Information & Computer Engineering

Information and Computer Engineering covers the digital representation and processing of signals and systems. It extends from the theory of signals and systems, through to the manipulation of data via computer programs.

Third Year

Students intending to qualify in this Engineering Area must include at least six of the modules listed below in their third year.

Number and title of module
3F1Signals and systems
3F2Systems and control
3F3Signal and pattern processing
3F4Data transmission
3F5Computer and network systems
3F6Software engineering and design
3G4Medical imaging and 3D computer graphics
3M1Mathematical methods

Students specialising in this area whose main interests are signals, control and communications will include 3F1 to 3F5. Those with an interest in computer systems will focus more on 3F4 to 3F6. Students with a strong interest in control should also consider the Instrumentation and Control Area as an alternative.

Recommended Engineering Area Extension Activity: Investigation of the design of CD players

Fourth Year

Students intending to qualify in this Engineering Area in the fourth year must include at least four of the modules listed below:

Number and title of module
4F1Control system design
4F2Robust and non-linear systems and control
4F3Optimal and predictive control
4F5Advanced communications and coding
4F7Digital filters and spectrum estimation
4F8Image processing and image coding
4F10Statistical pattern processing
4F11Speech and language processing
4F12Computer vision and robotics
4F13Machine learning
4M17Practical optimization
4M20Robotics