Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Renewable Energy) Honours
Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00279B
Electrical and renewable energy engineering is a specialization within electrical engineering concerning the generation of electrical power from a wide range of sources, and with a special focus on renewable energy sources. This includes solar, wind, hydro, biomass and geothermal, and the integration of these energy sources into hybrid energy supply and distribution networks. The course provides graduates with strong competencies in the fundamental electrical engineering discipline areas with particular focus on the utilization, generation, management and design of renewable energy resources. The 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 projects. The course provides a sound basis in mechanics, dynamics, mathematics, and the principles of engineering design in the first two years of study, along with a broad basis in engineering science including materials and manufacturing, computer aided design, programming principles, and analogue and digital electronics. In the final two years of study, a range of units are included covering more in-depth electrical power engineering topics alongside specialist studies on sustainable and renewable energy sources and systems and their integration into a mixed energy environment. The first year of this course includes a set of eight units that are common across all engineering honours courses. This allows students the opportunity to develop a better understanding of the various engineering disciplines on offer and the flexibility, if desired, to switch to another engineering discipline/course without penalty after the first year of study.
Structure
Total Credit Points 480
Subjects
- Introduction to Engineering
- Materials and Manufacturing
- Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design
- Mathematics
- Engineering Mechanics
- Introduction to Energy and Resource Engineering
- Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
- Instrumentation and Measurement
- Mechanical Science
- Electrical Networks
- Engineering Systems
- Sustainability and Renewable Energy
- Programming Fundamentals
- Signals and Systems
- Analog Electronics
- Renewable Energy Conversions
- Engineering Innovation and Ethics
- Control Systems
- Power Electronics
- Electrical Engineering Design
- Power Systems
- Electrical Machines and Transformers
- Engineering Practicum
- Environmental and Process Risk Management
- Data Communications and Computer Networks
- Project Development
- Engineering Honours Thesis
- Engineering Management
- Industrial Control
- Engineering Project
- Engineering Dynamics
- Microprocessor Systems
- Principles of Industrial Maintenance
- Wireless Communication
- Railway Electrical, Control and Signalling Systems
- Real-Time Embedded Systems
- Propagation and Antennas
- Advanced Industrial Control
- Digital Signal Processing
- Telecommunication Networks
- Robotics
- Communication Systems
- Multivariate Calculus
- Environmental Engineering
Standard entry requirements
- AQF Diploma or equivalent
- Undergraduate Certificate
- Successfully completed 0.5 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test
- University Preparation Course
- Indigenous University Orientation Course or
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment.
Recognition
Accredited by: Engineers Australia
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Joondalup | International: $171,600 | No |
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