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EG-1001
Analogue Circuits and Systems Engineering
This module introduces students to the fundamental principles of semiconductor devices, analogue electronics, signal processing, and control systems. It provides a practical and theoretical foundation for understanding how electronic devices interact with signals and systems, and how control principles are applied in engineering contexts.
The analog design section of the module introduces students to the principles of analogue circuit design and analysis through a combination of practical laboratory work and circuit simulation using Multisim. The course focuses on understanding the characteristics and interactions of fundamental circuit components, i.e. resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, and operational amplifiers across both time and frequency domains. The laboratory sessions consist of Multisim simulations and building a practical waveform generator capable of producing square, triangle, and sine waves. Students gain hands-on experience in circuit prototyping, testing, documentation, and reporting, supported by simulation-based validation and theoretical insight.
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EG-1004
Principles of Electronics and Electrical Engineering
This module introduces students to the foundational principles of electric circuits and power systems, which are essential for modern electrical and electronic engineering. Starting from the fundamental concepts of voltage, current, resistance and power, the module will develop the skills of the engineer to apply mathematics to analyse circuits that contain voltage sources, current sources and simple resistor, capacitor and inductor components. The course will enable students to work with both DC and AC circuits and also to examine the effects of transients on passive networks.
Topics include:
Circuit analysis methods: Ohm¿s Law, Kirchhoff¿s Laws, superposition, nodal analysis, mesh analysis and Thevenin and Norton equivalents.
Time-domain and frequency-domain analysis of LCR networks using first order differential equations and phasors.
Simplification methods for AC and DC circuits, including resistor reduction, delta-y transformations and source transformations.
Introduction to single-phase and three-phase power systems, power factor, and energy balance.
Applications of Electrical and Electronic Engineering for decarbonising industry and the energy sector.
The module is supported by laboratory sessions using the modern simulation software tools Matlab and Simscape to reinforce theoretical concepts. Students will also gain historical and contextual insights into the evolution of electronics and electrical engineering and the international system of units.
By the end of the module, students will be equipped with the analytical tools and conceptual understanding needed to tackle more advanced topics in electronics, power systems, and control.
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EG-2032
Electronic Materials and Devices
This module provides a foundational understanding of the properties of electronic materials and the operating principles of key electronic devices. Students will explore the physics of semiconductors, including energy bands, charge carriers, and transport mechanisms, and apply this knowledge to analyse devices such as diodes, transistors, and MOSFETs.
The module also introduces semiconductor processing and fabrication techniques used in the electronics industry, including doping, lithography, and cleanroom practices. Students will gain insight into how modern electronic devices are designed, manufactured, and characterised, with an emphasis on real-world applications in computing, sensing, and communication technologies.
Through a combination of theory, simulation, and process flow analysis, students will develop the skills needed to understand and contribute to the design and fabrication of next-generation electronic systems.
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EG-3089
Quantum Semiconductor Technologies
This module provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and technologies underpinning modern semiconductor devices and integrated circuits. Students will explore the solid-state physics that governs semiconductor behaviour, the operation and fabrication of key device structures, and the quantum effects that influence advanced device design. The module covers both analogue and digital CMOS circuit design, including sub-circuits, operational amplifiers, and VLSI architecture, with practical insights into simulation and verification using industry-standard tools.
Through a blend of theoretical foundations and practical applications, students will gain the skills to analyze, design, and evaluate semiconductor devices and circuits. Emphasis is placed on emerging technologies, miniaturization, and nanotechnology, preparing students for careers in the fast-evolving semiconductor industry.
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EGM400
MEng Capstone Design Project
This module enables students to participate in a group activity involving a multi-disciplinary approach to develop a solution to a specific engineering problem. In most instances, it will involve either direct interaction with industry or an industrially related project. Beyond providing a technical solution, the project will also include the development of a business plan proposal.
