- 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) (Computer and 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) |
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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 |
ECTE233 | Digital Hardware | 6 | Autumn |
CSCI291 | Programming for Engineers | 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 |
ECTE324 | Power Engineering 1 (from 2017) | 6 | Autumn (from 2017) |
ECTE363 | Communication Systems | 6 | Autumn |
ECTE331 | Real-time Embedded Systems | 6 | Spring |
ECTE344 | Control Theory | 6 | Spring (from 2017) |
ECTE364 | Data Communications | 6 | Spring |
Year 4 | |||
ECTE432 | Computer Architecture | 6 | Spring |
ECTE469 | Queuing Theory and Optimization | 6 | Spring |
PLUS 2 Computer Engineering Major Subjects | 12 | Autumn/Spring | |
And 2 Telecommunications Engineering Major Subjects | 12 | Autumn/Spring | |
And 2 Elective Subjects | 12 | Autumn/Spring | |
Year 5 | |||
ECTE451 | Engineering Project 1 | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
ECTE458 | Engineering Project 2 | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
PLUS 3 Elective Subjects | 18 | Autumn/Spring | |
And 2 General Schedule Subjects | 12 | Autumn/Spring |
Credit Arrangements
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 in teaching and research.