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FACULTY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICAL STUDIES

Undergraduate Programmes

Handbook 2007/08

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS

Foreword

Welcome to the University of Kent, and, to those of you returning, welcome back!

The aim of this handbook is to show all undergraduate teaching carried out by the Department of Electronics this academic year. In addition, it gives important information about the department, regulations, and campus services. It should be kept as a useful reference source throughout the year.

Good luck with your studies!

Chris Barron

Departmental Administrator

U/G Programmes Handbook 1 2007-08

Electronic Information

The Department of Electronics makes extensive use of electronic communication methods. For this reason, it is imperative that you check your e-mail regularly, watch relevant newsgroups (see 3.6) and also pay close attention to the Departmental web pages, at: www.ee.kent.ac.uk Messages (sometimes urgent) will be communicated via these media, and responsibility for receiving them lies with you. Please note that we regard a failure to read, and where necessary respond to e-mail communications as evidence of a lack of diligence, and it can therefore be used as such within any disciplinary process that may arise.

You will be given an e-mail login upon arrival at the University. Instructions on the use of e-mail, news and web browsing are available from Computing Service Reception.


http://www.ee.kent.ac.uk/

Section One- Programme Information ............................................................................ 5

Introduction _____________________________________________________________ 7 2005/06 Term Dates ...................................................................................................................................................... 7

1.1 Programme Introduction ____________________________________________ 8

1.2 List of Modules ___________________________________________________ 8

1.3 Programmes of Study ______________________________________________ 12 B.Eng Computer Systems Engineering including a Foundation Year & B.Eng Electronic and Communications Engineering including a Foundation Year ................................................................................. 12 B.Eng Computer Systems Engineering ...................................................................................................................... 13 B.Eng Electronic and Communications Engineering .............................................................................................. 15 B.Eng Internet and Multimedia Communications ................................................................................................... 16 B.Eng Electronic and Computer Systems ................................................................................................................. 17 BSc Multimedia Technology & Design / Multimedia Technology & Design with a year in industry ............ 18

Section Two - Departmental Information .................................................................... 21

2.1 Tutors/Supervisors ________________________________________________ 23

2.2 Academic Staff Responsibilities ______________________________________ 24

2.3 Teaching Room List _______________________________________________ 25

2.4 Opening Hours __________________________________________________ 30

2.5 Building Plans ____________________________________________________ 31

Section Three - Study Information ................................................................................ 33

3.1 Class Information _________________________________________________ 35 3.1.1 Teaching Hours .............................................................................................................................................. 35 3.1.2 Timetable Notes ............................................................................................................................................ 35 3.1.3 Surgery Hours ................................................................................................................................................ 35 3.1.4 Project Weeks ............................................................................................................................................... 35

3.2 Coursework ____________________________________________________ 36 3.2.1 Marking Criteria ............................................................................................................................................. 36 3.2.2 Retention of Coursework ........................................................................................................................... 38 3.2.3 Deadlines ......................................................................................................................................................... 38 3.2.4 Plagiarism & Duplication of Material .......................................................................................................... 38 3.2.5 Computer Abuse ........................................................................................................................................... 39 3.2.6 Examples Classes ........................................................................................................................................... 39 3.2.7 Laboratory Work .......................................................................................................................................... 39 3.2.8 Projects ............................................................................................................................................................ 40 3.2.9 Industrial Placements .................................................................................................................................... 41

3.3 Examinations ____________________________________________________ 42 3.3.1 Marking Criteria ............................................................................................................................................. 42 3.3.2 Initial Examinations ........................................................................................................................................ 43 3.3.3 Resit Examinations ........................................................................................................................................ 43 3.3.4 Classification ................................................................................................................................................... 45 3.3.5 Calculators in Examinations ........................................................................................................................ 45 3.3.6 Examination Schedule ................................................................................................................................... 45 3.3.7 Concessionary matters................................................................................................................................. 45 3.3.8 Exam Registration .......................................................................................................................................... 45 3.3.9 Prizes ................................................................................................................................................................ 46

3.4 Student Learning Advisory Service ____________________________________ 46

3.5 Personal Development Planning ______________________________________ 47


3.6 Personal Academic Support System (PASS) ______________________________ 52

3.7 Communication __________________________________________________ 52

3.8 Student Portal ___________________________________________________ 53

3.9 Useful Contacts __________________________________________________ 53 3.9.1 Campus Services ............................................................................................................................................ 53 3.9.2 Staff-Student Liaison ...................................................................................................................................... 53 3.9.3 Sponsorship .................................................................................................................................................... 53 3.9.4 Postgraduate Degrees .................................................................................................................................. 54 3.9.5 Professional Accreditation ........................................................................................................................... 54

3.10 The University's Credit Framework____________________________________ 54

3.11 European Credit Transfer System _____________________________________ 58

Section Four- Administrative Information .................................................................... 60

4.1 Departmental Office _______________________________________________ 62

4.2 Programme Transfers ______________________________________________ 62

4.3 Intermission, Withdrawal and Transfer of Faculty __________________________ 63

4.4 Complaints Procedure _____________________________________________ 63

Section Five-Module Specifications ............................................................................... 64


Section One

Programme Information


Introduction

This handbook contains the syllabus, book-list and module chart for all years of the following programmes:

BA Drama and Multimedia (DM) GW44 BSc Multimedia Technology and Design (MTD) G4W2 BSc Multimedia Technology and Design with a Year in Industry (MTD-S) G4WF

B.Eng Computer Systems Engineering including a Foundation Year (CSEFY) H614 B.Eng Electronic and Communications Engineering including a Foundation Year (ECEFY) H605

B.Eng Computer Systems Engineering (CSE) H618 B.Eng Computer Systems Engineering with a year in Industry (CSE-S) H615 B.Eng Electronic and Communications Engineering (ECE) H619 B.Eng Electronic and Communications Engineering with a year in Industry (ECE-S) H619 B.Eng Electronic and Computer Systems (ECS) H691

Formal Programme Specifications can be found here: http://www.kent.ac.uk/stms/staff-student/prog-specs.html

(Please note that this handbook only refers to programmes and modules taking place in the academic year 2007-2008)

Note: The details in this handbook were correct at the time of going to press. Changes may have to be made at a later date, and these will be communicated via the notice boards, newsgroups, e-mail or web pages.

2007/08 Term Dates

Term Start End Weeks

Autumn 24h September 2007 14th December 2007 1-12

Spring 14th January 2008 04th April 2008 13-24

Summer (Exam Period)

05th May 2008 13th June 2008 25-30


1.1 Programme Introduction All degree programmes consist of 3 years of study except for programmes including a Foundation Year or a year in Industry. In each year, the programme is divided into modules which represent 15 credits or multiples thereof. Each year comprises 120 credits. Each module is also assigned a level; F (Foundation), C (Certificate), I (Intermediate) or H (Honours).

A choice of modules is offered in some of the programmes. An O in the Table indicates these options. You must decide which options to study by the end of week 4 of the Autumn term. This will allow you to try out various modules before coming to a decision. Some option modules may be cancelled if they do not attract a sufficient number of students.

Each credit is designed to occupy 10 hours of study, including time spent in lectures, examples classes and doing laboratory work. The remainder of the study should be spent in private study of the module material.

You should expect to work five full days a week, undertaking typically a couple of hours' work on weekday evenings and half a day at the weekend. If you are spending significantly less time than this on the programme it is likely you are not doing enough and you should consult your Tutor for guidance.

1.2 List of Modules This section shows the modules associated with each year of study. It shows those degree programmes which include the module as part of the degree programme.


Module Tables

Foundation Year (Stage 0)

Module Code

Level Module Title CW %

EX %

ECEFY CSEFY

PH020 F Algebra & Arithmetic 30% 70% • • EL021 F Calculus 10% 90% • • MA022 F Graphs, Geometry &

Trigonometry 10% 90% • •

EL033 F Introduction to Programming using MATLAB

100% • •

EL024 F Electromagnetics for Engineers 30% 70% • • EL025 F Electrical Principles and

Measurements 30% 70% • •

EL026 F Analogue Electronics 30% 70% • • EL027 F Semiconductor and Digital

Electronics 30% 70% • •

Stage 1

Module Code


EX %

CSE ECE MTD DM

CB302 C Managers & Organisations CO320 C Introduction to OO

Programming 30% 70% •

CO321 C Information Systems 50% 50% • CO324 C Computer Systems 20% 80% • • • CO520 I Further OO Programming 30% 70% • DR314 C Stage Practice 100% •• DR316 C Modern Theatre: A Theoretical

Landscape 100% ••

EL303 C Electronic Circuits 50% 50% • EL305 C Introduction to Electronics 100% • • EL308 C Engineering Mathematics 40% 60% • • EL311 C The Robotics Project 100% • • EL313 C Introduction to Programming 100% • • EL315 C Digital Technologies 100% • • EL331 C Website Design 100% • • EL333 C Mathematics for Multimedia 40% 60% • EL334 C Internet Programming with Java 50% 50% • • EL336 C Interaction Design 60% 40% • • EL337 C Digital Visual Narrative 100% • • EL338 C Visual Communication 100% • •


Stage 2

Module Code


EX %

CSE ECE MTD

CO522 I Algorithms, Data Structures and Complexity

20% 80%

CO526 I Distributed Systems and Networks

20% 80%

CO527 I Operating Systems and Architecture

20% 80% • •

CO531 I Software Engineering Practice 30% 70% CO532 I Database Systems 20% 80% EL531 I Audio and Video Technology 30% 70% • EL532 I Virtual Worlds & 3D Modelling 100% •• EL533 I Digital Filmmaking 100% •• EL534 I Digital Art 100% • EL535 I Software Development 40% 60% • EL560 I Microcomputer Engineering 40% 60% • • EL561 I Intelligent Media and Security 20% 80% • • EL562 I Computer Interfacing 100% • • EL565 I Electronic Instrumentation and

Measurement Systems 100% • •

EL566 I Communication Electronics 20% 80% • EL567 I Electronic Circuit Design 40% 60% • EL568 I Digital Implementation 25% 75% • • EL569 I Digital Signal Processing 30% 70% • • EL631 H Internet & Multimedia Platforms 70% 30% EL655 H Digital Communications 20% 80% •


Stage 3

Module Code


EX %

CSE ECE MTD

CB302 C Managers & Organisations o CO634 H Computer Security and

Cryptography 20% 80% o

CO635 H Logic Programming and Constraint Programming

20% 80% o

CO636 H Cognitive Neural Networks 20% 80% o CO641 H Computer Graphics &

Visualisation 25% 75% o

CO831 M Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing

20% 80% o

EL536 I Digital Photography 100% o EL561 I Intelligent Media and Security 20% 80% EL600 H Engineering 3rd Year Project 100% ••• ••• EL630 H Multimedia Final Year Project 30% 70% ••• EL631 H Internet & Multimedia Platforms 70% 30% •• EL634 H Multimedia Communications 20% 80% o • EL635 H Visual Effects & Compositing 100% • EL655 H Digital Communications 20% 80% • EL665 H Communication Systems 20% 80% • EL667 H Embedded Computer Systems 35% 65% • o EL671 H Product Development 40% 60% • • EL673 H Digital Systems Design 20% 80% o o EL676 H Digital Control & Robotics 30% 70% • o


1.3 Programmes of Study

B.Eng Computer Systems Engineering including a Foundation Year & B.Eng Electronic & Communications Engineering including a Foundation Year

% Ratios: Coursework Examination PH020 Algebra & Arithmetic 30 70 EL021 Calculus 10 90 MA022 Graphs, Geometry & Trigonometry 10 90 EL033 Introduction to Programming using MATLAB 100 EL024 Electromagnetics for Engineers 30 70 EL025 Electrical Principles and Measurements 30 70 EL026 Analogue Electronics 30 70 EL027 Semiconductor and Digital Electronics 30 70

N.B. Following successful completion of the Foundation Year, you may transfer to ANY of the B.Eng programmes in this handbook.

In order to progress to Stage I you must be awarded 120 credits in Stage 0. Section 3.9 of this handbook describes the Credit Framework in detail and the level you must achieve in order to be awarded credit, including arrangements for compensation, condonement, referral and deferral. Please note that no modules can be trailed due to prerequisite and timetable restrictions.

To be awarded the number of credits prescribed for a module (i.e. 15 or 30) you must achieve a mark of >=40% for that module. Section 3.9.4.1

Set out below are pass criteria for entry to Stage 2 applicable for 2007/08. Credit by compensation or condonement may be given for electronics and computing modules.

Classification For all degree programmes, those of you who pass Stage 0 and obtain an overall average mark >=70% will normally be awarded a Distinction; for a mark of between 60% and 69.9% a Merit will be awarded.

Failure If you fail one or more modules the Board of Examiners will consider the following options:

Condonement (subject to the pass criteria above) Section 3.9.4.2

Compensation (subject to the pass criteria above) Section 3.9.4.3

Referral Section 3.9.5.3

Deferral Section 3.9.5.5

Note for non-UK students:

If your first language is not English, then you may be required to take a course in Scientific and Technical English, in addition to the modules highlighted in this handbook. This represents an additional 75 hours of study. The English course is taught by staff who are specialists in the teaching of English as a foreign language. All non-UK students will be given an English language assessment at the beginning of the academic year and the results will be used as the basis for deciding who should be required to follow regular compulsory classes for three hours per week. Further assessments will be given throughout the course, and those who, in the judgement of the English Language specialists, no longer require language tuition, may be allowed to cease attending the course.


B.Eng Computer Systems Engineering

Year 1 (Stage I)

% Ratios: Coursework Examination CO320 Introduction to OO Programming 30 70 CO321 Information Systems 50 50 CO324 Computer Systems 20 80 CO520 Further OO Programming 30 70 EL305 Introduction to Electronics 100 EL308 Engineering Mathematics 40 60 EL311 The Robotics Project 100 EL315 Digital Technologies 100

In order to progress to Stage 2 you must be awarded 120 credits in Stage I. Section 3.9 of this handbook describes the Credit Framework in detail and the level you must achieve in order to be awarded credit, including arrangements for compensation, condonement, referral and deferral. Please note that no modules can be trailed due to prerequisite and timetable restrictions.

To be awarded the number of credits prescribed for a module (ie 15 or 30) you must achieve a mark of >=40% for that module. Section 3.9.4.1


Classification For all degree programmes, those of you who pass Stage I and obtain an overall average mark >=70% will normally be awarded a Distinction; for a mark of between 60% and 69.9% a Merit will be awarded.







Year 2 (Stage 2)

% Ratios: Coursework Examination CO527 Operating Systems and Architecture 20 80 EL560 Microcomputer Engineering 40 60 EL561 Intelligent Media & Security 20 80 EL562 Computer Interfacing 100 EL565 Electronic Instrumentation and

Measurement Systems 100

EL568 Digital Implementation 15 85 EL569 Digital Signal Processing 25 75 EL655 Digital Communications 20 80

In order to progress to Stage 3 you must be awarded 120 credits in Stage 2. Section 3.9 of this handbook describes the Credit Framework in detail and the level you must achieve in order to be awarded credit, including arrangements for compensation, condonement, referral and deferral. Please note that no modules can be trailed due to prerequisite and timetable restrictions.

Year 3 (Stage 3)

% Ratios: Coursework Examination Project CO641 Computer Graphics & Visualisation 20 80 CO634 Computer Security & Cryptography 20 80 CO635 Logic Programming & Constraint

Programming 20 80

CO636 Cognitive Neural Networks 20 80 CO831 Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing 20 80 EL600 Project (45 credit module) 100 EL667 Embedded Computer Systems 35 65 EL671 Product Development 25 75 EL673 Digital Systems Design 20 80 EL676 Digital Control & Robotics 30 70

To be successful at this stage you must be awarded 120 credits in Stage 3. Section 3.9 of this handbook describes the Credit Framework in detail and the level you must achieve in order to be awarded credit, including arrangements for compensation, condonement, referral and deferral. Please note that no modules can be trailed due to prerequisite and timetable restrictions.


Department of Electronics

BA Drama and Multimedia

Year 1 (Stage I)

% Ratios: Coursework Examination DR314 Stage Practice 100 DR316 Modern Theatre: A Theoretical Landscape 100 EL331 Website Design 100 EL336 Interaction Design 100 EL337 Digital Visual Narrative 100 EL338 Visual Communication 100


To be awarded the number of credits prescribed for a module (ie 15 or 30) you must achieve a mark of =70% will normally be awarded a Distinction; for a mark of between 60% and 69.9% a Merit will be awarded.







B.Eng Electronic and Communications Engineering

Year 1 (Stage 1) % Ratios: Coursework Examination CO324 Computer Systems 20 80 EL303 Electronic Circuits 50 50 EL305 Introduction to Electronics 100 EL308 Engineering Mathematics 40 60 EL311 The Robotics Project 100 EL313 Introduction to Programming 100 EL315 Digital Technologies 100 EL334 Internet Programming with Java 50 50


To be awarded the number of credits prescribed for a module (ie 15 or 30) you must achieve a mark of >=40% for that module. Section 3.9.4.1


Classification For all degree programmes, those of you who pass Stage I and obtain an overall average mark >=70% will normally be awarded a Distinction; for a mark of between 60% and 69.9% a Merit will be awarded.







Year 2 (Stage 2) % Ratios: Coursework Examination CO527 Operating Systems & Architecture 20 80 EL560 Microcomputer Engineering 40 60 EL562 Computer Interfacing 100 EL565 Electronic Instrumentation and

Measurement Systems 100

EL566 Communication Electronics 20 80 EL567 Electronic Circuit Design 40 60 EL568 Digital Implementation 25 75 EL569 Digital Signal Processing 30 70


Year 3 (Stage 3)

% Ratios: Coursework Examination Project EL600 Third Year Project (45 credit module) 100 EL655 Digital Communications 20 80 EL665 Communication Systems 20 80 EL667 Embedded Computer Systems 35 65 EL671 Product Development 40 60 EL673 Digital System Design 20 80 EL676 Digital Control & Robotics 30 70



B.Eng Electronic and Computer Systems

Stage 3

% Ratios: Coursework Examination Project EL600 Third Year Project (45 credit module) 100 EL655 Digital Communications 20 80 EL665 Communication Systems 20 80 EL667 Embedded Computer Systems 35 65 EL671 Product Development 25 75 EL676 Digital Control & Robotics 30 70



BSc Multimedia Technology & Design and Multimedia Technology & Design with a Year in Industry

Year 1 (Stage I)

% Ratios: Coursework Examination CO324 Computer Systems 20 80 EL313 Introduction to Programming 100 EL331 Website Design 100 EL333 Mathematics for Multimedia 40 60 EL334 Internet Programming with Java 50 50 EL336 Interaction Design 100 EL337 Digital Visual Narrative 100 EL338 Visual Communication 100


To be awarded the number of credits prescribed for a module (ie 15 or 30) you must achieve a mark of =70% will normally be awarded a Distinction; for a mark of between 60% and 69.9% a Merit will be awarded.







Year 2 (Stage 2)

% Ratios: Coursework Examination Project EL531 Audio & Video Technology 30 70 EL532 Virtual Worlds & 3D Modelling (30

credit module) 100

EL533 Digital Filmmaking (30 credit Module)

100

EL534 Digital Art 100 EL535 Software Development 40 60 EL561 Intelligent Media and Security 20 80


Year 3 (Stage 3)

% Ratios: Coursework Examination Project CB302 Managers & Organisations 100 EL536 Digital Photography 100 EL630 Multimedia Studio III (45 credit module) 30 70 EL631 Internet & Multimedia Platforms (30

credit module) 70 30

EL634 Multimedia Communications 20 80 EL635 Visual Effects & Compositing 100



Section Two

Departmental Information


2.1 Tutors/Supervisors

Name E-mail login Ext Room No.

A Bobrowicz A.Bobrowicz 3222 141

AK Jastrzebski A.K.Jastrzebski 3704 136

Dr AJ Drinkwater A.J.Drinkwater 3268 G43

Mr B Di Lu B.Lu 3705 121

D Byers Brown D.B.Brown 7083 117

E Valentine E.Valentine 7993 116

Dr F Deravi F.Deravi 3204

138

Dr G Lu G.Lu 3706 109

Dr JC Batchelor

J.C.Batchelor

7004

112

J.Milton J.Milton 7993 116

Prof J Wang J.Wang 3707 115

Dr K Sirlantzis K.Sirlantzis 4412 148

Dr LT Walczowski L.T.Walczowski 3713 134

Prof MC Fairhurst

M.C.Fairhurst

3258

154

Dr M G Pepper

M.G.Pepper 3450 116

Dr N J Gomes N.J.Gomes 3719 163

P Lee P.Lee 7843 123

Dr PR Young P.R.Young 3290 110

R Oven R.Oven 3720 157

Dr RM Guest R.M.Guest 3717 143

Dr S Haxha S.Haxha 7257 161

Dr S Hoque S.Hoque 3396 135

SW Kelly S.W.Kelly 3709 139

WAJ Waller W.A.J.Waller 3712 133A

Dr WG Howells (Senior Tutor) W.G.J.Howells 3724 111

Prof Y Yan

Y.Yan 3015 133


2.2 Academic Staff Responsibilities

Director Prof MC Fairhurst

Deputy Director WAJ Waller

Director of Learning & Teaching Dr LT Walczowski

Director of Research Dr F Deravi

Director of Enterprise WAJ Waller

Chairman of the Engineering Board of Studies and Examiners WAJ Waller

Chairman of the Multimedia Board of Studies and Examiners Dr LT Walczowski

Chairman of the Foundation Year Board of Studies and Examiners R Oven


2.3 Teaching Room List

ROOM NAME/NO ROOM TYPE LOCATION

CORNWALLIS-COMPUTING BUILDING

COLT2* Lecture theatre Ground floor

CC01* Terminal room Ground floor

CC02* Terminal room 1st floor



* wheelchair access

CORNWALLIS -GULBENKIAN WING

COLT1* Lecture theatre Ground floor

CGU2* Classroom Ground floor

CGU3 Classroom 1st floor

CGU4 Lecture theatre 1st floor

CGU5 Seminar room 1st floor

* wheelchair access

CORNWALLIS - INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS

Maths LT* Lecture theatre Ground floor

CORNWALLIS - NORTH EAST WING

CNESem8* Seminar Room Ground floor

* wheelchair access

CORNWALLIS - NORTH WEST WING

CNWSem1* Seminar room Ground floor








CNWSem8 Seminar room 3rd floor

CNWSem9 Seminar room 3rd floor

CNWLab2* Seminar room 2nd floor

CNWLib* Library Ground floor

G38 Seminar room Ground floor

* wheelchair access

GILES LANE TEACHING ANNEX (at rear of Biology)

GLS6 Seminar room Ground floor





GRIMOND BUILDING

GLT1* Lecture theatre Ground floor

GLT2* Lecture theatre Ground floor

GLT3* Film theatre Ground floor

GS1* Seminar room Ground floor


GS3* Classroom Ground floor


GS5* Seminar room 1st floor

GS6* Classroom 1st floor

GS7* Classroom 1st floor

GS8* Seminar room 1st floor

* wheelchair access


LABORATORIES

Biology

BLT1* Lecture theatre 1st floor

BLT2* Lecture theatre 1st floor

C316 Seminar Room 3rd floor

* wheelchair access

INGRAM

PSLT Lecture theatre Ground floor

Electronics

EleLT* Lecture theatre Ground floor

ElecSem1* Lecture room Ground floor

ElecSem2* Seminar room 1st floor

ElecSem3* Seminar room 1st floor

Multimedia Lab A* Terminal Ground floor

Multimedia Lab B* Terminal Ground floor

Multimedia Lab C* Terminal Ground floor

* wheelchair access via lift

Marlowe

MarLT1* Lecture theatre Ground floor

MarLT2* Lecture theatre Ground floor

* wheelchair access

DARWIN COLLEGE

DLT1* Lecture theatre Level 1, A block

DLT2* Lecture theatre Level 1, A block

D.Twr.Rm. Seminar room Level 5, Tower block

DS1 Seminar room Level 3, A block

DS2 Seminar room Level 6, Tower block

DS7 Seminar room Level 5, Tower block

DS8* Seminar room Missing Link




DS11 Seminar room Level 2, G/H block

DS12 Seminar room Level 2, O/P block

D.Peter Brown Room Informal room Missing Link

* wheelchair access

ELIOT COLLEGE

Main College:

ELT2* Lecture theatre Floor 3, N block

E.Dr.St.* Drama Studio Floor 3, N block

E.Chilver Room* Seminar room Cloister

E.Holland Room Seminar room Cloisters

E.Lyons Room* Informal room Top floor

E.Peter Bird Room Seminar room Cloister

E.Pollard Room* Seminar room Cloister

E.Whitehouse Room* Seminar room 1st floor

ES1* Seminar room Floor 4, N block



KLS Meeting Rm Informal room Floor 4, E Block

Extension:

EX7 * Seminar room Upper floor

EX8* Seminar room Upper floor



E Dice Room* Seminar room Upper floor

Becket Court:

E.BCSem 16 Seminar room Ground floor

E.BCSem 17 Seminar room Ground floor

* wheelchair access


KEYNES COLLEGE

KLT1 Lecture theatre Lower ground floor

KLT2 Lecture theatre Lwr grnd floor, N block

KLT3 Lecture theatre Lwr grnd floor, N block

KLT4* Lecture theatre Psychology Department

KLT5* Lecture theatre 1st floor L Block

KLT6* Lecture theatre 1st floor L Block

KLSR4* Classroom Ground floor, N Block

KS1* Seminar room 1st floor, N block





KS7* Seminar room Ground floor, N block

KS8* Seminar room Psychology Department



KS11* Seminar room 1st floor L Block






KS17* Seminar room 1st floor, L block

KSA1* Terminal room 1st floor, N block

* wheelchair access

RUTHERFORD COLLEGE

Main college:

RLT1* Lecture theatre Floor 3, W block

RLT2* Lecture theatre Floor 3, W block


RS4* Seminar room Floor 4, W block



CIS Rooms Workshops Floor 3, W block

R.C1.15* Seminar room Cloisters

R.Cl.16* Seminar room Cloisters





* wheelchair access

Extension:

RX9 Seminar room Upper floor

RX10 Classroom Upper floor

RX11* Seminar room Lower floor

RX12* Classroom Lower floor

* wheelchair access

2.4 Opening Hours The Department of Electronics is open Monday to Friday, 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.


Servery

LectureTheatreELELT

G2

ComputerAnimationMSc

G32

Electronic Systems DesignCentre (ESDC)Store

G12

G10

Clean

Air

Suite

(CAS) G13

G16G14

CASG15

G17

DesignStudio

Rec.Studio

Surface MountLaboratory

MaintenanceArea

G18G19

G19C

G26

G24

G31 G30

VideoStudio

PrepRoom

Ladies

GentsStore

STAGE IIMiddle Floor

STAGE IILower Ground Floor

(LGF)

Ground Floor PlanDepartment of Electronics

DigitalMediaStudio

Stairs

G29

G27Store

G28

G7

G8

G1

G3

G6

ElectronicsLaboratory

Inc.Projects Lab

&Simulation Lab

ELEC SEM 1Social Area

LIFT

2

1Stairs

Stairs

Store(IT)

Stairs

1 = Main Entrance = Timetable Noticeboards = Wheelchair access to building & first floor2

Multimedia A Multimedia B

AudioStudio

G20

W/CDigitalVisualEffectsMSc

G26a

G23

P/GStudy


STAGE II - TOP FLOOR

ROOFAREA

Broadband / BiometricsMSc Room

Maintenance AreaMachineRoom 2

Office

EmbeddedSystemsLaboratory

AntennasLaboratory

Antennas

ITSupport

Lift Mail / Print

132

Ladies(staff)

MicrowaveLaboratory

Gents Ladies

101102

158 157 155 154152

151

149

148

143

141

139

138

136

135

134

133a

133

130130a125Store

168

166

166a

164

163 162 161

104

122

119

118

113 106 146E 146C

146A

Photonics

Dark Room

Machine Room 1

stairs

Stairs

Stairs

123

121

120

117

116

115

112

111

110

109

105108

Store

131

137

146D

147

142

140

126

127 128

store

store

ELEC SEM 2

ELEC SEM 3

Department of ElectronicsFirst Floor Plan

DIGITAL SYSTEMS

RESEARCH LABORATORY

34

4

3 = General Office Enquiries

= Administration Office

5 = Departmental Administrator

5

PL

BDL

Office

DBB

EVJACMMGP

JW

JCB

WGJH

PRY

GLAB

NJG N/A SH

NES WAJW

LTW

SH

AKJ

FD

SWK

AB

RMG

KS

NJB / JMM

MCF

JH

RO N/A MCF

NCL HJWCPBME

DHM

133b

YY

MKE

EAPMISPAD

MWRN


Section Three

Study Information


3.1 Class Information Attendance at all classes is compulsory under the general regulations for students, and attendance lists will be taken. The attendance for each lecture series is recorded.

ns for students, and attendance lists will be taken. The attendance for each lecture series is recorded.

You are welcome to attend the various colloquia and seminars held throughout the year; they provide an opportunity to discover what's going on at the frontiers of your subject. The Computing Laboratory Seminars are held on Tuesday afternoons at 17.00, and the Electronics Colloquia on Wednesday afternoons at 14.30. They usually feature visiting speakers from both academic and industrial institutions. In addition, a Theoretical Computer Science Seminar is held most Monday afternoons at 16.30; details are posted on the newsgroup ukc.tcs.

You are welcome to attend the various colloquia and seminars held throughout the year; they provide an opportunity to discover what's going on at the frontiers of your subject. The Computing Laboratory Seminars are held on Tuesday afternoons at 17.00, and the Electronics Colloquia on Wednesday afternoons at 14.30. They usually feature visiting speakers from both academic and industrial institutions. In addition, a Theoretical Computer Science Seminar is held most Monday afternoons at 16.30; details are posted on the newsgroup ukc.tcs.

TEACHING begins at 5 minutes past the hour and ends at 5 minutes to the hour. Be courteous: be prompt. TEACHING begins at 5 minutes past the hour and ends at 5 minutes to the hour. Be courteous: be prompt.

3.1.1 Teaching Hours 3.1.1 Teaching Hours You should note that they you may be required to attend lectures, seminars or classes at this University between the hours of 9.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and between the hours of 9.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Some teaching may also take place on Wednesday afternoon or from 6.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.

You should note that they you may be required to attend lectures, seminars or classes at this University between the hours of 9.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and between the hours of 9.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Some teaching may also take place on Wednesday afternoon or from 6.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.

NO SMOKING, EATING OR DRINKING or use of MOBILE PHONES is allowed in any teaching room. NO SMOKING, EATING OR DRINKING or use of MOBILE PHONES is allowed in any teaching room.

3.1.2 Timetable Notes 3.1.2 Timetable Notes i) Timetables are displayed according to the following example: i) Timetables are displayed according to the following example:

Name of Class Seq Logic

KLT1 1-12 EL315 DIGITAL TECH Kelly, SW

Location Weeks taught Module Code

Name of Module Name of Staff

3.1.3 Surgery Hours 3.1.3 Surgery Hours Surgery hours are scheduled between 1:00-2.00 p.m. on Wednesday afternoons. During this time staff will normally be in their offices and will be happy to deal with student questions concerned with material presented in the programme.

Surgery hours are scheduled between 1:00-2.00 p.m. on Wednesday afternoons. During this time staff will normally be in their offices and will be happy to deal with student questions concerned with material presented in the programme.

3.1.4 Project Weeks 3.1.4 Project Weeks During the seventh and twelfth week of Autumn and the fifth and ninth week of Spring, the normal teaching timetable FOR ELECTRONICS MODULES will be suspended. During these weeks you will be given directed self-study, or time to work specifically on your projects. Please note that each Department operates its own procedure regarding such weeks, and those of you taking Computing modules (those prefixed by CO) will be given advice on the weeks in which these will take place.

During the seventh and twelfth week of Autumn and the fifth and ninth week of Spring, the normal teaching timetable FOR ELECTRONICS MODULES will be suspended. During these weeks you will be given directed self-study, or time to work specifically on your projects. Please note that each Department operates its own procedure regarding such weeks, and those of you taking Computing modules (those prefixed by CO) will be given advice on the weeks in which these will take place.


3.2 Coursework

3.2.1 Marking Criteria The following criteria are used in marking all assessments


I STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES

II METHOD III QUALITY OF ACHIEVEMENT

IV PRESENTATION

70% or more First

An exceptionally clear statement of the objective is provided with all relevant information gleaned from all the relevant literature.

The method chosen is clearly defined after a careful analysis, if appropriate, of possible alternatives. It is clearly executed and described with considerable thoroughness and efficiency. A strong degree of originality is clearly demonstrated.

Excellent design, good reliability and performance to specifications, strong evidence of originality

Ideas expressed clearly and concisely. Report written logically and with appropriate structure. Standard of English very high. Diagrams detailed and relevant.

60 - 69% Class II Div 1

Most of the relevant literature has been used to garner most of the information to produce a clear statement of the objectives.

The method chosen is executed well, often after an analysis of possible alternatives, and similarly described. Evidence of some but not great originality is required.

Good design and performance to specifications, occasionally deficiencies in reliability, some evidence of originality.

Ideas generally expressed coherently. Report written logically and with appropriate structure. Standard of English high. Diagrams detailed and relevant.

50 – 59% Class II Div 2

The object is fairly well defined, based on the essential core of the information and relevant literature.

The method chosen is usually executed adequately and moderately well described, though without particular flair.

Adequate design and construction, may show deficiencies of reliability or performance to specifications.

Some ideas rather poorly expressed. Report reasonably logical. Standard of English moderate. Some diagrams lacking detail and relevance.

40 – 49% Third

The objective is defined though not very fully. A limited amount of information is presented, although not all the relevant literature had been consulted.

The method chosen is executed without flair and its description is usually deficient in some respects. There may be some errors of comprehension and application.

Uninspired design, often unreliable construction, often incomplete.

Ideas sometimes expressed incoherently. Faults in logic and structure of report. Standard of English weak. Diagrams lacking detail and relevance.


3.2.2 Retention of Coursework Examiners may ask to see your coursework at the end of each year and you should keep your work until the end of your programme. The Chairman of the Board of Examiners will notify those of you who are required to submit your work.

3.2.3 Deadlines

You are required to submit all work set by the deadline prescribed. Deadlines for submission of assessments related to other modules will be notified by those setting the assessment. The penalty for late or non-submission of coursework is normally that a mark of zero is awarded for the missing piece of work and the final mark for the module concerned is calculated accordingly. If you are unable to submit required coursework because of illness or other reasonable cause, you must report the reason without delay to your tutor and the person who set the assessment. It is up to the person who set the assessment, in consultation with your tutor, to decide whether or not to grant an extension. An extension, once granted, cannot be further extended for the same reason that it was originally granted.

3.2.4 Plagiarism & Duplication of Material You should make sure that you understand the following definitions and their implications.

Plagiarism is the act of repeating the ideas or discoveries of another as one’s own. To copy sentences, phrases or even striking expressions without acknowledgement in a manner which may deceive the reader as to the source is plagiarism; to paraphrase in a manner which may deceive the reader is likewise plagiarism. A student must not reproduce in any work submitted for assessment (for example, examination answers, essays, project reports, dissertations or theses) any material derived from work authored by another without clearly acknowledging the source.

Duplication of material means the inclusion in coursework (including extended essays, projects and dissertations) of a significant amount of material which is identical or substantially similar to material which has already been submitted for the same or any other programme at this University or elsewhere. A student must not reproduce in any work submitted for assessment any substantial amount of material used by that student in other work for assessment, either at this University or elsewhere, without acknowledging that such work has been so submitted.

The University does not accept plagiarism or duplication of material and will impose severe penalties if it occurs in coursework, dissertations, projects and examinations. If you feel you need guidance on the correct use and presentation of quotations and source material, you should consult your tutor or supervisor.

Your written work is meant to be your own, unaided work. Any unacknowledged collaboration, copying from books, or submission of program code written by someone else all count as plagiarism. In any case of plagiarism, every student knowingly involved in the plagiarism will be assigned a mark of zero for the complete unit of assessment concerned.

The General Regulations for students state that “Students are required to act with honesty and integrity in relation to assessment of their academic progress”. Repeatedly reproducing the work of others without proper acknowledgement and/or conspiring with others to reproduce the work of others without proper acknowledgement, including knowingly permitting work to be copied by another student are two instances which will be regarded as a breach of this regulation [Regulation V.3].


YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN A FORM WHICH STATES THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE NOTES ON PLAGIARISM AND DUPLICATION OF MATERIAL.

3.2.5 Computer Abuse From time to time there are occurrences of what has become popularly known as 'hacking', i.e. attempting to interfere with the systems within the University or elsewhere or other users' files. This practice wastes the time of academic and Computing Service staff, and interferes with the freedom of use of computers by others. Those of you found guilty of this type of offence will have your files destroyed and will be banned from using all computing facilities, regardless of any coursework needs. You are also reminded that you should NEVER divulge your password or allow anyone else to use your system identification number and computing resources.

Computer abuse includes any activities which:

1. Seeks to gain unauthorised access to the sources of the systems or networks

2. Disrupts the intended use of the systems or networks

3. Wastes resources (people, capacity, computer) through such actions

4. Destroys the integrity of computer-based information and/or

5. Compromises the privacy of users.

3.2.6 Examples Classes

Computing Examples Classes

These are used irregularly at the request of individual lecturers; they are not normally held every week, and you will be informed when a class is to take place. Supervisions are held periodically; a topic for consideration and discussion will normally be circulated a week in advance of the actual meeting.

Stage 2 and Stage 3 Examples Classes

These classes are organised by the individual module teams and vary in their requirements. Details will be posted on the notice boards. Often, during the class, questions are set and help is given to solve them. Class work may be assessed and some work may be set as homework.

3.2.7 Laboratory Work

Foundation Year

Laboratory work forms a vital part of the programme, since it is here that experience is gained in the practical implementation of the material covered in the lectures.

Stage 1

Practical work carried out in the Department of Electronics supports most specialist Electronics modules. The work is primarily concerned with investigating the characteristics and performance of electronic devices and exploring their application to building systems. The Engineering Applications Laboratory is where the practical skills and knowledge required for the design and realisation of electronic and electronic/software products are developed. The Digital Systems Laboratory is also 'hands-on' and provides valuable experience in the use of Electronic Computer Aided Design Tools.


Stage 2

There is experimental work in the laboratories associated with most Engineering modules.

Dr Michelle Epp runs the main second year laboratory and she will be able to answer most queries. The second year laboratory day is Thursday.

Assessment of Laboratory work is based partly on the recording of results in a logbook and partly on formal reports on selected experiments. Details will be posted on the notice board in the Department at the start of term.

3.2.8 Projects

Multimedia Studio Projects

Please refer to the relevant module handbooks for further details.

Stage 3 B.Eng Project

In Stage 3, all B.Eng students undertake an individual Project. The Final Year project days are Monday and Tuesday and other times are available if extra time is required. Allocation of final year projects takes place in the Spring Term of Year 2 under the supervision of Ania Bobrowicz.

Assessment of the project will be based on the following:

(a) An oral presentation in Week 6 of Autumn term. This comprises 5% of the total mark.

(b) An assessment of the project report. This comprises 95% of the total mark, and is subdivided as follows:

1. Project Performance (40%) a. Planning (10%) b. Skills in Hardware/Software (10%) c. Initiative/Innovation/creativity (10%) d. Achievement of objectives (10%)

2. Project Report (40%) a. Project Specification (5%) b. Introduction/background (10%) c. Description of work carried out and results obtained (10%) d. Conclusions (10%) e. Clarity/quality of writing (5%) f. Technical validity of work (5%)

3. Project Viva / Demonstration (20%) a. Performance/Design/Build quality (6%) b. Understanding of Project (6%) c. Quality of Poster (8%)

The project report is normally handed in on the Monday of Week 22 of the Spring Term. The supervisor and another member of staff carry out the project viva. All organisation of Final Year projects is carried out by Ania Bobrowicz.

The Board of Examiners requires that every student should gain an honours mark of 40% or above in the project; failure to do so would ordinarily disqualify the student from the award of an Honours degree, irrespective of written examination results.


Purchase of Projects

Projects that are not wanted by the department may be purchased from technicians in the teaching laboratories at very reasonable prices.

3.2.9 Industrial Placements

Multimedia Technology & Design BSc

Those of you registered for MTD are offered an opportunity to go out on a one-year placement between academic years 2 and 3. The year has to be registered with the Local Authority and the University, and hence has to be fixed up as soon as possible. Those of you wishing to undertake such a Sandwich placement must ensure that you are registered for this within twelve months of your original registration. For most of you, this means by the beginning of the Autumn term of the second year. For those who have completed a foundation year, any transfer must be completed by the beginning of the Autumn term in Stage 1. Failure to adhere to these deadlines may result in a Local Education Authority terminating an award. A placement is a formal part of the degree and you will be required to keep a log of your training and work experience during the year. A report has to be written at the end of the year and this will contribute to your final Part II assessment.

The year in industry will contribute 10% to the final degree classification. The 10% is to consist of:

a final report and interview: 3%

an oral presentation: 2%

an assessment by the industrial supervisor: 5%

Failure to obtain a placement will result in your reverting back to a three-year programme.

Computer Systems Engineering B.Eng

Those of you registered for CSE are offered an opportunity to go out on a one-year placement between academic years 2 and 3. The year has to be registered with the Local Authority and the University, and hence has to be fixed up as soon as possible. Those of you wishing to undertake such a Sandwich placement must ensure that you are registered for this within twelve months of your original registration. For most of you, this means by the beginning of the Autumn term of the second year. For those who have completed a foundation year, any transfer must be completed by the beginning of the Autumn term in Stage I. Failure to adhere to these deadlines may result in a Local Education Authority terminating an award. A placement is a formal part of the degree and you will be required to keep a log of your training and work experience during the year. A report has to be written at the end of the year and this will contribute to your final Part II assessment.

The year in industry will contribute 10% to the final degree classification. The 10% is to consist of:

a final report and interview: 3%

an oral presentation: 2%

an assessment by the industrial supervisor: 5%

In addition to obtaining relevant work experience, those doing a Placement Year are also offered the opportunity to participate in the British Computer Society's Professional Development Scheme. Training obtained during the period with an employer may be credited towards the credits needed to obtain corporate membership of the BCS. For those participating in the scheme the Computing Laboratory will pay the annual subscription for student membership of


the BCS but you will be required to purchase the necessary logbook, which currently costs ten pounds.

A placement Handbook is available which describes the nature of the Placement Year. The Placement Officer for the Sandwich Programmes is Winston Waller. The Placement Officer will assist you in finding a suitable placement but the search effort is primarily down to you. The course by the Careers Service at the start of the Stage 2 year will assist you in preparing CVs and in how you might go about persuading an employer to take you on.

Failure to obtain a placement will result in you reverting back to a three-year programme.

3.3 Examinations

3.3.1 Marking Criteria The following criteria are used in marking all Stage 2 and Stage 3 examinations:

Most exam questions have clear right-wrong answers - the marking is proportional to the fraction of the answer which is correct. The different parts of the questions are of unequal difficulty so that this fraction is an indicator of the degree of comprehension of, and ability to, manipulate concepts.

70% or more: First

Able to define concepts from memory, and make correct use of them to solve problems and make good designs in all standard and most non-standard contexts.

60-69%: Class II Div 1

Able to define concepts from memory, and make correct use of them to solve problems and make good designs in some more challenging contexts.

50-59%: Class II Div 2

Able to define concepts from memory, and make correct use of them to solve problems and make designs in standard contexts.

40-49%: Third

Able to define concepts from memory, and make correct use of them to solve problems and make simple designs in minimally challenging contexts.

NOTES

1. The criteria are not regarded as absolute but as guidelines for classification.

2. The scale of standards is continuous rather than discontinuous.

3. A student’s performance may not be equal under all assessment headings. Therefore, the exact mark given will be a matter of professional judgement of the marker(s) and the external examiner.


3.3.2 Initial Examinations

Note: Past exam papers can be found at http://flash.ee.kent.ac.uk/teaching/pastpapers.asp

Foundation Year

The Foundation Year examinations take place part way through the Summer term of the foundation year. Details of the format of the papers will be published on the timetable notice board in the Electronics. The results are published after the examiners meeting normally held in July. You are required to satisfy the Examiners in the Foundation Year examinations in order to be allowed to proceed to the next year of their programme.

Stage 1

The Stage I examinations take place part way through the Summer term of the first year. Details of the format of the papers will be published on the timetable notice board in the Electronics. The results are published after the examiners meeting normally held in July. You are required to satisfy the Examiners in the first year examinations in order to be allowed to proceed to the next year of their programme.

Stage 2

B.Eng and BSc students are required to satisfy the Examiners in the second year examinations in order to be allowed to proceed to the next year of their programme. The Board of Examiners will consider whether you should be allowed to proceed to the next year, or should be required to resit the examination in August, or should be required to withdraw from the University.

Stage 3

The Stage 3 examinations take place in the Summer term of the third year. Details of the format of the papers will be published on the timetable notice board in the Electronics. The results will be available after the Stage 3 Examiners’ meeting, held before the end of the Summer term.

For B.Eng and BSc students the External Examiner will generally wish to conduct viva voce examinations of some of you. These take place on the day of the final examiners’ meeting. A list of candidates is published on the day of the viva voce. It is imperative that you are present on this day.

The results of the Stage 3 examinations are published after the examiners’ meetings normally held in the last week of the Summer Term.

3.3.3 Resit Examinations Note to non-UK residents:

If your home address is overseas, the University is prepared to make arrangements for you to resit the examination in your home country, provided that the examinations office is asked to make such arrangements at least four weeks before the August resit examinations (i.e. by 15th July), and there is a local British Council office which is willing to provide facilities. Where a request is received after this date but before 22 July, it may be possible to arrange overseas examinations provided that the Examinations Office is already arranging examinations in the country concerned. The Examinations Office should be contacted by telephone (01227 764000 Ext. 7653) or by fax (01227 827331) or by email ([email protected]). Where arrangements are made for overseas examinations, you will be required to pay an administration fee of £185 in addition to the normal examination resit fees (£35 per paper up to a maximum of £118). You will also be required to pay any local British Council charges.


Foundation Year

Those of you who fail to satisfy the pass criteria may be allowed to resit the examinations in August of the same year, and the following May. Those of you offered a resit examination will normally be required to resit only those modules for which you have been awarded a mark of less than 40%. When considering resit candidates, the Board of Examiners will look at the best overall mark on each module when determining whether a candidate should pass or fail.

You should note that if you receive a mandatory award you are unlikely to receive funding for a repeat period of study. You will need to consider your financial situation carefully. Part-time students are unlikely to be eligible to live in University-owned accommodation and may not receive Council Tax relief.

If you were required by UK Immigration Rules to obtain leave to enter or remain in the UK, or entry clearance to remain in the UK, then registration as a part-time student is not an option open to you. In these circumstances, you may be permitted to repeat modules you have passed in order that you may repeat the whole year of study. Please note that a full year's tuition fees will be required and no pro-rata payment will be allowed.

Stage I

If you fail the initial examinations, you may be allowed to resit the examinations on up to two further occasions or to repeat any failed modules (including coursework), provided it is being taught in the year in question. If you wish to repeat you will be required to pay tuition fees on a module-by-module basis. In exceptional circumstances, the Dean may give you permission to repeat modules that have already been passed.

You should note that if you receive a mandatory award you are unlikely to receive funding for a repeat period of study. You will need to consider your financial situation carefully. Part-time students are unlikely to be eligible to live in University owned accommodation and may not receive Council Tax relief.


Stage 2

You may, under some circumstances, be permitted to resit the Stage 2 examinations, if you fail to satisfy the pass criteria. This is an automatic right unless denied for disciplinary reasons. These examinations will take place in August.



Stage 3

You may, under some circumstances, be permitted to resit the Stage 2 examinations, if you fail to satisfy the pass criteria. This is an automatic right unless denied for disciplinary reasons. These examinations will take place in August.




3.3.4 Classification When considering resit candidates, Boards of Examiners will look at the best overall mark on each module when determining whether a candidate should pass or fail. In determining the classification of honours, the Board will use the following rules to attribute marks:

the minimum pass mark for each module passed after previous failure;

the higher of the fail marks on modules which have not been passed;

the actual mark for modules passed at the first attempt and not repeated;

the first attempt marks for modules repeated but passed at the first attempt.

3.3.5 Calculators in Examinations Upon arrival at the Department, you were given an approved calculator. You will only be allowed to use Faculty approved calculators during their examinations. The only family of calculators currently approved is the Casio FX82 family, and its replacement, the Casio FX83 family. Calculator checks are made in all examinations, and any non-approved calculator will be removed, with no guarantee of a replacement being issued, though there will be a small supply available in case of equipment failure. Any calculator may be used for coursework although the FX82/3 will be adequate in most situations.

Calculator manuals may not be brought into the examination room.

3.3.6 Examination Schedule A provisional schedule of examinations will be published at the end of the Spring term. This will be posted on the web at http://www.kent.ac.uk/registry/exams/

Please note that past exam papers can be found through the local pages on the Departmental Intranet.

3.3.7 Concessionary matters Boards of Examiners are able to consider evidence of illness or other problems when making recommendations for the award of degrees, but only when these are properly documented. If you are ill before or during examinations, or suffer from other factors impairing examination performance, or are absent from an examination, you may make written representation to be placed before the Board of Examiners. The Regulations for Undergraduate Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees, state that such representation must be submitted within one week of the event to the Departmental Administrator, Mr CP Barron. If illness is involved a medical certificate must be provided.

3.3.8 Exam Registration You are required to confirm that you have been correctly entered for end of year examinations. Notices about the arrangements for this will be posted throughout the campus towards the end


http://www.kent.ac.uk/registry/exams/

of the Autumn Term. You must check your examination entry status electronically within the first few days of the Spring Term. Those of you who do not do this risk finding that you are scheduled to take two examinations at the same time and will be required to pay a late registration fee.

3.3.9 Prizes The Faculty awards the following prizes for exceptional performance during each year of the degree programmes:

Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Prize

Awarded to student with the best result in the final year examinations on a programme of study accredited by the IET

Edward A. Lamb Prize

Awarded for the best performance in the Faculty in the Stage 2 and 3 examinations by a final year student.

Rotary Prizes & Dean’s Prizes

Awarded by the Faculty for distinguished performance in the Stage 3 examinations.

Institution of Engineering and Technology Kent Centre Final Year Project Prize

Awarded to the students with the best two final year projects on a programme of study accredited by the IEE.

IEEE UK & RI Communications Chapter Project Prize

Awarded for the best final year undergraduate project which is in the telecommunications area

Kent Co-Operative Prize

Awarded in recognition of a distinguished performance by a student in the Faculty in the Stage 1 Examinations

BAE Systems Prize

Awarded for the most outstanding project by a final year student on the Computer Systems Engineering programmes.

3.4 Student Learning Advisory Service This Service is part of the Unit for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching. The Service

provides information and advice for students from all faculties and colleges who are interested in strengthening their study skills or who wish to discuss a specific study problem. This is provided in addition to the subject-based support available within Departments.

Topics explored include time management, essay and report writing, effective reading and note-taking, revision and exam techniques, organisational skills and issues such as motivation and concentration. Resources include books, videos, audio tapes, leaflets on a wide range of themes, including on-line advice pages; friendly, impartial advice in a relaxed environment and a series of ‘workshops’ on study techniques (watch out for publicity at the beginning of each term). Everyone is welcome. Whether you want help in organising your workload as a new student, or


advice on planning your first research project, the Student Learning Advisory Service has information to offer and ideas to share.

The Student Learning Advisory Service can be found at both the Canterbury and Medway Campuses. For further information, get in touch: ring extension 4016; email: [email protected] or visit the website: http://www.kent.ac.uk/uelt/

Please note that the Student Learning Advisory Service is a wheelchair accessible venue, and this applies to all events we run. If you have any queries about making full use of our resources and services, please contact us; we will be glad to help.

Of the many books on study techniques that are available, you may wish to buy or borrow one

or more of the following to help you off to a good start: Creme, P. & Lea, M. (1997) Writing at University, a Guide for Students. Buckingham: Open University

Cottrell, S. (1999) The Study Skills Handbook. London: Palgrave (useful for all Students; mature studies and dyslexic students will find this

especially useful). Greetham, B. (2001) How to Write Better Essays. Basingstoke: Palgrave. Northedge, A. (1990) The Good Study Guide. Milton Keynes: Open University (for all

Social Sciences students, but note alternative, above, for Management students)

Peck, J. & Coyle, M. (1999) The Student’s Guide to Writing, Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling. London: Macmillan

Tracy, E. (2002) The Student’s Guide to Exam Success. Buckingham: Open University.

3.5 Personal Development Planning

What is Personal Development Planning?

At University you should become an independent learner. Personal development planning (PDP) is a component of your Progress File. There are three main parts of the Progress File: 1. Transcript: A record of your course and exam marks on the Course Management

System – this database is kept by the University. 2. Personal development records and reflections of your learning, achievements, plans and goals –

this is kept by you; 3. Personal development planning – your learning and achievement and plans of your

own educational, academic and career development – kept by you.

Personal development planning can be an entirely private process.

Personal Development Planning and Key Skills

Personal development planning ties in closely with Key Skills development. It can be a record of: • Key Skills developed within your academic programme; • Skills developed during involvement in Students’ Union Societies and volunteering schemes,

or Course Representative training; • Skills acquired during a ‘Year Abroad’ studying or working; • Skills used in any paid work you undertake outside your academic studies; • Key Skills from life in general, for example, time management, the ability to communicate in

different situations, skills with I.T., and many more.

Personal Development Plans and the Future

Personal development planning will help you:


mailto:[email protected]

• Recognise your own strengths and weaknesses; • Plan your own academic and personal development; • Be more effective at monitoring and reviewing your progress; • Be more aware of how you are learning and what different teaching and learning strategies

you are trying to achieve; • Be better prepared for seeking employment, by recognising the skills you have which are valued by

potential employers; • Be able to record these transferable skills in a C.V. Your tutor will expect a record of such skills to write your job references. PDP will hold this information. Your personal development plan can also help in answering questions on employment application forms.

How do I start with Personal Development Planning?

Go to the on-line resource at: http://spider.ukc.ac.uk/PDP/sitefiles/Keynote_PDP-sitefiles/index.htm Look at your personal development plan at the end of each module. You should spend more time on your PDP in your final year, prior to job applications and discussions with the UKC Careers Service. The on-line system can help you write your Curriculum Vitae, and has questions that may be asked in job application forms. If you have any questions about PDP please contact [email protected] The key skills defined in the Electronics Department programmes are outlined below.


http://spider.ukc.ac.uk/PDP/sitefiles/Keynote_PDP-sitefiles/index.htm

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Curriculum Map for Computer System Engineering Awards Explanation. This map provides a design aid to help academic staff identify where the programme outcomes are being developed and assessed within the course. The map shows only the main measurable learning outcomes. There are many more outcomes in the module specifications. Shading represents skills that pervade all modules.

Modules Programme Outcomes ST

AG

E 1

Codes A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 C1

C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 C10 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7

Introduction to Electronics EL305 x x x x x x x x Digital Technologies EL315 x x x x x x x x x Engineering Mathematics EL308 x x Project Skills EL311 x x x x x x x x x x x x Introduction to OO Programming CO320 x x x x x x x Further Object Oriented Programming

CO323 x x x x x x

Information Systems CO321 x x x x x x x x Computer Systems CO324 x x x

STA

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Digital Implementation EL568 x x x x x x x x x Microcomputer Engineering EL560 x x x x x x x x x x Image Processing & Computer Vision EL561 x x x x x x x Computer Interfacing EL562 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Instrumentation Electronics EL565 x x x x x x x x x Digital Signal Processing EL569 x x x x x x x x x x x x Operating Systems & Architectures CO527 x x x x x x x Distributed Systems & Networks CO526 x x x x x x x

STA

GE

3

Project EL600 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Embedded Computer Systems EL667 x x x x x x x x x Product Development EL671 x x x x x x x x x Digital Control & Robotics EL6xx x x x x x x x x x x x

Knowledge and understanding Professional Practical Skills A1 Basic mathematics C1 Use of mathematical techniques A2 Fundamental concepts of IT, electronics and software engineering C2 Use of electronic test equipment A3 Advanced concepts of embedded systems, signal processing & computer systems C3 Analysis of experimental and simulation results A4 Principles of HW and SW design C4 Use of CAD tools A5 Business and management techniques C5 Ability to implement SW solutions A6 Professional and ethical responsibilities C6 Design of HW/SW to fulfil a specification A7 Current manufacturing practice C7 Ability to device tests of HW/SW systems

C8 Ability to search for technical information C9 Ability to apply management techniques to project planning C10 Ability to write technical reports

Intellectual Skills Transferable/Key Skills B1 Use of mathematical methods D1 Ability to generate, analyse, present and interpret data B2 Use of scientific principles D2 Use of Information and Communications Technology B3 Use of computer methods for modelling and analysis D3 Personal and interpersonal Skills B4 Ability to design from system requirements D4 Effective communication B5 Integration of information and data D5 Learn effectively for continuing professional development B6 Ability to analyse problem and develop engineering solution D6 Critical thinking, reasoning and reflection B7 Ability to apply professional judgement in HW and SW development D7 Time and resource management


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Curriculum Map for Electronic and Communications Engineering Awards Explanation. This map provides a design aid to help academic staff identify where the programme outcomes are being developed and assessed within the course. The map shows only the main measurable learning outcomes. There are many more outcomes in the module specifications. Shading represents skills D5-D7 that pervade all modules.

Modules Programme Outcomes

STA

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Codes A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5-D7 Computer Systems CO324 x x x Introduction to Electronics EL305 x x x x x x x x x x x Digital Technologies EL315 x x x x x x x x x Engineering Mathematics EL308 x x x x Project Skills EL311 x x x x x x x x x x x x Electronic Circuits EL303 x x x x x x x x x Introduction to Programming EL313 x x Internet programming with Java EL334 x x x

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Digital Implementation EL568 x x x x x x x x x x Microcomputer Engineering EL560 x x x x x x x x x Computer Interfacing EL562 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Digital Signal Processing EL569 x x x x x x x x x x x x Instrumentation Electronics EL565 x x x x x x x x x x x Communication Electronics EL566 x x x x x x x x x Electronic Circuit Design EL567 x x x x x x x x x x x x x Operating Systems & Architectures CO527 x x x x x x x

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Project EL600 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Digital Communications EL655 x x x x x Communications Systems EL665 x x x x x Product Development EL671 x x x x x x x x x x Embedded Computer Systems EL667 o o o o o o o o o o Digital Systems Design EL673 o o o o o o o o o Digital Control & Robotics EL6xx o o o o o o o o o o o

Knowledge and understanding Professional Practical Skills A1 Basic mathematics and physics relevant to electronic engineering. C1 Use of mathematical techniques to analyse problems in electronic engineering. A2 Fundamental concepts, principles and theories in electronics ... C2 Use of electronic test equipment and workshop equipment. A3 Advanced conc

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