Bachelor of Electronic Engineering/Master of Telecommunication Engineering
Course code/s: Melbourne (SWEETE)
This degree is being phased out. No new enrolments will be permitted from July 2012.
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 telecommunications. This course is designed to produce graduates with specialist skills in telecommunication engineering who will be able to design telecommunication devices, circuits, and systems and therefore obtain employment in one of the many telecommunication companies now in Australia. It will provide training in electronic engineering to graduate engineer level, as well as training in the specialty of telecommunication engineering. 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 telecommunication engineering specialist. This program is fully accredited by Engineers Australia.
Telecommunication engineering
The communications engineer today is faced with many challenges because of the rapid advances in computer, internet, multimedia, and telecommunication technologies. For example, mobile phones have become readily available, the introduction of optical fibres has improved long distance communications, and the move to digital techniques has allowed many new features to be introduced to the telephone network. Communications is now of great importance to organisations of all sizes and to all people. As a result, communications is now the fastest growing industry sector in the world.
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 telecommunications specialisation is commenced in the third year and continues through to the fifth year. Topics covered include mobile communications, optical fibre systems, computer networks, and satellite systems. 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 | C Programming for Engineers and Scientists | CSE1CES | 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 | Engineering Practice | EMS1EP | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Principles of Physics B | PHY1SCB | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals | CSE1OOF | 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 Communication Systems | ELE3DCS | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Digital Signal Processing | ELE3SIP | 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 from any other subjects approved by the undergraduate course adviser. One of the subjects may be taken in the first semester.
Recommended electives from within the School:
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-2 | Electronic Design Automation – Tools and Techniques | ELE3DDE | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Technology Investigative Project | ELE3TIP | 15 |
Fourth year (135 credit points)
Core subjects (90 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Applied Management for Engineers | ELE4EMT | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Engineering Project A1 | ELE4EPA | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Optical Fibre Communication Systems | ELE4OFC | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Radio Frequency Design | ELE4RFD | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Engineering Project B1 | ELE4EPB | 30 |
Specialty options (30 credit points)
Students must undertake two specialty subjects from the following list.
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-2 | Advanced Communication Systems | ELE4ACS | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Communication Networks | ELE4NET | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Antennas and Propagation | ELE4ANS | 15 |
Elective (15 credit points)
Students choose from fourth year level subjects offered by the Department of Electronic Engineering, or any other subject approved by the undergraduate course adviser.
Fifth year (120 credit points)
Core subjects (60 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Electronic Engineering Major Project A1 | ELE5MPA | 30 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Electronic Engineering Major Project B1 | ELE5MPB | 30 |
Specialty options (30 credit points)
Students must undertake two specialty subjects from the following list.
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Broadband Digital Communications | ELE5BDC | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Personal Mobile Communication | ELE5PMC | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Telecommunications Systems Engineering | ELE5TSE | 15 |
Electives (30 credit points)
Students choose from fifth year level subjects offered by the Department of Electronic Engineering, or select any other subject approved by the postgraduate 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, will be finalised in February of each year. Recommended to include ELE5DES.
Key: 1 Linked subjects: both subjects must be taken in the one academic year.
Please note: Some of these subjects may not be offered in the current year. For a full description of subjects, including the subject name, subject code, credit points, campus/location, teaching period and availability, subject coordinator, class requirements, assessment, prerequisites and readings, please click on the appropriate Subject Code or refer to the Subject Database at www.latrobe.edu.au/udb_public.