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Electronics and Computer Science Taster Course

25-29 July 2022, course fee £299 (reduced rate and full bursaries available)
 

If you love maths, technology or science, this course will enable you to apply your skills to computer science and electronic engineering. You will work on a variety of challenges, including investigating and designing solutions to real-world problems in our state-of-the-art undergraduate labs.

On the course, you will explore the domains of artificial intelligence, computer vision and cybersecurity, developing your programming skills and applying them to real problems. You will also simulate, prototype and solder together electronic circuits built from logic gates - the basic building blocks for all digital electonic systems, including computer processors - as well as learn about how complex chips are fabricated in our nanofabrication cleanrooms.

 

*COVID-19 Policy

We accept that our best-laid plans may have to change as a result of the ongoing pandemic. We are committed to running a safe and enjoyable course.  

  • If we decide to cancel the course, you will receive a full refund;
  • If we decide to change to online delivery, you can choose to either 1) cancel and receive a full refund, or 2) attend the online course and receive a partial refund for the difference in course fee;
  • If you are unable to attend due to government guidance at the time of the course (e.g. a requirement to self-isolate), you will receive a full refund.

The time I have spent in the labs has given me a lot of valuable skills and made me more sure of myself in regards to the practical aspects of the course.

Lucy Hodgins - MEng Biomedical Electronic Engineering, third year

What is Computer Science?

We use computers in every area of our lives; but getting computers to do what we want them to do requires specialist expertise and knowledge. Computer science is a problem solving science, modelling and analysing problems and providing solutions in engineering, health care, business and industry.

What is Electronic Engineering?

Electronics is the use of electricity to communicate, compute and control the world around us – from the processor in your phone, to the intelligent prosthetic arms that allow amputees to lead a normal life. Electronics is an engineering discipline and is underpinned by mathematics and physics. These are applied to designing and inventing cutting-edge products and systems.

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The best bit? Experiencing the labs that were challenging, yet fun and interesting.
Previous Taster Course Attendee
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Very informative and fun, and helped me figure out what I would like to study at university.
Previous Taster Course Attendee
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Biomedical Engineering (Electronics) Taster Course

 
 
Labs

Learn about the new and innovative health and wellbeing technologies that biomedical engineers create, from AI assisted diagnostics & digital health systems, to rehabilitation technologies and implantable sensors. We will teach you how to design and construct a biosensor and analyse its performance, collect & analyse your own muscle movement signals using neural networks, and build a heart rate (ECG) sensor. You will also learn about miniaturised “Lab-on-a-Chip” diagnostics and smart signal analysis for wearable healthcare.*

*COVID-19 Policy

We accept that our best-laid plans may have to change as a result of the ongoing pandemic. We are committed to running a safe and enjoyable course.  

  • If we decide to cancel the course, you will receive a full refund;
  • If we decide to change to online delivery, you can choose to either 1) cancel and receive a full refund, or 2) attend the online course and receive a partial refund for the difference in course fee;
  • If you are unable to attend due to government guidance at the time of the course (e.g. a requirement to self-isolate), you will receive a full refund.

Studying at Southampton has been a truly incredible experience – there are so many opportunities and facilities that you have access to.

Lydia Moore - MEng Electical and Electronic Engineering with Industrial Studies, 2021

What is Biomedical Engineering (Electronics)?

Biomedical engineers design and create new technologies to solve medical and healthcare challenges created by an ageing population. Within this field, the intersection of state-of-the-art electronics and biomedicine is leading a revolution in new digital health solutions, intelligent home monitoring and smart biosensors.

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My favourite parts were getting a real feel for what uni is like, making new friends and going to interesting lectures
Past Taster Course Attendee

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