Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic) (BE(Hons)(Elec&Elec))
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic) (BE(Hons)(Elec&Elec))
Program Code
BENGH
Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Academic Year
2024
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
This program embraces both electrical and electronic engineering and provides graduates with a wide range of fundamental scientific knowledge relevant to electrical and electronic engineering. An emphasis is placed on underlying principles and techniques so that graduates will be able to learn and apply new technologies as they emerge in the future. The first two years of this degree provide a solid foundation in electronics, physics, mathematics and computer programming. This background means that graduates have the opportunity to work in many specialist areas and are prepared with lifelong learning skills so that they are able to change specialisations over the course of their careers. Students can choose a major in Biomedical Engineering, Communication Systems, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Mechatronics and Robotics, or Renewable Energy. Students can also choose a minor in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Defence Systems, Entrepreneurship or Humanitarian Engineering. Beginning in the third year of the degree, the focus shifts towards learning more advanced electrical and electronics technologies. In the final year of the program, students can further specialise by studying advanced elective courses and complete a capstone project that further develops research, technical and professional skills.
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic) is an AQF Level 8 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 4 years.
This program is accredited by Engineers Australia and graduates of the program qualify for professional membership of Engineers Australia.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Contribute to the design of creative, sustainable, economic and safe solutions, which satisfy the objectives of clients and stakeholders.
- Demonstrate a broad, theory-based understanding of the mathematical, natural and physical sciences underpinning engineering practice, and evaluate the differences between theoretical and applied system behaviour.
- Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of the computer and information sciences that underpin engineering practice.
- Demonstrate a substantial and contemporary body-of-knowledge of engineering methods, tools and processes for a specific discipline, complemented by relevant knowledge from related disciplines.
- Professionally and ethically conduct themselves and their work, respecting the communities and cultural norms within which that work is carried out.
- Communicate objectively and effectively, in written and oral forms, to lay and expert audiences.
- Apply critical and independent thinking to make sound judgements, based on evidence, theory and logical reasoning.
- Maintain and develop knowledge of advancements in engineering practice and research in the specific discipline, and apply this knowledge innovatively when devising solutions.
- Be an effective, emotionally and culturally intelligent team member, with leadership potential.
- Apply a systems approach to managing and developing solutions to complex problems.
Conditions
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
Program Maximum Duration: As specified in Table 1 of the Coursework Academic Programs Policy, this program must be completed within a Maximum Duration which includes any periods of non-enrolment, leave of absence or approved study at other institutions for credit towards a Program.
Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic)
There shall be a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic).
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic) the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 96 units, comprising:
- Core courses with a minimum value of 81 units and Elective courses, with the option of a major in one of the following:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Communication Systems
- Computer Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Renewable Energy
- Mechatronics and Robotics
- A minor can be presented in lieu of available electives within the program from the following options:
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Defence Systems
- Entrepreneurship
- Humanitarian Engineering
- A total of 8 weeks of approved engineering work placement is required. Students will need to enrol into the ENG 3100 Engineering Internship UG (0 units) course to complete this requirement.
- Unless exempted, International students are required to take ENG 1011 Introduction to Engineering EAL in lieu of ENG 1001 Introduction to Engineering as advised by the Faculty.
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 96 units.
Level I
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 1102 Object Oriented Programming 3 ELEC ENG 1100 Analog Electronics 3 ELEC ENG 1102 Digital Electronics 3 ENG 1001 Introduction to Engineering 3 ENG 1002 Programming (Matlab and C) 3 MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA 3 MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB 3 PHYSICS 1510 Physics IE: Mechanics and Thermodynamics 3 Level II
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ELEC ENG 2017 Circuits and Systems 3 ELEC ENG 2100 Digital Systems 3 ELEC ENG 2101 Electronics 3 ELEC ENG 2102 Electric Energy Conversion 3 ELEC ENG 2104 Digital Signal Processing 3 ELEC ENG 2106 Vector Calculus & Electromagnetics 3 MATHS 2106 Differential Equations for Engineers II 3 MATHS 2107 Statistics & Numerical Methods II 3 Level III
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ELEC ENG 3101 Control 3 ELEC ENG 3103 Engineering Electromagnetics 3 ENG 3004 Systems Engineering and Industry Practice 3 ENG 3005 Research Methods and Project Management 3 Level IV
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ELEC ENG 4100 Business Management Systems 3 and
All of the following courses must be completed:
Research Project
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENG 4002A Honours Engineering Research Project - Part A 0 ENG 4002B Honours Engineering Research Project - Part B 6 Core Courses - No Major
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ELEC ENG 3104 Electric Drive Systems 3 ELEC ENG 3110 Electric Power Systems 3 ELEC ENG 4105 Real-Time and Embedded Systems 3 ELEC ENG 4106 Radio Frequency Systems 3 Electives - No Major
Courses to the value of 15 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value BIOMENG 3113 Principles of Medical Imaging 3 BIOMENG 4115 Biomedical Instrumentation 3 COMP SCI 2103 Algorithm Design & Data Structures 3 COMP SCI 3001 Computer Networks & Applications 3 COMP SCI 3006 Software Engineering & Project 3 COMP SCI 3007 Artificial Intelligence 3 COMP SCI 3317 Using Machine Learning Tools 3 ELEC ENG 3088 Computer Architecture 3 ELEC ENG 3108 Telecommunications Principles 3 ELEC ENG 4058 Power Quality & Condition Monitoring 3 ELEC ENG 4063 Communications 3 ELEC ENG 4067 Antennas & Propagation 3 ELEC ENG 4069 Radar Principles & Systems UG 3 ELEC ENG 4087 Electricity Market and Power System Operation 3 ELEC ENG 4107 Autonomous Systems 3 ELEC ENG 4109 Digital Microelectronics 3 ELEC ENG 4111 Distributed Generation Technologies 3 ELEC ENG 4112 Signal Processing Applications 3 MECH ENG 3032 Micro-Controller Programming 3 PETROENG 4073 Carbon Capture & Storage in Geological Formations 3 -
Work Based Learning
A total of 8 weeks of approved engineering work placement is required. Students will need to enrol into the ENG 3100 Engineering Internship UG (0 units) course to complete this requirement.
Major
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Biomedical Engineering Major
To satisfy the requirements for Biomedical Engineering Major students must complete courses to the value of 27 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ANAT SC 1102 Human Anatomy and Physiology IA 3 BIOMENG 3113 Principles of Medical Imaging 3 BIOMENG 3114 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering 3 BIOMENG 4101 Biomechanical Engineering 3 BIOMENG 4115 Biomedical Instrumentation 3 PHYSIOL 2510 Physiology IIA: Heart, Lung & Neuromuscular Systems 3 and
Courses to the value of 9 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ANAT SC 2006 Foundations of Human Neuroanatomy 3 ANAT SC 2109 Biology and Development of Human Tissues 3 COMP SCI 2103 Algorithm Design & Data Structures 3 COMP SCI 3007 Artificial Intelligence 3 COMP SCI 3317 Using Machine Learning Tools 3 ELEC ENG 3108 Telecommunications Principles 3 ELEC ENG 4061 Image Processing 3 ELEC ENG 4063 Communications 3 ELEC ENG 4067 Antennas & Propagation 3 ELEC ENG 4109 Digital Microelectronics 3 ELEC ENG 4112 Signal Processing Applications 3 MECH ENG 3032 Micro-Controller Programming 3 PETROENG 4073 Carbon Capture & Storage in Geological Formations 3 -
Communication Systems Major
To satisfy the requirements for Communication Systems Major students must complete courses to the value of 27 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 2103 Algorithm Design & Data Structures 3 COMP SCI 3001 Computer Networks & Applications 3 ELEC ENG 3108 Telecommunications Principles 3 ELEC ENG 4054 Telecommunications Systems 3 ELEC ENG 4063 Communications 3 ELEC ENG 4106 Radio Frequency Systems 3 and
Courses to the value of 9 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 3007 Artificial Intelligence 3 COMP SCI 3317 Using Machine Learning Tools 3 ELEC ENG 3088 Computer Architecture 3 ELEC ENG 4067 Antennas & Propagation 3 ELEC ENG 4069 Radar Principles & Systems UG 3 ELEC ENG 4105 Real-Time and Embedded Systems 3 ELEC ENG 4109 Digital Microelectronics 3 ELEC ENG 4112 Signal Processing Applications 3 MECH ENG 3032 Micro-Controller Programming 3 PETROENG 4073 Carbon Capture & Storage in Geological Formations 3 -
Computer Engineering Major
To satisfy the requirements for Computer Engineering Major students must complete courses to the value of 27 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 2103 Algorithm Design & Data Structures 3 COMP SCI 3001 Computer Networks & Applications 3 COMP SCI 3004 Operating Systems 3 ELEC ENG 3088 Computer Architecture 3 ELEC ENG 4105 Real-Time and Embedded Systems 3 ELEC ENG 4109 Digital Microelectronics 3 and
Courses to the value of 9 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value BIOMENG 3113 Principles of Medical Imaging 3 COMP SCI 3006 Software Engineering & Project 3 COMP SCI 3007 Artificial Intelligence 3 COMP SCI 3307 Secure Programming 3 COMP SCI 3308 Cybersecurity Fundamentals 3 COMP SCI 3317 Using Machine Learning Tools 3 ELEC ENG 3104 Electric Drive Systems 3 ELEC ENG 3108 Telecommunications Principles 3 ELEC ENG 4106 Radio Frequency Systems 3 ELEC ENG 4112 Signal Processing Applications 3 MECH ENG 3032 Micro-Controller Programming 3 PETROENG 4073 Carbon Capture & Storage in Geological Formations 3 -
Cybersecurity Major
To satisfy the requirements for Cybersecurity Major students must complete courses to the value of 27 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 2000 Computer Systems 3 COMP SCI 2103 Algorithm Design & Data Structures 3 COMP SCI 2201 Algorithm & Data Structure Analysis 3 COMP SCI 3004 Operating Systems 3 COMP SCI 3307 Secure Programming 3 COMP SCI 3308 Cybersecurity Fundamentals 3 and
Courses to the value of 9 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 3001 Computer Networks & Applications 3 COMP SCI 3006 Software Engineering & Project 3 COMP SCI 3007 Artificial Intelligence 3 COMP SCI 3317 Using Machine Learning Tools 3 ELEC ENG 3088 Computer Architecture 3 ELEC ENG 3104 Electric Drive Systems 3 ELEC ENG 3108 Telecommunications Principles 3 ELEC ENG 4063 Communications 3 ELEC ENG 4105 Real-Time and Embedded Systems 3 ELEC ENG 4106 Radio Frequency Systems 3 ELEC ENG 4109 Digital Microelectronics 3 MECH ENG 3032 Micro-Controller Programming 3 PETROENG 4073 Carbon Capture & Storage in Geological Formations 3 -
Mechatronics and Robotics Major
To satisfy the requirements for Mechatronics and Robotics Major students must complete courses to the value of 27 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 2103 Algorithm Design & Data Structures 3 COMP SCI 3001 Computer Networks & Applications 3 COMP SCI 4092 Mobile and Wireless Systems 3 ELEC ENG 4107 Autonomous Systems 3 MECH ENG 3032 Micro-Controller Programming 3 and
Courses to the value of 12 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value BIOMENG 3113 Principles of Medical Imaging 3 COMP SCI 3006 Software Engineering & Project 3 COMP SCI 3007 Artificial Intelligence 3 COMP SCI 3317 Using Machine Learning Tools 3 ELEC ENG 3088 Computer Architecture 3 ELEC ENG 3108 Telecommunications Principles 3 ELEC ENG 4063 Communications 3 ELEC ENG 4067 Antennas & Propagation 3 ELEC ENG 4069 Radar Principles & Systems UG 3 ELEC ENG 4109 Digital Microelectronics 3 ELEC ENG 4112 Signal Processing Applications 3 PETROENG 4073 Carbon Capture & Storage in Geological Formations 3 -
Renewable Energy Major
To satisfy the requirements for Renewable Energy Major students must complete courses to the value of 27 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CHEM ENG 4048 Biofuels, Biomass and Wastes 3 ELEC ENG 3104 Electric Drive Systems 3 ELEC ENG 3110 Electric Power Systems 3 ELEC ENG 4111 Distributed Generation Technologies 3 MECH ENG 4064 Renewable Power Technologies 3 and
Courses to the value of 12 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 2103 Algorithm Design & Data Structures 3 COMP SCI 3001 Computer Networks & Applications 3 COMP SCI 3007 Artificial Intelligence 3 COMP SCI 3317 Using Machine Learning Tools 3 ELEC ENG 3108 Telecommunications Principles 3 ELEC ENG 4058 Power Quality & Condition Monitoring 3 ELEC ENG 4087 Electricity Market and Power System Operation 3 ELEC ENG 4109 Digital Microelectronics 3 MECH ENG 3032 Micro-Controller Programming 3 PETROENG 4073 Carbon Capture & Storage in Geological Formations 3
Minor
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Minor
To satisfy the requirements for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Minor students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 2103 Algorithm Design & Data Structures 3 COMP SCI 3007 Artificial Intelligence 3 COMP SCI 3317 Using Machine Learning Tools 3 COMP SCI 4417 Applied Natural Language Processing UG 3 -
Defence Systems Minor
To satisfy the requirements for Defence Systems Minor students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENG 4010 Defence Leadership 3 ENG 4020 Complex Systems Engineering 3 ENG 4021 Essentials of Humanitarian Engineering 3 POLIS 1104 Introduction to Comparative Politics 3 -
Entrepreneurship Minor
To satisfy the requirements for Entrepreneurship Minor students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENTREP 3000 Innovation and Creativity 3 ENTREP 3011 Startup Methodologies 3 ENTREP 3015 Entrepreneurial Leadership 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENTREP 3900 eChallenge 3 ENTREP 3901 Tech eChallenge 3 -
Humanitarian Engineering Minor
To satisfy the requirements for Humanitarian Engineering Minor students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENG 4021 Essentials of Humanitarian Engineering 3 PROJMGNT 3030 Project Logistics and Supply Chains 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value SPATIAL 3007WT GIS for Environmental Management III 3 SPATIAL 3020WT GIS for Agriculture & Natural Resource III 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value DEVT 2100 Poverty in the 21st Century 3 DEVT 2101 Empowerment, Gender & Community Development 3