PROGRAMME APPROVAL FORM
SECTION 1 – THE PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
1. Programme title and designation BEng in Electronic Engineering
For undergraduate programmes only
Single honours Joint Major/minor
2. Final award
Award Title Credit
value
ECTS equivalent
Any special criteria BEng Electronic
Engineering
360 180
3. Nested award
Award Title Credit
value
ECTS equivalent
Any special criteria
None
4. Exit award
Award Title Credit
value
ECTS equivalent
Any special criteria
UG Certificate
UG Diploma
Ordinary Degree
Natural &
Mathematical Sciences
Natural &
Mathematical Sciences
Electronic Engineering
120
240
300
60
120
150
5. Level in the qualifications framework H 6. Attendance
Full-time Part-time Distance learning
Mode of attendance √ N/A
Minimum length of programme 3 years N/A
Maximum length of programme 10 years N/A
7. Awarding institution/body King’s College London 8. Teaching institution King’s College London 9. Proposing department Department of Informatics
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10. Programme organiser and contact Details
Dr Mohammad Shikh-Bahaei (ext. 2367;
m.sbahaei@kcl.ac.uk) 11. Relevant QAA subject benchmark/
Professional, statutory and regulatory body guidelines
Engineering
Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) Michael Faraday House, Six Hills Way, Stevenage SG1 2AY, United Kingdom 12. Date of production of specification January 2014
13. Date of programme review 2017/2018
14. Educational aims of the programme
i.e what is the purpose of the programme and general statements about the learning that takes place over the duration of the programme
• To provide students with knowledge and expertise in electronic engineering.
• To give students practical and theoretical experience of a wide range of applications in the areas of electronics, signal processing and
telecommunications including electronic circuits and mobile communications.
• To equip students with the engineering and mathematical skills required for careers in the electronics and telecommunications industries.
• To develop the transferable skills of students and prepare them to play creative and leading roles in the professional community.
15. Educational objectives of the programme/programme outcomes (as relevant to the SEEC Credit Level Descriptors)
The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding and skills in the following areas:
Knowledge and understanding The programme provides knowledge and
understanding of the following:
1. General electronic engineering design techniques.
2. Mathematical tools for analysing the performance of electronic circuits and communication systems.
3. The essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relevant to electronic engineering.
4. The ability to use facts, concepts, principles and theories, to solve engineering problems
5. The professional and ethical responsibilities of engineering.
These are achieved through the following teaching/learning methods and strategies:
Acquisition of 1, 2 and 3 is through all modules studied and engaging in lectures, tutorials and laboratory experiments.
Acquisition of 4 and 5 is obtained through the individual project, and through the modules studied during the first and second semesters of the first year.
Assessment:
Tests of the knowledge base is through unseen written examinations, assessed
essay coursework, simulation based coursework, project reports and presentations.
Skills and other attributes Intellectual skills:
1. Plan, conduct and report on a programme of tutorial sessions and individual project
2. Analyse and solve engineering problems.
3. Design a system, component or process to meet a given requirement.
4. Be creative in problem solving and in design work.
5. Use and test hypotheses.
6. Evaluate designs, processes and products and investigate and propose improvements.
7. Make use of information and data from a variety of sources.
8. Approach problem solving and design by applying professional judgements to such factors as risk, cost, safety, ergonomics, reliability, aesthetics and environmental impact.
9. Take notes effectively.
These are achieved through the following teaching/learning methods and strategies:
Regular problem-solving tutorial sessions, held in most modules in the ratio of one per two lectures; all promote ‘thinking skills’.
Specifically, acquisition of 1 is through the individual projects.
Acquisition of 2 is through tutorial classes.
Acquisition of 3-8 is through the group and individual project.
Element 9 is acquired during all taught courses.
Assessment:
All problem-solving skills are assessed through unseen written examinations, project reports and problem-solving coursework. Practical, design and research skills are assessed through laboratory write-ups, design projects, design presentations, research project reports, project presentations and oral examinations.
Practical skills:
1. Prepare technical reports.
2. Give technical presentations.
3. Use the scientific literature effectively.
4.
Write computer programmes.5.
Use computational tools and packages.6. Hands-on engineering practice
These are achieved through the following teaching/learning methods and strategies:
1-5 are mainly acquired through project reports, presentations, and all work requiring the preparation of a technical report.
Technical presentations (2) are given as a part of the individual projects.
For skills 4 and 5, the programme as a whole is computer-oriented and a large number of courses rely upon the writing and testing of computer programmes for analysis, testing and simulation.
Element 6 is provided through engineering labs.
Assessment:
Assessment of all these practical skills is through project reports and
presentations and design reports
Generic/transferable skills:
1. Communicate effectively (in writing, verbally and through drawings).
2. Apply mathematical skills.
3. Work as a member of a team.
4. Use Information and Communications Technology.
5. Manage resources and time.
These are achieved through the following teaching/learning methods and strategies:
Skill 1 is acquired through essay coursework, design reports and problem-solving tasks, which are fed back with comment to the students.
Skill 2 is acquired by their application in practical problem solving exercises, design reports and project reports.
Skill 3 is acquired in the tutorials and group courseworks.
Skill 4 is acquired in the individual project work.
Skill 5 is developed in project work.
Additionally this is acquired via
coursework which is penalised for late submission.
Assessment:
Skill 1 is assessed through project reports and presentations.
Skill 2 is assessed through written examinations and design coursework.
Skill 3 is assessed by the module tutor.
Skill 4 is assessed, indirectly, in project and design work.
Skill 5 is not assessed.
16. Statement of how the programme has been informed by the relevant subject benchmark statement(s)/professional, statutory and regulatory body guidelines The programme is informed by the QAA subject benchmarks for Engineering and Computing, the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications and the IET criteria for accreditation.
The curriculum and the teaching methods employed have been designed taking fully into account the relevant subject benchmark and IET guidelines, both in terms of body of
knowledge covered and in terms of the skills and abilities that students should develop while undertaking this programme of study.
17. In cases of joint honours programmes please provide a rationale for the particular subject combination, either educational or academic
N/A
Which is the lead department and/or School?
18. Programme structure
For modules to be taken, please consult the Student Handbook
If a Masters programme, are level 6 credit levels permitted within the programme? N/A
Maximum number of credits permitted with a condoned fail (core modules excluded):
45 credits, with a maximum of 30 credits at the top level.
Condoned fails are permitted, at the discretion of the Assessment Board, for marks in the range of 33-39% for levels 4, 5 and 6 and 40-49% for level 7.
Are students permitted to take any additional credits, as per regulation A4; 5.8? Yes
Are there any exceptions to the regulations regarding credits, progression or award requirements? (where relevant the information should also differentiate the particular requirements of pathways within a programme or nested/exit awards)
Other relevant information to explain the programme structure
Please note that new students enrolling on the information provided on this section of the PAF will have these regulations stipulated throughout their programme of study. The only exception to this will be if there are changes made by Professional, Regulatory or Statutory Bodies that are noted to this programme.
BEng students who wish to transfer to the MEng must at least obtain an average mark of 60% at the end of year 2, and should do so before starting the third year. BEng students who wish to transfer to BEng/MEng Electronic and Information Engineering programmes should do so before starting the second semester of the first year (providing they meet the entry requirements). For those students who transfer to this BEng from the corresponding MEng programme during the third year, the Group Project can replace the Individual Project as Core.
19. Marking criteria
The marking scheme for this programme follows the College generic criteria and additionally those in the Faculty of Natural and Mathematical Sciences.
Where continuously assessed work contributes more than 30% in total towards a module assessment, the assessment brief(s) will undergo Internal review process as that used for written examinations, before being issued to students.
20. Will this Programme report to an existing Board, and if so which one? If a new Programme Board of Examiners is to be set up please note name of Board here
This programme reports to the existing department of Informatics board for UG programmes
21. Please confirm that the process for nominating External Examiners has
commenced, and if known, note whom the nominated External Examiner(s) may be The External Examiners of the present UG programmes in the Department of Informatics are nominated for this new programme. Also as a new external examiner one of the following experts in Electronic Engineering will be nominated.
1. Professor William Webb, President-Elect of the IET 2. Professor Lajos Hanzo, University of Southampton 3. Professor Andrew Nix, University of Bristol
4. Professor Yang Hao, Queen Mary College, University of London 5. Professor Danilo Mandic, Imperial College London
22. Measures to help ensure that the programme is inclusive to all students
Anticipatory:
All students in receipt of an offer receive an information booklet on the support services offered by the College.
All students receiving offers who have indicated they have a disability in their application receive a letter from the Faculty Disability Adviser with their contact details and offering the applicant the opportunity to discuss their requirements.
Lift access is available to all lecture theatre and teaching rooms, with disabled toilet facilities nearby.
Flexible:
A wide range of teaching methods are utilised. Assistance can be given in practical labs for those with mild physical disability – this has to be assessed in every individual case. Where students have limitations on attendance (typically single parents) we attempt to schedule course contact to fit, but we usually have no flexibility on the timing of lectures and practicals.
Collaborative:
Individuals are assessed with the Faculty Disability Officer and the Departmental Education Co-ordinator or their nominee to identify what adjustments can be made to ensure the student has every opportunity for a full Engineering education on the course. Feedback on how this is working is immediate via the Personal Tutor system.
Transparent:
Exam paper marking is carried out by two academics as first and second markers, and also the external examiners will check the detailed marking. The students can also formally request to see their marked exam papers.
Equitable:
Advice has been taken from the Equality & Diversity Department to ensure assessment methods do not unfairly discriminate against students with disabilities. The College’s
Personalised Examination Provisions Committee (PEPC) considers requests for adjustments to assessment to take account of learning and/or physical disabilities.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Not all of the information in this section will be relevant for all programmes and for some programmes this section will not be relevant at all
1. Programme name
BEng in Electronic Engineering –
2. Is this programme involved in collaborative activity?
Yes No
If yes what type of Collaborative Provision is it (tick appropriate box)?
Does the programme have an access/feeder Programme for entry into it?
Does the programme have an articulation/
progression agreement for entry into it?
Dual Award
Franchised Provision
Joint Award
Multiple Award
Partnership Programme
Recognition of Study or Award of Credit through off-campus study or placement
Placements, including those in industry, those required for teacher education, experience necessary for qualifications in the health professions and continuing professional development Staff and student exchange
Provision of learning support, resources or specialist facilities
Validated provision
Distance learning and online delivery involving work with delivery organisations or support providers
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Have the relevant stages and appropriate paperwork been approved and the paperwork forwarded onto QAS Office?
Yes No Not applicable
3. If the programme is a joint award with an institution outwith the University of
London, validated provision or franchised provision, has the necessary approval been sought from College Education Committee?
Yes No Not applicable
Please attach a copy of Part 1 of the Partner Profile and checklist submitted to the College Education Committee
4. Partnership programme - in cases where parts or all of the programme are
delivered away from one of the College campuses by a body or bodies external to the College please provide the following details
Name and address of the off-campus location and external body
Percentage/amount of the programme delivered off-campus or by external body
Nature of the involvement of external body
Description of the learning resources available at the off-campus location
What mechanisms will be put in place to ensure the ongoing monitoring of the delivery of the programme, to include monitoring of learning resources off-site or by the external body?
Please attach the report of the visit to the off-campus location
5. Recognition of study or award of credit through off-campus study or placement - please indicate how the time will be spent, the length of time out, the amount of credit and whether it is a compulsory or optional part of the programme
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Year abroad Year in employment Placement Other (please specify)
Time spent ………Credit amount ………..Compulsory/optional..………
6. Please provide a rationale for any such time outside the College, other than that which is a requirement of a professional, statutory or regulatory body
7. Please give details if the programme requires validation or accreditation by a professional, statutory or regulatory body
Name and address of PSB The Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Michael Faraday House, Six Hills Way, Stevenage SG1 2AY, United Kingdom
Date validation/accreditation commenced: n/a
The programme will seek accreditation from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), this body requires the programme to have run in its entirety prior to accreditation.
Frequency of validation/ accreditation: tbc Date of next validation/ accreditation: 2018/19
