demodulation (signalformats, noise, BER, Q, error detection/codes, OpticalSystem Design (impairments: extinction ratio, RIN noise,receiver thermal noise, basic receiver sensitivity, opticalamplifier noise, crosstalk, dispersion, PMD, nonlinearity(partic. SBS, SRS, FWM), penalties (Q, Power, Eye,OSNR)) Optical networks (WDM network elements,topology design, routing and wavelength allocation,network survivability, access networks, OTDM and opticalpacket switching)






Weekly 2-hour lectures and group projects. Two-hourcomputational lab occurring 8 times in Semester 2supports the group project. One-hour weekly examplesclass throughout semester 1 to support lecture materialaimed at Exam 1 and throughout semester 2 to supportlecture material aimed at Exam 2 and to support the 5credit group project.Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment


Exam 1 (50%) 2 hour examination in semester one

Project 1 (25%) Group project - opticalcommunication network design

problem

Exam 2 (25%) 1 hour examination in semester two


H64OCP Optical Communications with Project

Credits 30 Level 4


Semester Full Year

Description This module provides an in depth knowledgeof optical communication systems and networks. Aftersome introductory material the topics covered include:Optical fibres (light propagation in fibres, attenuation,chromatic dispersion, PMD, fibre nonlinearities) Opticalcomponents overview (transmitters (lasers, LEDs),detectors (PIN, APD), optical amplifiers (SOA, EDFA,Raman) and optical regeneration, multiplexers, filters,couplers, isolators, circulators, wavelength converters,optical switches etc.) Modulation and demodulation (signalformats, noise, BER, Q, error detection/codes) OpticalSystem Design (impairments: extinction ratio, receiverthermal noise, basic receiver sensitivity, optical amplifiernoise, crosstalk, dispersion, PMD, nonlinearity (partic.SBS, SRS, FWM), penalties (Q, Power, Eye, OSNR)) Opticalnetworks (WDM network elements, topology design,routing and wavelength allocation, network survivability,access networks).







Weekly 2-hour lectures, group projects & individualprojects. 2-hour computational lab occurring 8 times inSemester 2 supports the group project. 1-hour exampleclass in semester 1 to support lecture material for Exam 1and in semester 2 to support lecture material for Exam 2and to support 5 credit group project. 2-hour introductorylecture first week of semester 2 for individual project.Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment


Exam 1 (33%) 2 hour examination in semester one

Project 1 (17%) Group project - opticalcommunication network design

problem

Exam 2 (17%) 1 hour examination in semester two

Project 2 (33%) Individual project - theoretical andmodelling work on an aspect of

optical communication systems.Report of 20 pages length maximum.


H64PRE Electrical and Electronic EngineeringTechnology Transfer Project

Credits 60 Level 4

Target students MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineeringand Entrepreneurship

Semester Full Year

Prerequisite

Code Title

N14C15 Project Management

N14G01 Creative Problem Solving

N14G02 Finance and Accounting

N14G03 Marketing for Entrepreneurs

Description The purpose of the Project is to provide youwith the opportunity to undertake independent researchinto a topic appropriate to Electrical and ElectronicEngineering Technology Transfer. In undertaking theproject, you should draw on and extend materialpresented in the course. The project has several aims,beyond reinforcing information and methodologypresented in the taught modules. You will gain experienceby:addressing the challenges involved in developing thecommercial potential of a scientific advance;giving a PowerPoint presentation that describes someaspects of the work achievedproducing a written report in a style that would be useful,not only to the scientists involved in the field of yourinvestigations, but also to potential investors.

Full details can be found in the course handbook. A projectsupervisor and moderator will be allocated by the end ofFebruary in the academic year of study and an interimreport will be required by mid-march. The Project willcommence in June of the academic year of study, after theend of Examination period. The student should manage allaspects of the project, arranging meetings with thesupervisors, as required. Private study time approx. 430hours.Method and frequency of Class:

Specific Activities are not listedAssessment


Coursework 1 (10%) Interim Report

Coursework 2 (80%) Project Report

Presentation 1 (10%) Presentation

Dr S SujeckiConvenor

H64RTE Research Techniques in AdvancedElectromagnetics

Credits 30 Level 4


Semester Full Year

Description The module aims to cover a wide range ofadvanced modelling & simulation techniques, currentlyused in electromagnetics.The mathematical foundations of electromagnetics,including exact expansion techniques in Cartesian,Cylindrical & Spherical coordinates & the role of Green’sfunctions & eigensystems, are reviewed, as are SignalProcessing techniques. Multi-resolution & multi-scaletechniques are considered with emphasis on the ModalExpansion (MET) method & the Digital Filter Interface(DFI) method.The module then provides in depth intro to the mostcommonly used EM modelling methods for a variety ofapplications covering the principal characteristics of time &frequency domain methods, integral & differential equationmethods.These numerical frequency – domain methods arecovered:Finite Difference (FD),Finite Element (FE) &Method of Moments (MoM)These principal representatives of numerical time –domain methods are covered:Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) &Transmission Line Method (TLM)A range of semi-analytical methods used in modernoptoelectronics are covered inc Finite Difference BeamPropagation method (FD-BPM) as the most frequently usednumerical method.Issues that are common to these methods eg roundingerror, accuracy & stability are addressed. The impact ofSignal Processing techniques on ComputationalElectromagnetics is considered.



Seminar 1 5hr0minper wk.

Includes lectures, example classes, group discussions,group project & student centred learning throughindividual project. Five day five hour intensive seminarsare timetabled. Further activities inc individual studentsupervision provided on the basis of up to 1 hr per wkalong with self directed learning.Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only inspecified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takesplace in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment


Coursework 1 (20%) The student is required to investigatea modern technological or scientific

area or else a specific class ofcomponents for which the use of

electromagnetic simulation tools isan important activity.A report of less

than 30 pages A4 is required

Coursework 2 (20%) A Beam Propagation method, BPM,software laboratory

Coursework 3 (20%) A Transmission Line Modelling, TLM,software laboratory

Coursework 4 (15%) An experimental laboratory

Coursework 5 (25%) A written exam paper completed “athome”


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H54 HF

H54ACD

H54ACL

H54ADI

H54APE

H54AST

H54CT2

H54GP4

H54HYE

H54IOP

H54MSP

H54PE2

H54PED

H54PNP

H64ACE

H64ACT

H64ADL

H64ADP

H64AEM

H64AMD

H64AN1

H64ANA

H64AP2

H64APC

H64BIO

H64BMO

H64BMP

H64CSA

H64DS2

H64DSP

H64HPL

H64HPP

H64IND

H64INL

H64INM

H64INP

H64IPP

H64IPT

H64MOB

H64MOC

H64NDE

H64OCA

H64OCN

H64OCP

H64PCA

H64PCC

H64PEI

H64PI2

H64PRE

H64RFL

H64RFP

H64RTE

H64RTF

H64SEN

H64TW2

H64TWG

H64ULP

H64ULT

H64UMT

Index by title

Advanced AC Drives

Advanced AC Drives with Laboratory

Advanced AC Drives with Project

Advanced Control System Design

Advanced Control System Design withProject

Advanced Electrical Machines

Advanced Power Conversion

Advanced Power Conversion withLaboratory

Advanced Power Electronic Devices(Distance Learning)

Analysis and Design of Inverter andConverter Systems (Distance learning)

Applied Computational Engineering

Applied Computational Engineering

Bioelectronic and Biophotonic Interfacing

Biomedical Optics

Biomedical Optics with Project

Biosensing

Computer Hardware Design

Control Systems Design with Project

Digital Signal Processing forTelecommunications, Multimedia andInstrumentation

Digital Signal Processing forTelecommunications, Multimedia andInstrumentation with Project

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringTechnology Transfer Project

EngD: Introduction to Signal Processing forNDE

Engineering Ultrasonics

Engineering Ultrasonics with Project

Group Project

HDL for Programmable Logic

HDL for Programmable Logic with Project

High Frequency Power Electronic CircuitsSystems and Application (DistanceLearning)

Imaging Principles and Technology

Imaging Principles and Technology withProject

Industrial Awareness

Industrial/Research Orientated Project

Instrumentation and Measurement

Instrumentation and Measurement withProject

Integrated Photonics: Design andTechnology

Introduction to Power Electronics andControl

Mobile Communications

Mobile Communications with Project

Modelling Analysis and SimulationTechniques for Power Electronic Systems(Distance learning)

MSc Project

Optical Communications

Optical Communications and Networks

Optical Communications with Project

Photonic Communications Components

Photonics: Modelling, Analysis and Design

Power Electronic Design

Power Electronics Integration

Power Electronics Integration (extendedmodule)

Power Networks with Laboratory

Power Systems for Aerospace, Marine andAutomotive Applications

Power Systems for Aerospace, Marine andAutomotive Applications

Research Techniques in AdvancedElectromagnetics

Research Techniques in AdvancedElectromagnetics

RF Microelectronics

RF Microelectronics with project

Technologies for the Hydrogen Economy

Technologies for Wind Generation

Technologies for Wind Generation

Ultrasonic Measurement Techniques

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