308711 v.2 Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Power Engineering)
BEng(Curtin) OR BEng(Hons)(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 052794G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years
Introduction
This course requires a minimum of eight semesters of full-time study. The first four semesters are studied in common with all students. In the fifth semester, students commence specialisation in Electrical Power Engineering. There is hardly any aspect of our modern civilisation that is not dependent upon electrical energy. We use this for heating, cooling, lighting, transportation, manufacturing and production, minerals processing to name just a few areas of application. Electrical power engineering considers these applications of electrical energy, together with its generation, transmission and distribution, as well as the harnessing of sources of renewable and sustainable energy.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
TEE Applicable Mathematics and two out of TEE Calculus/Physics/Chemistry. Well-performed candidates without one of the prerequisite subjects may be accepted and required to undertake an additional program of preparatory studies.
Specific Requirements
The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course. To satisfy professional requirements, students must complete at least 12 weeks of approved work experience associated with engineering in industry. Students may make their own arrangements for employmentor seek the assistance of Prospective Students Services. As one objective of this work is to make theoretical studies in courses more meaningful, it must be done during the period that the student is undertaking those studies, ie it is to be done invacations, or in employment as a part-time student, rather than after all course work has been completed. Students are strongly urged to consider the 12 weeks a minimum and to undertake as much additional work experience as they can. Students are required to submit a report covering the work carried out. Further details regarding the work/report required are available from the various engineering schools. A current certificate of successful completion of an approved course in first aid is required beforea degree will be awarded.
Note
In certain cases, the need to complete these special units may result in extension of studies beyond the regular four year term. Students with other, or equivalent, qualifications should direct enquiries to the Head of the Department.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
The course is of four years full-time or equivalent part-time study. Two intakes are offered each year, in March and August. Prospective students should note that places may not always be available for the August intake.
Course Organisation
Students undertake the Bachelor of Engineering Pre-Major in the first year and on successful completion, proceed to the second year of an engineering discipline. Please refer to the section at the front of the Department of First Year Engineering Studies to obtain details about the Bachelor of Engineering Pre-Major.
Professional Recognition
This course has been accorded full recognition by Engineers Australia. This exempts graduates from all academic requirements for Corporate Membership of Engineers Australia. To qualify for the grade of Corporate Member of Engineers Australia, a graduate also requires a minimum of four years of approved experience following the award of the Bachelor of Engineering degree. All degree courses are also recognised by various overseas professional institutions.Further information regarding membership of professional institutions can be obtained from the Faculty of Engineering and Computing or from the Secretary, Engineers Australia, Western Australia Division.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Special Note
The curriculum was revised during 2003 and the revised program is being phased in from 2004 to 2007. Information on the pre-2004 course structure and units for students who commenced this course prior to 2004 is available by consulting the 2003 Curtin Courses Handbook or by contacting your course coordinator for the transitional phase. For details on the honours classes refer to the General Section of the Handbook.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 |
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| 307545 | v.1 | Bachelor of Engineering Pre-Major | 200.0 | ||
| 200.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 1 |
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| 12706 | v.3 | Electrical Circuits 203 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12709 | v.2 | Mathematics 277 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308768 | v.1 | Foundations of Digital Design 201 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308775 | v.1 | Engineering Electromagnetics 201 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 308789 | v.1 | Probability Theory 201 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 2 |
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| 12711 | v.4 | Electrical Systems 204 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12713 | v.3 | Embedded Software Engineering 204 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 2894 | v.4 | Microcomputers 202 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 308780 | v.1 | Signal and Systems 202 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308781 | v.1 | Electronic Fundamentals 202 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 3 Semester 1 |
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| 12831 | v.4 | Power System Analysis 301 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12855 | v.4 | Embedded Systems Engineering 301 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300786 | v.3 | Renewable Energy Principles 301 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308798 | v.1 | Control Systems 301 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 3 Semester 2 |
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| 11500 | v.3 | Electrical Machines 302 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12835 | v.3 | Power Electronics 304 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307667 | v.2 | Engineering Project Management 301 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 307675 | v.1 | Engineering Economics 401 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 308784 | v.2 | Power System Protection 302 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 4 Semester 1 |
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| 12838 | v.4 | Engineering Project 401 | 10.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307660 | v.1 | Engineering Sustainable Development 201 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 307664 | v.1 | Engineering Law 202 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 308785 | v.1 | Power Electronics and Drives 401 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 4 Semester 2 |
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| 12844 | v.5 | Engineering Project 402 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301302 | v.4 | Electric Power Transmission and Distribution 402 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308787 | v.1 | Instrumentation and Control 402 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select From in Year 4 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 12856 | v.3 | Microprocessors 401 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302915 | v.3 | Electrical Utility Engineering 404 | 2.5 | 25.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select From in Year 4 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 12834 | v.4 | Digital Signal Processing 304 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12861 | v.4 | Renewable Energy Systems 402 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2007 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2007 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
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