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University Handbook 2013

Bachelor of Electronic Technology

Course code/s: Melbourne (SBET)

The Bachelor of Electronic Technology is a three-year course that prepares students for the profession of engineering technology in the field of electronics and offers minor specialisations in biomedical, optical and communication, electronic systems engineering and sustainable energy generation. It introduces students to electronic engineering technology and develops an understanding of the pure and engineering sciences, computing, mathematics and management practices needed in the profession of electronic technology. Students develop an appreciation of the role of engineering technologists in the community, and an awareness of the social and environmental effects of their decisions. Graduates may apply for membership of Engineers Australia at the grade of Affiliate and seek employment in industry as an engineering technologist.

Biomedical engineering

The provision of first-rate health care and the prevention of disease are priorities for the 21st century. Advances in medicine in recent years have been assisted by new technology, including the applications of advanced electronics.

Biomedical engineers are at the forefront of the rapidly expanding, high-technology provision of these health services, including such fields as patient monitoring systems for operating theatres and intensive care subjects, computerised medical imaging and monitoring, artificial organs, neural prostheses and life-support systems, hospital safety and equipment management, as well as all other aspects of technology applied to medicine.

Optical and Communication engineering

Technologists working in the area of optical and communication engineering are faced with many challenges because of the rapid advances in computer, internet, multimedia, and telecommunications technologies. For example, mobile phones have become common and the move to digital techniques has allowed many new features to be introduced to the telephone network. The introduction and expansion of optical fibre networks has meant that massive amounts of information (for example telephone conversations, television signals and data communications) can be transmitted as light waves. This specialisation emphasises the digital communications techniques, which underpin many of these developments.

Electronic systems engineering

New developments in the field of electronics continue to appear at an ever-increasing rate and microelectronics has made an impact in nearly every aspect of our lives. An immense amount of computing power can now be provided by microprocessors for embedded systems and robotics. Modern scientific and industrial instrumentation relies heavily on electronic techniques of measurement, storage, processing, and display of information. Electronic control systems are an integral part of modern society in industrial, commercial, and domestic environments.

Entry with advanced standing

Students who have completed or partially completed a Diploma or Certificate studies may be granted advanced standing.

Articulation to Bachelor of Electronic Engineering

Students who have passed the Bachelor of Electronic Technology may apply to articulate to the Bachelor of Electronic Engineering degree. For such students it may be possible to complete the Bachelor of Electronic Engineering with a further 120-150 credit points of study over at least one year.

Industry experience

Students are required to complete at least 8 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 the second year 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

The course consists of subjects with a total work value of 360 credit points, taken over three years full-time or an equivalent part-time duration. It has many subjects in common with the first three years of the Bachelor of Electronic Engineering course.

First year (120 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
Second year (120 credit points)
Teaching period Subject name Subject code Credit Points
TE-SEM-1 Analogue Circuits and Interfacing ELE2ANI 15
TE-SEM-1 Electrical Power ELE2PWR 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 Linear Circuits and Signals ELE2CIR 15
TE-SEM-2 Linear Algebra MAT2LAL 15
TE-SEM-2 Choose second year level subject. Recommended subject: PHY2EMM. 15
Third year (120 credit points)
Teaching period Subject name Subject code Credit Points
TE-SEM-1 Applied Management for Engineers ELE4EMT 15
TE-SEM-1 Embedded Processors ELE3EMB 15
TE-SEM-1 Signal Processing and Control ELE3SPC 15
TE-SEM-1 Third Year Level elective 15
TE-SEM-2 Design for Mass Production ELE4DES 15
TE-SEM-2 Electronic Design Automation ELE3DDE 15
TE-SEM-2 Technology Investigative Project ELE3TIP 15
TE-SEM-2 Third Year Project ELE3PRO 15
Recommended third year level electives:

 

Teaching period Subject name Subject code Credit Points
TE-SEM-1 Communication Systems ELE3CMN  
TE-SEM-1 Instrumentation Electronics and Sensors ELE3IES 15

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.