Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electronic)

Overview

Duration:
 4 years fulltime
 
Mode:
 On campus, full or part time *
 
Workload:
 Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.
 
Type:
 Undergraduate
 
Credit points:
 96 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English, Maths B
 
Campus:
 Townsville; Cairns (first year only)
 
Faculty:
 Science and Engineering
 
QTAC code:
 314021 Townsville; 324021 Cairns
 

* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only.

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.
 

Structure

Disclaimer - The list of subjects below is correct for 2008, but may change for 2009. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.

Level 1

TEACHING PERIOD 1

EG1000:03 Engineering 1

EG1001:03 Engineering Statics

EG1002:03 Computing for Engineers

MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundations

TEACHING PERIOD 2

EG1010:03 Process Engineering

EG1011:03 Engineering Dynamics

EG1012:03 Electric Circuits

MA1003:03 Mathematical Techniques

Level 2

TEACHING PERIOD 1

CC2510:03 Digital Logic and Computing Methods

EE2201:03 Circuit Theory

MA2000:03 Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers

PH2019:03 Introduction to Electromagnetism Optics and Thermodynamics

TEACHING PERIOD 2

CC2511:03 Embedded Systems Design

CP1300:03 Introduction to Computer Science 2

or

PH2020:03 Physics for Engineers

EE2300:03 Electronics 1

EE2600:03 Machines, Measurements and Control

Level 3

TEACHING PERIOD 1

EE3001:03 Signal Processing 2

EE3700:03 Communications Systems Principles

EG3000:03 Engineering Project Management (odd years)

EG4000:03 Engineering Economics and Entrepreneurship (even years)

One subject selected from:

CC3501:03 Computer Interfacing and Control

ME2512:03 Thermofluid Mechanics

ME3514:03 Computational Mechanics

TEACHING PERIOD 2

EE3300:03 Electronics 2

EE3400:03 Power Engineering 2

EE3600:03 Automatic Control 2

EE4710:03 Communications Systems Propagation (odd years)

In even years one subject selected from:

CC3502:03 Computer Networks

ME4527:03 Applied Mechatronics

Level 4

TEACHING PERIOD 1

EE4000:03 Signal Processing 3

EE4400:03 Power Engineering 3

EG3000:03 Engineering Project Management (odd years)

EG4000:03 Engineering Economics and Entrepreneurship (even years)

EG4011:03 Thesis Part 1 of 2

TEACHING PERIOD 2

EE4306:03 Electronics 3

EE4600:03 Automatic Control 3

EE4710:03 Communications Systems Propagation (odd years)

EG4012:03 Thesis Part 2 of 2

In even years one subject selected from:

CC3502:03 Computer Networks

ME4527:03 Applied Mechatronics

Note:

EG4011:03 Thesis Part 1 of 2 and EG4012:03 Thesis Part 2 of 2 are normally offered in Study Periods 1 and 2, respectively. Other Study Period combinations may be possible. See the Associate Dean (Engineering) for advice and approval.

Career Opportunities

Electrical and electronic engineers are employed by industries that generate, transmit, or consume large amounts of electrical power (power utilities, mines, mills, etc.) as well as industries that service, manufacture and/or develop telecommunications systems, networks and consumables, medical and aviation instrumentation, computer products and digital signal processing.

Professional Recognition

All JCU Engineering programs are fully accredited by Engineers Australia. This accreditation is recognised in all states of Australia and internationally throughout Europe, North America and Asia. Our engineering graduates work in a wide variety of interesting and challenging positions both nationally and internationally.

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