ME Electrical & Electronic Engineering Modules Descriptions

AY872 Financial Management 1

The objective of this course is to develop the participants' understanding of the theory and practice of financial management, and to develop their skills in the application of this knowledge to financial decision-making.

CE463 Computational Methods in Energy Systems Engineering

This objectives of this module are:

• to make students familiar with the computer-based methods used in the solution of engineering problems
• to apply these methods covers a broad range of applications including structures, heat transfer etc.

CT549 Smart Grid

This module introduces students to the strategic importance of SmartGrid and examines its constituent components. It firstly provides an overview of the multifaceted ICT (Information & Communications Technology) infrastructure that will facilitate SmartGRid. It then introduces students to each of the core SmartGrid components - SmartGeneration, Energy Storage, SmartNetworks, SmartBuildings , and SmartUsers. Finally, students will design and implement high level SmartGrid modelling solutions

CT561 Systems Modelling and Simulation

Simulation is a quantitative method used to support decision making and predicting system behaviour over time. This course focuses the system dynamics approach. The course covers the fundamentals of simulation, and describes how to design and build mathematical models. Case studies used include: software project management, public health policy planning, and capacity planning.

EE4100 Digital Control Systems

This module includes lectures and laboratory classes on digital control systems modelling and also analysis & design techniques. Topics include Phase-lead compensation, Basics of digital control, Representation of digital control systems in s-plane and z-plane, Interpretation of pole-zero maps in z-plane, Frequency-folding effects and Digital design by emulation.

EE445 Digital Signal Processing

This module provides and introductory course in digital signal analysis covering topics such as Discrete-time systems, time-domain analysis. The z-Transform. Frequency-domain analysis, Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT). Digital filter structures and implementation. Spectral analysis with the DFT, practical considerations. Digital filter design: IIR, FIR, window methods, use of analogue prototypes.

EE448 Power Electronics

• AC-DC conversion, phase controlled rectification. 
• DC-DC conversion; switch mode and quasi-resonant power supplies. 
• Power factor correction; active and passive. 
• Thermal design. 
• DC-AC conversion, PWM, bridge and resonant inverters.

EE451 System on Chip Design I

Structured design workshop: design, HDL (capture, testbenching, simulation, logic synthesis), FPGA implementation and test of a modular, multi-component embedded digital system. Follows a structured design and documentation method, and applies related Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools. Modules include: network and user I/O, synchronisation, finite state machines, handshaking, memory control, datapath handling, basic signal processing tasks.

EE453 Telecommunications Software Applications

This module is designed to provide students with a detailed knowledge of the application of advanced software both within telecommunication networks and on user devices. Topics which will be examined include structure and operation of PSTN, intelligent network services, design and dimensioning of telephony networks, cellular network technologies, structure of cellular network, operations and services within cellular networks, user device app development, mobile phone based sensing.

EE502 Bioinstrumentation Design

This module covers the principles of the design of biomedical instrumentation, starting with a discussion of top level design of an instrument, followed by sensor selection and the design of biopotential amplifiers, the design of signal conditioning for a variety of sensor types, safety issues in the design of medical instruments. The students will be required to complete a series of design challenges and will complete a series of laboratory experiments to deepen their knowledge of the subject.

EE5116 Mobile Device Technologies

This module will study the theory and implementation of a range of hardware and hybrid hardware/software electronic technologies available in modern handheld devices;

• these will include device motion detection and analysis
• location determination
• wireless communications & connectivity technologies
• RFID/NFC
• image and video acquisition and processing capabilities
• display technology, battery and power management
• biometric capabilities
• audio capabilities
• and device security.

EE5117 Electronic Systems & Device Experience Design

This course teaches the Electronic systems and devices designer why and how to put the human user of their Electronic systems and devices at the centre of the design process using a User Centred Design process. This is achieved by:

1. Introducing the User Centred Design process
2. Introducing Anthropometrics - how our bodies influence how we can interact with systems and devices
3. Introducing the Basic Psychology of the User - how our minds influence how we can interact with systems and devices
4. Introducing Cognition - how we problem solve in completing tasks.
5. Designing the User's experience of Electronic systems and devices
6. Case studies in User Centred Design of Electronic systems and devices

EE5118 Electronic Sports Performance Technology I

This module will introduce students to the design of electronic sports performance technology. The module will deliver the fundamentals of sports physiology and in the process will expose the students to the devices used to carry out sports physiology measurements. The module will expose the student to a comprehesive treatment of kinematic sensing of sports performance. The module concludes with techniques for the assessment of muscle strength and fatigue.

EE550 Electrical & Electronic Engineering Project/Thesis

In this module students complete a major graduate level group project in Electrical & Electronic Engineering that involves the following aspects: Research, Marketing, Business Plan, Design, Manufacture and Test.

EE590 Reconfigurable System on Chip (rSoc) Design

(pre-requisite EE451 System on Chip Design I)

• Architectures and devices
• Development tools
• Application design and implementation; methods, hardware/software design partitioning, interfacing, verification, performance, power
• Advanced topics: high level synthesis, partial reconfiguration

EE6102 Power Systems

Sources of energy, renewable energy systems. Three-phase transformers. Transmission lines. Power and load flow. Symmetrical components and unsymmetrical faults. System protection. Synchronous generators, transient analysis and stability.

IE446 Project Management

Project management is a means to an end and not an end in itself. The purpose of project management is to foresee or predict as many of the potential pitfalls and problems as soon as possible and to plan, organise and control activities so that the project is successfully completed in spite of any difficulties and risks. This process starts before any resources are committed, and must continue until all the work is completed. The primary aim of this course is to improve the effectiveness of people engaged in project management. It focuses on the essential concepts and practical skills required for managing projects in dynamic environments. This course aims to provide learners with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of project management and to equip them with simple yet powerful tools that will empower them to meet their full potential in the area of project management thus enabling them to implement successful projects on time, within budget and to the highest possible standard.

IE450 Lean Systems

The module explores the challenges facing organisations in a global extended enterprise, and introduces a number of process improvement tools and techniques that businesses use to retain competitive advantage and maintain profitably. This module is designed to give students exposure to Lean Systems. The Module consists of three sections (1) Process Improvement Essentials, (2) Costs Defining Opportunities For Process Improvement and (3) Productivity: Process Improvement Opportunities

• Develop an understanding of and appreciate the role of Lean tools and techniques in solving real life engineering and business problems
• Adopt value stream mapping to real life engineering management problems and generate solutions
• Have a sound base in the current and future state mapping
• Analyse data in support of lean balancing, lean layouts, action plans and contribute to decision making by advising management using lean problem solving
• Generate and prioritise alternative solutions for real life operating systems problems
• Participate in a workshop on lean gaming and project work
• Present Lean solutions to operating systems problems

ME3104 Introduction to Regulatory Affairs (online module)

Safe Product Design, medical device directive, FDA regulations & GMP, medical device risk assessment, machinery directive, Risk management.

ME432 Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The module covers a broad range of topics that critically affect the successful identification and commercialisation of technologies. It is designed to help students develop strong conceptual foundations for understanding and exploiting technological innovation and entrepreneurship. More specifically, it aims to equip students with an understanding of the technology innovation life cycle and the key issues involved in entrepreneurship and new venture creation. It introduces concepts and frameworks to create, commercialise and capture value from technology-based products and services. It will provide students with a comprehensive toolbox to enable them to identify opportunities, develop feasibility studies and business plans in order to develop and manage innovation throughout the product life cycle and exploit a new technological venture.

Topics include:

• Understand extended products
• Identify user needs, Filter needs
• Create product specifications
• Ideation + Brainstorming techniques
• Generate, select + test product concepts
• Design the service
• Assess commercial opportunities
• Determine regulation and intellectual property requirements
• Define a business model
• Manage the finances
• Market the technology

ME521 Research Methods for Engineers

The aim of this course is to equip candidates with skills to conduct autonomous research in a rigorous an disciplined manner. It is essential for the effective generation, collection, analysis and interpretation of scientific knowledge. The primary assessment is through three assignments (two written research assignments and one oral presentation)

ME572 Human Reliability

Nature of Human error. Studies of Human error. Human reliability in risk assessment. The Human Reliability Assessment (HRA) process; task analysis, human-error analysis, human-error quantification, impact assessment, assessing and reducing the human error risk. Quality Assurance (QA). Human error data validation. Latent errors and system disasters. Future directions in HRA. Safety-related accidents and incidents