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Programme Specification andCurriculum Map for BEng (Hons)Communication and Networks

1. Programme title BEng (Hons) Computer Communicationand Networks

2. Awarding institution Middlesex University3. Teaching institution Middlesex University4. Programme accredited by N/A5. Final qualification BEng (Hons)6. Academic year 2013/20147. Language of study English8. Mode of study Full Time/ Part Time

9. Criteria for admission to the programme

• Students should normally have the equivalent of 240 UCAS entry pointsto gain entry to level 4. All candidates should possess at least grade C inGCSE maths and English language, or equivalent.

• Mature applicants with relevant work experience are also welcome toapply.

• For direct entry to levels 5 & 6 the student is required to pass 120 creditsat levels 4 & 5, respectively, and demonstrate the programme learningoutcomes have been met at these level by, for example, the attainmentof industrially based qualifications or experience.

• Mature applicants with relevant work experience are also welcome toapply for Direct entry at levels 3, 4 and 5. These applicants are requiredto submit a portfolio of work experience to show evidence of achievingrelevant learning outcomes, and these will vary depending on both theprogramme and level the student is applying for. Evidence shouldcomprise the applicant’s own work and may include documents youhave written, procedures you have designed, proposals you have


drafted, electronic resources, photographs, video etc or informationgathered from others about you such as statements from employers,certificates of in-house courses completed. Further guidance may beobtained from the Programme Leader or Director of Programmes.

International students who have not been taught in the English mediummust show evidence of proven ability in English such as TOEFL grade 550or IELTS grade 6.0. The University provides pre-sessional English languagecourses throughout the year for candidates who do not meet the Englishrequirements.University policies supporting students with disabilities apply, as described in theUniversity Regulations, 'Information for students with disabilities'.For further information, visit the learning resources web site at:http://www.lr.mdx.ac.uk/lang/index.htm.

10. Aims of the programmeThe scope for developing useful computer communication systemsdemanding high performance appears virtually unlimited. The focus of thisprogramme is on digital systems as providing the critical core of manysystems in widespread use, ranging from routers to the processing cores ofmobile devices. Collision avoidance systems need to respond to events inthe environment in near real time; others such as engine managementsystems need to respond to the many events monitored and to respondappropriately and on time, perhaps by making a small change in one ormore conditions being monitored. Particular areas of interest to thisprogramme are the development of digitally –based systems that facilitatehigh performance applications, and the prototyping of high-performancesystems using contemporary programmable logic.

This programme explores a broad range of technologies and scienceunderlying computer-based communication systems, processing, wirelessLANs, mobile computing, computer systems, and digital communications.

The main aim of this BEng Hons programme is to produce fledglingpractitioners in the area who have been exposed to an engineering ethosand are thus aware of the importance of designing and implementing


systems fit for purpose, on-time and within-budget. In particular, graduateswill possess a range of highly marketable skills and experience in the designand implementation process, akin to those found in the industry, sectorsincluding the computer communication and the networking sectors.

11. Programme outcomesA. Knowledge andunderstandingOn completion of this programmethe successful student will haveknowledge and understanding of:1. The mathematics

communication andengineering principles relevantto the analysis and solution ofa range of high performancedigital and computercommunication, wirelessnetworking andtelecommunication securityproblems and issues, and inthe test of systems designed;

2. The principal concepts,operational laws, scientific ,software and computerengineering principlesunderlying the development ofcomputer, wireless and digitalsystems;

3. Criteria of quality andperformance relevant tocomputer communication andnetwork systems design,construction or operationalcontexts;

Teaching/learning methods

In general, students will gainknowledge and understanding viateaching and learning strategies basedon a wide variety of learning sessionsincluding supervised laboratories andworkshops, the setting of practicaltasks including individual problemsolving and design, discussion, peerco-operation in problem-solving andpractical exercise, encouragement ofasking of questions and open-mindedness, lectures to present keyconcepts which are then typicallyapplied in seminars casestudies/examples and laboratory work,timely summative and formativefeedback, coursework and laboratorywork. In general, formative feedback isprovided prior to the submission ofcoursework assignments andlaboratory work as appropriate.

In general, students will gainknowledge and understanding viateaching and learning strategies basedon a wide variety of learning sessionsincluding supervised laboratories andworkshops, the setting of practicaltasks involving individual problemsolving and design, discussion, peer


4. The relevance andramifications of a range ofprofessional, legal, managerial,business, organisational,ethical, social and sustainabilityconsiderations relevant to thepractice of the computer basedsystems professional;

5. The significance, role andfunction of computercommunication engineers andpractitioners within society andthe operational, materialenvironment within which theywill be expected to practise;

6. A range of professional, legal,managerial, business,organisational, ethical, socialand sustainabilityconsiderations of relevance toprofessional practice;appreciate the significance,role and function of computerpractitioners within society andthe material environment withinwhich products and processesare developed; judgmentappropriate for successfulproject development within theconstraints of professionalpractice;

7. The core principles, processesand methods of design andhow to apply these in the

cooperation in problem-solving andpractical exercise, encouragement ofasking of questions and open-mindedness.

Lectures present key concepts whichtypically are then applied in seminars,case studies/examples courseworkand laboratory work.

Timely formative feedback is offeredprior to formal submission of work thatis summatively assessed.,The curriculum is designed to offer theopportunity of academic progressionbetween levels of study withinidentifiable computer systems andclosely related themes supported bythe programme.

At level 4, modules introduce theconceptual, technical, mathematicaland engineering underpinnings of thestudy of computer systemsengineering. A1 and A2 areaddressed at the outset within thecontexts of networking, computerarchitecture and the STEM modulesby means of closely supervisedlaboratories, lectures, practicalsessions and supervised seminars.Students are encouraged tounderstand the relevance and point ofthese underpinnings to thedevelopment and analysis of computersystems.

Tasks are set expressly to consolidate


design of specific computercommunication and networksystems and processes; use ofappropriate modellingtechniques, semi-formal andformal notations as appropriateto clarify, evaluate, documentand to communicate designconcepts;

8. Use of a systems approach tosolving complex computercommunication problems andto evaluate the limitations ofsuch solutions in practice;

this knowledge and understanding aredesigned to engender confidence andproficiency at topic level.

Reference is made to A3 in relevantcontexts by way of illustrative casestudies. Elements of A4-A6 areintroduced where appropriate, tomotivate an initial understanding, andto place technical topics into a widerreal world context. Key elements ofA7 are introduced at this level infocussing on the design of small-scalesystems. The concept of a systemsapproach to problem solution (A8) isintroduced implicitly and simply at thislevel

Case studies, design issues, problemsneeding solution and analytical workare all introduced at topic-level ratherthan at system level and are designedto provide opportunities of practicallyapplying underpinning theory andprinciple.

At Level 5, further material addressingA1 and A2 is introduced via lectures,seminars or workshops; theopportunity is offered through contactsessions to apply this content at arelatively greater system-level:illustrative examples and topicsintroduced in each module involvetypically an increasingly systems-levelcontent through which design work,problem solving and analysis tasks arebased, as measured by the demands


of coursework and seminar or labbased tasks.

Progressively increasingly levels ofappreciation of and determination ofquality performance aspects ofcomputer systems products,processes and medium scale systemsis encouraged and expected. A3 isacquired through case studies,deployment of analytical techniquesand problem solving Involving issuesof quality Students participate in asignificant piece of group project workengaging in a task akin to one thatmay be found in industry; knowledgeand understanding outcomes A3-A6are addressed. Outcomes A7 and A8are addressed in modules acrossLevel 5 studies and involve softwareand hardware design tasks in labs,seminars discussion of taughtprinciples..

At Level 6, Students are expected toconsolidate their understanding of newmaterial delivered through lectures,seminar activity, problem solving tasksand independent study andcoursework in acquiring A1 and A2and A3, and are actively encouragedto take greater responsibility for theselection of concepts, principles andoperational laws needed to analyseand synthesise particular computersystems products, processes andproducts relevant to the programmescore focus and content.


Individual project work addresses A5-A6; further knowledge andunderstanding of A7 and A8 is gainedthough Level 6 taught modules.Student learning includes theopportunity of appreciating the open-endedness and incompleteness ofknowledge in solving practicalcomputer systems contexts at systemlevel and provide scope for theadaptation of systems to meet newneeds.

Formative feedback is offeredfrequently and in a timely fashion in avariety of waysincluding writtenfeedback on the return of draftcoursework, feedback in situ withinlaboratories, seminars and workshopsas appropriate. In general, formativefeedback is offered prior to submissionof work that will be summativelyassessed, again in a variety of formatsincluding written, and oral, individualfeedback, generic group or classfeedback.

Assessment MethodProgramme outcomes are assessedby means of a wide variety oftechniques including courseworkassessment, laboratoryexperimentation, analysis andsynthesis tasks, and tests, problem-solving exercises, modelling andsimulation tasks, seminar work(including presentations, formal


reports of work undertaken or work-in-progress, dialogue) all of which areframed at progressively more complexsystems-based content.

Typically, each module involves avariety of assessment techniques totake into account students’ differinglearning styles.

Written examinations at Levels 5, and6 are designed to assess students’knowledge and understanding;outcomes A4-A6 are assessedthrough individual and group projectreports.

B. Cognitive (thinking) skillsOn completion of this programmethe successful student will be ableto:1. Solve technical problems

creatively in problem-solvingand design contexts drawingon techniques or conceptssome of which are at theforefront of computer systemsdevelopment or research andto deal with issues creatively inthe presence of incompletedata;

2. Integrate a broadunderstanding of computercommunications and networksand related subjects,mathematics, design andbusiness practice to formulatesolutions to unfamiliar

Teaching/learning methodsSkill development within thisprogramme is intended to beprogressive across all study levels.

A variety of digital, wireless, network,computer and software laboratoriesprovide environments and tools forsystem design, simulation, and testare used to foster the development ofpractical skills specified by B1-B5through a range of laboratory and/orseminar-based tasks typically relyingon learning-in-action. Supportiveenvironments allow the developmentof B1-B5; formative feedback onperformance of B1-B5 development isoffered by tutors within laboratoriesand seminars prior to assessment,and then more formal feedback isoffered.


computer systems engineeringproblems; acquire and criticallyevaluate technical information,concepts arguments andassumptions and evidencederived from a wide variety ofsources; to abstract from suchinformation, to correctly applythose concepts and restatearguments and assumptions ina variety of ways appropriatefor a given cognitive end orpurposes

3. Critically evaluate technicalinformation, concepts,arguments and assumptionsand evidence derived from awide variety of sources; toabstract from such information,to correctly apply thoseconcepts and restatearguments and assumptions ina variety of ways appropriatefor a given cognitive end orpurpose

4. Engage effectively in tasksrequiring initial problemidentification and to effectivelyapply relevant engineeringprinciples and techniquesappropriate to the analysis andsolution of a range of technicalproblems arising out of eitherwell-defined orunderdetermined scenariostypical in application contexts

At Levels 4-6, cognitive skilldevelopment takes place usinglectures, workshops and seminars andlaboratories and through designprojects, problem solving activities,technical presentations and throughreport and project writing.

B1 is acquired through lab activity,lectures, seminars and workshops;B2 is acquired through workshopactivity and presentations;B3 is acquired through project activityat Levels 5, 6 and 7; initially throughseminar presentations at Level 4;B4 acquired throughseminars/workshops and projectactivity;B5 is acquired through, seminars andlaboratory activity and throughlectures;B6 is acquired through project seminaractivities and supervision.

Formative feedback is given prior tosubmission of work for summativeassessment. In group or project work;formative feedback is offered prior toassessment of deliverables. Studentsare encouraged to studyindependently outside contactsessions.

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Assessment MethodsStudent’s cognitive skills are typically


found in the sector, use ofcreativity and innovation inpractical contexts;

5. Analyse computercommunication and networksystems, devices andcomponents, relate suchanalysis to the design of newsystems and processes and tomodify an existing system,component or process,evaluate the performance ofexisting systems andcomponents through analyticalmethods and modellingtechniques;

6. Adopt an integrative systemsapproach to design activity andproblem solving which defersto economical, ethical, social,and human-computerinteraction principle; design anew computer system or adapta system to providefor a new or changedoperational need.

summatively assessed bycombinations of practical assignments,contribution as members of a grouptask, and individual presentations,laboratory exercises, production ofdesign documentation and specificdemonstration of work and onoccasion: multiple choice questions,dialogue in workshops andpresentations and vivas.

Formative feedback / assessment(both individual and generic) is givenprior to submission of work submittedfor summative assessment.

Summative feedback is issuedgenerally with returned assessedcoursework, or by email, or online.Verbal feedback is given by tutors forpresentations

C. Practical skillsOn completion of the programmethe successful student will be ableto:1. Use specialist digital, wireless,

network equipment safely andeffectively; and a range ofspecialist developmentenvironments effectively in theanalysis, design, test and

Teaching/learning methods

Opportunities for developing subject-specific skills are aligned withsupervised laboratory tasks in which arange of tasks are set, ranging fromthe use of packet analysers andnetwork modelling tools to industry-standard hardware prototyping anddevelopment systems, in whichstudents experience both hardware


implementation of digital, mobileand wireless systems andprocesses;

2. Conduct experiments, simulationand modelling tasks withminimal guidance, and reporteffectively on findings;

3. Use technical literatureeffectively and conduct aspecialist literature searcheffectively; plan and conduct atechnical investigation using awide range of technicalliterature;

4. Model hardware systems andcomponent functionality, andprototype a range of digitally-based computer communicationsystems or processes;implement a range of algorithmsin hardware using VHDL orVerilog, Matlab, and computersoftware, for a selection ofcomputer communication andnetworking purposes; andevaluate a range ofapplications;

5. Plan, commission, research andsustain computercommunication and networkingindividual and team projectactivity and report on findingsand results in a defensible

and software development life cycles

At level 4 students will exercisesubject level skills in undertaking smallscale simulation, implementation anddesign tasks.

At Level 5 students will apply existingskills and develop further skills inusing development and testenvironments, together with gainingfurther experience in the prototypingand modelling of systems, and indebugging relatively complex systemsconsisting of both hardware andsoftware subsystems. C4 and C6 areassessed in the group project module.

At Level 6 practical skillsC1,C2 andC5 will be developed across the threeof the four modules taken at this level.

Assessment

Assessment of such skills will takeplace via laboratory sessions and viacoursework tasks based on theproduction or analysis of a digital orcomputer-based system, software andhardware subsystems. Prior toassessment of subject-specific skills,students will receive formativefeedback. Typically laboratory basedwork will result in a formal report inwhich documentation of steps taken,results and an evaluation form part of


fashion relying on minimalsupervision; to establish end-user or system needs;production of design detail,construction of product orprocess and their evaluation,verification; production of acritical design andimplementation review; applyprinciples and techniques thatdefer to a wide range ofcommercial or industrialconstraints in such work and inthe evaluation of technical workshowing appreciation of thelimitations of proposed solutions.

6. Develop and evaluate range ofdigitally based, digitalcommunication and mobilesystems or processes typicallyinvolving the substantiveintegration components andfulfilling a given set ofrequirements; document designand analytical workappropriately;

assessment; At level 7, outcome 7 issupported by more complex projectstasks in which for example therealisation of a complete prototypemeeting a significant set ofrequirements .

D. Graduate SkillsOn completion of this programmethe successful student will be ableto:1. Work effectively both

autonomously in individual tasksand project-oriented activity,and co-operatively as a memberof a group or project-team andmanage time and otherresources; exercise independent

Teaching/learning methodsStudents acquire graduate skillsthrough presentations, lab-basedtasks including independent and groupproject work

Assessment MethodStudents’ graduate skills are assessedby a variety of assessment types aretare typically used for each of theintended skills outcomes. These


decision making in unfamiliarand non-routine design andproblem-solving contexts;

2. Apply mathematical skills andunderstanding to tasks requiringmodelling, system analysis andproblem-solving;

3. Learn effectively for life-longpersonal and careerdevelopment and to reflect onprogress of learning

4. Communicate effectively andexplain technical information,concepts, arguments, designinformation effectively, using avariety of media, and range ofmethods appropriate to a giventype of audience orcommunication objective;

5. Conduct research effectively,drawing on a wide variety ofsources (including libraries, theInternet and electroniccatalogues) under minimaldirection, and be proficient in theuse of referencing sources ofinformation;

6. Deploy general design,implementation and testprinciples or techniquesappropriate for the developmentof particular computer systemproduct or process and apply a

include seminar-based assessment,multiple-choice questions andcoursework, laboratory tasks takingplace in learning environmentsincluding specialist development toolsor equipment, as appropriate, groupand individual projects, and miniprojects.

Reports reflecting researchundertaken at all levels of study areassessed and formative feedbackprovided. Individual and group projectresearch presentations are assessed.

Skills outcomes D1-D6 are designedto reflect the University’s GraduateSkills requirements. These skills aretaught, and assessed at Level 4, andskills development allows students theopportunity of contributing to theirPersonal Development Portfolios(PDPs)D6 is assessed in contexts where arange of design principles are used indeveloping a variety of software andhardware artefacts - ranging fromrapidly prototyped hardware sub-systems to exacting interfacingrequirements.


scientific approach to problemsolving.

12. Programme structure (levels, modules, credits and progressionrequirements)12. 1 Overall structure of the programme

The BEng programme can be taken in three modes (a) full-time, (b) part-time and (c)thick-sandwich mode. In full-time mode, the programme will take three years tocomplete; in part-time mode the programme will take a minimum of six years tocomplete and (c) will take a minimum of four years to complete. The programme isstructured into three academic levels.

Each module is worth 30 credit points and so you need gain 120 credit points to progressto the next level. In part-time mode, you will take a maximum of 60 credit points in anyacademic year (which is defined to be the period from September to the followingSeptember). In thick sandwich mode you will spend a year on a placement module afterhaving completed the first two academic levels,and thenresume yourstudies by taking thespecified level 3 modules. Even though the placement module is credit-rated (worth 120credit points) it does not contribute to the number of credits you need to gain your honoursdegreeaward,but leads toa certificateof industrialachievement in its ownright.

In this programme all modules are compulsory and you need 360 credit points tograduate with honours. The modules at Level one of this programme are common tofour other programmes and it is possible that you could transfer your studies to oneof these in order to take a range of computer communication modules that are notfeatured in this programme.

Students may be eligible for pre-accreditation of some modules, especially at Level 1if you have already passed courses relevant to those modules and at the sameacademic level or if you have significant employment experience prior to starting theprogramme.

If, on completion of your studies you fail to obtain the 360 credit points required bythis programme, you may be eligible for graduating with non-honours, i.e. an


ordinary, degree, if you have obtained 300 credit points, at least of which 60 creditpoints are at Level 5, and at least of which 60 credit points are at Level 6.

On successful completion of the BEng programme, you may progressto the final year of the MEng programme, in either full time or part-time mode

In full-time mode, the programme will take one year to complete; in part-time modethe programme will take a minimum of two years to complete.


12.2 Levels and modulesNote: the optional Industrial Placement Module CMT3355 can be taken onsuccessful completion of Level 5 Studies

Level 4COMPULSORY OPTIONAL PROGRESSION

REQUIREMENTSStudents must take allof the following:

CCE1000Computer SystemsArchitecture andOperating Systems

CCE1010Programming for DataCommunications andProblem Solving

CCE1020Fundamentals ofScience, Technology,Engineering andMathematics

CCE1030Computer Networks

:N/A Students must pass 120credit points to progressto level five full-timestudy or level five part-time study


REQUIREMENTS


Students must take allof the following:

CCE2060Research Methodologyand Professional ProjectManagement

CCE2020Protocols and NetworkPerformance Modelling

CCE 2000Data Communications

CCE2030Digital SystemsEngineering

N/A Students must pass atleast 180 credit points(including 60 at level5) in order to beeligible to enrol onmodules at level 6,and at least 210credits (including 90at level 5) in order tobe eligible to enrol onthe level 6 individualproject module.


REQUIREMENTSStudents must take allof the following:

CCE3050Individual Project

CCE3140Digital Communications

CCE3120Digital Systems:Applications

CCE3840Wireless LANs andMobile Computing

N/A In order to graduate withan honours degree i.e.with a BEng (Hons)ComputerCommunication andNetworks award,students must haveachieved 360 creditpoints, or to graduatewith an ordinary degree,300 credit points with aminimum of 60 creditpoints at Level 6


12.3 Non-compensatable modules (note statement in 12.2 regardingFHEQ levels)Module level Module code

Level 5 CCE 2060 Research Methodology andProfessional Project Development

Level 6 CCE 3050 Individual project

13. A curriculum map relating learning outcomes to modules

See Curriculum Map attached

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13. A curriculum map relating learning outcomes to modules

Curriculum map for BEng Honours Computer Communication and Networks

This section shows the highest level at which programme outcomes are to be achieved by all graduates, andmaps programme learning outcomes against the modules in which they are assessed.

Programme learning outcomesKnowledge and understanding Practical skills

A1 The mathematics communication andengineering principles relevant to the analysisand solution of a range of high performancedigital and computer communication, wirelessnetworking and telecommunication securityproblems and issues, and in the test ofsystems designed;

C1 Use specialist digital, wireless, network equipmentsafely and effectively; and a range of specialistdevelopment environments effectively in theanalysis, design, test and implementation of digital,mobile and wireless systems and processes;

A2 The principal concepts, operational laws,scientific , software and computer engineeringprinciples underlying the development ofcomputer, wireless and digital systems andappreciate relevant criteria of quality;

C2 Conduct experiments, simulation and modellingtasks with minimal guidance, and report effectivelyon findings;

A3 Criteria of quality and performance relevant tocomputer communication and networksystems design, construction or operationalcontexts;

C3 Use technical literature effectively and conduct aspecialist literature search effectively; plan andconduct a technical investigation using a widerange of technical literature.


A4 The relevance and ramifications of a range ofprofessional, legal, managerial, business,organisational, ethical, social andsustainability considerations relevant to thepractice of the computer based systemsprofessional;

C4 Model hardware systems and component functionality,and prototype a range of digitally-based computercommunication systems or processes; implement arange of algorithms in hardware using VHDL or Verilog,Matlab, and computer software, for a selection ofcomputer communication and networking purposes; andevaluate a range of applications;

A5 The significance, role and function ofcomputer communication engineers andpractitioners within society and theoperational, material environment withinwhich they will be expected to practise;

C5 Plan, commission, research and sustain computercommunication and networking individual and teamproject activity and report on findings and results ina defensible fashion relying on minimalsupervision; to establish end-user or systemneeds; production of design detail, construction ofproduct or process and their evaluation,verification; production of a critical design andimplementation review; apply principles andtechniques that defer to a wide range ofcommercial or industrial constraints in such workand in the evaluation of technical work showingappreciation of the limitations of proposedsolutions;

A6 A range of professional, legal, managerial,business, organisational, ethical, social andsustainability considerations of relevance toprofessional practice; appreciate the

C6 Develop and evaluate range of digitally based, digitalcommunication and mobile systems or processestypically involving the integration of components andfulfilling a given set of requirements; document design


significance, role and function of computerpractitioners within society and the materialenvironment within which products andprocesses are developed; judgmentappropriate for successful project developmentwithin the constraints of professional practice.

and analytical work appropriately;

A7 The core principles, processes and methodsof design and how to apply these in thedesign of specific computer communicationand network systems and processes; use ofappropriate modelling techniques, semi-formal and formal notations as appropriate toclarify, evaluate, document and tocommunicate design concepts

A8 Use of a systems approach to solvingcomplex computer communication problemsand to evaluate the limitations of suchsolutions in practice;

Cognitive Skills Graduate SkillsB1 Solve technical problems creatively in

problem-solving and design contexts drawingon techniques or concepts some of which areat the forefront of computer systemsdevelopment or research and to deal withissues creatively in the presence of

D1 Work effectively both autonomously in individual tasksand project-oriented activity, and co-operatively as amember of a group or project-team and manage timeand other resources; exercise independent decisionmaking in unfamiliar and non-routine design andproblem-solving contexts;


incomplete data;

B2 Integrate a broad understanding of computersystems engineering, related subjects,mathematics, design and business practice toformulate solutions to unfamiliar computersystems engineering problems; acquire andcritically evaluate technical information,concepts arguments and assumptions andevidence derived from a wide variety ofsources; to abstract from such information, tocorrectly apply those concepts and restatearguments and assumptions in a variety ofways appropriate for a given design oranalysis task or other cognitive end orpurpose;

D2 Apply mathematical skills and understanding to tasksrequiring modelling, system analysis and problem-solving;

B3 Critically evaluate technical information,concepts, arguments and assumptions andevidence derived from a wide variety ofsources; to abstract from such information, tocorrectly apply those concepts and restatearguments and assumptions in a variety ofways appropriate for a given cognitive end orpurpose

D3 Learn effectively for life-long personal and careerdevelopment and to reflect on progress of learning;

B4 Engage effectively in tasks requiring initial D4 Communicate effectively and explain technical


problem identification and to effectively applyrelevant engineering principles andtechniques appropriate to the analysis andsolution of a range of technical problemsarising out of either well-defined orunderdetermined scenarios typical inapplication contexts found in the sector, useof creativity and innovation in practicalcontexts;

information, concepts, arguments, design informationeffectively, using a variety of media, and range ofmethods appropriate to a given type of audience orcommunication objective;

B5 Analyse computer communication andnetwork systems, devices and components,relate such analysis to the design of newsystems and processes and to modify anexisting system, component or process,evaluate the performance of existing systemsand components through analytical methodsand modelling techniques;

D5 Conduct research effectively, drawing on a wide varietyof sources (including libraries, the Internet and electroniccatalogues) under minimal direction, and be proficient inthe use of referencing sources of information.

B6 Adopt an integrative systems approach todesign activity and problem solving whichdefers to economical, ethical, social, andhuman-computer interaction principle; designa new computer system or adapt a system toprovide for a new or changed operationalneed.

D6 Deploy the general design, implementation andtest principles or techniques appropriate for thedevelopment of particular computer systemproduct or process and apply a scientific approachto problem solving


Programme outcomes for BEng Hons Computer Communication and Networks

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6

Highest level achieved by all graduates

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6


Module Title ModuleCodeby Level

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6

Computer SystemsArchitecture andOperating Systems

CCE1000

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Programming forData Communicationand Problem Solving

CCM1010

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Fundamentals ofScience, Technology,Engineering andMathematics

CCE1020

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Computer Networks CCM1030√ √ √

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DataCommunications

CCM2000√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

Protocols andNetwork PerformanceModelling

CCE2020

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Digital SystemsEngineering

CCE2030√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

ResearchMethodology andProfessional ProjectDevelopment

CCE2060

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Optional:Industrial Placement

CCE3200 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √


Digital Systems:Applications

CCE3120 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

DigitalCommunications

CCE3140√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

Individual ComputerCommunicationsProject

CCE3050

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Wireless LANs andMobile Computing

CCE3080 √ √

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