2. Requirements

Summary

In summary the requirements are:

Students must complete 240 credit points as follows:

Engineering (144 credit points):

► 6 credit points of Introductory Computing units table

► 12 credit points of Foundation Mathematics units table (12cp of MATH1* can count towards Science requirements)

► 24 credit points of Project table

► The Professional Engagement Program (PEP) comprising ENGP1001 (0cp), ENGP1002 (0cp), ENGP1003 (0cp), ENGP2001 (0cp), ENGP2002 (0cp), ENGP2003 (0cp), ENGP3001 (0cp) and ENGP3002 (0cp)

► 66 credit points of Electrical Stream core units

► a minimum of 36 credit points of Electrical Stream electives

The completion of a specialisation is not mandatory. If a student chooses to do a specialisation, it must be completed within the 144 credit points described above.

Science (96 credit points):

► *12 credit points of Science degree core units (12cp of MATH1XXX can count towards Engineering requirements)

► *48 credit points of Table A major

► 12 credit points of OLE units

► 24 credit points of electives from Science Table A or Table S

* The Science degree core units comprise 12 cp of MATH1xxx units and 12cp of 1000-level units from Table A. The 1000-level units from the Table A major count towards Science degree core requirement.

Dalyell Scholars Program

Students in the Dalyell Scholars program can review the Dalyell Canvas page for information on fitting the program into their degree:

https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/7156/pages/enrolment-options-for-dalyell-scholars

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.

Faculty Resolutions

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

3. Semesters

Year 1 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
Electrical Stream Core	6	Select from PHYS1001: Physics 1 (Regular)
Foundation Mathematics Units	3	Select from MATH1021: Calculus of One Variable
Foundation Mathematics Units	3	Select from MATH1002: Linear Algebra
Projects Table	6	Select from ELEC1004: Practical Introduction to Electrical Engineering
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP1001: Professional Engagement Program 1A Note: All students must enrol in ENGP1001 in their first semester of enrolment.
Introductory Computing Units	6	Select from INFO1110: Introduction to Programming

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

Year 1 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
Electrical Stream Core	6	Select from PHYS1003: Physics 1 (Technological)
Foundation Mathematics Units	3	Select from MATH1023: Multivariable Calculus and Modelling
Foundation Mathematics Units	3	Select from MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data
Electrical Stream Core	6	Select from ELEC1601: Introduction to Computer Systems
Science	6	Select from Unit Block: Science
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP1002: Professional Engagement Program 1B

Year 2 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
Electrical Stream Core	6	Select from MATH2061: Linear Mathematics and Vector Calculus
Science	6	Select from Unit Block: Science
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP1003: Professional Engagement Program 1C
Electrical Stream Core	6	Select from ELEC2602: Digital Logic
Electrical Stream Core	6	Select from ELEC1103: Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Note: From 2024, ELEC2100 replaces ELEC1103. Students who have not yet completed ELEC1103 should enrol in ELEC2100.

Year 2 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
Electrical Stream Core	6	Select from ELEC2104: Electronic Devices and Circuits
Electrical Stream Core	6	Select from ELEC2103: Simulation and Numerical Solutions in Engineering
Electrical Stream Core	6	Select from ELEC2302: Signals and Systems
Science	6	Select from Unit Block: Science
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP2001: Professional Engagement Program 2A

Year 3 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
Electrical Stream Core	6	Select from COMP2123: Data Structures & Algorithms
Electrical Stream Specialist Electives	6	Select from Unit Block: Electrical Stream Specialist Electives
Science	6	Select from Unit Block: Science
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP2002: Professional Engagement Program 2B
Science	6	Select from Unit Block: Science

Year 3 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
Electrical Stream Core	6	Select from PHYS2213: Physics 2EE
Science	6	Select from Unit Block: Science
Science	6	Select from Unit Block: Science
Electrical Stream Specialist Electives	6	Select from Unit Block: Electrical Stream Specialist Electives
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP2003: Professional Engagement Program 2C

Year 4 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
Electrical Stream Specialist Electives	6	Select from Unit Block: Electrical Stream Specialist Electives
Electrical Stream Specialist Electives	6	Select from Unit Block: Electrical Stream Specialist Electives
Science	6	Select from Unit Block: Science
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP3001: Professional Engagement Program 3A
Projects Table	6	Select from ENGG3112: Interdisciplinary Engineering

Year 4 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
Electrical Stream Specialist Electives	6	Select from Unit Block: Electrical Stream Specialist Electives
Electrical Stream Specialist Electives	6	Select from Unit Block: Electrical Stream Specialist Electives
Science	6	Select from Unit Block: Science
Science	6	Select from Unit Block: Science
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP3002: Professional Engagement Program 3B

Year 5 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
List	12	Select from Unit Blocks: Electrical Stream Specialist Electives Science Note: As there are 24cp worth of units that can count to either the Engineering or Science requirements of the combined degree, students can choose to select up to 24cp of electives from either Engineering or Science, or a combination of both. Students must be sure they will complete the requirements of the Science side of the degree if they want to choose any Engineering elective units.
Projects Table	6	Select from ELEC4712: Thesis A
Science	6	Select from Unit Block: Science

Year 5 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
List	12	Select from Unit Blocks: Electrical Stream Specialist Electives Science Note: As there are 24cp worth of units that can count to either the Engineering or Science requirements of the combined degree, students can choose to select up to 24cp of electives from either Engineering or Science, or a combination of both. Students must be sure they will complete the requirements of the Science side of the degree if they want to choose any Engineering elective units.
Projects Table	6	Select from ELEC4713: Thesis B
Science	6	Select from Unit Block: Science

4. Pathways

Specialisation in Intelligent Information Engineering

Type	CP	CP From
Electrical Stream Specialist Electives	18	Select from ELEC5304: Intelligent Visual Signal Understanding ELEC5307: Advanced Signal Processing with Deep Learning ELEC5622: Signals, Software and Health
Electrical Stream Specialist Electives	6	Select from ELEC3305: Digital Signal Processing ELEC3506: Communications Networks ELEC5305: Acoustics, Speech and Signal Processing ELEC5306: Video Intelligence and Compression ELEC5308: Intelligent Information Engineering Practice ELEC5516: Electrical and Optical Sensor Design ELEC5517: Software Defined Networks ELEC5701: Technology Venture Creation [not offered in 2021]

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.

Specialisation in Internet of Things (IoT)

Type	CP	CP From
Electrical Stream Specialist Electives	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 Electives	6	Select from ELEC5208: Intelligent Electricity Networks ELEC5508: Wireless Engineering ELEC5616: Computer and Network Security 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.

Specialisation in Power Engineering

Type	CP	CP From
Electrical Stream Specialist Electives	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 Electives	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 ELEC5213: Engineering Optimisation

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.

Specialisation in Telecommunications Engineering

Type	CP	CP From
Electrical Stream Specialist Electives	30	Select from ELEC3305: Digital Signal Processing ELEC3405: Communications Electronics and Photonics ELEC3505: Communications ELEC3506: Communications Networks ELEC4505: Digital Communication Systems
Electrical Stream Specialist Electives	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 0 - Introductory Computing Units (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
ENGG1810	Introduction to Engineering Computing	6	Semester 1 Semester 2 Int February
INFO1110	Introduction to Programming	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
INFO1910	Introduction to Programming (Advanced)	6	Semester 1 Semester 2

Note: Students must complete:

-6cp from ENGG1810 or (INFO1110 or INFO1910). For Electrical stream students it is recommended that INFO1110 is taken.

Block 1 - Foundation Mathematics Units (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 12)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
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 12cp including:

- 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)

Block 2 - Projects Table (Min CP: 24,Max CP: 24)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AERO1560	Introduction to Aerospace Engineering	6	Semester 1
BMET1960	Biomedical Engineering 1A	6	Semester 1
CHNG1108	Introduction to Chemical Engineering	6	Semester 1
CIVL1900	Introduction to Civil Engineering	6	Semester 1
ELEC1004	Practical Introduction to Electrical Engineering	6	Semester 1
ELEC1005	Introduction to Software Engineering	6	Semester 1
ELEC4712	Thesis A	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
ELEC4713	Thesis B	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGG1111	Integrated Engineering 1	6	Semester 1
ENGG2112	Multi-disciplinary Engineering	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGG3112	Interdisciplinary Engineering	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
MECH1560	Introduction to Mechanical Engineering	6	Semester 1
MTRX1701	Introduction to Mechatronic Engineering	6	Semester 1

Note: - Students are to select the introduction unit relevant to their stream.

- Students enrolled in the Dalyell Stream may count any Engineering Dalyell unit in place of ENGG3112. The second Dalyell unit must be taken from the Combined degree.

- Students are to select the thesis units relevant to their stream. Aeronautical, Mechanical and Mechatronic students are to enrol in the AMME coded units. Students in both Electrical and Software are to enrol in the ELEC coded units.

Block 3 - Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
ENGP1001	Professional Engagement Program 1A	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP1002	Professional Engagement Program 1B	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP1003	Professional Engagement Program 1C	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP2001	Professional Engagement Program 2A	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP2002	Professional Engagement Program 2B	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP2003	Professional Engagement Program 2C	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP3001	Professional Engagement Program 3A	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP3002	Professional Engagement Program 3B	0	Semester 1 Semester 2

Note: -Candidates for the Bachelor of Engineering Honours must complete the Professional Engagement Program units of study.

- Candidates must enrol in ENGP1001 in their first semester of study

Block 4 - Electrical Stream Core (Min CP: 66,Max CP: 66)

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
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 Electives (Min CP: 36,Max CP: 48)

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
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
ELEC4714	Major Industrial Project	24	Semester 1 Semester 2
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
ELEC5213	Engineering Optimisation	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
ELEC5308	Intelligent Information Engineering Practice	6	Semester 2
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
ELEC5616	Computer and Network Security	6	Semester 1
ELEC5618	Software Quality Engineering	6	Semester 1
ELEC5619	Object Oriented Application Frameworks	6	Semester 2
ELEC5620	Model Based Software Engineering	6	Semester 2
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

Note: A minimum of 36 credit points (six units of study) must be taken. Specialist units include all ELEC3xxx, ELEC4xxx and ELEC5xxx.

Block 10 - Science (Min CP: 84,Max CP: 96)

Note: Candidates must complete 96 credit points of Science study, including at least one major in a Science subject area and 12 credit points of OLEs. Math units taken as part of the Engineering component may be counted towards the 96 cp total. See Science faculty handbook for list of Science units and majors: http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/science/

Course:	Electrical / Science (2022)
CP Required:	240
Min FT Duration:	5.00 Years
Min PT Duration:	N/A
Faculty/School:	Faculty of Engineering
Years Offered:	2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015

Faculty of Engineering

Electrical / Science (2022)

1. Overview

2. Requirements

3. Semesters

Year 1 - Semester 1

Year 1 - Semester 2

Year 2 - Semester 1

Year 2 - Semester 2

Year 3 - Semester 1

Year 3 - Semester 2

Year 4 - Semester 1

Year 4 - Semester 2

Year 5 - Semester 1

Year 5 - Semester 2

4. Pathways

Specialisation in Intelligent Information Engineering

Specialisation in Internet of Things (IoT)

Specialisation in Power Engineering

Specialisation in Telecommunications Engineering

5. Unit Blocks

Block 0 - Introductory Computing Units (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 6)

Block 1 - Foundation Mathematics Units (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 12)

Block 2 - Projects Table (Min CP: 24,Max CP: 24)

Block 3 - Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units

Block 4 - Electrical Stream Core (Min CP: 66,Max CP: 66)

Block 5 - Electrical Stream Specialist Electives (Min CP: 36,Max CP: 48)

Block 10 - Science (Min CP: 84,Max CP: 96)