Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
4 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LBIF

SATAC Code
434951 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry Requirements
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Prerequisites
SACE Stage 2 Math Studies
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Assumed Knowledge
SACE Stage 2 Physics
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Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to have:

Completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and
- completed 200 credits of subjects;
- achieved a grade of C* or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2;
- achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2;
- obtained a competitive ATAR.
* For Stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better is required

Alternatively, the minimum educational requirements may be met by those who have fulfilled prerequisite requirements and acheived one of the following:
- Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE;
- Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
- Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution;
- Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level;
- Completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Certificate IV or above;
- Qualified for Special Entry;
- Completed University Foundation Studies program, Applied Science and Engineering stream;
- Completed the Associate Degree in Engineering program at the University of South Australia.
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites

SACE Stage 2 Math Studies

Assumed Knowledge

SACE Stage 2 Physics
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Aim

The program aims to prepare students for a professional career in information technology engineering with particular emphasis on the areas specified within the specialisation name and the major which the student selects.

Content & Structure

The Bachelor of Engineering requires completion of courses totalling 144 units. This comprises a common two year foundation program of mathematics, science computing and electrical and electronic engineering principles. Each specialisation commences in the third year of study, where students concentrate on their chosen application area, as well as a set of common courses in signals and systems, and professional engineering practice. Further specialist courses are offered in the final year. The degree inculcates professional engineering skills in a major final year group project, normally spanning both first half and second half of the final year.

The 7 streams of the Bachelor of Engineering degree program are defined in the Program Schedules that follow:

Computer Systems
Electrical and Mechatronic
Electronics and Communications
Networking and Communications
Optical and Electronic
Electrical and Electronic
Electrical and Systems Engineering

It is possible to complete this program in less than four years by undertaking courses offered in the summer during study periods 1 and 7. Students interested in this option should obtain advice from their program director.

A list of available electives and majors is available from the EIE School web page at www.unisa.edu.au/eie.

Students who successfully complete this program may apply to enter theMaster of Engineering (LMEE) in one of the available specialisations.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Mathematical Methods for Engineers 1	MATH 1063	4.5
Engineering Materials	RENG 1005	4.5
Computer Techniques	COMP 1036	4.5
Sustainable Engineering Practice	ENGG 1003	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Mechanics and Physics	EEET 1024	4.5
Electrical and Energy Systems	EEET 1025	4.5
Mathematical Methods for Engineers 2	MATH 1064	4.5
Engineering Design and Innovation	ENGG 1004	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Programming for Engineers	COMP 1041	4.5
OR
Mechanical Engineering Practice N	MENG 2009	4.5
AND
Electrical Circuit Theory	EEET 1003	4.5
Analogue and Digital Electronic Fundamentals	EEET 2043	4.5
Calculus 3	MATH 2026	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Programming Fundamentals	COMP 1040	4.5
OR
Electromechanics	EEET 2044	4.5
AND
Principles of Computer Systems	EEET 1007	4.5
Electronic Devices and Circuits	EEET 2018	4.5
Methods of Applied Mathematics 1	MATH 2028	4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
IT Physics	PHYS 2002	4.5
OR
Computer Hardware	EEET 2022	4.5
AND
Signals and Systems	EEET 3041	4.5
Elective 1		4.5	Note(s): 2,4	Rule(s): 1
Elective 2		4.5	Note(s): 2,4	Rule(s): 1
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Elective 3		4.5	Note(s): 2,5	Rule(s): 1
Elective 4		4.5	Note(s): 2,5	Rule(s): 1
Elective 5		4.5	Note(s): 2,5	Rule(s): 1
AND EITHER
Elective 6		4.5	Note(s): 2,5	Rule(s): 1
OR
Professional Engineering Practice E	EEET 3033	4.5	Note(s): 5
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
EITHER
Professional Engineering Practice E	EEET 3033	4.5	Note(s): 5
Structured Engineering Work Placement	EEET 5139	13.5	Note(s): 3
OR
Elective 6		4.5	Note(s): 2,4	Rule(s): 1
Elective 7		4.5	Note(s): 2,4	Rule(s): 1
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Project 1	EEET 4063	9
Practical Industrial Experience Reports	EEET 3031	0	Note(s): 3
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Elective 8		4.5	Note(s): 2,4	Rule(s): 1
Elective 9		4.5	Note(s): 2,4	Rule(s): 1
AND
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Project 2	EEET 4064	9
OR
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Honours Project 2	EEET 4065	9	Note(s): 6

Rules & notes

Rules

1. The courses Elective 1 to Elective 9 must be chosen to satisfy the following conditions: (a) One 4.5-unit course freely chosen by the student from any School or Division within the University of South Australia. (b) Students may not choose more than one Level 2 elective course from Schedules A or B on the EIE School web page. (c) Students must choose at least two Electrical Engineering elective courses from Schedule A on the EIE School web page, including one at Level 4 or 5. (d) Students must choose at least two Electronic Engineering elective courses from Schedule B on the EIE School web page, including one at Level 4 or 5. (e) Students who choose to take Structured Engineering Work placement EEET 5139 do not take Elective 7. (f) As one of the electives students must choose EITHER Engineering Systems Thinking N EEET 3043 OR Systems Engineering EEET 3034.

Notes

1. The order or study period in which courses are undertaken may be varied, depending on their availability and the satisfaction of prerequisites.

2. Students may elect to complete a major as part of their program. The list of available majors is provided on the EIE School web page. (See link in the program content section above). In selecting a major, students are encouraged to consult with the Program Director. To satisfactorily complete a major, students must complete at least 36 units worth of courses related to that major comprised of: a) Three elective courses from Schedule C associated with the chosen major including two Level 4 or 5 courses b) Electrical and Electronic Engineering Project 2 or Honours Project 2, AND EITHER c) Structured Engineering Work Placement EEET 5139, OR d) Electrical and Electronic Engineering Project 1 AND Practical Industrial Experience Reports EEET 3031, AND an additional elective course (Elective 7) associated with the chosen major.

3. All students must complete a minimum of 12 weeks industrial experience in a relevant industry prior to graduation. Students may meet this requirement through the successful completion of either Structured Engineering Work Placement EEET 5139 or Practical Industrial Experience Reports EEET 3031. Assessment in the course Practical Industrial Experience Reports will remain incomplete until the student submits a written report and receives a pass.

4. Students who complete four level 4 or 5 courses from an available masters specialisation may gain credit for those four courses if they successfully apply to enter the LMEE Master of Engineering in the associated specialisation - (Computer Systems Engineering), (Electrical Power Engineering), (Microsystems Technology), (Systems Engineering), (Telecommunications) or (Test and Evaluation).

5. Professional Engineering Practice E is designed to prepare students for their practical industrial experience. Students intending to enrol in Structured Engineering Work Placement are encouraged to enrol in the intensive mode version of Professional Engineering Practice E in the same study period. Students not intending to enrol in Structured Engineering Work Placement are encouraged to enrol in Professional Engineering Practice E in the second half of third year.

6. Students are not permitted to enrol directly into Electrical and Electronic Engineering Honours Project 2. They will be invited to transfer into this once they have met the criteria for entry to the degree with honours.