Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Communications) Honours

Edith Cowan University

This course combines the fundamental engineering disciplines of electronic and communication systems It provides graduates with skills in all aspects of analog and digital circuit design as well as communication systems and communications networks development The course concentrates on the engineering principles required to analyse and solve problems related to the design and implementation of electronic and communication systems Graduates will be conversant in the fundamental engineering sciences electronic circuits and systems digital signal processing radio communications fibre optic and microwave communications computer networking and cellular and wireless networksThe program focuses on the development of knowledge and skills relevant to professional engineering practice and along with a sound theoretical base includes strong elements of practical problem solving team work and project development As a result as well as having multiple technical and transferable skill competencies graduates will gain strong analytical skills and have the ability to lead complex projectsThe course provides a sound basis in mathematics and in the fundamentals of electronics and engineering design principles in the first two years of study along with relevant computer technology and programming principles In the final two years of study advanced topics from the electronics and communication systems engineering fields are covered to prepare students to enter their chosen profession with relevant knowledge and skillsCourse learning outcomesDemonstrate advanced knowledge of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and in depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the electronics and communications engineering disciplineThink critically and apply established engineering methods and research skills to complex electronics and communications engineering problem solvingApply systematic engineering synthesis and design processes to conduct and manage electronics and communications engineering projects with some intellectual independenceDemonstrate conceptual understanding of the mathematics numerical analysis statistics and computer and information sciences which underpin the electronics and communications engineering discipline and fluently apply engineering techniques tools and resourcesDemonstrate clear and coherent oral and written communication in professional and lay domainsDemonstrate a global outlook and knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline including respect for cultural diversity and indigenous cultural competenceDemonstrate effective team membership and team leadership to implement engineering projects according to relevant standards of ethical conduct sustainable practice and professional accountabilityDemonstrate responsibility for own learning professional judgement and an understanding of the scope principles norms accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice

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