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Master of Engineering
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Engineering |
Abbreviation: |
MEng |
My University: |
Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
Duration: |
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus (Face-to-Face) |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1624 |
CRICOS Code: |
072788G |
Overview
The objective of this program is to provide graduate engineers with an opportunity to build on their undergraduate qualifications and continue to develop their knowledge by specialising in a chosen major area of study.
Students graduating with this qualification will have a deep understanding of advanced Engineering topics and their application to industry. Graduates will be able to seek professional employment, advance their career and assume leadership roles within their chosen field.
Entry Requirements/Assumed Knowledge
A recognised four-year Bachelor degree majoring in Computer, Electrical, Electronics, Information or Telecommunications Engineering or Mechatronics, or equivalent.
Course Requirements
The Master of Engineering program provides the opportunity for students to undertake a major in:
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
The major will be recorded on the testamur.
Students must complete 48 credit points consisting of ECTE953 Advanced Project (12 credit points); one major (18 credit points); and three elective subjects (18 credit points).
The course program is set out below:
Core Subjects
Students must complete the following subject:
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |
ECTE953 |
Advanced Project |
Autumn/Spring |
12 |
Electrical Engineering Major
Students must complete three subjects (18 credit points) from the following list:
ECTE923 |
Power System Analysis |
Autumn |
6 |
ECTE927 |
Renewable and Distributed Generation |
Autumn |
6 |
MECH941 |
Micro/Nano Robotic Systems |
n/o 2013 |
6 |
ECTE933 |
Embedded Systems |
Autumn |
6 |
ENGG941 |
Advanced Building Design for Energy Efficiency & Sustainability |
Autumn |
6 |
ECTE971 |
Robotics & Flexible Automation |
Spring |
6 |
Computer Engineering Major
Students must complete three subjects (18 credit points) from the following list:
ECTE901 |
Multimedia Signal Processing |
Autumn |
6 |
ECTE933 |
Embedded Systems |
Autumn |
6 |
CSCI935 |
Computer Vision |
Spring |
6 |
CSCI946 |
Multimedia Content Management |
Spring |
6 |
ECTE903 |
Image and Video Processing |
Spring |
6 |
Telecommunications Engineering Major
Students must complete three subjects (18 credit points) from the following list:
ECTE901 |
Multimedia Signal Processing |
Autumn |
6 |
ECTE962 |
Telecommunications System Modelling |
Spring |
6 |
ECTE967 |
Mobile Networks |
Autumn |
6 |
ECTE982 |
Network Engineering |
n/o 2013 |
6 |
CSCI968 |
Advanced Network Security |
Autumn |
6 |
ISIT925 |
Strategic Network Design |
Spring |
6 |
Electives
Students must select three subjects (18 credit points) from the following list:
CSCI964 |
Computational Intelligence |
n/o 2013 |
6 |
ENGG941 |
Sustainability for Engineers, Scientists & Professionals |
Autumn |
6 |
INFO911 |
Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery |
Autumn |
6 |
INFO933 |
Pattern Recognition |
Autumn |
6 |
ECTE901 |
Multimedia Signal Processing |
Autumn |
6 |
ECTE912 |
Power Electronics & Drives |
Autumn |
6 |
ECTE923 |
Power System Analysis |
Autumn |
6 |
ECTE927 |
Renewable & Distributed Systems |
Autumn |
6 |
ECTE931 |
Real-Time Computing |
n/o 2013 |
6 |
ECTE933 |
Embedded Systems |
Autumn |
6 |
ECTE941 |
Intelligent Control |
Autumn |
6 |
ECTE962 |
Telecommunications System Modelling |
Autumn |
6 |
ECTE955 |
Advanced Laboratory |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
ECTE975 |
Communications and ICT Workplace Practice |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
ECTE903 |
Image and Video Processing |
Spring |
6 |
ECTE926 |
Power Distribution Systems |
Spring |
6 |
ECTE928 |
Power System Earthing |
n/o 2013 |
6 |
ECTE932 |
Computer Architecture |
Spring |
6 |
ECTE942 |
Computer Controlled Systems |
Spring |
6 |
ECTE944 |
Identification and Optimal Control |
Spring |
6 |
ECTE965 |
Wireless Communication Systems |
Spring |
6 |
ECTE971 |
Robotics & Flexible Automation |
Spring |
6 |
ECTE982 |
Network Engineering |
n/o 2013 |
6 |
ECTE992 |
Internet Networking Protocols |
Spring |
6 |
ISIT946 |
Project and Change Management |
Spring |
6 |
Other Information
Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: informatics_enquiries@uow.edu.au