Robotics and Electrical Engineering (delivered in China)
(BEng) Robotics and Electrical Engineering (delivered in China)
Entry for 2024
FHEQ level
This course is set at Level 6 in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.
Course learning outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles and methodology necessary to underpin education in electrical and electronic engineering with emphasis in robotics, to enable appreciation of its scientific and engineering context and to support the understanding of future developments and technologies
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the mathematical principles necessary to underpin education in electrical and electronic engineering and robotics, and to enable the application of mathematical methods, tools and notations proficiently in the analysis and solution of engineering problems
Apply and integrate knowledge and understanding of other engineering disciplines to support the study of electrical and electronic engineering with emphasis in robotics.
Demonstrate understanding of engineering principles and the ability to apply them to analyse key engineering processes.
Able to identify, classify and describe the performance of systems and components through the use of analytical methods and modelling techniques.
Apply quantitative methods and computer software relevant to electrical and electronic engineering and robotics to solve engineering problems.
Demonstrate understanding of, and the ability to apply, a systems approach to engineering problems.
Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding to investigate and define a problem and identify constraints, including environmental and sustainability limitations, health and safety and risk assessment issues.
Demonstrate understanding of customer and user needs and the importance of considerations such as aesthetics.
Able to identify and manage cost drivers.
Able to use creativity to establish innovative solutions.
Demonstrate the knowledge, understanding and skills to ensure fitness for purpose of a design including production, operation, maintenance and disposal.
Able to manage the design process and evaluate outcomes.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the commercial and economic context of engineering processes.
Demonstrate knowledge of management techniques which may be used to achieve engineering objectives within the commercial and economic context.
Demonstrate understanding of the requirement for engineering activities to promote sustainable development.
Demonstrate awareness of the framework of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel, health, safety, and risk (including environmental risk) issues.
Understanding of the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in engineering.
Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of equipment, processes and products applicable to the electrical and electronic engineering and robotcs disciplines.
Demonstrate electrical and electronic laboratory skills.
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
Able to research and use technical literature and other information sources.
Demonstrate awareness of the nature of intellectual property and contractual issues.
Demonstrate understanding of appropriate codes of practice and industry standards.
Demonstrate awareness of quality issues.
Able to work with technical uncertainty.
Able to play an effective team role in group working.
Demonstrate high level transferable skills in oral and written communication, the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval.
Full-time course composition
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