1. Overview

Course:	Electrical Engineering (2020)
CP Required:	192
Min FT Duration:	4.00 Years
Min PT Duration:	4.00 Years
Faculty/School:	Faculty of Engineering
Years Offered:	2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015

2. Requirements

Summary

In summary the requirements are:

Students must complete 192 credit points as follows:

► 36 credit points of Engineering core units

► The Professional Engagement Program comprising ENGP1000 (0cp), ENGP2000 (0cp) and ENGP3000 (0cp)

► 72 credit points of Electrical stream core units

► A minimum of 72 credit points of Electrical Specialist elective units

► A maximum of 12 credit points of General (Free) Electives

The completion of a major is not necessary. If a student chooses to do a major, aligned majors can be completed within the 192 credit points described above.

Handbook Rules

The handbook rules governing this degree are as follows:

To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Engineering Honours degree, a candidate must:

(a) successfully complete 192 credit points comprising:

(i) A minimum of 36 credit points from the Engineering Core Table, including all required units;

(ii) A minimum of 108 credit points from the Engineering Stream Table pertaining to the specialist stream being undertaken, including all required units;

(iii) A minimum of 48 credit points of additional units from the Engineering Stream Specialist Table pertaining to the specialist stream being undertaken, including satisfying any additional requirements specified for the Specialist Table.

(b) Successfully complete the requirements of the Professional Engagement Program

(2) The class of Honours will be determined by the EIHWAM.

(3) In exceptional circumstances, the Dean may vary the conditions for the award of Honours after seeking the advice of the relevant Head of School.

Advanced units in Maths and Science

Most units of study offered by the Science Faculty on the list of core requirements can be replaced by an equivalent advanced level unit; subject to prerequisite conditions (as required by the Faculty of Science) being met. Students considering doing advanced options should seek advice from their department before enrolling.

Study Abroad

Students undertaking Study Abroad in a particular year of their degree must enrol in the appropriate International Exchange Program units of study as an alternative to a semester's standard units.

Permission from the relevant Head of School must be sought prior to enrolling in exchange units of study.

Majors

A major requires:

(a) the completion of 48 credit points chosen from units of study listed in the table for that major;

(b) satisfying any additional requirements specified for the major, and listed with the table of units for the major;

Dalyell Scholars Program

Unit substitutions may be available for students enrolled in the Dalyell Scholars Program, depending on their year of commencement and degree. Dalyell Scholars can view the Canvas page for further information specific to their circumstances: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/7156/pages/enrolment-options-for-dalyell-scholars

Faculty Resolutions

Details of relevant Faculty resolutions are available via the university handbook site at: http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/

3. Semesters

Note: From 2024, 3cp Math units are replaced by new 6cp units MATH1061 and MATH1062. Students who have not yet completed all 3cp Math units can use this interactive tool on Canvas for enrolment advice: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/mathematics-changes-in-2024

Note: From 2024, 3cp Math units are replaced by new 6cp units MATH1061 and MATH1062. Students who have not yet completed all 3cp Math units can use this interactive tool on Canvas for enrolment advice: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/mathematics-changes-in-2024

Note: Integrated Engineering units will be phased out from 2021. Students commencing in 2020 will take new unit ENGG3112 (6 cp) in place of ENGG2111, ENGG3111 and ENGG4111. Students may take this unit in the final semester or may swap with an elective to take it earlier.

https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/feit-changes-to-the-bachelor-of-engineering-honours-degree-how-they-affect-you

Note: Up to 12 credit points of general electives may be taken.

Note: Up to 12 credit points of general electives may be taken.

4. Pathways

Major in Computer Engineering

Type	CP	CP From
Electrical Core	12	Select from ELEC2104: Electronic Devices and Circuits ELEC2602: Digital Logic
Electrical Stream - Specialist	18	Select from ELEC3506: Communications Networks ELEC3607: Embedded Systems ELEC3608: Computer Architecture
Electrical Stream - Specialist	6	Select from ELEC3104: Engineering Electromagnetics ELEC3304: Control ELEC3305: Digital Signal Processing ELEC3404: Electronic Circuit Design ELEC3702: Management for Engineers Note: Alternative unit COMP3520 may be selected from the free electives collection
Engineering General Electives	12	Select from COMP2017: Systems Programming INFO1113: Object-Oriented Programming

Note: Please check the prerequisites for the higher level units in this major and ensure you will be able to complete them prior to undertaking the higher level units.

Major in Intelligent Information Engineering

Type	CP	CP From
Electrical Core	12	Select from ELEC1103: Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic Engineering ELEC2302: Signals and Systems
Electrical Stream - Specialist	30	Select from ELEC3305: Digital Signal Processing ELEC3506: Communications Networks ELEC5304: Intelligent Visual Signal Understanding ELEC5307: Advanced Signal Processing with Deep Learning ELEC5622: Signals, Software and Health
Electrical Stream - Specialist	6	Select from ELEC5305: Acoustics, Speech and Signal Processing ELEC5306: Video Intelligence and Compression ELEC5516: Electrical and Optical Sensor Design ELEC5517: Software Defined Networks ELEC5701: Technology Venture Creation [not offered in 2021]

Major in Internet of Things (IoT)

Type	CP	CP From
Electrical Core	12	Select from ELEC2104: Electronic Devices and Circuits ELEC2602: Digital Logic
Electrical Stream - Specialist	30	Select from ELEC3506: Communications Networks ELEC5509: Mobile Networks ELEC5514: IoT Wireless Sensing and Networking ELEC5517: Software Defined Networks ELEC5518: IoT for Critical Infrastructures
Electrical Stream - Specialist	6	Select from ELEC5208: Intelligent Electricity Networks ELEC5508: Wireless Engineering ELEC5616: Computer and Network Security ELEC5760: Intelligent Networked Control Note: You may also select from COMP5047 Pervasive Computing, COMP5216 Mobile Computing or COMP5426 Parallel and Distributed Computing

Note: Please check the prerequisites for the higher level units in this major and ensure you will be able to complete them prior to undertaking the higher level units.

Major in Power Engineering

Type	CP	CP From
Electrical Core	12	Select from ELEC2104: Electronic Devices and Circuits ELEC2302: Signals and Systems
Electrical Stream - Specialist	30	Select from ELEC3203: Electricity Networks ELEC3204: Power Electronics and Applications ELEC3206: Electrical Energy Conversion Systems ELEC3304: Control ELEC5204: Power Systems Analysis and Protection
Electrical Stream - Specialist	6	Select from ELEC5203: Topics in Power Engineering [not offered in 2021] ELEC5205: High Voltage Engineering ELEC5206: Sustainable Energy Systems ELEC5207: Advanced Power Conversion Technologies ELEC5208: Intelligent Electricity Networks ELEC5211: Power System Dynamics and Control ELEC5212: Power System Planning and Markets

Note: Please check the prerequisites for the higher level units in this major and ensure you will be able to complete them prior to undertaking the higher level units.

Major in Telecommunications Engineering

Type	CP	CP From
Electrical Core	12	Select from ELEC2104: Electronic Devices and Circuits ELEC2302: Signals and Systems
Electrical Stream - Specialist	30	Select from ELEC3305: Digital Signal Processing ELEC3405: Communications Electronics and Photonics ELEC3505: Communications ELEC3506: Communications Networks ELEC4505: Digital Communication Systems
Electrical Stream - Specialist	6	Select from ELEC5101: Antennas and Propagation ELEC5508: Wireless Engineering ELEC5509: Mobile Networks ELEC5511: Optical Communication Systems ELEC5512: Optical Networks ELEC5516: Electrical and Optical Sensor Design ELEC5760: Intelligent Networked Control

Note: Please check the prerequisites for the higher level units in this major and ensure you will be able to complete them prior to undertaking the higher level units.

5. Unit Blocks

Block 1 - Engineering Core (Min CP: 36,Max CP: 36)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AMME4010	Major Industrial Project	24	Semester 1 Semester 2
AMME4111	Thesis A	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
AMME4112	Thesis B	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
CHNG4203	Major Industrial Project	24	Semester 1 Semester 2
CHNG4811	Thesis A	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
CHNG4812	Thesis B	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
CIVL4022	Thesis A	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
CIVL4023	Thesis B	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
ELEC4712	Thesis A	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
ELEC4713	Thesis B	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
ELEC4714	Major Industrial Project	24	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGG1111	Integrated Engineering 1	6	Semester 1
ENGG2111	Integrated Engineering 2	2	Semester 1 Semester 2 Int February
ENGG3111	Integrated Engineering 3	2	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGG4111	Integrated Engineering 4	2	Semester 1
ENGP1000	Professional Engagement Program 1	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP2000	Professional Engagement Program 2	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP3000	Professional Engagement Program 3	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
MATH1002	Linear Algebra	3	Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Main
MATH1005	Statistical Thinking with Data	3	Semester 1 Semester 2 Int January
MATH1021	Calculus of One Variable	3	Semester 1 Semester 2
MATH1023	Multivariable Calculus and Modelling	3	Semester 1 Semester 2
MATH1902	Linear Algebra (Advanced)	3	Semester 1
MATH1905	Statistics (Advanced)	3	Semester 2
MATH1921	Calculus of One Variable (Adv)	3	Semester 1
MATH1923	Multivariable Calculus and Modelling (Adv)	3	Semester 2

Note: Complete a minimum of 36cp including:

- ENGP1000 (0cp), ENGP2000 (0cp) and ENGP3000 (0cp)

- Exactly 12cp of Integrated Engineering units comprising ENGG1111 (6cp), ENGG2111 (2cp), ENGG3111 (2cp) and ENGG4111 (2cp)

- Exactly 12cp of MATH1xxx units: MATH1021 Calculus of One Variable (3cp) AND MATH1002 Linear Algebra (3cp) AND MATH1023 Multivariable Calculus and Modelling (3cp) AND MATH1005 Statistics (3cp)

- A minimum of 12cp of (see note 1) from either AMME4111-4112 Thesis A & B (6cp+6cp) OR CHNG4811-CHNG4812 Thesis A & B (6cp+6cp) OR CIVL4022-4023 Thesis A & B (6cp+6cp) OR ELEC4712-4713 Thesis A & B (6cp+6cp) OR AMME4010 Major Industrial Project (24cp) OR CHNG4203 Major Industrial Project (24cp) OR ELEC4714 Major Industrial Project (24cp)

Note 1. All Thesis A units are mutually prohibited (meaning that only one can be completed), and all Thesis B units have the associated Thesis A unit as a pre-requisite. Students may undertake only the Thesis units relevant to their stream or major.

Block 2 - Electrical Core (Min CP: 72,Max CP: 72)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
COMP2123	Data Structures & Algorithms	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
ELEC1103	Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic Engineering	6	Semester 1
ELEC1601	Introduction to Computer Systems	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
ELEC2103	Simulation and Numerical Solutions in Engineering	6	Semester 2
ELEC2104	Electronic Devices and Circuits	6	Semester 2
ELEC2302	Signals and Systems	6	Semester 2
ELEC2602	Digital Logic	6	Semester 1
INFO1110	Introduction to Programming	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
MATH2061	Linear Mathematics and Vector Calculus	6	Semester 1 Summer Main
PHYS1001	Physics 1 (Regular)	6	Semester 1
PHYS1003	Physics 1 (Technological)	6	Semester 2
PHYS2213	Physics 2EE	6	Semester 2

Block 5 - Electrical Stream - Specialist (Min CP: 72,Max CP: 84)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
ELEC3104	Engineering Electromagnetics	6	Semester 1
ELEC3203	Electricity Networks	6	Semester 1
ELEC3204	Power Electronics and Applications	6	Semester 1
ELEC3206	Electrical Energy Conversion Systems	6	Semester 2
ELEC3304	Control	6	Semester 2
ELEC3305	Digital Signal Processing	6	Semester 1
ELEC3404	Electronic Circuit Design	6	Semester 1
ELEC3405	Communications Electronics and Photonics	6	Semester 2
ELEC3505	Communications	6	Semester 1
ELEC3506	Communications Networks	6	Semester 2
ELEC3607	Embedded Systems	6	Semester 1
ELEC3608	Computer Architecture	6	Semester 2
ELEC3609	Internet Software Platforms	6	Semester 2
ELEC3610	E-Business Analysis and Design	6	Semester 1
ELEC3611	Humans and Devices [not offered in 2021]	6	Semester 1
ELEC3612	Pattern Recognition and Machine Intelligence	6	Semester 1
ELEC3702	Management for Engineers	6	Semester 2
ELEC3802	Fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering	6	Semester 1
ELEC3803	Bioelectronics [not offered in 2021]	6	Semester 2
ELEC4505	Digital Communication Systems	6	Semester 1
ELEC4706	Project Management	6	Semester 1
ELEC5101	Antennas and Propagation	6	Semester 2
ELEC5203	Topics in Power Engineering [not offered in 2021]	6	Semester 2
ELEC5204	Power Systems Analysis and Protection	6	Semester 1
ELEC5205	High Voltage Engineering	6	Semester 2
ELEC5206	Sustainable Energy Systems	6	Semester 2
ELEC5207	Advanced Power Conversion Technologies	6	Semester 2
ELEC5208	Intelligent Electricity Networks	6	Semester 1
ELEC5211	Power System Dynamics and Control	6	Semester 1
ELEC5212	Power System Planning and Markets	6	Semester 2
ELEC5303	Computer Control System Design [not Offered 2021]	6	Semester 1
ELEC5304	Intelligent Visual Signal Understanding	6	Semester 1
ELEC5305	Acoustics, Speech and Signal Processing	6	Semester 2
ELEC5306	Video Intelligence and Compression	6	Semester 1
ELEC5307	Advanced Signal Processing with Deep Learning	6	Semester 2
ELEC5402	Digital Integrated Circuit Design	6
ELEC5403	Radio Frequency Engineering [not offered in 2021]	6	Semester 1
ELEC5405	Building Microchips: From Theory to Practice	6	Semester 1
ELEC5507	Error Control Coding	6	Semester 1
ELEC5508	Wireless Engineering	6	Semester 2
ELEC5509	Mobile Networks	6	Semester 1
ELEC5510	Satellite Communication Systems	6	Semester 2
ELEC5511	Optical Communication Systems	6	Semester 1
ELEC5512	Optical Networks	6	Semester 2
ELEC5514	IoT Wireless Sensing and Networking	6	Semester 2
ELEC5516	Electrical and Optical Sensor Design	6	Semester 1
ELEC5517	Software Defined Networks	6	Semester 2
ELEC5518	IoT for Critical Infrastructures	6	Semester 1
ELEC5614	Real Time Computing	6	Semester 1
ELEC5615	Advanced Computer Architecture	6	Semester 1
ELEC5616	Computer and Network Security	6	Semester 1
ELEC5617	Topics in Software Engineering	6	Semester 2
ELEC5618	Software Quality Engineering	6	Semester 1
ELEC5619	Object Oriented Application Frameworks	6	Semester 2
ELEC5620	Model Based Software Engineering	6	Semester 2
ELEC5621	Digital Systems Design	6
ELEC5622	Signals, Software and Health	6	Semester 2
ELEC5701	Technology Venture Creation [not offered in 2021]	6	Semester 2
ELEC5760	Intelligent Networked Control	6	Semester 2
ELEC5803	Advanced Bioelectronics [Not Offered 2019]	6	Semester 1

Note: Specialist units include all non-core ELEC3xxx, ELEC4xxx and ELEC5xxx units of study.

It is recommended that no more than 18 credit points be taken in non-core ELEC3xxx units.

Block 6 - Engineering General Electives (Max CP: 12)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
COMP2017	Systems Programming	6	Semester 1
COMP3520	Operating Systems Internals	6	Semester 2
ELEC1004	Practical Introduction to Electrical Engineering	6	Semester 1
INFO1113	Object-Oriented Programming	6	Semester 1 Semester 2

Note: Students may take 12 credit points of free general electives to complete the total number of credit points for their degree. Students may take the following units of study as free general electives, provided they satisfy any prerequisite, quota, departmental permission or any other requirements of the units, and the units are not essentially the same or prohibited units for any of the other units in their degree.

(1) Any units of study from the Faculties of: (i) Engineering and Information Technologies (ii) Science (iii) Arts (iv) Sydney Business School

(2) Any other units of study approved by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies Courses Committee, which will be published in an appropriate place by the Faculty.

(3) Any units of study approved by the Dean (or his/her delegate in these matters), or by the relevant Head of School or Program Director, on a case by case basis upon application by the student.