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Bachelor of Engineering Major Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 4 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 32 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8360
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 19200
Entry requirements
  • OP/Rank: 10/80
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 4 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 32 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 21360
  • On-campus
    AUD 24080

What will I study?

Practical experience

In addition to the courses listed below, you will also need to complete practical experience, where interactive hands-on activities, such as experiments and use of specialist equipment, are undertaken.

Residential schools

In addition to the courses listed below, external students will also have the opportunity to come on-campus for face-to-face lectures and tutorials, use the facilities and to meet staff and other students.

Program structure

Courses to be studied Units
Core Courses 13
Plus 19 x Major courses 19
Plus 4 - 9 x practice courses (0 unit value) 0
Total     32
Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.
Year 1 Courses:
ELE1301Computer Engineering
ELE1502Electronic Circuits
ELE1801Electrical Technology
ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications
ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving
ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis
ENM1600Engineering Mathematics
MEC1201Engineering Materials
Year 2 Courses: 
ELE2103Linear Systems and Control 
ELE2303Embedded Systems Design 
ELE2504Electronic Design and Analysis 
ELE2601Telecommunications Principles 
ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design 
ENG3103Engineering Problem Solving Computations 
MAT1102Algebra and Calculus I 
MAT2500Engineering Mathematics 3
Year 3 Courses: 
ELE3105Computer Controlled Systems 
ELE3107Signal Processing 
ELE3305Computer Systems and Communications Protocols 
ELE3506Electronic Measurement 
ELE3803     Electrical Plant 
ELE3805Power Electronics Principles and Applications 
ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society 
ENG4104Engineering Problem Solving Simulations
Year 4 Courses:  
ELE4605Fields and Waves 
ELE4606Communication Systems 
ENG3003   Engineering Management 
ENG4004Engineering Project and Operations Management 
ENG4111Research Project Part 1 
ENG4112Research Project Part 2 
  Two Elective - see Electives
Practice Courses: 
ELE1911Electrical and Electronic Practice A 
ELE2912Electrical and Electronic Practice B 
ELE2913Electrical and Electronic Practice C 
ELE3914Electrical and Electronic Practice D 
ELE3915Electrical and Electronic Practice E 
ENG1901Engineering Practice 1 
ENG3902Professional Practice 1 
ENG4903Professional Practice 2 
ENG4909Work Experience - Professional 
Electives:  
ELE2704Electricity Supply Systems
ELE3307Real Time Systems 
ELE3807Power Systems Analysis 
ELE4607Advanced Digital Communications 
ELE3804Power Systems Protection 
MEC4406Robotics and Machine Vision 

Other majors

The other majors for the Bachelor of Engineering are: Agricultural, Civil, Computer Systems, Environmental, Instrumentation Control, Mechanical, Mechatronic and Power.