Electronic Engineering
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Electronic Engineering
Length
4 years full-time or up to 8 years part-time.
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
Modern electronic engineering has created sophisticated instruments and gadgets for use in all branches of physical and biological sciences, as well as in areas of engineering and manufacturing, and in the home. This course focuses on the electronic systems used in daily life, from simple circuits to highly complex devices and expensive biomedical equipment in hospitals. It aims to give students an appreciation of the role of engineers in the community, and an awareness of the social and environmental effects of their decisions.
The curriculum provides a broad introduction to electronics, with the opportunity to specialise in sustainability in energy production, or biomedical, microelectronic, optical or electronic systems engineering.
Course structure
For professional accreditation purposes, the syllabus is mostly fixed, with the first two years common to all students and a selection of specialised subjects available in third and fourth years. Practical work forms an important component, and students complete engineering design projects each year.
First-year studies include introductory electronics, mathematics, physics, C programming for engineers, and an engineering design project. In fourth year students complete a major electronic engineering design project on a topic relevant to their specialisation.
Contact hours
24 hours a week (average) in first year
Subject details
Major areas of study
Biomedical engineering, optical engineering, electronic systems engineering, sustainable energy production, telecommunications engineering.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
VTAC
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduatesFirst-year scholarships are available for high-achieving students. Prospective candidates should contact the Department of Electronic Engineering early in their Year 12 studies for details.
Middle Band
Successful completion of Physics or Specialist Mathematics facilitates an additional 1.5 aggregate points for each area of study. Performance in prerequisite studies is also considered.
Selection
ATAR 61.60 (2011)
Guaranteed Entry (Year 12 applicants only): applicants with an ATAR of 70 or above receive a first-round offer; those with lower ATARs are considered through normal selection processes.
Non-Year 12 selectionmay be based on ATAR, Pi form, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice.
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. They may also be asked to complete a maths test.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4: English (any) and either Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Additional information
Students must complete at least 12 weeks' certified practical experience to be deemed to have completed the course. This is usually undertaken during the vacation following third or fourth year, but may be done at the end of final year.
Career opportunities
Depending on their specialisation, graduates are likely to be able to choose from career options in areas such as satellite and mobile telecommunications, microelectronic circuit design, control systems, robotics, and biomedical engineering.
Professional recognition
The degree is accredited by Engineers Australia. Graduates with a biomedical engineering specialty can apply for registration with the Biomedical College of Engineers Australia after holding a position of professional responsibility within biomedical engineering.