Bachelor of Electronic Engineering
Course code/s: Melbourne (SVEE)
The Bachelor of Electronic Engineering is a four-year (pass and Honours) course offering specialisations in biomedical, communication, electronic systems, optical engineering and sustainability in energy production. The course has a strong emphasis on project work as it introduces students to electronics related engineering sciences, computing, mathematics and management practices. Students develop an appreciation of the role of engineers 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 Professional Engineer and seek employment in industry as an electronic engineer. Graduates completing the biomedical engineering specialty can, after holding a position of professional responsibility in biomedical engineering, apply for registration with the College of Biomedical Engineers. This program is fully accredited by Engineers Australia.
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.
Communication 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 extended functionality, 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.
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.
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 the third year of the course but may be done at the conclusion of the final year. International students must undertake their experience during the annual vacation following the third year. It may be done at the conclusion of final year but must be completed before the students visa expiry date. Visa expiry dates may not be extended for the sole purpose of completing practical experience. International applicants are advised to ensure they have the correct visa to undertake this work placement.
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 480 credit points, taken over four years or an equivalent part-time duration. For professional accreditation purposes, the syllabus is mostly fixed, with the first two years common to all students and a selection of specialised subjects available in the third and fourth years. Students may elect to specialise in biomedical, communication, electronic systems, optical engineering or sustainable energy. Practical work forms an important part of the course and is compulsory. The third and fourth years of the course comprise a common core, with specialty subjects and the final year engineering project taken according to the specialist stream chosen. The course comprises the following subjects:
New course structure
For students commencing in 2013.
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 | Electromagnetism and Modern Materials | PHY2EMM | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Linear Algebra | MAT2LAL | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Linear Circuits and Signals | ELE2CIR | 15 |
Third year (120 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Communication Systems | ELE3CMN | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Embedded Processors | ELE3EMB | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Instrumentation Electronics and Sensors | ELE3IES | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Signal Processing and Control | ELE3SPC | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Third Year Project | ELE3PRO | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Electronic Design Automation | ELE3DDE | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Electives chosen from list below. | 30 |
Choose elective subjects from the following list:
| Subject name |
|---|
| Any 4th year level Electronic Engineering electives |
| Any 4th year level Computer Science and Computer Engineering electives |
| or Any 4th year level subject approved by the Adviser of studies |
Fourth year (120 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-2 | Engineering Project B1 | ELE4EPB | 30 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Design for Mass Production | ELE4DES | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 / TE-SEM-2 | Fourth and Fifth year level subjects to complete a stream as detailed below | 45 |
Students must undertake 45 credit points from one of the streams listed below.
Electronic Systems and Communication Engineering Stream:
| Teaching period | Subject name |
|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 / TE-SEM-2 | Any 4th year level electronic engineering elective |
| TE-SEM-1 / TE-SEM-2 | Any 5th year level electronic engineering elective |
| TE-SEM-1 / TE-SEM-2 | Any 4th year level Computer Science and Computer Engineering elective |
| TE-SEM-1 / TE-SEM-2 | or Any subject approved by the Adviser of studies |
Biomedical Engineering Stream:
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Biomedical Engineering B | ELE4BME | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Clinical Engineering | ELE4CLN | 15 |
| And 15 credit points from below: | |||
| TE-SEM-1 / TE-SEM-2 | Any 4th year level electronic engineering elective | ||
| TE-SEM-1 / TE-SEM-2 | Any 5th year level electronic engineering elective | ||
| TE-SEM-1 / TE-SEM-2 | Any 4th year level Computer Science and Computer Engineering elective | ||
| TE-SEM-1 / TE-SEM-2 | or Any subject approved by the Adviser of studies |
Existing course structure
Third year (120 credit points) - Transition year for 2013 ONLY
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Communication Systems | ELE3CMN | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Embedded Processors | ELE3EMB | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Instrumentation Electronics and Sensors | ELE3IES | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Signal Processing and Control | ELE3SPC | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Third Year Project | ELE3PRO | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Electronic Design Automation | ELE3DDE | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Electives chosen from list below. | 30 |
Choose elective subjects from the recommended list below:
Communication Engineering:
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-2 | Design for Mass Production | ELE4DES | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Advanced Communication Systems | ELE4ACS | 15 |
Optical Engineering:
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-2 | Design for Mass Production | ELE4DES | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Communication Networks | ELE4NET | 15 |
Biomedical Engineering:
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-2 | Design for Mass Production | ELE4DES | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Clinical Engineering | ELE4CLN | 15 |
Electronic Systems:
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-2 | Design for Mass Production | ELE4DES | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Digit Control Theory | ELE4DCT | 15 |
| Subject name |
|---|
| Any 4th year level Electronic Engineering electives |
| Any 4th year level Computer Science and Computer Engineering electives |
| or Any 4th year level subject approved by the Adviser of studies |
Fourth year (120 credit points) - Transition year for 2013 ONLY
| 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-2 | Engineering Project B1 | ELE4EPB | 30 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Design for Mass Production | ELE4DES | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 / TE-SEM-2 | Fourth and Fifth year level subjects to complete a stream as detailed below | 30 | |
| TE-SEM-1 / TE-SEM-2 | Fourth and Fifth year level elective as listed below. | 15 |
Students must undertake two specialty subjects from one of the following streams.
Communication Engineering Stream:
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-2 | Advanced Signal Processing | ELE4ASP | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Communication Networks | ELE4NET | 15 |
Optical Engineering Stream:
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Advanced Signal Processing | ELE4ASP | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Optical Networks | ELE5OPN | 15 |
Biomedical Engineering Stream:
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Biomedical Engineering | ELE4BME | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Clinical Engineering | ELE4CLN | 15 |
Electronic Systems Stream:
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Advanced Digital Systems Design | ELE4ADD | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Digital Control Theory | ELE4DCT | 15 |
Fourth and Fifth Year Level electives:
| Teaching period | Subject name |
|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 / TE-SEM-2 | Any 4th year level electronic engineering elective |
| TE-SEM-1 / TE-SEM-2 | Any 5th year level electronic engineering elective |
| TE-SEM-1 / TE-SEM-2 | Any 4th year level Computer Science and Computer Engineering elective |
| TE-SEM-1 / TE-SEM-2 | or Any subject approved by the Adviser of studies |
The recommended 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.
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.