Bachelor of Engineering (Optical and Electronic)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
4 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LBIF

Prerequisites
SACE Stage 2 Math Studies
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Assumed Knowledge
SACE Stage 2 Physics
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Fees
AUD$ 25,000 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2012

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
068881M

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:

Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for university entry under SACE; OR
Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution; OR
Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level; OR
Completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Certificate IV or above; OR
Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma; OR
Qualified for Special Entry; OR
Completed University Foundation Studies program, Applied Science and Engineering stream; OR
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

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

English language test

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)

Admission Requirements by Country

India (best 4)	65
Kenya KCSE (average)	B+
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	7
Malaysia UEC	28
Norway GPA	3.5
Pakistan HSSC	85
Bangladesh HSC	4
Canada High School (OSSD)	70
Eynesbury FSP	350
German Abitur	2.7
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	7
Sweden GPA	15
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	7
USA SAT (2400)	1640
Vietnam	8
Australia	75
IB (best 6)	27

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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 each stream name.

Content & Structure

The Bachelor of Engineering requires completion of courses totalling 144 units. This comprises a near 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 mathematics, systems engineering, computer communications, real-time systems and control. Further specialist courses are offered in the final year. The degree inculcates professional engineering skills in a major final year group project, spanning both the 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 may be 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.

The program may be undertaken in conjunction with the Graduate Certificate in Professional Engineering Practice.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
YEAR 1
First Semester (Study Period 2)
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 5)
Mathematical Methods for Engineers 2	MATH 1064	4.5
Electrical and Energy Systems	EEET 1025	4.5
Mechanics and Physics	EEET 1024	4.5
Engineering Design and Innovation	ENGG 1004	4.5
YEAR 2
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Programming for Engineers	COMP 1041	4.5
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 5)
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
Programming Fundamentals	COMP 1040	4.5
YEAR 3
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Computer Hardware	EEET 2022	4.5
IT Physics	PHYS 2002	4.5
Signals and Systems	EEET 3041	4.5
Lasers and Optics	PHYS 3001	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Professional Engineering Practice E	EEET 3033	4.5
Optical Engineering Elective 1		4.5	Note(s): 1
Optical Engineering Elective 2		4.5	Note(s): 1
Applied Science Project	PHYS 3002	4.5
Practical Industrial Experience Reports	EEET 3031	0	Note(s): 2
YEAR 4
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Modern Physics	PHYS 3004	4.5
Optical Engineering Elective 3		4.5	Note(s): 1
Systems Engineering	EEET 3034	4.5
Electrical and Information Engineering Project 1	EEET 4048	4.5
OR
Electrical and Information Engineering Project 1 Honours	EEET 4049	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Microengineering Technology	EEET 4061	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 3
Optical Engineering Elective 4			Note(s): 1
Electrical and Information Engineering Project 2	EEET 4050	4.5
OR
Electrical and Information Engineering Project 2 Honours	EEET 4051	4.5

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Optical Engineering Electives
Optical Communications G	EEET 4046	4.5
Introduction to Microelectromechanical Systems	EEET 4047	4.5
Solar Technologies	EEET 3035	4.5
Lasers, Optoelectronics and Applications	EEET 3036	4.5
Optical Materials and Applications	EEET 3037	4.5

Rules & notes

Notes

1. The Optical Engineering Electives will be one from the list of optically based courses. Optical engineering related courses from ANU may be taken subject to the Program Directors approval. Availability of elective courses is contingent on sufficient enrolment and not all Optical Engineering Electives are offered every year

2. All students must complete a period of industrial experience in a relevant industry prior to graduation. This program requires a minimum of 12 weeks of industrial experience in a relevant industry, which would normally be obtained from the second year of the program onwards. Assessment in the course Practical Industrial Experience Reports, will remain incomplete until the student submits a written report and receives a pass

3. The Elective is a course freely chosen by students from any school or program within the University of South Australia.

4. If a core course is unavailable in a particular year, students may, with the approval of the Program Director, select an alternative course from the list of technical electives. The list of available technical electives is posted on the EIE School web page at www.unisa.edu.au/eie during enrolment time. Availability is contingent on sufficient enrolment

5. If required for overseas professional accreditation purposes, students may elect to graduate with alternative nomenclature, e.g. Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic Engineering).

6. Students are not permitted to enrol directly into Project 1H and 2H. They will be transferred into these once they have met the criteria for entry to the degree with honours