Comments about Electrical and Electronic Engineering, HNC-HND - At the institution - Greenwich - Greater London
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Objectives
* To provide students with the knowledge and skills to equip them for a career in industries related to electrical/electronic engineering and to play leading roles as designers and engineers, using modern technologies. * To develop student competence in applying IT and computer graphics to design and engineering problems. * To develop critical and analytical powers of the student in relation to the evaluation of computer software packages associated with design and engineering applications. * To provide the student with opportunities for shared multidisciplinary learning with associated aspects of design, engineering and computing (e.g. mathematics, management and business practices, IT and computer software analysis).
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements Standard university entry requirements apply At least one A-level, or two AS-levels including any of: mathematics; physics; IT; or design technology. Plus five GCSE passes, including English. Mature students and non-standard applications welcome
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Academic title
Electrical and Electronic Engineering, HNC/HND
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Course description
This programme is aimed at students with a strong interest in electrical/electronic engineering processes and a desire to undertake design work using computer-aided techniques.
Students should display a willingness to learn and apply scientific analysis to design or engineering problems. The programme will give students an excellent grounding in the underlying principles of design, IT, graphical communication, and scientific analysis.
Year 1
* Electrical and Electronic Principles
* Mathematics †
* Analytical Methods *
* Business Management Techniques
* Product Design
* Applied Science and Systems Technology
* Options from a range including:
o Manufacturing Processes
o Software Constructs and Tools
o Micro-Processor Systems
o Computer-Aided Design – 3D Modelling and Visualisation
o Computer-Aided Draughting Techniques
Year 2
* Further Analytical Methods *
* Project
* Options from a range including:
o Electronics
o Digital and Analogue Devices and Circuits
o Applications of Pneumatics and Hydraulics *
o Engineering Systems
o Mechatronic Systems Principles
o Electronic Computer-Aided Design
o Utilisation of Electrical Energy
o Robot Technology
o Programmable Logic Controllers
o Control Systems and Automation
o Semiconductor Fabrication Processes
o Computer-Aided Machining *
o Design for Manufacture *
o Computer-Aided Design - 3D Visualisation and Animation *
* HND courses only
† HNC course only
