ObjectivesThe Data Communication Engineering degree combines elements of networks, system design, digital and analogue electronics, software, signal processing, and physical technologies. ?? The pioneering Sheffield Industrial Project Scheme gives level two students the chance to work on real industrial problems.
Entry requirements-GCE/VCE A Levels - AAB-ABB -BTEC National Diploma - 2 Distinctions and 1 Merit including Mathematics -Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - AB+AB or BB+AA -Scottish Highers - AAAA-AAAB -Irish Leaving Cert. - AAABB-AABBB -International Baccalaureate - 33 points -Core Requirements - GCE A Level Maths and Physics. Applicants who are taking Physics and another Science at GCE A Level and have a Grade A in GCE AS Level Maths will be considered. Applicants offering a 12 unit VCE A Level in Science or Engineering will be required to achieve a Grade A in GCE A Level Maths.
Course descriptionThis is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
Typical First Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Coursework Year 1
-Analogue Circuits
-Basic Java Programming and Problem-Solving
-Circuits and Signals
-Digital Systems
-Multimedia Systems
-Object Oriented Design and Programming with Java
-Power Networks
-Systems Engineering
-Mathematics A I (Electrical/Control/Aerospace)
-Mathematics A II (Electrical/Control/Aerospace)
-Mathematics B I (Electrical/Control/Aerospace)
-Mathematics BII (Electrical/Control/Aerospace)
Typical Second Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Coursework Year 2
-Communication Systems
-Computer Network Technologies
-Distributed Systems
-Electric and Magnetic Fields
-Electronic Devices in Circuits
-Mathematics III (Electrical)
-Mathematics IV (Electrical)
-Professional Issues in Engineering
-Signals and Systems
-Electronic Devices
-Human Resources Management
Typical Third Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Individual Year 3 Investigative Project
-Advanced Systems Engineering
-Analogue Electronics
-Analogue and Switching Circuits
-Antennas, Radar and Navigation
-Computer Architecture
-Data Structures and Algorithms
-Distributed Systems
-Engineering Electromagnetics
-Engineering Management
-Feedback Systems Design
-Human Computer Interaction and Graphical Interfaces
-Introduction to Digital Signal Processing
-Introduction to VLSI Design
-Principles of Communications
-Semiconductor Electronics and Devices
-Systems Analysis and Design
Typical Fourth Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Year 4 Group Project
-System Architecture Design
-Advanced Computer Architectures
-Advanced Systems Engineering
-Analogue Electronics
-Analogue Electronics
-Analogue and Switching Circuits
-Antennas and Propagation
-Antennas, Radar and Navigation
-Computational Vision
-Computer Communications
-Digital Signal Processing
-Electromagnetic Compatability
-Environmental Protection
-Feedback Systems Design
-High Speed Circuit Design
-Introduction to Digital Signal Processing
-Introduction to VLSI Design
-Java E-Commerce
-Marketing Management
-Mathematics (Numerical Methods and Vector Spaces)
-Mobile Networks and Low Level Protocols
-Network Performance Analysis
-Optical Communication Devices and Systems
-Radio Frequency and Optical Communications
-Software Measurement and Testing
-Speech Processing
-Speech Technology
-System Architectures
-Technology Strategy and Business Planning
-VLSI Design
-Visual Information Engineering