- Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.
However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Telecommunications Engineering)
The course information on this page is for new students commencing their degree in 2016 only.
Students should follow the rules and requirements for the year that they commenced their course. The online course information for years prior to 2016 are available from the Archives link in the menu.
Students should also review current subject availabilities via the Subject Descriptions link in the menu.
Course Structure
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| ENGG100 | Engineering Computing and Analysis | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG102 | Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG103 | Materials in Design | 6 | Autumn |
| MATH141 | Foundations of Engineering Mathematics | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG104 | Electrical Systems | 6 | Spring |
| ENGG105 | Engineering Design for Sustainability | 6 | Spring |
| MATH142 | Essentials of Engineering Mathematics | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS143 | Physics For Engineers | 6 | Spring |
| Year 2 | |||
| ECTE202 | Circuits and Systems | 6 | Autumn |
| CSCI291 | Programming for Engineers | 6 | Autumn |
| ECTE233 | Digital Hardware | 6 | Autumn |
| MATH283 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Statistics | 6 | Autumn |
| ECTE203 | Signals and Systems | 6 | Spring |
| ECTE212 | Electronics | 6 | Spring |
| ECTE213 | Engineering Electromagnetics | 6 | Spring |
| ECTE250 | Engineering Design and Management 2 | 6 | Spring |
| Year 3 | |||
| ECTE333 | Microcontroller Architecture and Applications | 6 | Annual |
| ECTE350 | Engineering Design and Management 3 | 6 | Annual |
| ECTE399 | Professional Experience | 0 | Autumn, Spring |
| ECTE301 | Digital Signal Processing | 6 | Autumn |
| ECTE363 | Communication Systems | 6 | Autumn |
| ECTE324 | Power Engineering 1 (from 2017) | 6 | Autumn (from 2017) |
| ECTE344 | Control Theory | 6 | Spring (from 2017) |
| ECTE364 | Data Communications | 6 | Spring |
| ECTE331 | Real-Time Embedded Systems | 6 | Spring |
| Year 4 | |||
| ECTE451 | Engineering Project 1 | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| ECTE458 | Engineering Project 2 | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| ECTE469 | Queuing Theory and Optimization | 6 | Spring |
| Plus | |||
| 2 Telecommunications Engineering Major Subjects | 12 | Autumn, Spring | |
| 1 SECTE Elective | 6 | Autumn, Spring | |
| 1 General Schedule Subject*^ | 6 | Autumn, Spring | |
Bachelor of Engineering Scholar (Honours) students must complete ECTE355 instead of the 1 General Schedule Subject | |||
| ECTE355 | Scholars Project* | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
Telecommunication Major Subjects
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECTE401 | Multimedia Signal Processing | 6 | Autumn |
| ECTE482 | Network Engineering | 6 | Autumn |
| ECTE465 | Wireless Communication Systems | 6 | Spring |
* Scholars students must complete ECTE355 Scholars Project instead of a General Schedule Elective. Students must seek enrolment advice in their Third year.
^ General Schedule subjects are selected from the General Schedule. They may be 100/200/300/400-level (excluding ECTE181, ECTE182, ECTE282 and ECTE283) and are subject to approval of the Head of School or nominee.
SECTE Elective Subjects
Subjects appearing on the SECTE Elective Subject list will only count as either a Major Subject or an Elective Subject.
Unless class numbers warrant, not all Elective Subjects will be offered in any one year.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Professional Recognition/Accreditation
UOW's engineering programs are accredited by Engineers Australia and relevant world engineering bodies through the Washington Accord. This ensures recognition by equivalent professional engineering bodies in the USA, UK, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and other countries.
UOW is a member of the Group of Eight (Go8) Deans of Engineering and Associates, in recognition of its being among the top Australian engineering faculties. This achievement is a direct result of our world class reputation on teaching and research.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au
Email: Academic Program Directors