| Overview and Aims of the Program |
Macquarie engineers will graduate with an international qualification with the capability for life-long learning. Refer to the Bachelor of Engineering Award for an overview of the aims of the program.
The Electronics Engineering Specialization develops an in-depth understanding of a specific aspect of engineering, with sufficient focus for employment in an initial role. An underpinning knowledge in wireless systems, telecommunications systems, circuits, control, and analog systems is developed into an in-depth understanding by research and industry engagement in radio systems, interfacing, and application. |
| Graduate Capabilities |
The Graduate Capabilities Framework articulates the fundamentals that underpin all of Macquarie’s academic programs. It expresses these as follows:
Cognitive capabilities
(K) discipline specific knowledge and skills
(T) critical, analytical and integrative thinking
(P) problem solving and research capability
(I) creative and innovative
Interpersonal or social capabilities
(C) effective communication
(E) engaged and ethical local and global citizens
(A) socially and environmentally active and responsible
Personal capabilities
(J) capable of professional and personal judgement and initiative
(L) commitment to continuous learning |
| Program Learning Outcomes |
By the end of this program it is anticipated you should be able to:
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
1. demonstrate a comprehensive, theory based understanding of mathematics, physics, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering fundamentals which form the foundation of modern and historic electronics circuits and systems
2. demonstrate an understanding of the mathematical and analytical theory used in the design, analysis, operation, and performance of electrical components, circuits and electronic systems as stand-alone solutions or as part of broader telecommunications, computing, or mechanical systems that may involve software
SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES
3. apply appropriate circuit modelling, measurement and simulation techniques, and circuit design software tools to solve problems in a broad range of electronics engineering topic that might be solved using component-based design of systems or printed-circuit boards, or implementations as integrated circuits
4. use, as part of an inter-disciplinary solution, electronics engineering theory and analysis, modelling and simulation, and measurement knowledge in conjunction with problems of broader complexity in mechanical engineering or control systems, which may involve software
APPLICATION OF SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
5. design, implement, test, deploy, and consider the long term maintenance of large integrated (electronic, mechanical, software) systems where the electronics forms the whole or part of the solution including development of metrics and analysis techniques for overall performance
6. apply electronics engineering foundational knowledge, skills, and capabilities to further the state of the art in electronics engineering itself. |
| Learning and Teaching Methods |
Learning and teaching methods are common to all Majors in the Engineering Programs. Refer to the Bachelor of Engineering Award for details. |
| Assessment |
Assessment methods are common to all Majors in the Engineering Programs. Refer to the Bachelor of Engineering Award for details. |
| Recognition of Prior Learning |
Macquarie University may recognise prior formal, informal and non-formal learning for the purpose of granting credit towards, or admission into, a program. The recognition of these forms of learning is enabled by the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy (see www.mq.edu.au/policy) and its associated Procedures and Guidelines. The RPL pages contain information on how to apply, links to registers, and the approval processes for recognising prior learning for entry or credit.
Domestic students
For undergraduate RPL information visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/nonschoolrpl
For domestic postgraduate RPL information visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/pgrpl
International students
For RPL information visit www.mq.edu.au/international/rpl |
| Support for Learning |
Macquarie University aspires to be an inclusive and supportive community of learners where all students are given the opportunity to meet their academic and personal goals. The University offers a comprehensive range of free and accessible student support services which include academic advice, counselling and psychological services, advocacy services and welfare advice, careers and employment, disability services and academic skills workshops amongst others. There is also a bulk billing medical service located on campus.
Further information can be found at www.students.mq.edu.au/support/
Campus Wellbeing contact details:
Phone: +61 2 9850 7497
Email: campuswellbeing@mq.edu.au
www.students.mq.edu.au/support/health_and_wellbeing/contact_us |
| Program Standards and Quality |
The program is subject to an ongoing comprehensive process of quality review in accordance with a pre-determined schedule that complies with the Higher Education Standards Framework. The review is overseen by Macquarie University's peak academic governance body, the Academic Senate and takes into account feedback received from students, staff and external stakeholders. |
| Graduate Destinations and Employability |
Refer to the Bachelor of Engineering Award for general details.
Employers include:
• banks and financial institutions such as The Macquarie Group, NAB and Commonwealth Bank
• developers and manufacturers of medical devices such as Cochlear
• government and university research laboratories such as CSIRO, DSTO (Defence Science and Technology Organisation)
• IT companies such as IBM, Hewlett-Packard and EMC
• public sector institutions at both state and federal level such as RailCorp
• telecommunications companies such as Optus, Telstra, Nokia, Vodafone, Toshiba and Ericson
• university research laboratories around the world.
Career Opportunities for Electronics Engineers include:
• electronics design and manufacturing engineer
• project and technology manager
• research and development engineer
• telecommunication systems engineer. |
| Assessment Regulations |
This program is subject to Macquarie University regulations, including but not limited to those specified in the Assessment Policy, Academic Honesty Policy, the Final Examination Policy and relevant University Rules. For all approved University policies, procedures, guidelines and schedules visit www.mq.edu.au/policy. |
| Accreditation |
• Accredited as a Professional Engineering Stage 1 qualification by Engineers Australia
• review cycle is nominally every five years
• the last review was in 2011. |
