Electronic engineering is a fundamental discipline underpinning the design of modern technologies ranging from large infrastructure systems such as smart cities, power grids, transport, water and irrigation networks, and automated manufacturing processors, medium size systems such as automated homes, autonomous vehicles and drones, and smaller systems/devices such as virtual reality systems, smart speakers and personal/assistive devices. These technologies are rapidly evolving, with advancements in artificial intelligence, communication, and sensor technology playing a significant role.
This major provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles, analysis, design, and implementation of intelligent electronic systems, emphasising both fundamental knowledge and practical application. It delves into the cutting-edge intersection of electronics, computation and artificial intelligence, equipping students with advanced knowledge and skills in areas like machine learning, information engineering, signal processing and wireless communications. It prepares graduates for diverse roles in the rapidly evolving electronics industry, particularly in fields driven by intelligent automation and data-driven decision-making, by exposing them to hands-on practical work and critical thinking to foster adaptability across changing industries and environments.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply systematic engineering design processes, including those aided by computer modelling and simulation, to analyze and design intelligent electronic systems and subsystems.
- Evaluate solutions to engineering problems in electronic systems, by selecting and applying theoretical principles and methods from mathematics, sciences, computing, and electronics.
- Demonstrate proficiency with advanced knowledge and tools in electronic systems, including analogue, digital and power electronics, microprocessors, signal processing, information engineering, wireless communications and artificial intelligence.
- Identify and compare current developments and emerging trends in contemporary and prospective electronic systems with embedded intelligence, such as personal devices, IoT devices, wireless networks and audio systems.
- Use disciplinary knowledge and effective communication skills to critically appraise self and others' engineering designs and solutions.
- Undertake critical reflection and independent research in intelligent electronic systems.
- Work effectively within teams, demonstrating autonomy, ethical conduct, well developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility to achieve engineering outcomes at a high standard.
Other Information
This major is only available to students enrolled in Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours).
Relevant Degrees
Requirements
This major requires the completion of 48 units, which must include:
48 units from the completion of the following course(s):
ENGN2218 - Electronic Systems and Design (6 units)
ENGN2228 - Signals and Systems (6 units)
ENGN3350 - Principles of Information Engineering (6 units)
ENGN3415 - Signal and Information Processing (6 units)
ENGN4213 - Digital Systems and Microprocessors (6 units)
ENGN4536 - Wireless Communications (6 units)
ENGN4430 - Applied AI for Electronic Systems (6 units)
ENGN4625 - Power Systems and Power Electronics (6 units)
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