Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)

  Institution: Swinburne University of Technology

About the course

Course Description:

The Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is a broad-based course and develops in students a mastery of the basic engineering principles underlying electrical and electronic engineering with emphasis on electronic and micro-controllers-based design, operation and control of electrical machines, power system generation and distribution, systems modelling, automation and control. The program develops students’ abilities to analyse, identify, formulate and generate specific solutions in the broad field of electrical and electronic engineering.

Swinburne also offers a double degree in Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)/Bachelor of Commerce.

Course Objectives:

The following six objectives are the typical skills and abilities that Swinburne graduates will have a few years after graduation as they develop their professional engineer careers.

•  Manage complex Electrical and Electronic Engineering projects that are motivational, entrepreneurial, research and/or industry linked
• Take leadership and mentoring roles during the design and implementation phases of Electrical and Electronic Engineering projects
•  Work in local and/or international organisations demonstrating an understanding of global engineering issues
• Apply Electrical and Electronic Engineering technical expertise to industry-related fields
•  Work autonomously and in teams within organisations or as a consultant
• Apply ethical standards, principles of design for sustainable development, and environmental consideration to conceptualising and
• implementing industry-related projects

Course Outcomes:

At the completion of the Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) course, graduates should be able to demonstrate the attainment of the following Electrical and Electronic Swinburne Engineering Competencies, required for external professional recognition:

• K1 Basic Science: Proficiently applies concepts, theories and techniques of the relevant natural and physical sciences
• K2 Maths and IT as Tools: Proficiently uses relevant mathematics and computer and information science concepts as tools
• K3 Discipline Specific: Proficiently applies advanced technical knowledge of Electrical and Electronic Engineering within that context
• K4 Emerging Disciplinary Trends: Interprets and applies current or emerging knowledge from inside and outside Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• K5 Practice Context: Discerns and appreciates the contextual factors affecting professional engineering practice
• K6 Professional Practice: Appreciates the principles of professional engineering practice in a sustainable context
• S1 Engineering Methods: Applies engineering methods in practical applications
• S2 Problem Solving: Systematically uses engineering methods in solving complex problems
• S3 Design: Systematically uses engineering methods in design
• S4 Project Management: Systematically uses engineering methods in conducting and managing projects
• A1 Ethics: Values the need for, and demonstrates, ethical conduct and professional accountability
• A2 Communication: Demonstrates effective communication to professional and wider audiences
• A3 Entrepreneurial: Appreciates entrepreneurial approaches to engineering practice
• A4 Information Management: Demonstrates seeking, using, assessing and managing information
• A5 Professional Self: Demonstrates professionalism
• A6 Management of Self: Demonstrates self management processes
• A7 Teamwork: Demonstrates effective team membership and team leadership

Course Structure:

Units of Study :

Foundation studies

• HET182 Electronic Systems
• HET183 Electronics and Telecommunications Systems & Projects
• HET124 Energy and Motion
• HMS111 Engineering Mathematics 1
• HMS112 Engineering Mathematics 2
• HIT2080 Introduction to Programming
• HET105 Professional Skills – Telecommunications

Technical studies

• HET287 Analogue Electronics 1
• HET386 Analogue Electronics 2
• HET286 Circuits and Systems
• HET314 Communications Principles
• HET312 Control and Automation
• HET225 Electrical Machines
• HET326 Electrical Power Systems
• HET232 Embedded Microcontrollers
• HET202 Digital Electronics Design
• HET329 Digital Signal and Image Processing
• HET489 Robotic Control
• HMS213 Engineering Mathematics 3B
• HMS214 Engineering Mathematics 4B

Advanced Engineering units

• HET316 Electromagnetic Waves
• HET378 Integrated Circuit Design
• HET560 Power System Operation and Control
• HET559 Power Electronics
• HET550 Design and Development Project 1
• HET556 Design & Development Project 2

Business and Management studies units

• HES3380 Engineering Management 1
• HES5380 Engineering Management 2
• HIT3309 Software Project Practices and Management

Compulsory non-credit units

• HES0000 Careers in the Curriculum
• HED400 Professional Experience in Engineering
• HET316 Electromagnetic Waves

Specialist elective studies

• Specialist Study Electives (select 4 units) or Minor Streams with package of 4 units)
• Students studying on an international student visa must complete HED400 Professional Experience in Engineering. All other students may complete an Industry-Based Learning placement instead (exemption will be granted for HED400 on completion of IBL).
• HED400 Professional Experience in Engineering: Equivalent of 12 full-time weeks of approved relevant engineering practical experience (0 credit points, 0 fees). To be taken at any stage during the degree.
• HEW050 Industry-Based Learning (Placement 1), HEW055 Industry-Based Learning (Placement 2): Full-time paid placement in industry for 6 (HEW050) or 12 months (HEW050 & HEW055) in an area relevant to your studies (0 academic credit points, unit fees apply). Students should attend an information session one semester prior to the scheduled IBL entry point.

Education Abroad:

Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne’s Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.

Employment Outcomes

Career opportunities:

Graduates can take up careers in a wide spectrum of industries, including automotive, robotics, aerospace, power industry, electronic appliances, manufacturing, and industrial research. Contributions can be made to these industries in a variety of roles including design engineer, project planner, product designer and project manager.

Professional recognition:

This program has also been professionally accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) Malaysia and Engineers Australia.
Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of Engineers Australia as well as Graduate Membership of Board of Engineers Malaysia.

English Language Requirements

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