Undergraduate courses offered by the Faculty
Bachelor of Electronic Engineering/Master of Microelectronic Engineering (SZEEME) – Melbourne (Bundoora)
This is a double degree program offered by the Department of Electronic Engineering that enables completion of a Bachelor of Electronic Engineering degree in combination with a Masters level degree in microelectronics. It provides electronic engineering students with a direct path from first year through to a Masters degree specialising in microelectronic design. Graduates may apply for membership of Engineers Australia at the grade of Professional Engineer and seek employment in industry as an electronic engineer or a microelectronic engineering specialist. This program is fully accredited by Engineers Australia.
Microelectronic engineering
The course is designed to produce graduates with specialist skills in microelectronic engineering, which is an area that has been recognised as a strategic business development requirement by the Victorian government. The course offers a unique concurrent program, combining undergraduate and Masters level studies in the one program.
Entry with advanced standing
Students who have completed or partially completed a Diploma or Certificate studies may be granted advanced standing.
Industry experience
Students are required to complete at least 12 weeks certified practical experience under the guidance of an experienced engineer before being deemed to have completed the course and therefore qualify to graduate. This is preferably undertaken during the annual vacation following either the third or the fourth years of the course but may be done at the conclusion of the final year.
Scholarships
First year scholarships are available for high achieving students. Prospective candidates should contact the Department of Electronic Engineering early in their Year-12 studies for details.
Course structure
This double degree program is of five and a half years full-time or equivalent part-time duration and requires the completion of 660 credit points. Students may complete the program in five years as part of an accelerated study program. The first two years encompass studies in electronics, mathematics, computer science, and physics. The microelectronics specialisation is commenced in the third year and continues through to the fifth year. Topics covered include digital system design, software tools and integrated circuit design. This course is structured to allow reversion to the single Bachelor of Electronic Engineering course at any time and students must perform at a level satisfactory to the Head of Department in the third and fourth years of the course to continue in the double degree program. Practical work is an integral part of the course and is compulsory.
First year (135 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Introductory Electronics | ELE1IEL | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Calculus and Probability for Engineers | MAT1CPE | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals | CSE1OOF | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Principles of Physics A | PHY1SCA | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Basic Electronic Circuits | ELE1CCT | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Calculus and Linear Algebra | MAT1CLA | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Electronic Engineering Design Project | ELE1EDP | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming | CSE1IOO | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Principles of Physics B | PHY1SCB | 15 |
Second year (135 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Electrical Power | ELE2PWR | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Linear Circuits and Signals | ELE2CIR | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Microprocessors and Digital Design | ELE2MDD | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Vector Calculus | MAT2VCA | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Digital Design with Programmable Logic | ELE2DDP | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Analogue Circuits and Interfacing | ELE2ANI | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Linear Algebra | MAT2LAL | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Object-Oriented Programming Using C++ | CSE1CPP | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Electromagnetism and Modern Materials | PHY2EMM | 15 |
Third year (135 credit points)
Core subjects (105 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Communication Systems | ELE3CMN | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Control Systems | ELE3CON | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Embedded Processors | ELE3EMB | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Instrumentation Electronics and Sensors | ELE3IES | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Digital Signal Processing | ELE3SIP | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Electronic Design Automation – Tools and Techniques | ELE3DDE | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Third Year Project | ELE3PRO | 15 |
Elective subjects (30 credit points)
Students may take 30 credit points of third year level electronics subjects as listed below or select from any third year subjects available in the School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, or any other subject approved by the undergraduate course adviser. One of the electives may be taken in the first semester.
Recommended electives from within the School:
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-2 | Biomedical Engineering | ELE3BIO | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Digital Communication Systems | ELE3DCS | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Sustainable Power Generation | ELE3SPG | 15 |
Fourth year (135 credit points)
Core subjects (105 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Advanced Digital Systems Design | ELE4ADD | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Applied Management for Engineers | ELE4EMT | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Engineering Project A1 | ELE4EPA | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Semiconductor Materials and Devices4 | ELE5SDP | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | EDA Tools and Design Methodology2 | ELE5TDM | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Engineering Project B1 | ELE4EPB | 30 |
Electives (30 credit points)
Students choose two subjects from the following list or other subjects approved by the undergraduate course adviser. The subjects available may vary from year to year according to staff availability and student demand. Details of the subjects available, and the teaching period in which they will run, are finalised in February of each year.
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Advanced Signal Processing | ELE4ASP | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Advanced Topics A | ELE4ATA | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Biomedical Engineering | ELE4BME | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Optical Fibre Communication Systems | ELE4OFC | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Reconfigurable Computing Hardware2 | ELE4RCH | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Radio Frequency Design | ELE4RFD | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Sustainable Power Management | ELE4SPM | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 |
Directed Study3 | ELE4DIR | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Advanced Communication Systems | ELE4ACS | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Advanced Instrumentation Electronics | ELE4AAE | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Advanced Management Information Systems2 | CSE4AMI | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Advanced Topics B | ELE4ATB | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Antennas and Propagation | ELE4ANS | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Clinical Engineering | ELE4CLN | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Communication Networks | ELE4NET | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Digital Control Theory | ELE4DCT | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Image Processing and Coding | ELE4IPC | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Optical Fibre Sensors2 | ELE4OFS | 15 |
Fifth year (120 credit points)
Core subjects (105 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Integrated Circuit Design | ELE5ICD | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Emerging Topics in IC Design | ELE5ETD | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Test and Verification | ELE5TAV | 15 |
| and either | |||
| TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 |
Microelectronic Major Project5 | ELE5MAP | 60 |
| or | |||
| TE-SEM-1 and |
Microelectronic Major Project A1,5 | ELE5MXA | 30 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Microelectronic Major Project B1,5 | ELE5MXB | 30 |
Elective subject (15 credit points)
Any other fifth year level electronics subject or other subject as approved by the postgraduate course adviser. Recommeded to take ELE5DES.
Key: 1 Linked subjects: both subjects must be taken in the one academic year.
2 Not available in 2010.
3 Enrolment in ELE4DIR requires the approval of the Electronic Engineering Undergraduate Course Adviser.
4 Available every second year, from and including 2008.
5 Students complete 60 credit points of major project work in the 5th year, across two semesters (ELE5MXA and ELE5MXB).
For a full description of subjects, including the subject name, subject code, credit points, campus/location, subject coordinator, class requirements, assessment, prerequisites and readings, students should access the Subject Database at www.latrobe.edu.au/udb_public.