Electrical Engineering stream
Unit of study table
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Electrical Engineering stream |
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| Completion of a stream is a requirement of the Bachelor of Engineering Honours. |
| Students complete 120 credit points from the Electrical Stream table comprising: |
| (a) 90 credit points of Electrical Stream Core units |
| (b) 30 credit points of Electrical Stream Elective units |
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition |
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Stream Core units |
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| PHYS1001 Physics 1 (Regular) |
6 | A HSC Physics or PHYS1003 or PHYS1004 or PHYS1902 or equivalent. Students who have not completed HSC Physics (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Physics Bridging Course (offered in February). Students are also encouraged to take (MATH1X21 or MATH1931 or MATH1X01 or MATH1906) and MATH1X02 concurrently N PHYS1002 or PHYS1901 or EDUH1017 or PHYS1903 |
| PHYS1003 Physics 1 (Technological) |
6 | A HSC Physics or PHYS1001 or PHYS1002 or PHYS1901 or equivalent. Students who have not completed HSC Physics (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Physics Bridging Course (offered in February). Students are also encouraged to take (MATH1X23 or MATH1933 or MATH1X03 or MATH1907) and MATH1X05 concurrently C Recommended: (MATH1003 or MATH1903) and (MATH1005 or MATH1905) N PHYS1004 or PHYS1902 or PHYS1904 It is recommended that PHYS1001 or PHYS1002 or PHYS1901 be completed before this unit |
| PHYS2213 Physics 2EE |
6 | A (MATH1X21 or MATH1931 or MATH1X01 or MATH1906 or MATH1011) and (MATH1X02) and (MATH1X23 or MATH1933 or MATH1X03 or MATH1907 or MATH1013) and (MATH1X04 or MATH1X05) P (PHYS1001 or PHYS1901) and (PHYS1003 or PHYS1902) |
| MATH2061 Linear Mathematics and Vector Calculus |
6 | P [(MATH1061 or MATH1961 or MATH1971) and (MATH1062 or MATH1962 or MATH1972)] or ([MATH1921 or MATH1931 or MATH1901 or MATH1906 or MATH1021 or MATH1001 or MATH1011] and [MATH1902 or MATH1002 or MATH1014] and [MATH1013 or MATH1023 or MATH1003 or MATH1923 or MATH1933 or MATH1903 or MATH1907]) N MATH2961 or MATH2067 or MATH2021 or MATH2921 or MATH2022 or MATH2922 This unit of study is only available to Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies students. |
| COMP2123 Data Structures and Algorithms |
6 | P INFO1110 OR INFO1910 OR INFO1113 OR DATA1002 OR DATA1902 OR ENGG1810 OR INFO1103 OR INFO1903 N INFO1105 OR INFO1905 OR COMP2823 |
| ELEC1601 Introduction to Computer Systems |
6 | A HSC Mathematics extension 1 or 2 |
| ELEC2100 Fundamentals of Elec and Electronic Eng |
6 | A Basic knowledge of differentiation and integration. Electromagnetism and circuit components as covered in PHYS1003 are also useful N ELEC1103 |
| ELEC2103 Simulation and Numerical Solutions in Eng |
6 | A ELEC1103 or ELEC2100. Understanding of the fundamental concepts and building blocks of electrical and electronics circuits and aspects of professional project management, teamwork, and ethics N COSC1001 or COSC1901 |
| ELEC2104 Electronic Devices and Circuits |
6 | A ELEC1103 or ELEC2100. Ohm's Law and Kirchoff's Laws; action of Current and Voltage sources; network analysis and the superposition theorem; Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits; inductors and capacitors, transient response of RL, RC and RLC circuits; the ability to use power supplies, oscilloscopes, function generators, meters, etc |
| ELEC2302 Signals and Systems |
6 | A (MATH1021 and MATH1002 and MATH1023) OR (MATH1061 and MATH1062). Basic knowledge of differentiation and integration, differential equations, and linear algebra. |
| ELEC2602 Digital Logic |
6 | A ELEC1601. This unit of study assumes some knowledge of digital data representation and basic computer organisation |
| ELEC3203 Electricity Networks |
6 | A This unit of study assumes a competence in 1000 level MATH (in particular, the ability to work with complex numbers), in elementary circuit theory and in basic electromagnetics |
| ELEC3304 Control |
6 | A Specifically the following concepts are assumed knowledge for this unit: familiarity with basic Algebra, Differential and Integral Calculus, Physics; solution of linear differential equations, Matrix Theory, eigenvalues and eigenvectors; linear electrical circuits, ideal op-amps; continuous linear time-invariant systems and their time and frequency domain representations, Laplace transform, Fourier transform P ELEC2302 AND (MATH2061 OR MATH2067 OR MATH2021 OR MATH2961 OR AMME2000) N AMME3500 |
| ELEC3305 Digital Signal Processing |
6 | A Familiarity with basic Algebra, Differential and Integral Calculus, continuous linear time-invariant systems and their time and frequency domain representations, Fourier transform, sampling of continuous time signals |
| ELEC3506 Communications Networks |
6 | A Students should be familiar with fundamental digital technologies and representations (e.g., bit complement and internal word representation), have a basic understanding of the physical properties of communication channels, techniques and limitations, and be able to apply fundamental mathematical skills. |
Stream Elective units |
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| INFO1113 Object-Oriented Programming |
6 | P INFO1110 OR INFO1910 OR ENGG1810 N INFO1103 OR INFO1105 OR INFO1905 |
| COMP2017 Systems Programming |
6 | P INFO1113 OR INFO1105 OR INFO1905 OR INFO1103 C COMP2123 OR COMP2823 OR INFO1105 OR INFO1905 N COMP2129 OR COMP9017 OR COMP9129 |
| COMP3520 Operating Systems Internals |
6 | P (COMP2017 OR COMP2129) AND (COMP2123 OR COMP2823 OR INFO1105 OR INFO1905) |
| COMP4447 Pervasive Computing |
6 | C Enrolment in a thesis unit. INFO4001 or INFO4911 or INFO4991 or INFO4992 or AMME4111 or BMET4111 or CHNG4811 or CIVL4022 or ELEC4712 or COMP4103 or SOFT4103 or DATA4103 or ISYS4103 A ELEC1601 or COMP2129 or COMP2017. Any other background in programming and operating systems that is sufficient for the student to independently learn new programming tools from standard online technical materials N COMP5047 |
| COMP4216 Mobile Computing |
6 | C Enrolment in a thesis unit. INFO4001 or INFO4911 or INFO4991 or INFO4992 or AMME4111 or BMET4111 or CHNG4811 or CIVL4022 or ELEC4712 or COMP4103 or SOFT4103 or DATA4103 or ISYS4103 N COMP5216 P INFO1113 |
| COMP4426 Parallel and Distributed Computing |
6 | C Enrolment in a thesis unit. INFO4001 or INFO4911 or INFO4991 or INFO4992 or AMME4111 or BMET4111 or CHNG4811 or CIVL4022 or ELEC4712 or COMP4103 or SOFT4103 or DATA4103 or ISYS4103 N COMP5426 OR OCMP5426 |
| ELEC3104 Engineering Electromagnetics |
6 | A Differential calculus, integral calculus, vector integral calculus; electrical circuit theory and analysis using lumped elements; fundamental electromagnetic laws and their use in the calculation of static fields |
| ELEC3204 Power Electronics and Applications |
6 | A 1. Differential equations, linear algebra, complex variables, analysis of linear circuits. 2. Fourier theory applied to periodic and non-periodic signals. 3. Software such as MATLAB to perform signal analysis and filter design. 4. Familiarity with the use of basic laboratory equipment such as oscilloscope, function generator, power supply, etc. 5. Basic electric circuit theory and analysis P ELEC2104 |
| ELEC3206 Electrical Energy Conversion Systems |
6 | A Following concepts are assumed knowledge for this unit of study: familiarity with circuit theory, electronic devices, ac power, capacitors and inductors, and electric circuits such as three-phase circuits and circuits with switches, the use of basic laboratory equipment such as oscilloscope and power supply |
| ELEC3404 Electronic Circuit Design |
6 | A A background in basic electronics and circuit theory is assumed |
| ELEC3405 Communications Electronics and Photonics |
6 | A ELEC2104. A background in basic electronics and circuit theory is assumed |
| ELEC3505 Communications |
6 | P ELEC2302 |
| ELEC3607 Embedded Systems |
6 | A ELEC1601 AND ELEC2602. Logic operations, theorems and Boolean algebra, data representation, number operations (binary, hex, integers and floating point), combinational logic analysis and synthesis, sequential logic, registers, counters, bus systems, state machines, simple CAD tools for logic design, basic computer organisation, the CPU, peripheral devices, software organisation, machine language, assembly language, operating systems, data communications and computer networks P ELEC1601 AND ELEC2602 |
| ELEC3608 Computer Architecture |
6 | A ELEC3607. Knowledge of microprocessor systems (embedded systems architecture, design methodology, interfacing and programming) is required P ELEC2602 |
| ELEC3609 Internet Software Platforms |
6 | P (INFO1103 OR INFO1110 OR INFO1910) AND (INFO2110 OR ISYS2110) AND (INFO2120 OR INFO2820 OR ISYS2120) N EBUS4001 |
| ELEC3610 E-Business Analysis and Design |
6 | N EBUS3003 |
| ELEC3612 Pattern Recognition and Machine Intelligence |
6 | A 1st year mathematics and 1st year Software Engineering/Electrical Engineering. Linear Algebra, Basic Programming skill P [(MATH1X61 or MATH1971) OR MATH1X02] AND [(MATH1X62 or MATH1972) OR (MATH1X05 or BUSS1020)] |
| ELEC3702 Management for Engineers |
6 | N ENGG3005 or MECH3661 |
| ELEC3802 Fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering |
6 | A ELEC2004 or ELEC2104 A knowledge of basic electrical engineering is required: Ohm's law, Thevenin and Nortons' theorems, basic circuit theory involving linear resistors, capacitors and inductors, a basic knowledge of bipolar and field effect transistor theory, simplified theoretical mechanism of operation of transformers. |
| ELEC3803 Bioelectronics |
6 | P ELEC2104 OR ELEC2602. |
| ELEC4505 Digital Communication Systems |
6 | P ELEC3505 |
| ELEC4714 Major Industrial Project |
24 | P [36 cp of 3000- or higher level BE units of study] and WAM >= 70 N ELEC4710 OR ELEC4711 OR ELEC4712 OR ELEC4713 OR ENGG4000 For students whose degree includes ENGG4000, ELEC4714 counts in place of this unit. Students whose degree includes the Professional Engagement Program must enrol in all PEP units. ELEC4714 will count toward the Engineering Work requirement |
| ELEC5101 Antennas and Propagation |
6 | |
| ELEC5203 Topics in Power Engineering |
6 | A Competence with linear algebra, differential calculus, numerical methods and Matlab; basic programming skills (Python or Matlab); familiarity with basic physics |
| ELEC5204 Power Systems Analysis and Protection |
6 | A (ELEC3203 OR ELEC9203 OR ELEC5732) AND (ELEC3206 OR ELEC9206 OR ELEC5734). The unit assumes basic knowledge of circuits, familiarity with basic mathematics, competence with basic circuit theory and an understanding of three phase systems, transformers, transmission lines and associated modeling and operation of such equipment |
| ELEC5205 High Voltage Engineering |
6 | A The following previous knowledge is assumed for this unit. Circuit analysis techniques, electricity networks, power system fundamentals |
| ELEC5206 Sustainable Energy Systems |
6 | A A background in power electronics converters and control theory such as that covered in ELEC3204/9204 and ELEC3304/9304 is assumed |
| ELEC5207 Advanced Power Conversion Technologies |
6 | A ELEC3204 |
| ELEC5208 Intelligent Electricity Networks |
6 | A Fundamentals of Electricity Networks, Control Systems and Telecommunications |
| ELEC5211 Power System Dynamics and Control |
6 | A ELEC3203 OR ELEC9203 OR ELEC5732. The assumed knowledge for learning this UoS is a deep understanding on circuit analysis and its applications in power system steady state analysis |
| ELEC5212 Power System Planning and Markets |
6 | A ELEC3203 OR ELEC9203 OR ELEC5732. The assumed knowledge for learning this UoS is power system steady state analysis |
| ELEC5213 Engineering Optimisation |
6 | A Linear algebra, differential calculus, and numerical methods. Competency at programming in a high-level language (such as Matlab or Python) |
| ELEC5304 Intelligent Visual Signal Understanding |
6 | A Mathematics (e.g. probability and linear algebra) and programming skills (e.g. Matlab/Java/Python/C++) |
| ELEC5305 Acoustics, Speech and Signal Processing |
6 | A (ELEC2302 OR ELEC9302) AND (ELEC3305 OR ELEC9305). Linear algebra, fundamental concepts of signals and systems as covered in ELEC2302/ELEC9302, fundamental concepts of digital signal processing as covered in ELEC3305/9305. It would be unwise to attempt this unit without the assumed knowledge- if you are not sure, please contact the instructor |
| ELEC5306 Video Intelligence and Compression |
6 | A Basic understanding of digital signal processing (filtering, DFT) and programming skills (e.g. Matlab/Java/Python/C++) |
| ELEC5307 Advanced Signal Processing with Deep Learning |
6 | A Mathematics (e.g., probability and linear algebra) and programming skills (e.g. Matlab/Java/Python/C++) |
| ELEC5308 Intelligent Information Engineering Practice |
6 | A Students must have a good understanding of Linear algebra and basic mathematics, Basic Programming skills in C, Python or Matlab |
| ELEC5507 Error Control Coding |
6 | A Fundamental mathematics including probability theory and linear algebra. Basic knowledge on digital communications. Basic MATLAB programming skills is desired |
| ELEC5508 Wireless Engineering |
6 | A Basic knowledge in probability and statistics, analog and digital communications, error probability calculation in communications channels, and telecommunications network |
| ELEC5509 Mobile Networks |
6 | A ELEC3505 or ELEC9505 AND ELEC3506 or ELEC9506. Basically, students need to know the concepts of data communications and mobile communications. If you are not sure, please contact the instructor |
| ELEC5510 Satellite Communication Systems |
6 | A Knowledge of error probabilities, analog and digital modulation techniques and error performance evaluation studied in ELEC3505 Communications and ELEC4505 Digital Communication Systems, is assumed |
| ELEC5511 Optical Communication Systems |
6 | A (ELEC3405 OR ELEC9405) AND (ELEC3505 OR ELEC9505). Basic knowledge of communications, electronics and photonics |
| ELEC5512 Optical Networks |
6 | A Knowledge of digital communications, wave propagation, and fundamental optics |
| ELEC5514 IoT Wireless Sensing and Networking |
6 | A ELEC3305 AND ELEC3506 AND ELEC3607 AND ELEC5508 |
| ELEC5516 Electrical and Optical Sensor Design |
6 | A Math Ext 1, fundamental concepts of signal and systems, fundamental electrical circuit theory and analysis |
| ELEC5517 Software Defined Networks |
6 | A ELEC3506 OR ELEC9506 |
| ELEC5518 IoT for Critical Infrastructures |
6 | A Some background in programming with Python or MATLAB. Background in communication systems. Basic maths. |
| ELEC5616 Computer and Network Security |
6 | A A programming language, basic maths |
| ELEC5618 Software Quality Engineering |
6 | A Writing programs with multiple functions or methods in multiple files; design of complex data structures and combination in non trivial algorithms; use of an integrated development environment; software version control systems |
| ELEC5619 Object Oriented Application Frameworks |
6 | A Java programming, and some web development experience are essential. Databases strongly recommended |
| ELEC5620 Model Based Software Engineering |
6 | A A programming language, basic maths |
| ELEC5622 Signals, Software and Health |
6 | A Mathematics (linear algebra and probabilities) and basic programming skills (python/matlab/C++/java) |
| ELEC5701 Technology Venture Creation |
6 | N ENGG5102 |
| ELEC5760 Intelligent Networked Control |
6 | A Fundamentals of Control Systems and Telecommunications, some background in programming with Python or MATLAB. Basic maths |
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