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School of Engineering and Informatics (for staff and students)

Communications Engineering (delivered in China)

(BEng) Communications 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 communications, 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 communications, 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 communications.

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 communications 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 communications 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.

Full-time course composition

YearTermStatusModuleCreditsFHEQ level
0Autumn SemesterCoreFoundation Maths A (H8002Z)03
  CoreMechanics & Properties of Matter (H8001Z)03
 Spring SemesterCoreElectricity and Magnetism (H8004Z)153
  CoreEnglish for Engineering (H8008Z)153
  CoreFoundation Maths B (H8006Z)153
  CoreProgramming for Engineers (H8007Z)153
1Autumn SemesterCoreAcademic Communication for Engineering 1 (Q1155Z)154
  CoreApplied Technology (H8005Z)154
  CoreElectrical Circuits & Devices (H6098Z)154
  CoreEngineering Mathematics 1A (H1033Z)154
 Spring SemesterCoreElectromagnetism and Introduction to Electrical Machines (H7130Z)154
  CoreElectronic Devices and Circuit Prototyping (H6099Z)154
  CoreEngineering Mathematics 1B (H1034Z)154
 Spring & Summer TeachingCoreAcademic Communication for Engineering 2 (Q1156Z)154
YearTermStatusModuleCreditsFHEQ level
2Autumn SemesterCoreDigital Systems and Microprocessor Design (H7068Z)155
  CoreElectronic Circuit & Systems Design (H7076Z)155
  CoreEngineering Mathematics 2 (H1042Z)155
  CoreSystems Analysis and Control (H6104Z)155
 Spring SemesterCoreBusiness and Project Management (H7095Z)155
  CoreComputer Networks (H7127Z)155
  CoreDigital Signal Processing (H7138Z)155
  CoreEmbedded Systems (H7061Z)155
YearTermStatusModuleCreditsFHEQ level
3Autumn SemesterCoreAnalogue Communication, Propagation and Antenna (H6107Z)156
  CoreProfessional and Managerial Skills (H1041Z)306
 Autumn & Spring TeachingCoreIndividual Project (H1043Z)306
 Spring SemesterCoreDesign of Digital Communication Systems (H6106Z)156
  CoreDigital Communication Fundamentals (H8010Z)156
  CoreRadio to Optical Frequency Engineering (H6109Z)156

Please note that the University will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver courses and modules in accordance with the descriptions set out here. However, the University keeps its courses and modules under review with the aim of enhancing quality. Some changes may therefore be made to the form or content of courses or modules shown as part of the normal process of curriculum management.

The University reserves the right to make changes to the contents or methods of delivery of, or to discontinue, merge or combine modules, if such action is reasonably considered necessary by the University. If there are not sufficient student numbers to make a module viable, the University reserves the right to cancel such a module. If the University withdraws or discontinues a module, it will use its reasonable endeavours to provide a suitable alternative module.

School of Engineering and Informatics (for staff and students)

School Office:
School of Engineering and Informatics, ÄûÃÊÊÓƵ, Chichester 1 Room 002, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9QJ
ei@sussex.ac.uk
T 01273 (67) 8195

School Office opening hours: School Office open Monday – Friday 09:00-15:00, phone lines open Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00
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