Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Electrical and Electronic)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Adelaide provides a comprehensive education in electrical and electronic engineering, equipping students with the skills for careers in power distribution, computing, medical technology, defence, and communication systems. The program is highly regarded by employers, with graduates securing roles in leading technology companies and organizations worldwide. Students can choose a major and minor to further specialize their studies, and assessment methods include class work, assignments, laboratory work, and exams.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Electrical and Electronic) program at the University of Adelaide will equip you with the technical knowledge and skills for a wide range of specialist areas in the field, including:

• Power distribution
• Computing
• Medical technology
• Defence
• Communication systems
The program is highly regarded by employers, with graduates securing roles in leading technology companies worldwide, including Google, as well as with organizations in the defence, energy, and electronics sectors.

Outline:

Year 1

• Object Oriented Programming
• Analog Electronics
• Digital Electronics
• Introduction to Engineering
• Programming (Matlab and C)
• Mathematics IA
• Mathematics IB
• Physics IE: Mechanics and Thermodynamics

Year 2

• Digital Systems
• Electronics
• Electric Energy Conversion
• Digital Signal Processing
• Vector Calculus & Electromagnetics
• Circuits and Systems
• Differential Equations for Engineers II
• Statistics & Numerical Methods II

Year 3

• Control
• Engineering Electromagnetics
• Systems Engineering and Industry Practice
• Research Methods and Project Management
• Business Management Systems

Year 4

• Honours Engineering Research Project - Part A (0 unit)
• Honours Engineering Research Project - Part B (6 units)
In addition to the core curriculum, students can choose a major and minor to further specialize their studies.

Assessment:

Assessment methods vary by course and may include:

• Class work
• Tutorials
• Assignments
• Laboratory work
• Quizzes
• Project work
• Exams

Careers:

Graduates of the program can pursue careers as:

• Professional engineers
• Mechatronic engineers
• Machinists
• Medical device developers
• Medical technicians
• Automotive engineers
• Avionics engineers
• Biomedical engineers
• Biotechnologists
• Electronics engineers
• Power system engineers
• Communication systems engineers
• Computer engineers
• Software engineers
• Cyber security analysts