Electronic & Control Engineering (Coventry, Level 4 & 5 Foundation Degree, full-time delivery)

The course aims to provide those interested in a career in electronic, control engineering and related industries with the necessary knowledge and skills to gain employment in the field.

Course content

The course covers a wide range of topics in electronic and control engineering at level 4 and level 5. It is designed to appeal to a range of industries in the sector.

• Main modules:
• Mathematics for Engineering. Electrical & Electronic Principles. Analogue and Digital Electronics. Electronic Design Principles. Work Based Project. Instrumentation & Control. Data Communication. Engineering Management. PLCs

The Analogue and Digital Electronics module covers transistor theory, operational amplifiers, power supplies, and combinational and sequential logic. Emphasis is also placed on circuit design techniques. The Electrical Principles module focuses on circuit theory and associated problem solving. Instrumentation & Control covers the theory and practical aspects of electronic control including sensors, actuators and control systems. Data Communication involves the investigation in to how data and signals are transmitted over various transmission media (including fibre optics) and computer networks. The PLC module engages students in developing programmes and implementing PLC systems.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have one or more of the following: A BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma, National Certificate or National Diploma; in an Engineering or related discipline (grade above PP or PPP). An A Level in Mathematics with supporting GCSEs in English and Science. A pass on an Access to HE course in Engineering. An IELTS score of at least 6.0 (If English is not a first language) Equivalent qualifications to the above may be acceptable. Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements above but have substantial relevant industrial experience will be considered. Course entry is subject to interview.

Delivery & Assessment methods

Attendance is required over two calendar years commencing September 18th 2012 and completing in September 2014. (During the college summer break students will be set coursework). Students will attend college 15 hours per week at the following times: Tuesdays: 09.00 - 16.30, Wednesdays: 09.00 - 12.15, Fridays: 09.00-16.30 (subject to change) Students will carry out electronic design, use computer simulation and design software, solve engineering problems, construct, test, and evaluate electronic circuits, do case studies and undertake a project of commercial significance. They will also investigate data communication and computer networks. A range of assessment methods are used including, assignments, examinations, case studies, projects and presentations. Opportunity for team working will also be available.

Progression

Students successfully completing the Foundation Degree with merit grades or higher will be able to progress on to the final year of an honours degree at Coventry University (this component will take 2 years part-time or one year full-time, subject to university regulations) Students passing the course but not achieving this grade profile will be able to progress on to the 2nd year of the honours degree.