MJRP-EMPWR v.1 Electrical Engineering Major (Emerging Power 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.
Electricity is a key energy source in the development and progress of contemporary society. Since fossil fuels are a finite resource, the development of alternative sources of electrical energy such as solar and wind is vital. This major addresses challenges in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity. Emergent technologies like smart grid and distributed generation are covered in detail. During their one-year project students have the opportunity to further investigate and apply emergent technologies in power systems.
Major/Stream Entry and Completion Details
For entry into this major, students require an Undergraduate Degree in Mathematics, Computing or Physics.
Major Entry/Completion Note
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 | |
| INDE5001 | v.1 | Engineering - Design and Processes | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| COMP5005 | v.1 | Fundamentals of Programming | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| ETEN2000 | v.2 | Signals and Systems | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| MGMT5039 | v.1 | Engineering Management | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| ELEN2001 | v.1 | Electromagnetic and Electromechanical Energy Conversion | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| ENEN2000 | v.2 | Engineering Sustainable Development | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| BLAW2000 | v.2 | Law for Engineers | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| CMPE6006 | v.1 | Microcomputer System Design | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| ETEN6000 | v.1 | Control Systems | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| ETEN6002 | v.1 | Digital Signal Analysis | 7.0 | 25.0 | |
| ETEN4001 | v.1 | Instrumentation and Control | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| ETEN6001 | v.1 | Power Electronics | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| ELEN6010 | v.1 | Electric Power Transmission and Distribution | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ELEN3000 | v.1 | Electrical Machines and Stability | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| ELEN6009 | v.1 | Power System Analysis | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| ELEN6013 | v.1 | Renewable Energy Principles | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| ELEN6017 | v.1 | Engineering Electromagnetics and Transmission Lines | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| ENGR6009 | v.1 | Professional Engineering Research Design Project 1 | 50.0 | ||
| ELEN4006 | v.1 | Smart Grid and Renewable Energy Systems | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| ENGR6010 | v.1 | Professional Engineering Research Design Project 2 | 50.0 | ||
| ELEN6016 | v.1 | Power System Protection | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 3 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| MGMT5039 | v.1 | Engineering Management | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| MGMT5007 | v.1 | Management and Organisational Behaviour | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
* Students who enter this major in Year 2 and have not completed MGMT5039 Engineering Management, must select this unit as their optional unit in Year 3, Semester 2. Students entering in Year 1, will select MGMT5007 Management and Organisational Behaviour as their optional unit in Year 3, Semester 2 if they have already completed MGMT5039 Engineering Management.
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