Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science 2+2 @livuni /UniversityofLiverpool @livuni Uof LTube 01 Contents Why choose the 2+2 at the Why choose the 2+2 at the University of Liverpool? 01 University of Liverpool? Introduction to the School Our story began in 1881 . . .The University of Liverpool became one of of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer the first civic universities.The original redbrick. Science at Liverpool 02 Nearly 140 years later, we are still as original as ever - offering different Computer Science viewpoints and daring ideas. Unique perspectives and a city bursting at Liverpool 04 with character. We are uncovering world firsts through our pioneering Electrical Engineering and research and helping you to forge your own original path. Studying in Electronics at Liverpool 06 Liverpool will provide you with an amazing, life-changing university Articulation routes 08 experience that will help you to achieve your ambitions. Computer Science and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) 08 Internationally recognised Support services Computer Science BSc (Hons) 08 Ranked 165th in the Times Higher Education Happy students are successful students. In order to (THE) World University Rankings (2020) help you achieve your ambitions, the University of Computer Science with Software Liverpool has a wide range of services to support Development BSc (Hons) 08 Ranked 164th in the QS World University Rankings (2019) you throughout your studies, including: Electrical and Electronic 20th in the UK for research power with 7 XJTLU student adviser Engineering BEng (Hons) 09 subjects ranked in the top 10 in the UK’s Academic advisers Financial Computing BSc (Hons) 10 Research Excellence Framework (both International advice and guidance Chemistry and Computer Science ranked #1 in English Language Centre Mechatronics and Robotic the UK for 4* & 3* research THE 2014). Careers Studio Systems BEng (Hons) 11 Student services (Health, Counselling, etc) Benefits of studying in the UK Guild of Students Modules at a glance 12 Develop communication skills, flexibility, Sports centre Student support and adaptability, empathy and a global outlook – Libraries attributes which are highly sought by employers On-campus accommodation. next steps 20 No need for an IELTS when applying for postgraduate study in the UK Opportunity to explore the UK and Europe. The university offers great Graduate outcomes for 2+2ers facilities, the 24-hour library, 76% of all 2+2 graduates in Liverpool achieved a informational Career Centre 1st or 2:1 upon graduation and the gym. The campus is 80% of 2+2 graduates in Liverpool who were in further study after graduating from the University a very friendly, passionate of Liverpool were enrolled in QS Top 100 place with a good balance of Universities (DHLE 2020, University of Liverpool analysis of unpublished data) studying and socialising. Ranked 1st in the Russell Group for graduate Siqi Li employability (DLHE 2016/17). 2+2 alumna in Communications and Media EEE and Computer Science liverpool.ac.uk/electrical-engineering-electronics-and-computer-science/ 02 Faculty of Science and Engineering > School of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science @livuni /UniversityofLiverpool @livuni Uof LTube 03 Introduction to the School of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science at Liverpool The University of Liverpool School of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science is at the forefront of world- leading and internationally acclaimed research. The School brings together two departments which have complementary skills that are in demand worldwide.

This expertise and knowledge is part of My favourite part of my course was our research-led teaching and you will be taught by academics who are leaders in completing the year two EEE open their research fields. Staff in the School project with students from different are committed to the development of countries. This project provided the programmes that will further enhance the employability of our students and provide right tools and suitable environment an excellent student experience. The high for me to come up with individual National Student Survey scores confirm that our students are receiving excellent teaching solutions and designs. It not only and a great student experience. fostered my initiative, collaborative, We have strong interdisciplinary collaborations and creative learning, but also taught with governments and industrial partners me that learning is a life-long process worldwide, meaning we are at the cutting- edge of innovative technologies of the future that will take place at all times. The and our graduates are industry ready. team cooperation environment Summer Abroad taught me to work with others to Once you arrive at the University you’ll have achieve a greater outcome than the opportunity to apply for one of our exciting Summer Abroad programmes. Summer working as an individual. Through Abroad allows you to visit a new country this project, I gained the ability to whilst undertaking worthwhile academic study. solve the problems outside of what I Destinations include Australia, France and Canada. Find out more at: liverpool.ac.uk/ received from the lectures and classes study-abroad/outbound/what-is-study- by doing my research and speaking abroad/summer/. with experts from other areas.

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We are housed in a grade II listed building which has been extensively refurbished for 21st century Good Computer Science needs and challenges and provides state-of-the- art equipment and high-speed communication to know links. We teach in state-of-the-art PC and Mac at Liverpool laboratories running a variety of different operating systems, as well as iOS and Android Ground-breaking developments in computer science have tablets to encourage creativity and innovation revolutionised our lives. With a seemingly endless demand for within a stimulating environment in which to work and study. For those interested in autonomous 1st new generations of computer scientists to develop apps, algorithms Ranked 1st in the UK for 4* and 3* research and robotic systems, we also have dedicated labs outputs (THE 2014). and systems that will continue this revolution, the career prospects where students can build and test their own Lego for computer science graduates have never been better. Whatever Mindstorms . your prior experience of computing, a degree from the University of Invest in your future Liverpool will unlock these opportunities for you and kick-start your Computer science graduates are among the 94% are employed or in further study six months career as a computer scientist. highest-earners globally: there is a huge demand from industry for computer programmers, data after graduation (DLHE 2016/17). scientists, researchers, systems analysts, software engineers, technical We offer accredited Learn from leading experts in a culture Have confidence for the future with consultants and web developers. In 2016, six out programmes. of research excellence our accredited degree programmes of the 10 best performing global companies had a The Department is a Centre of Excellence with Our Computer Science programmes have been focus on information technology. respect to teaching and research. The latest accredited by the British Computer Society and so Over 90% of Liverpool’s computer science Research Excellence Framework rated 97% of open up a wide variety of career opportunities with We offer the chance to study graduates go onto well-paid graduate jobs and a language. our research outputs as being world-leading or excellent employment prospects. careers such as: computer programmer; software internationally excellent, the highest proportion developer; systems analyst; software engineer; of any computer science department in the UK. Benefit from studying in a well-established department technical consultant; web designer. With our close industry partners, and our Russell Computer Science at the University of Liverpool Group status, we enjoy strong funding from a has a history going back to the 1960s. As the Recent employers of our graduates mixture of European, national and industrial subject grew in importance, the Department of BAE Systems sponsors, providing a balanced portfolio of activity Computer Science was established in 1983 to BT that feeds back into teaching. This helps us provide learning and research support in this new Guardian Media Group ensure our programmes go beyond the practical and exciting field that spans and interplays with Royal Bank of Scotland application of the subject to inspire you about the more traditional subjects such as mathematics, Siemens possibilities of computer science. Thanks to our physics, biology and engineering. After five Unilever. industry partnerships, we can inject a significant decades, the Department is still rapidly growing practical element into your degree programme, and evolving and remains at the forefront of Skills for success including project work, placements and career computer science globally. A degree from the Department of Computer workshops. Science will prepare you for life with: Put your learning into practice through Effective information retrieval, management industry experience and organisational skills We offer options of industry-based projects, The ability to use general IT facilities effectively summer internships and work placements The ability to manage your own learning outside study time. You can also take part in the and development Microsoft IT Academy Programme and qualify for The ability to work effectively as a member Microsoft certification in Network and IT Systems of a development team. Administration, Software Development, or Database Administration. Computer Science liverpool.ac.uk/computer-science/ 06 Faculty of Science and Engineering > School of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science @comingtolivuni /UniversityofLiverpool @livuni Uof LTube 07

Invest in your future Our degrees have excellent career prospects: 90% Good Electrical Engineering and of graduates go on to graduate level jobs. Careers are many and varied and include design engineer, to know systems engineer, medical physicist, postdoctoral Electronics at Liverpool research scientist and radio frequency scientist. Many of our graduates go on to work in the Electrical Engineering and Electronics at Liverpool addresses all industrial sector, in government and in education, of the major subject areas underpinning the technology-based whilst others enter non-technical professions such 96% as banking, accountancy, management and law. modern economy. Whether your interests are in , computers, are employed or in further study within six months of graduating (DLHE 2016/17). power systems, communications networks or the internet-of-things, Recent employers our range of degrees will provide you with industry-relevant training ARM Holdings Ltd and skills to accelerate your career prospects. British Nuclear Group We offer accredited Deva Electronic Controls programmes. Energetix Group PLC Ericsson Ltd Equip yourself to take advantage Thrive within our friendly environment Heap and Partners Ltd We offer the chance to study a language. of excellent career prospects Our supportive and friendly environment is Logica CMG We work closely with industry leaders to develop reflected in our high overall student satisfaction Marconi all of our programmes. Building on the core rate (National Student Survey). Your personal Ministry of Defence principles of electrical/electronic engineering, development and employability skills are Royal Liverpool University Hospital you will develop advanced skills in hardware reinforced in the supportive small group (clinical engineering) and/or software design and implementation, environment of our fortnightly tutorial sessions. Science and Technology Facilities Council gaining experience with industry standard tools, technologies and working methods. Be part of an institution which is leading Daresbury Laboratory the way in new technologies Scottish Power Be prepared for the global workplace From our Sensor City joint project with Liverpool The Highways Agency We offer outstanding opportunities for our John Moores University, to the new Centre for United Utilities PLC students to experience different systems, Plasma Microbiology, to our pioneering work on Siemens UK. technologies and cultures through study cyber security and organic electronics, the work abroad placements. of the Department is leading the way in providing Extracurricular Opportunities technological solutions to modern problems. Gain real hands-on experience By participating in the University’s Coding and Robotics Club (CRC) teams of students get the You will learn through the practical application Year Abroad option opportunity to collaborate and compete in numerous of concepts and theory, always with awareness Some programmes in Electrical Engineering activities from building games to designing and of their relevance to the real world. Working and Electronics will allow you to apply for a creating robots. with leading tech companies, you will take Year Abroad once you arrive at the University projects from conception, through to design, of Liverpool. The Year Abroad will allow you to The activities include: implementation and operation. spend an academic year at one of our partner Designing and building smart cars based on universities, studying a mixture of subject-related which could be controlled using a mobile Apply for generous scholarships classes and classes related to the culture and phone or hand gesture controller The Institution of Engineering and Technology history of your host country. Find out more at: Designing and building TREEE smart cars (line (IET) offers generous scholarships worth up to liverpool.ac.uk/study-abroad/outbound/what-is- tracing smart cars) developed on the basis of £1,000 per year. More details can be found at study-abroad/year-abroad/. Arduino Nano board theiet.org/awards Training with RoboMaster robots before building a basic RoboMaster structure with A race day where the teams pitted their smart cars against each other The competition offers students the chance to travel to XJTLU to compete with students studying in

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with computers and be able to find solutions In addition, you will take a selection of optional to the problems you will encounter in your modules. professional life. Articulation routes See pages 12-19 for module descriptions. You can choose to maintain a mixture of modules Computer Science and Electronic in the electronics laboratory doing practical work throughout your degree or follow a specialist’s Electrical and Electronic pathway in artificial intelligence, algorithms and Engineering BEng (Hons) to consolidate the knowledge learnt in lectures Engineering BEng (Hons) and partaking in an extended team project. optimisation or data science. Graduates of this degree programme go on to a Smart devices will shape the way we live CSEE students take modules in Instrumentation Computer Science with Software Development wide range of careers: you may be responsible now and in the future. The rapid pace of and Control and Distributed Systems in Year Two is a pathway for those wanting to specialise for planning the electricity distribution network, technological change and the diversity of while DMT students take modules in Artificial in development, updating and widespread or you may be designing the electronics of the modern applications require a broad educational Intelligence and App Development. application of complex software. next ‘must have’ item. background and a lifelong commitment to learning new and specialised skills. In your third year CSEE students will take Programme in detail However, you are also not limited to a career Embedded Computer Systems whlie DMT The programme covers a range of compulsory in engineering, with many employers actively This programme combines the core elements students take Technologies for E-Commerce, modules including: Programming in Java, seeking engineers for their mixture of numerical of Electronic Engineering with those of Computer Advanced Web Technology and Principles of Computer systems, Databases, Software ability and practical problem solving skills. One Science, the intellectual discipline underlying all Computer Games Design and Implementation. engineering, Algorithmic foundations, day per week is timetabled for practical work in aspects of software development. Additionally, you will have the option of selecting Complexity of algorithms and decision and our well-equipped modern laboratories during Within this programme, there are two pathways: advanced modules from either department Computation and language. You then choose the first year. In the final year you will choose from Computer Science and Elecrtonic Engineering according to your chosen area of specialisation. from a selection of modules representing a wide range of projects that is either linked to and Digital Media Technology. Electronics options include Verilog digital system the cutting-edge of computer science today. research work or has some industrial relevance. design, Digital control, Data communications These cover topics such as Biocomputation, The Computer Science and Elecrtonic and Optical information systems. Typical Introduction to computational game theory and Programme in detail Engineering (CSEE) pathway is available to both computer science options are Biocomputation, Complex social networks, amongst others. This Modules covered in the second year range from 2+2 and other UK and international students. Image processing, and degree includes a second year group software digital electronics and electronic circuits through This programme provides more of a focus on graphics, Advanced web technologies and project and a final year individual project. to electromagnetism and electromechanics.. hardware. e-Commerce technologies. In the final year you will be able to choose a Key modules specialisation from ‘electrical engineering’, The Digital Media Technology (DMT) pathway Also in the final year, you will undertake a 20- Year Two ‘electrical and electronic engineering’, ‘electronic is only available to 2+2 students. This pathway week individual project. Recent projects have In Year Two you will continue to expand your engineering’, or ‘electronic and communication emphasises software and web technology. included ‘real-time GPS tracking of a vehicle knowledge of concepts and skills related to engineering’. ‘ Teaching is divided between the Department fleet by mobile phones’, and a ‘mobile multi-user the core areas of software development and of Electrical Engineering and Electronics and the dungeon (MUD) game using SMS messaging’. database development while starting to engage Electrical engineering Department of Computer Science. Combining with subject material directly related to computer ‘Electrical engineering’ is not simply about elements from these two disciplines will equip Key modules science. producing and transmitting electrical energy, it is you with both an added breadth of knowledge, See pages 12-19 for module descriptions. also about how it is used. In both its transmission and greater specialisation. Our graduates are You will take four core modules, in addition to and usage there are significant and increasing in demand because of their fluency both in the Computer Science BSc (Hons) selected optional modules. challenges facing electrical engineers; many language of electronic engineers as well as that of these are related to sustainability and the See pages 12-19 for module descriptions. of computer scientists, enabling you to bridge Computer Science with Software environment. Over the last decade there has the gap between software systems and the real Development BSc (Hons) Final Year been an increase in the generation of electrical world. A major part of your studies in Year Three will energy from greener sources (eg wind, wave, Computer Science is a broad area which be an individual project in computer science solar etc) and more efficient consumer products Programme in detail that you will undertake. The project will provide with increased electronics and software. Both pathways share many of the modules includes designing and building hardware and software systems for a wide range of purposes you with an opportunity to work in a guided but throughout your two years in Liverpool. The independent fashion to explore a substantial Electrical and Electronic Engineering and processing, structuring and managing ‘Electrical and Electronic Engineering’ is the specialisations allow you to concentrate your computer science problem in depth, making various kinds of information. broadest of the four specialisations and will allow studies through unique modules. practical use of principles, techniques and Covering all aspects of computer science, you to choose lecture modules from an extensive The second year builds on the first with core methodologies acquired elsewhere in the including the underlying principles and theory, list of options including subjects as diverse as modules in Software engineering, Database programme. this programme will ensure that when you development, Digital electronics and Signals graduate you will know what is and isn’t possible and communication systems. More time is spent Continued over... 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Power generation and transmission, Antennas In addition to core modules, you choose two from Mechatronics and Robotic Systems My professors have helped and Digital systems design with verilog. a list of optional modules. BEng (Hons) me a lot with my Final Year Electronics Engineering See pages 12-19 for module descriptions. The ‘electronics’ specialisation will prepare Mechatronics and robotic systems involves Project. I appreciate their you for the world of modern electronics. The Financial Computing BSc (Hons) technologies in mechanical engineering, time and patience so much. Department of Electrical Engineering and electronics, electrical engineering, control Electronics is particularly strong in electronics with Financial computing is at the very heart of the engineering and computing. Qingchun Lyu research groups in solid state silicon electronics, world’s global financial centres, from Wall Street Remotely operated vehicles on Mars, driverless 2+2 alumna in Electrical molecular electronics and bionano electronics. to Chicago, London and Tokyo. cars and automated robots at manufacturing Engineering and Electronics The Department also has excellent links with the assembly lines are just some examples of Programme in detail electronics industry; for example ARM Ltd, who mechatronics and robotic systems. Taught in conjunction with the Management STAFF PROFILE design the microprocessors that go into 90% of all School and bringing together finance, economics These products are essentially mechanical in Professor Alan Marshall mobile phones, have supported the Department and computing, this dynamic programme will nature but could not function without electrical through donations (from the Founding CEO of develop your knowledge and skills in aspects and computer control systems. There are also Professor Alan Marshall holds the chair in ARM plc, Sir Robin Saxby, an electronics graduate of financial services from understanding and numerous automotive applications; modern high Communications Networks at the University of from the University of Liverpool), summer work creating algorithms; financial accounting; performance cars have more than 100 computers Liverpool where he is director of the Advanced placements, ideas for project work and, most designing, implementing and evaluating software hidden in the engine management system, Networks Group. He is a senior member of IEEE significantly, employment for many recent systems to analysing stock portfolios and anti-lock brakes, active suspension control and a Fellow of the IET. He has spent over 24 graduates. operating financial markets. and elsewhere. Engineers with experience in years working in the Telecommunications and Electronic and Communications Engineering mechatronics and robotic systems are therefore in Defence Industries. He has published over 200 It is an exciting time for the electronic and Key modules high demand. scientific papers and holds a number of joint communications industry. New and innovative Year Two patents in the areas of communications and Programme in detail products are coming out every day. The rapid In your first year at Liverpool you continue with a network security. His research interests include The second year builds on the knowledge you growth of the wireless market is fuelled by mix of modules related to computing, accounting, Network architectures and protocols; Mobile and gained at XJTLU with lecture modules covering technological innovation. The current wireless economics, finance and management but also Wireless networks; Network Security; high-speed topics such as communication systems include 3G mobile have the opportunity to specialise in certain dynamic systems, engineering packet switching, Quality of Service & Experience phones, Bluetooth, wireless local area network subject areas of your choice. You will take all the structures, digital electronics, microprocessor (QoS/QoE) architectures; and Distributed Haptics. (WLAN), and Wi-Fi. More exciting wireless core modules, and selected optional modules. systems and control systems. systems and technologies (such as WiMAX and See pages 12-19 for module descriptions. Project work will develop your ability in teamwork, 4G) are emerging all the time. This programme leadership and independent problem solving. In is designed for those students with an interest Final Year the final year you will take core modules covering in communications engineering and associated A major part of your studies in Year Three will the fundamentals of mechatronics and robotic electronics. It covers a wide range of topics in be the Honours Year automated trading project systems. This includes modules covering topics electronic and communications engineering. You that you take part in as a member of a team. such as embedded computer systems, drives will not only learn how a communication system This project allows you to demonstrate practical and industrial robotics. With the optional modules works, but also understand what electronic competence in both research and development of your own choice, you can develop your skills in components are required for such a system. of computer-based trading strategies. a particular area in which you are interested. The final year includes an individual project. Key modules In addition, you will take all the core modules Year Two listed, and you will also choose modules from Key modules See pages 12-19 for module descriptions. selected optional modules list. Year Two See pages 12-19 for module descriptions. Final Year See pages 12-19 for module descriptions. You will do a major individual project that is either Final Year linked to research work or has some industrial You will study both core mechatronics and robotic relevance. A very wide range of projects are systems modules and optional modules chosen offered so that you can select one that interests from a wide ranging list of advanced topics. you. Other modules are studied which reflect your Also you must undertake an extended individual personal interest. This provides an opportunity project eg the development of electronic traction either to focus on your preferred specialisation control for automotive applications using a fuzzy or to keep your options open with a broad range logic controller. of suitable modules. See pages 12-19 for module descriptions. EEE and Computer Science liverpool.ac.uk/electrical-engineering-electronics-and-computer-science/ 12 Faculty of Science and Engineering > School of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science @livuni /UniversityofLiverpool @livuni Uof LTube 13 Core and selected optional modules overview Year Two

CS CS Module title CSEE EEE DMT CS w/ SD FC MRS Semester Credit Module description Module title CSEE EEE DMT CS w/ SD FC MRS Semester Credit Module description Accounting theory A O 2 15 Increases students' knowledge of Complexity of C 2 15 Demonstrates how the study of CFI202 the theory of accounting algorithms COMP202 algorithmics has been applied and its relevance to the study of in a number of different domains. accounting practice. Computer aided O O 2 7.5 Introduces students to a range of Advanced object O O 2 7.5 Introduces the notion of object software development techniques and tools used oriented C languages orientation and illustrate COMP285 in modern, large-scale industrial COMP282 the differences between software development. unmanaged and managed coding techniques, through the Computer-based O O C 2 15 Develops an understanding of introduction of two object- trading in financial financial markets at the level oriented variants of C; namely C++ markets COMP226 of individual trades and the and C#. range of different computer- based trading applications and App Development C 2 15 Explores the design and techniques. COMP228 programming of application programs on mobile devices. Computer networks O O 1 15 Introduces networked computer It covers topics such as how to COMP211 systems and the internet design for small displays and non- and principles that govern their traditional input devices; what the operation. expectations of mobile users are; Corporate financial C 1 15 Provides an introduction how to use publicly accessible management for to financial markets and to data sources to develop non-specialist students contextualise the application of innovative solutions. ACFI213 mathematical techniques.

Applied database O O O 2 7.5 Utilises Relational Algebra to Database C C C C C 1 15 Introduces students to management develop efficient Database Query development and the problems arising from COMP283 Language code. design COMP207 concurrency in databases, Advanced Artificial C O O 1 15 Provides an introduction to the information security intelligence COMP219 topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) considerations and how they are through studying problem-solving, solved. knowledge representation, Decision, computation O O 1 15 Examines the importance of planning, and learning in and language automata, formal language theory intelligent systems. COMP218 and mode of computation in Business in the global O 2 15 Explores how businesses operate computer science and AI. economy MKIB225 internationally and their changing Digital electronics C C C C 2 15 Provides students with the ability context. and microprocessor to: design digital systems Classical mechanics 2 15 Provides an understanding of the systems ELEC211 using the Algorithmic State MATH228 principles of classical mechanics Machine (ASM) methodology. and their application to dynamical Distributed systems C O O 1-2 15 Explores distributed systems systems. COMP212 (except including synchronisation models CMOS integrated C C 2 7.5 Combines CMOS integrated G403) and election algorithms. circuits ELEC212 circuits design activity with very Dynamic systems C 1-2 15 Develops an understanding of relevant industrial concepts and a MECH214 the essential principles governing deeper understanding of MOSFET the behaviour and concepts of device physical principles and feedback control and dynamic electromagnetism. stability.

Communication C C C 2 7.5 Presents the concepts involved E-commerce group C 2 15 Students will work in small groups systems ELEC202 with signals and communication project COMP215 to produce a working software systems. system.

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CS Core and selected optional modules Module title CSEE EEE DMT CS w/ SD FC MRS Semester Credit Module description Securities markets C 2 15 Develops an appreciation of the overview Year Two (continued) ECON241 role of securities markets in the economy.

Signals and systems C C C C 1 15 The fundamentals of the analysis ELEC270 of continuous- and discrete-time signals and systems. CS Module title CSEE EEE DMT CS w/ SD FC MRS Semester Credit Module description Software development O C 2 15 Introduces a range of techniques tools COMP220 and tools, beginning to be used Electrical circuits and C C C 1 15 Equips students with tools to in modern, large-scale industrial power systems analyse inter-related circuits. software development. ELEC209 Software engineering I C C C C 1 15 Develops an understanding of the Electromagnetics C C 2 7.5 To further enhance the students COMP201 problems associated ELEC210 knowledge and use of Maxwells with the development of equations and their use in significant computing systems. practical EM applications. Solids and structures II C 1 and 2 15 Develops knowledge of the Electronic circuits C C C 2 15 Understand how electronic ENGG209 principles of solid mechanics and systems ELEC271 circuits are designed and applied to engineering structures. undertake design exercises.

Field theory and partial C C 1 7.5 Introduces students to the differential equations concepts of scalar and vector MATH283 fields.

Financial reporting I C 1 15 Enables candidates to prepare ACFI201 single entity financial statements, and extracts, covering a wide range of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Group software project C C 2 15 Students will work in small groups COMP208 to produce a working software system.

Instrumentation C C C C 1 and 2 15 Provides the student with and control ELEC207 the ability to select a suitable transducer and associated system for a given measurement application and to consider possible alternative solutions.

Planning your O O O 1 7.5 Prepares students with the skills career COMP221 required to secure either an internship or a graduate job.

Principles of C and O O 2 7.5 Introduces the issues of memory memory and memory management management within system-level procedural COMP281 programming language (C).

Principles of computer C O O 2 15 Introduces the main issues games design and surrounding the computer implementation games architecture. COMP222

Project, problem C C 1 and 2 7.5 Provides students with practical solving and industrial work, while testing a wide awareness ELEC222 range of skills. Robotic Systems I C ELEC230

Scripting languages O O O 2 7.5 Provides an understanding of COMP284 the nature and role of scripting languages.

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CS CS Module title CSEE EEE DMT w/ SD FC MRS Semester Credit Module description Module title CSEE EEE DMT w/ SD FC MRS Semester Credit Module description Advanced modern O O O 1 7.5 Various aspects of advanced modern Drives ELEC331 O O C 1 7.5 Introduces a range of electrical machines management management. (AC & DC) using the concepts of rotating MNGT352 magnetic fields and co-energy.

Advanced Web C 2 15 Provides a basic introduction to the E-business models O 1 15 An introduction to the appraisal and Technology main principles behind representing and and strategy EBUS301 formulation of e-business strategy and COMP318 retrieving knowledge effectively on the contemporary e-business models. Web. The module covers the evolution from the standard Web to the Semantic Efficient sequential O O 1 15 Learn some advanced topics in the Web, and gives the opportunity to gain algorithms COMP309 design and analysis of efficient sequential an awareness of the main methods and algorithms. techniques, including practical awareness, Electromagnetic O O O 2 7.5 Provides students with advanced of the main issues arising in annotating compatibility ELEC382 knowledge and skills to deal with EMC web pages with semantic information, in problems. interlinking pages with similar semantic content and in effectively querying these Electronics for O O O 2 15 Gain knowledge of a wide range of pages. instrumentation and analogue components and electronics for communications instrumentation and communications. Antennas O O O 2 7.5 Introduces fundamental antenna principles ELEC317 ELEC312 and concepts based on the underlying electromagnetic theory. Embedded computer C O O C 1 15 Obtain an understanding of the systems ELEC370 construction and operation of embedded Application C O O 1 15 Provides students with the ability to computer systems and their components. development design and implement a console-based with C++ ELEC362 application using C++. Engineering C C C 1 7.5 Explores the tools and constraints management associated with managing both small and Biocomputation O O O 1 15 Introduces students to the field of neural and entrepreneurial large projects. COMP305 computation with regard to biologically- skills ELEC352 motivated computing particularly in relation to multidisciplinary research. Engineering systems C 1 7.5 Develops an appreciation of the MECH310 multidisciplinary systems view in Communicating O O 1 and 2 15 Develops key transferable skills including engineering. computer science communication and team working within COMP335 an educational context. Finance and markets C 2 15 Builds on the existing finance modules, ACFI341 understanding the recent global financial Complex information O O 2 15 Understand the software development crisis and risk management. networks COMP324 opportunities offered by the emergence of these networks, through the study of Financial reporting II O 1 15 Covering the preparation of group information retrieval algorithms. ACFI309 financial statements including associates and joint ventures. Computational game O O O 2 15 An understanding of the inefficiency theory and mechanism arising from uncontrolled, decentralised Formal methods O O O O 2 15 Exploring complex computational systems design COMP326 resource allocation. COMP313 within critical applications to give a precise and unambiguous specifications. Corporate reporting O 2 15 Develops students understanding of and analysis ACFI302 financial reporting to an advanced level. Global strategic O 1 15 Provides conceptual frameworks within management MKIB351 which to formulate and analyse global Digital and wireless O O O 1 15 Provides an extensive coverage of the strategy. communications theory and practice of digital and wireless ELEC377 communication systems. Honours Year C 1 and 2 30 Gives students the opportunity to work automated trading in a team to explore the problem of Digital control and O O C 2 15 The fundamentals of applied digital control project COMP396 automated trading from a practical optimisation ELEC303 and design techniques. perspective. Digital system design O O O 1 and 2 15 Students design and synthesise digital ELEC373 systems using Verilog and ASM.

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Key: C: Core O: Selected optional modules CSEE: Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Pathway DMT: Digital Media Technology Pathway EEE: Electrical and Electronic Engineering CS: Computer Science CS w/ SD: Computer Science with Software Development FC: Financial Computing 18 Faculty of Science and Engineering > School of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science @livuni /UniversityofLiverpool @livuni Uof LTube 19 Core and selected optional modules overview Year Three (continued)

CS CS Module title CSEE EEE DMT w/ SD FC MRS Semester Credit Module description Module title CSEE EEE DMT w/ SD FC MRS Semester Credit Module description Honours Year C C C 1 and 2 30 Students work in a guided but Principle of computer C 2 15 Introduces topics commonly present in the computer science independent fashion to explore a games design and modern computer games from software project COMP390 substantial electronic commerce problem implementation architecture principles to advanced in depth. COMP222 artificial intelligence techniques to the creation of 3D content. As part of the Image processing O O O O O 1 7.5 Introduces the basic concepts of digital continuous assessment, students create ELEC319 image processing and pattern recognition. a simple 3D video game using an existing Industrial robotics and C 2 15 Develops knowledge and skills to design, game engine and an AI control procedure automated assembly build and operate industrial robotic for a multiuser framework. MNFG309 systems. Quantitative business C 1 15 Develops understanding of the core Introduction to O O O C 1 15 Introduces the notion of a game, its finance ACFI314 theoretical and empirical aspects involved computational game solutions, concepts, and other basic in corporate finance. theory COMP323 notions and tools of game theory. RF engineering and O O O 1 7.5 Examines the concepts of high frequency Knowledge O O 1 15 Develops a complete and critical applied electromagnetics. representation and understanding of the notion of electromagnetics reasoning COMP304 representation languages and logics. ELEC311 BEng project C C 1 and 2 30 The project provides experience of Robotics and O O 1 15 Introduces the concept of an autonomous ELEC340 all aspects of working as an individual autonomous agent. engineer to complete a relatively complex systems COMP329 engineering task. Robotic Systems II C Mobile computing O O 1 15 Explores guidelines, design principles and ELEC330 COMP327 experience in developing applications for Signal processing and O O O O 2 15 Students develop a framework for signal small, mobile devices, including digital filtering processing an appreciation of context and location ELEC309 and to demonstrate some applications. aware services. Software engineering O O O O 1 15 Examine a range of advanced, near- Multi-agent systems O O O O 2 15 Introduces the concept of an agent II COMP319 research level topics COMP310 and multi-agent systems, and the in contemporary software engineering. main applications for which they are appropriate. Technologies for C O C O C 2 15 Explores the environment in which e-commerce e-commerce takes place, Neural networks C O C O O 2 7.5 Understand the structures and the COMP315 the main technologies for supporting ELEC320 learning mechanisms underlying neural e-commerce, and how these technologies networks within the field of artificial fit together. intelligence.

Ontologies and O O 2 15 Examine guidelines, concepts and models semantic web for designing and evaluating applications COMP318 utilising advanced web technologies. Computer science can be either very theoretical or very down to earth -

Optimisation O O O 1 15 A foundation for modelling various applying things without knowing the actual theories behind them. I am glad COMP331 continuous and discrete optimisation problems. the courses I take at UoL have a great balance between these two parts. I like Organic electronics O O O 1 7.5 Explore new developments in large- the way the teacher teach. They are always very patient to answer questions ELEC324 area, low-cost and flexible electronics, particularly those relating to the use of (either after class or in the discussion board) and deliver the contents using conjugated polymer and fullerene-based compounds and composites. animation or examples. Last but not least, I think students here participate

Photonics and optical O O 1 15 Introduces the fundamental principles of more in the class room and the atmosphere is quite welcoming and inspiring. information systems opto/electronic systems for the transfer of ELEC313 information. Yiting Wang 2+2 alumni in Computer Science

Please note: modules are illustrative only and subject to change. EEE and Computer Science liverpool.ac.uk/electrical-engineering-electronics-and-computer-science/

Key: C: Core O: Selected optional modules CSEE: Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Pathway DMT: Digital Media Technology Pathway EEE: Electrical and Electronic Engineering CS: Computer Science CS w/ SD: Computer Science with Software Development FC: Financial Computing 20 Faculty of Science and Engineering > School of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science @livuni /UniversityofLiverpool @livuni Uof LTube 21 Student support and next steps As a student in the School of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science, you will find a dedicated student support team, offering guidance and advice all the way from enrolment through to your graduation.

Learning and Teaching Support Steps for Registration Every student is allocated an Academic Adviser Invitations for registration will appear in the who provides academic advice and guidance to Welcome week timetable of events and sent to support your academic progress. You will find you before your arrival in September. your Academic Adviser via Liverpool Life Portal If you have questions once you arrive, you can and they will meet you when you begin your visit the student support teams for assistance: studies and regular meetings will be available throughout your programme to discuss and For the Computer Science and Electronic review your progress. Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering & Mechatronics and Robotic Systems Careers and Employability programmes, you can visit the Student Support The My Liverpool interactive resource is a Office, 5th floor, Dept of EEE. website where students can find out about a wide range of extra-curricular activities including For the Computer Science, Computer Science CV enhancing activities which will give the with Software Development and Financial opportunity to reflect on the skills developed. Computing Programmes, you can visit the Activities from the My Liverpool Portfolio will Student Support Office, Ground floor, Dept of CS. populate the Higher Education Achievement Reports (HEARs). Disability Support The University offers Disability Advice and Guidance to disabled students with individual

needs. liverpool.ac.uk/electrical-engineering-electronics-and-computer-science/ There are two Disability Support Officers within the School of EEE/CS who can offer guidance to students with disabilities or via the Student Support Offices. EEE and Computer Science Find out more liverpool.ac.uk/study

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