Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic Product Design) (Honours)

The objectives of this program are to:provide learning experiences that will equip you, as a graduate of this program, with the knowledge and skills essential for a professional career in electronic product design.

prepare you, on graduation from this program, to be ready to take up employment as a product designer in electronic engineering or related industries, including the aerospace, automotive, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, computing, resource, defence, and primary industries.You will undertake a capstone experience in the final year courses OENG1167 Engineering Capstone Project Part A and OENG1168 Engineering Capstone Project Part B, in which you will conduct a research project that can be analytical, experimental, design or computational in nature (or some combination).This program is primarily delivered in face-to-face mode at the City Campus.

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To graduate you must complete the following:

All courses listed may not be available each semester

Year One of Program

Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

AND

Year Two of Program

Complete the following Six (6) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) of the following Industrial Design Option Course :

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

AND

Year Three of Program

Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:

AND

Year Four of Program

Complete the following Two (2) Courses:

Select and Complete Six (6) of the following Technical Option Courses:

Program entry requirements

Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.

For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.

Prerequisites

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) prerequisite units 3 and 4 — a study score of at least 20 in mathematics (any), and a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or at least 25 in any other English.

English language requirements

A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent.

For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.

As a successful graduate of this program, you will have the knowledge, skills and capabilities necessary to commence a career in your chosen field. Your graduate skill set will include participative leadership, strategic thinking, sustainable practice, collaborative learning and problem-solving. As a multidisciplinary Bachelor Honours degree program you will develop specialist knowledge and skills for application across engineering and design disciplines.

The following program learning outcomes have been grouped in line with the competency standards for Engineering (*) as well as Industrial Design (**).

1. Knowledge and Skill Base

* Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals 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.

** Demonstrate through practice-based design research an advanced knowledge of the socio-technical, environmental and economic eco-systems of industrial design both locally and globally.

2. Engineering Application Ability

* Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering 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.

** Apply analytical, critical, creative and strategic thinking to industrial design problems and research within complex and unfamiliar contexts and concerns.

** Reflect on own learning and the efficacy of design decisions made, adapting to needs and issues as they arise, and continuously seeking improvement.

** Advocate through design practice the improvement of the conditions and wellbeing of people, cultural practices and environments.

** Initiate, plan, manage and execute research and design projects with independence and in an objective and ethical manner

3. Professional and Personal Attributes

* Ethical conduct and professional accountability.

* Effective oral and 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.

** Collaborate with other specialists and key stakeholders on design problems on multi-disciplinary projects in diverse settings.

** Articulate complex design ideas to diverse audiences through an advanced and adaptable repertoire of communication strategies and technologies.

** Generate innovative approaches to design problems and solutions, with a criticality and openness to the perspectives and needs of others in a situation.