MJRP-EMSYS v.1 Electrical Engineering Major (Embedded Systems) (M ProfEng)
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
Our world is characterised by the ever-increasing number of intelligent devices which have inbuilt or 'embedded' computers. Embedded systems are computers with specialised input/output devices that may, or may not be programmed by the end user. Some embedded systems can connect to the internet and access all its information, typical examples are smart phones and tablets. In this major students will study intermediate and advanced topics in embedded systems, for example, embedded systems in field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and embedded software engineering. During their one-year project students have the opportunity to further investigate and apply emergent technologies in embedded systems.
Major/Stream Entry and Completion Details
For entry into this major, students require an Undergraduate Degree in Engineering, Maths, Physics or Computing.
Major Completion Details
Course completion requires 480 hours of Exposure to Professional Engineering Practice.
Major/Minor/Stream Organisation
Major/Stream Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply electrical engineering theory and its design method to investigate and solve significant technological problems
2. analyse a problem and apply research and creative thinking to the formulation of a solution; implement and verify the solution using state of the art tools and techniques
3. find, evaluate, organise and present information relevant to electrical engineering research activities
4. communicate concepts and technical information to lay and professional personnel in written, oral and electronic forms
5. use software and hardware tools in a proficient way to analyse and verify electrical and electronic systems
6. recognise the rapid development of electrical and electronic technologies, and maintain currency via a spirit of inquiry and relevant further study
7. apply international standards, practices and conventions appropriate to electrical engineering
8. function effectively within a typical multidisciplinary and multi-cultural engineering design team as a team member, manager or team leader, recognising individual human rights
9. commit to and behave in accordance with the professional and ethical responsibilities of engineering postgraduates
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| ELEN2000 | v.1 | Electrical Circuits | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| ENGR6008 | v.1 | Research Methods for Advanced Engineering | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| ENEN6001 | v.1 | Sustainable Energy Principles and Policy | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| ISAD5000 | v.1 | Advanced Optimisation Techniques | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| MGMT3000 | v.1 | Engineering Management | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| CMPE6006 | v.1 | Microcomputer System Design | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| ETEN2000 | v.2 | Signals and Systems | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 | |||||
| COMP3003 | v.1 | Software Engineering Concepts | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 25.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| ETEN6000 | v.1 | Control Systems | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| ETEN6002 | v.1 | Digital Signal Analysis | 7.0 | 25.0 | |
| CMPE6002 | v.1 | Network Design | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| COMT6004 | v.1 | Wireless Data Networks | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| CNCO6001 | v.1 | Data Network Security | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| COMT6000 | v.1 | Digital Communications Engineering | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| CMPE6005 | v.1 | Embedded Systems Engineering | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 75.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| CMPE6001 | v.1 | Computer Aided Engineering of Digital Systems | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ELEN6011 | v.1 | Engineering Research Design Project 1 | 5.0 | 50.0 | |
| ETEN4001 | v.1 | Instrumentation and Control | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| CMPE6004 | v.2 | Concurrent Systems | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| ELEN6012 | v.1 | Engineering Research Design Project 2 | 5.0 | 50.0 | |
| MGMT5007 | v.1 | Management and Organisational Behaviour | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| CMPE2001 | v.1 * | Foundations of Digital Design | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| COMP1000 | v.1 ** | Unix and C Programming | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
* To be selected by students with a computing degree
** To be selected by students with a non-computing degree
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