Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Telecommunications) (pre 2016)
The University of Newcastle
About
Telecommunications engineering is one of the frontier enabling technologies of the information and communications technology (ICT) sector, which is bringing evolutionary changes to our societies, entertainment and human relationships.
Telecommunications engineers are required to design and develop applications from mobile phone systems to hi-tech internet based entertainment systems.
Many students find employment before completing the program.
Structure
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELEC1310 | Introduction to Electrical Engineering | Trimester 1 - 2020 (Singapore) Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| ELEC1710 | Digital and Computer Electronics 1 | Trimester 1 - 2020 (Singapore) Trimester 3 - 2020 (Singapore) Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| ENGG1003 | Introduction to Procedural Programming | Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Trimester 2 - 2020 (Singapore) Trimester 3 - 2020 (Singapore) | 10 units |
| ENGG1500 | Introduction to Professional Engineering | Semester 1 - 2020 (BCA Singapore) Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Trimester 3 - 2020 (Singapore) | 10 units |
| PHYS1210 | Advanced Physics I | Trimester 1 - 2020 (Singapore) Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Trimester 3 - 2020 (Singapore) Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| PHYS1220 | Advanced Physics II | Trimester 1 - 2020 (Singapore) Trimester 2 - 2020 (Singapore) Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| ELEC2132 | Electric Energy Systems | Trimester 1 - 2020 (Singapore) Trimester 3 - 2020 (Singapore) Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| ELEC2320 | Electrical and Electronic Circuits | Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Trimester 2 - 2020 (Singapore) | 10 units |
| ELEC2430 | Circuits and Signals | Trimester 2 - 2020 (Singapore) Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| MATH2310 | Calculus of Science and Engineering | Trimester 1 - 2020 (Singapore) Semester 1 - 2020 (BCA Singapore) Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Trimester 2 - 2020 (Singapore) Trimester 3 - 2020 (Singapore) Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| PHYS2211 | Modern Physics 1 | Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| STAT2110 | Engineering Statistics | Trimester 1 - 2020 (Singapore) Trimester 3 - 2020 (Singapore) Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| ELEC3240 | Analog Electronics | Trimester 2 - 2020 (Singapore) Trimester 3 - 2020 (Singapore) Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| ELEC3400 | Signal Processing | Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Trimester 3 - 2020 (Singapore) | 10 units |
| ELEC3500 | Telecommunication Networks | Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| ELEC3540 | Analog and Digital Communications | Trimester 2 - 2020 (Singapore) Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| ELEC3730 | Digital and Computer Electronics 2 | Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| ELEC3850 | Electrical Engineering Design and Practice | Trimester 2 - 2020 (Singapore) Trimester 3 - 2020 (Singapore) Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| ENGG3500 | Managing Engineering Projects | Trimester 1 - 2020 (Singapore) Semester 1 - 2020 (BCA Singapore) Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Trimester 3 - 2020 (Singapore) | 10 units |
| ELEC4210 | Electronics Design | Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Trimester 3 - 2020 (Singapore) | 10 units |
| ELEC4550 | Wireless Communication | Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| ENGG4500 | Engineering Complexity | Trimester 2 - 2020 (Singapore) Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (ONLINE) | 10 units |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Comprehensive, theory based understanding of engineering fundamentals and/or the underpinning natural and physical sciences as applicable to the engineering discipline
- Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline
- In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline
- Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline
- Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline
- Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline
- Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving
- Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources
- Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes
- Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects
- Ethical conduct and professional accountability
- Effective oral and/or written communication in professional and lay domains
- Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour
- Professional use and management of information
- Orderly management of self, and professional conduct
- Effective team membership and team leadership
Institution
