Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics) (Honours)

Admission requirements

The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.

Successful completion of either SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Specialist Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or equivalent International Baccalaureate subjects is normally required for entry. Knowledge of SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Physics is assumed

Course aims

The course has been designed to provide graduates with:

a strong foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of engineering, particularly those relevant to the systematic development of electronic systems
an awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of (electronic) engineering
an ability to critically analyse and evaluate information and solve problems
an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them
well developed written and oral communication skills
structured Engineering Work experience
the ability to work and interact professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
an understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so
an ability to undertake a substantial research-oriented project
preparation for future management roles as professional engineers.

The course provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in an engineering related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the award, students will be able to:

proficiently use Professional Skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex electronic systems
demonstrate a broad understanding of the electronic engineering discipline and a deeper understanding of some areas of electronic engineering
apply their skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner
communicate effectively with other engineers and the wider global community using a wide range of communication technologies
work professionally as an individual and in a team
understand and describe the processes through which current knowledge was developed
develop engineering solutions appropriate to the social, political, international, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied
engage in the process of continuing learning needed to retain the necessary level of Professional Skills and knowledge in the area of electronic engineering
contribute successfully to Project Management
plan and execute a research project, applying relevant methodologies and knowledge
apply skills adopted through the thesis and advanced discipline topics to postgraduate level research or advanced industrial investigation.

On completion of the Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics) (Honours), students will be eligible for professional membership of Engineers Australia.

Program of study

To qualify for The Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics) (Honours) a student must complete 144 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.

Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.

Core - Year 1 topics

36 units comprising:

ENGR1201 Electronics (4.5 units)
ENGR1401  Professional Skills (4.5 units)
ENGR1711 Engineering Design (4.5 units)
ENGR1721 Engineering Programming (4.5 units)
ENGR1722 Engineering Physics and Materials (4.5 units)
ENGR1732 Engineering Mechanics (4.5 units)
MATH1121  Mathematics 1A (4.5 units)
MATH1122  Mathematics 1B (4.5 units)

Core - Year 2 topics

36 units comprising:

COMP2711  Computer Programming 2 (4.5 units)
ENGR2702  Electrical Circuits and Machines (4.5 units)
ENGR2711 Engineering Mathematics (4.5 units)
ENGR2712  Automation and Industrial Control (4.5 units)
ENGR2721  Microprocessors (4.5 units)
ENGR2722 Analysis of Engineering Systems (4.5 units)
ENGR2731  Electronic Circuits (4.5 units)
ENGR2772  Sensors and Actuators (4.5 units)

Core - Year 3 topics

36 units comprising:

ENGR3701  Computer Organisation and Design (4.5 units)
ENGR3704  Project Management for Engineering and Science (4.5 units)
ENGR3711  Control Systems (4.5 units)
ENGR3721  Signal Processing (4.5 units)
ENGR3731  Communication Systems (4.5 units)
ENGR3750 Workplace Preparation (0 units)

One of:

ENGR3700 Engineering Practicum (13.5 units) (see note 1)
ENGR3710 International Engineering Practicum (13.5 units) (see notes 1, 2)

Core - Year 4 Honours topics

36 units selected from:

ENGR7700A  Honours Thesis (4.5/18 units) (see note 3)
ENGR7700B  Honours Thesis (4.5/18 units)
ENGR7700C  Honours Thesis (4.5/18 units)
ENGR7700D  Honours Thesis (4.5/18 units)
ENGR7851 Advanced Electronic Design (4.5 units)
ENGR9742 Systems Engineering (4.5 units)

Plus 9 units selected from*:

ENGR7709 Real Time Systems ( 4.5 units)
ENGR7711 Advanced Control Systems (4.5 units)
ENGR7731 Computer Architecture (4.5 units)
ENGR7732 Instrumentation (4.5 units)
ENGR7761 Image Processing (4.5 units)
ENGR7762 Renewable Energy Systems (4.5 units)
ENGR7812 Power Electronics (4.5 units)

* With the permission of the Course Coordinator eligible students may enrol in Advanced Studies for Engineering

1. With the permission of the Course Coordinator students may undertake ENGR9405 Engineering Work Experience (4.5 units) plus 9 units of upper-level topics in place of ENGR3700 Engineering Practicum or ENGR3710 International Engineering Practicum. ENGR9405 may be taken any time after the student has completed 63 units. Please see the topic coordinator for further details. Upper-level topics must be selected from COMP, ENGR, MATH and STAT topics at 2000-level and above.

2. ENGR3710 International Engineering Practicum should be selected by those students intending to undertake their Practicum outside of Australia. Enrolment is subject to approval by the C which will consider the quality and appropriateness of the placement.

3. Students must undertake the Honours Thesis topics over a minimum of two semesters.

4. The honours grade awarded is determined in accordance with the University's Assessment Policy and Procedures and is calculated from the Weighted Average Mark of all topics at level 7000 and above taken as part of the degree as follows:

           85 ≤ WAM - Honours First Class (H1)
           75 ≤ WAM < 85 - Honours Second Class Division A (H2A)
           65 ≤ WAM < 75 - Honours Second Class Division B (H2B)
           50 ≤ WAM < 65 - Honours Third Class (H3)

Where a student has satisfied all requirements for the course but has achieved a WAM of less than 50, the WAM will be deemed 50 for the purposes of calculating the honours classification.

Combined Degrees

The Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics) (Honours) may also be studied in a combined degrees program with another Bachelor degree in the College of Science and Engineeringwhere the combination meets the requirements of the credit transfer policy.

Every effort has been made to ensure the information published on the Course Rule pages is accurate at the time of publication. Flinders University reserves the right to amend its curriculum without prior notice, and will update the Course Rules to reflect any amendments at the earliest opportunity.