Bachelor of Engineering

Testamur Title of Degree:	Bachelor of Engineering (name of major)
Majors available:	Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering
Abbreviation:	BE
Home Faculty:	Informatics
Duration:	4 years (8 full-time sessions) or part-time equivalent
Total Credit Points:	192
Delivery Mode:	Face-to-face
Starting Session(s):	Autumn/Spring
Location:	Wollongong
UOW Course Code:	722E
UAC Code:	755621, 755622, 755623.
CRICOS Code:	031273G

Overview

The aim of the Bachelor of Engineering degree is to produce professional engineers who:

• possess the graduate attributes of the University and Engineers Australia;

• possess the fundamental knowledge, skills and attitudes to further develop in their chosen careers; and

• graduate with the proficiency to compete successfully anywhere in the world.

The success of the degree in meeting this aim is evidenced by the number of graduates employed by large corporations in Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Europe and Asia.

The degree programs offered are enriched by the industry partnerships that exist between the University and industry. Traditionally, Engineering at Wollongong has had close ties with the Port Kembla steel industry and these continue today. Research activities have diversified over the years with the establishment of major research institutes and centres in fields such as Information and Communication Technology, Power Quality and Reliability.

There are three majors within the degree:

• Computer Engineering;

• Electrical Engineering; and

• Telecommunications Engineering.

In addition, four double degrees are offered that provide students with the opportunity to combine their engineering studies with a:

• Bachelor of Engineering - Bachelor of Arts;

• Bachelor of Engineering - Bachelor of Commerce;

• Bachelor of Engineering - Bachelor of Mathematics; or

• Bachelor of Engineering - Bachelor of Science.

Entry Requirements/Assumed Knowledge

Approximate UAI: 80

Assumed Knowledge: Any two units of English plus Mathematics and two units of Science.

Recommended Studies: English Advanced, HSC Mathematics Extension 1 and Physics.

Please refer to the relevant prospectus for the entry requirements for students 21 and over or international students.

Advanced Standing

Information about Approved Credit Transfer Arrangements with domestic providers is available in the General Course Rules.

Information about Approved Credit Transfer Arrangements with international providers is available at:

http://www.uow.edu.au/prospective/international/credit/index.html

Course Requirements

To attain the Bachelor of Engineering, students must satisfactorily complete at least 192 credit points of the prescribed subjects including a major in one of the available areas of study.

The degree is to be completed in a minimum of four years of full-time study; however, subjects are scheduled so that it may also be undertaken on a part-time basis, in which case the duration will depend upon the particular circumstances of the student. Progression is by subject but the various subject pre- and co-requisites must be satisfied.

Students that are considering studying part-time should contact the School to develop a program, in consultation with the School Academic Adviser, that will take into account their individual requirements.

For holders of TAFE qualifications, programs will be determined on an individual basis but exemptions of up to 48 credit points may apply.

Course Program

The recommended program for full-time, four year minimum course completion requires students to satisfactorily complete the first year before beginning the third year and the second year before beginning the fourth year (with the approval of the Head of School, these requirements may be waived under special circumstances).

The program of study is common for all majors until the end of Autumn Session in Year 3. Students select the major of their choice in Spring Session of Year 3.

Core Subjects

Year 1

Students should complete the following subjects in their first year of enrolment:

Subjects	Session	Credit Points	Subjects
ECTE171	Introduction to Electrical Engineering Systems	Annual	6
ECTE172	Introduction to Circuits and Devices	Annual	6
CSCI191	Engineering Programming 1	Autumn	6
MATH187	Mathematics 1: Algebra and Differential Calculus	Autumn	6
PHYS141	Fundamentals of Physics A	Autumn	6
CSCI192	Engineering Programming 2	Spring	6
MATH188	Mathematics 2: Series and Integral Calculus	Spring	6
PHYS142	Fundamentals of Physics B	Spring	6

Note: In Year 1 MATH187 may be replaced by MATH141/161; MATH188 may be replaced by MATH142/162

Year 2

Students should complete the following subjects in Year 2 of their enrolment:

Subjects	Session	Credit Points	Subjects
ECTE202	Circuits and Devices	Annual	6
ECTE250	Engineering Design and Management 2	Annual	6
ECTE233	Digital Hardware 1	Autumn	6
ENGG291	Engineering Fundamentals	Autumn	6
MATH283	Mathematics 2E for Engineers Part 1	Autumn	6
ECTE203	Signals and Systems	Spring	6
ECTE212	Electronics	Spring	6
ECTE222	Power Engineering 1	Spring	6

Years 3 and 4

Students should enrol in the following subjects in Autumn Session of Year 3:

Subjects	Session	Credit Points	Subjects
ECTE333	Digital Hardware 2	Annual	6
ECTE350	Engineering Design and Management 3	Annual	6
ECTE301	Digital Signal Processing	Autumn	6
ECTE344	Control Theory	Autumn	6
ECTE363	Communication Systems	Autumn	6

Students are required to enrol in subjects in Spring Session of Year 3 and for all of Year 4 according to their chosen major. Students are to select from one of the major areas of study.

Majors

• Computer Engineering;

• Electrical Engineering; or

• Telecommunications Engineering.

Professional Experience

All Bachelor of Engineering students must accumulate at least 12 weeks of approved professional experience. This should undertaken preferably in the period between Years 3 and 4 and be documented in the form of an employment report.

Honours

The degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is awarded for meritorious performance over the course and particularly in the final year. The classes of honours awarded are defined in the Course Rules.

Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Engineering Computer and Electrical Engineering Majors are accredited by Engineers Australia and the Singapore Professional Engineers Board.

The Bachelor of Engineering Telecommunications Engineering Major is accredited by Engineers Australia.