Avionic Systems MEng (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Liverpool

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Liverpool

This programme is an enhanced version of the BEng degree in Avionic Systems. It allows for more specialisation and will provide a deeper level of knowledge and a faster route to a recognised professional qualification as a Chartered Engineer. It contains modules that consider the technical and industrial management activities that are an essential part of a professional engineer’s role. An additional fee of approximately £3,400 is required to cover the costs of the mandatory 20 hours pilot training that is required for all students working towards the NPPL, JAA/PPL and fATPL. The programme gives you the option to learn to fly and to build towards either a National Private Pilot’s Licence (NPPL) or a full JAA/PPL in the first year and the ‘frozen’ Air Transport Pilot’s Licence (fATPL) in the second year. If you are seeking a career as a commercial airline pilot it is possible to work towards the fATPL. Our flight training partners are based at Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport and time for flight training is provided in the timetable. Also a particularly exciting experimental facility on the University campus is the Bibby Flight Simulation Laboratory featuring motion and visual cueing and a library of different aircraft types that students can ‘try their hands on’. A new two-seat motion simulator is used as support to our Pilot Studies programmes. The first two years of this programme are the same as the BEng programme. In the third year, there is some commonality, but there is more emphasis on longer term project work. This gives you more time to develop your interests and knowledge of the subject. There is also a group project which interfaces with other disciplines within Aerospace Engineering to provide specialist Avionics expertise on large scale airframe design – examples from previous years have included the design of UAVs (Uninhabited Air Vehicles) and their...

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Location

Start date

Liverpool (Merseyside)
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Chatham Street, L69 7ZH

Start date

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About this course

Entry Requirements A level offerABB Subject requirementsA level Mathematics and a Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics or Design and Technology, Systems and Control Technology) as well as the GCSE Maths C BTECD*DD in relevant diploma including Distinction in Level 3 Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians International Baccalaureate33 overall, including 5 at Higher Level Mathematics and a Science Irish Leaving CertificateA1, A1, B1, B1 at Higher Level including Mathematics and a Science at A1...

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Subjects

  • Credit
  • C programming
  • C++
  • Basic
  • IT
  • Basic IT training
  • Basic IT
  • Design
  • Mathematics
  • Electrical
  • Pilot
  • University
  • Project
  • Systems
  • Engineering
  • Programming
  • On-Air
  • IT Development
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Electromagnetism
  • Skills and Training

Course programme

Module details Programme Year One

The first two years of the MEng are the same as the BEng programme.

  • Digital and Integrated Electronics Design
  • Electrical Circuits and Systems
  • Mathematics
  • Experimental Skills/Engineering Skills
  • Electronic Circuits
  • C Programming
  • Electromechanics and Electromagnetism
  • Aerospace Engineering

For the optional ‘with Pilot Studies’ time is factored into the timetable to enable you to acquire the flying time. If you are not sure if you wish to take a BEng (Hons) or an MEng (Hons) degree then we advise that you apply for the MEng and make a final decision at the end of Year Two.

Compulsory modules
  • Electronic Circuits (ELEC104) Level 1 Credit level 15 Semester First Semester Exam:Coursework weighting 70:30 Aims
  • ​To introduce students to fundamental electronic devices (diodes and transistors).
  • ​To show how diodes and transistors are used in amplifier and switching circuits.​

  • Learning Outcomes Students will be able to show knowledge and understanding of the behaviour, important properties and applications of diodes and transistors.​​Students will have the ability to understand and apply equivalent circuit representations of diodes and transistors.​​

    Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of circuit biasing, the role of decoupling capacitors and the performance of some commonly used configurations and their practical significance.​​

  • Electromagnetism & Electromechanics (ELEC120) Level 1 Credit level 15 Semester Second Semester Exam:Coursework weighting 75:25 Aims
  • Upon completion of this module students will understand the basic elements of electrostatics and electromagnetics. Students will be able to demonstrate the importance of these core topics in engineering applications and complete simple designs of their own.



  • ​The course covers electrostatics, current and permanent electromagnetism. In particular, it is the first time that year 1 students meet design as distinct from problem based activity. This part of the course demands innovation and also demands that the student has approach as near as possible to a specification which may not, of itself, be possible.​​​

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  • ​ The second part of the module covers electromechanics. The aims of this section will provide students with a fundamental knowledge of the principles and construction of DC and AC machines, transformers and linear actuators.​

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  • Learning Outcomes ​ Basic understanding of charge and electric field strength. ​​

    ​ Knowledge of Gauss''s Law and its engineering applications. ​​

    ​ B asic understanding of the generation of electric cu rrents.​

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    ​ Knowledge of engineering applications of the magnetic effects of currents. ​​

    ​ Understanding the fundamentals of current flow into inductors and capacitors.​

    ​ A n understanding of how the physical laws of electromagnetism and mechanics apply to practical motors, transformers and actuators.​

    ​A n understanding of the properties of materials best suited for use in electromechanical devices. ​

    ​​ An introductory knowledge of the behaviour of common electrical devices, such as series and shunt dc motors, alternators, solenoids and transformers​​

  • Introduction To Programming In C (ELEC129) Level 1 Credit level 15 Semester Whole Session Exam:Coursework weighting 0:100 Aims

    Despite the popularity of newer languages such as C++ and Java the C language remains a core skill in the software business ranking in the top ten desired skills. C is one of the most popular languages for programming embedded systems that are found in automobiles, cameras, DVD players and many other modern appliances.

    This module aims to enable students to:

    • Learn and use the C programming language
    • Use the C language to solve real engineering problems
    • Acquire fundamental software development skills covering program design, coding and testing
    Learning Outcomes

    Knowledge of the C programming language

    Knowledge of general programming concepts

    ​Knowledge of the role and functions of the hardware and software components of a computer

    ​Understanding of the software development process

  • Electrical Circuits and Systems (ELEC142) Level 1 Credit level 15 Semester First Semester Exam:Coursework weighting 70:30 Aims
  • To become familiar with a range of circuit analytical techniques

  • ​To be able to apply the most appropriate technique for a given circuit

  • To understand and be able to analyse transient phenomena in circuits containing reactive elements
  • To understand the basic principles of operational amplifiers and analyse circuits containing them

  • To introduce students to AC circuits.

  • To provide a method for AC circuit analysis for fixed frequency supplies.

  • To extend the AC circuit analysis for variable frequency circuits (ie simple filters).

  • To extend the analysis from passive frequency dependent circuits to active circuits. ​

  • Learning Outcomes

    ​Understand Ohms Law and other fundamental principals

    Understand how circuits can be simplified using resistor combinations

    ​Understand the difference between real and ideal components

    ​Understand how to apply advanced circuit analysis techniques  (Nodal Analysis, Superposition, thevenin and Norton theorems) to  solve simple DC and AC circuit problems.

  • Digital & Integrated Electronics Design (ELEC143) Level 1 Credit level 15 Semester Second Semester Exam:Coursework weighting 65:35 Aims

    This module aims to provide students with knowledge of:

    • Number systems such as binary, hexadecimal, BCD
    • Laws of Boolean Algebra
    • Basic design methods for combinational and sequential logic circuits.
    • Operation of various silicon electronic devices
    • To provide students with the opportunity to understand the basic principles of silicon microelectronics design.
    • Introduce the subject in the frame of reference of basic design and problem solving.
    • To develop practical skills in the handling and measurement of components.
    • To increase the confidence of the student in undertaking material with a strong analytical and engineering content.
    Learning Outcomes Understanding of number systems such as binary, hexadecimal and BCD
    ​ ​Knowledge of the laws of Boolean Algebra

    ​ ​Knowledge of basic design methods for combinational and sequential logic circuits 

    ​Understanding of the application of the physical laws of semiconductor to practicle silicon electronic devices such as diodes and transistors

    ​Familiarity of the common design rules for development of layouts for the silicon devices and simple circuits

  • Experimental Skills (ELEC172) Level 1 Credit level 7.5 Semester Whole Session Exam:Coursework weighting 0:100 Aims This module covers the fundamental concepts and techniques necessary to use industrial/commercial windows-based software applications. It also attempts to create new knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering principles.   On completion of the module, a student is expected to know and understand:    
    • The opportunities presented in MATLAB for solving complex mathematical problems
    • How to structure a scientific report or presentation 
    • How to connect basic measuring equipment to electronic circuits
    • The procedure to be followed for successfully completing an electrical engineering project
    • The main sustainability practical and legal issues to come into force in the near future
    • Data interfacing and data analysis
    • Error analysis, systematic and random errors
    Learning Outcomes

    ​have enhanced and harmonised IT skills with relation to:

    • University computer network
    • technical report writing
    • data analysis
    • creation and delivery of presentations
    • engineering spreadsheet analysis
    • creating a web page

    ​be creative in design, be able to evaluate results and synthesise knowledge

    ​know how to complete individual work and be a valuable team member

    recognise the basic building blocks of electrical circuits

    ​know how to use basic measuring equipment

    ​correlate theory in textbooks with its practical application

    design and construct an electronic product 

    to provide an appreciation of electrical engineerings responsibilities in the context of sustainable development ​

  • Mathematics I for Electrical Engineers (MATH191) Level 1 Credit level 15 Semester First Semester Exam:Coursework weighting 90:10 Aims

    To bring students from varying backgrounds up to a common level in preparation for further modules in mathematics. To cover in detail the basic techniques of differential calculus,and provide an introduction to the theories of integral calculus, vectors, complex numbers and series.

    Learning Outcomes

    After completing the module, students should be able to:

    -        Understand the notion of limits on an intuitive level

    -        Differentiate functions using the product, quotient and chain rules

    -        Understand various applications of the theory of differentiation, including Maclaurin series and Taylor series

    -        Carry out simple calculations involving integration, vectors, complex numbers, and series

  • Mathematics Ii for Electrical Engineers (MATH192) Level 1 Credit level 15 Semester Second Semester Exam:Coursework weighting 80:20 Aims

    1. To provide a detailed introduction to techniques (change of variable,

        integration by parts and partial fractions) for and applications of

        one-dimensional integrals.

     

     2. To introduce partial derivatives of functions of two variables and their

        applications, e.g., for linear approximations.

Avionic Systems MEng (Hons)

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