Coursework programs
Postgraduate Diploma in Microelectronics – Melbourne (Bundoora) (SPME)
This course has been designed as stage one and two of the Master of Microelectronic Engineering program. The aim of the course is to allow engineers to upgrade their skills and practical experience to satisfy the requirements of the microelectronics industry.
Admission requirements
Applicants to the course normally require a four year Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronic Engineering, or Computer Engineering, or Communication/Telecommunication Engineering, or a four year Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in an appropriate field, or an equivalent qualification. Applicants with a three year Bachelor of Science degree (in an appropriate field) or a Bachelor of Engineering degree in another field may also be considered for admission, following the successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering.
Course structure
The Postgraduate Diploma in Microelectronics course is taken over two teaching periods or the part-time equivalent, commencing in the second semester. The course comprises 120 credit points of theory subjects. Students can elect to take either eight subjects (each worth 15 credit points) or six subjects and a minor project worth 30 credit points.
Core subjects (60 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-2 | Electronic Design Automation | ELE3DDE | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | EDA Tools and Design Methodology* | ELE5TDM* | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Digital Systems Design | ELE5DSD | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Integrated Circuit Design | ELE5ICD | 15 |
Elective subjects (60 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Embedded Processors | ELE3EMB | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Semiconductor Materials and Devices | ELE5SDP | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Digital Signal Processing | ELE3SIP | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Emerging Topics in IC Design | ELE5ETD | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Test and Verification | ELE5TAV | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 |
Special Elective in Microelectronic Engineering1 | ELE5SEL | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 |
Microelectronic Minor Project | ELE5MIP | 30 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Design for Mass Production | ELE5DES | 15 |
Key: 1 The special elective subjects may be offered by La Trobe University from time to time on a needs basis for advanced topics or self-directed study.
* Not offered in 2010.
Elective subjects may also be chosen from approved fourth year and fifth year subjects offered by the Department of Electronic Engineering, or other related areas of the University.