Code MAAAKU
Electronics and Computer Systems Major
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About this Major
Provides students with a core set of relevant technical skills that will enable them to practice at the engineering technologist grade in the electronic or computer systems engineering fields.
Code MAAAKU
Availability & Campus
| Location | Availability |
|---|---|
| Joondalup | |
| Mount Lawley | |
| South West | |
| Online |
Details
Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENM2104 | Instrumentation and Measurement | 15 |
| ENS2456 | Digital Electronics | 15 |
| ENS2457 | Analog Electronics | 15 |
| ENS2257 | Microprocessor Systems | 15 |
| ENS3554 | Data Communications and Computer Networks | 15 |
| ENS3551 | Electrical Networks | 15 |
| ENS2344 | Computer Architecture | 15 |
| ENS3211 | Real-Time Embedded Systems | 15 |
| Elective Unit | x 2 | 30 |
For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Learning Outcomes
- Apply broad discipline knowledge of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and in depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the electronics and computer systems domain.
- Think critically, and apply established engineering methods to broadly defined electronics and computer systems engineering problems.
- Apply systematic engineering synthesis and design processes to conduct and manage small-scale projects in the electronics and computer systems engineering domain, with some intellectual independence.
- Demonstrate conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics and computer and information sciences which underpin the electronics and computer systems engineering discipline and fluently apply engineering techniques, tools and resources.
- Demonstrate clear and coherent oral and written communication in technical and lay domains.
- Demonstrate a global outlook and knowledge of contextual factors impacting the electronics and computer systems engineering domain, including respect for cultural diversity and indigenous cultural competence.
- Demonstrate effective team membership and team leadership to implement engineering projects according to relevant standards of ethical conduct, sustainable practice and professional accountability.
- Demonstrate responsibility for own learning, professional judgement and an understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary practice in the electronics and computer systems engineering domain.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
Employment opportunities include development, design, and maintenance of electronic and computer systems equipment.
Possible future job titles
Electronics Technologist, Computer Systems Technologist