Embedded Systems and IC Design

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Sri Lanka Technological Campus

Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Master of Science - MS

Alternative Exit

Award Description:Postgraduate Certificate - PC

Award Learning Outcomes:Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of nanoelectronic engineering, and its underpinning science and mathematics. They must have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mathematical and computer models relevant to nanoelectronic engineering disciplines, and an appreciation of their limitations. Apply appropriate analytical and modelling techniques to a range of nanoelectronic engineering problems and demonstrate the ability to apply the appropriate strategies to the application of analysis tools to solve practical engineering problems. Evaluate designs, processes and products, and identify and make improvements by using problem solving skills and appropriate software /and hardware. Communicate effectively in a professional manner through the means of written and spoken technical English. Display and evidence enhanced self-learning skills appropriate to the attainment of a FHEQ level 7 qualification.

Alternative Exit

Award Description:Postgraduate Diploma - PD

Award Learning Outcomes:Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and critical awareness of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of nanoelectronic engineering, and its underpinning science and mathematics. They must have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles. They must appreciate the social, environmental, ethical, economic and commercial considerations affecting the exercise of their engineering judgment. Demonstrate a comprehensive and systematic understanding of the scientific principles of nanoelectronic engineering and related engineering disciplines. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of mathematical and computer models relevant to nanoelectronic and related engineering disciplines, and an appreciation of their limitations. Demonstrate a critical awareness of developing technologies related to nanoelectronic engineering Use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies and sythesise solutions to nanoelectronic engineering problems. Apply mathematical and computer-based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to critically evaluate the limitations of particular cases. Demonstrate an awareness of the limitations of current knowledge and the changing nature of technologies and society, and the need to gain new knowledge through further study and team-based project work in the field of nanoelectronic engineering. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the principles of management and engineering business practice techniques for evaluation of technical and business risks and their limitations and potential pitfalls. Critically evaluate designs, processes and products, and identify and make improvements by using problem solving skills and appropriate software /and hardware. Critically evaluate and select the most appropriate research methodologies for the solution of professional and commercial problems in a timely and robust manner. Apply appropriate analytical and modelling techniques to a range of engineering problems and demonstrate the ability to apply the appropriate strategies to the application of analysis tools to solve practical engineering problems. Prepare and present technical/business reports and presentations to a professional level and to speak with authority on their engineering discipline. Produce a design/system that satisfies a given specification. Instigate, plan and manage engineering/technical projects, taking into account commercial, industrial, and customer requirements. Communicate effectively in a professional manner by the means of written and spoken technical English. Display and evidence enhanced self-learning skills appropriate to the attainment of a FHEQ level 7 qualification. Work within time constraints and an ability to prioritise workloads in order to deliver to deadlines. Generate and synthesise evidence required in the solution of complex engineering problems.

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

F2F-SLT-JAN

F2F-SLT-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

- To explore future developments in nanoelectronics.
- To develop advanced analytical and experimental skills that will allow the successful graduate to design new
devices and systems, and provide them with the skills to critically analyse existing designs, their functionality
and expected performance.
- To develop in the students a strong understanding of the capabilities and limitations of design and modelling
tools.
- To develop in the students and provide opportunities for practicing communication skills commensurate with
the achievement of a post-graduate qualification and the duties associated with the status of a chartered
engineer.
- To develop enhanced transferable skills and professional behavioural traits that will allow students that
complete the programme to hold responsible technical and managerial roles involving nanoelectronic system
design.
- To provide students with a well-developed academic base that provides for further learning/research/personal
and professional development.
- To develop in the students an ability to conduct scholarly activity and undertake self-driven research/project
work and to deliver high quality results, and to provide the required skill set should students decide to undertake further academic study.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and critical awareness of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of nanoelectronic engineering, and its underpinning science and mathematics.

Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.

Appreciate the social, environmental, ethical, economic and commercial considerations affecting the exercise of their engineering judgement.

Demonstrate a comprehensive and systematic understanding of the scientific principles of nanoelectronics engineering and related engineering disciplines.

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of mathematical and computer models relevant to nanoelectronics and related engineering disciplines, and an appreciation of their limitations.

Evaluate developing technologies related to nanoelectronics engineering.

Use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies and synthesise solutions to nanoelectronics engineering problems.

Apply mathematical and computer-based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to critically evaluate the limitations of particular cases.

Critically evaluate the limitations of current knowledge and the changing nature of technologies and society, and the need to gain new knowledge through further study and team-based project work in the field of nanoelectronics engineering.

10.

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the principles of management and engineering business practice techniques for evaluation of technical and business risks and their limitations and potential pitfalls.

11.

Critically evaluate designs, processes and products, and identify and make improvements by using problem-solving skills and appropriate software /and hardware.

12.

Critically evaluate and select the most appropriate research methodologies for the solution of professional and commercial problems in a timely and robust manner.

13.

Apply appropriate analytical and modelling techniques to a range of engineering problems and demonstrate the ability to apply the appropriate strategies to the application of analysis tools to solve practical engineering problems.

14.

Prepare and present technical/business reports and presentations to a professional level and to speak with authority on their engineering discipline.

15.

Produce a design/system that satisfies a given specification.

16.

Instigate, plan and manage engineering/technical projects, taking into account the commercial, industrial, and customer requirements.

17.

Communicate effectively in a professional manner by the means of written and spoken technical English.

18.

Display and evidence enhanced self-learning skills appropriate to the attainment of an FHEQ level 7 qualification.

19.

Work within time constraints and an ability to prioritise workloads in order to deliver to deadlines.

20.

Generate and synthesise evidence required in the solution of complex engineering problems.

21.

Conduct a research study to critically evaluate state-of-the-art from literature in a field related to the study and make suggestions for improving some of the issues encountered in the methods for specific applications.

22.

Work on an independent project that will add knowledge to the existing state-of-the-art in a research area related to the field of study.

23.

Design experimentation/simulation to model new concepts/hypothesis in a related field of study

24.

Critically analyse results from experimentation in a related field and discuss the implications of those results.

25.

Propose methodologies to extend existing projects to achieve improvement and extended learning.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

The methods used to enable outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated are as follows:
Acquisition of knowledge is achieved mainly through lectures and directed student-centred learning.
Student-centred learning is used where appropriate resource material is available. Understanding is reinforced
through practical work, case-studies and simulation work.
Testing of the knowledge base is through a combination of unseen written examinations, assessed coursework in the form of case-study reports and coursework assignment submissions.
Intellectual skills are developed through design case-studies, simulation work and coursework assignments.
Open-ended practical and project work is designed to permit students to demonstrate achievement of all the
learning outcomes in this category.
Analysis, design and problem-solving skills are assessed through a combination of unseen written examinations, assessed coursework in the form of case-study reports and coursework assignment submissions.
Subject practical skills are developed in a coordinated manner throughout the programme. A common thread
through the programme is the utilisation of a computer simulation environment to undertake modelling, design
and analysis.
Practical skills are assessed through case-study coursework reports, group and individual projects, research
reports, and through oral and written examinations.
Transferable skills permeate every activity within the programme content and assessment.

Opportunities for work related learning

Case studies and examples from industry and research are used wherever appropriate.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

Where a module comprises two or more assessment elements (eg examination and coursework), successful completion of the module should require a mark of greater than 10% less than the module pass mark in each element, as well as the overall module mark being above the normal pass mark (namely 50%). This requirement only applies to assessment elements that contribute more than 30% towards the final module mark.
The award of Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma cannot include module 7400MENR - MSc Dissertation.
Students must pass 7501ENRST Research Skills to be allowed to undertake 7400MENR MSc Dissertation.

Structure

Level 7

Level 7 Core

Entry Requirements

Alternative qualifications considered

Graduate or corporate membership of one an appropriate professional body, such as the Institution of Engineers (Sri Lanka), The Institution of Engineering and Technology (UK), The Institute of Measurement and Control (UK), The Institute of Mechanical Engineers (UK), The Institute of Physics (UK) or similar. Other qualifications or experience deemed to be equivalent to the above. In particular, mature students must provide evidence of adequate educational and/or industrial experience to assure a reasonable chance of success on the award programme. All applicants must provide evidence of competence in English. The level of English language required should be equivalent to 6.5 for IELTS with at least 5 in individual components, within the previous 24 months. Applicants who have studied and successfully achieved a UK Degree within the previous 24 months are exempt from the requirements to produce evidence of competence in English.

Undergraduate degree

A Class 2.2 honours degree or above in Electrical/Electronic/Communication Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. A class 2.2 honours degree in Mathematics or a physical science, together with experience in a relevant engineering field. An unclassified degree in a relevant computing or technology-based discipline, supported by appropriate industrial and/or postgraduate experience in lieu of either of above, would be acceptable.

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