Undergraduate: Course rule and topic information
Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical and Electronics)
(BEng(BiomedElec))
No NEW-STUDENT intake in 2007, course under review.
CONTINUING STUDENTS REFER TO PROGRAM OF STUDY BELOW.
Program of study
INTRODUCTION
The Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical and Electronics) or Biotronics requires four years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time).
The course is offered by the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
COURSE AIMS
The Biotronics course has been designed to provide graduates with:
- a strong foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of engineering; particularly those relevant to the systematic development of biomedical and electronic systems;
- an awareness of social, economic and environmental aspects of engineering work;
- an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them;
- well developed written and oral communication skills;
- structured engineering work experience;
- the ability to work professionally as an individual and as members of multi-disciplinary teams;
- an understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so; and
- preparation for future management roles as professional engineers.
On completion of the award, students will be able to
- competently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex digital and analogue electronic systems with particular emphasis on the application to biomedical systems;
- apply their skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner;
- communicate effectively with other engineers and the wider community using a wide range of communication technologies;
- work professionally as an individual and in a team;
- develop engineering solutions appropriate to the social, political, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied;
- engage in the process of continuing learning needed to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge in the areas of biomedical and electronic systems engineering; and
- contribute successfully to project management.
COURSE RULE
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.
Successful completion of either SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Mathematical Studies or Mathematical Methods, and successful completion of SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Physics are normally required for entry to the Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical and Electronics). Knowledge of SACE Stage 2 Chemistry is assumed.
PROGRAM OF STUDY
[November, 2007]
To qualify for the Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical and Electronics), a student must complete 144 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.
Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.
Upon completion of level 3, students will be informed of their acceptance into the level 4 "with honours" year. The entry requirement is a GPA of 5 or more. Students who do not meet that requirement will be able to complete the Ordinary Bachelor of Engineering award.
Students admitted to the "with honours" year and who complete it with a credit average or higher will be awarded the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours.
Students who complete the "with honours" year with less than a credit average will be awarded an ordinary degree.
No more than 45 units of First Year level topics may be included in the 144 units for the degree.
First Year
36 units comprising:
Semester 1
Semester 2
* Students who have completed Specialist Mathematics at SACE Stage 2 or equivalent should take MATH1141 Advanced Mathematics 1A and MATH1142 Advanced Mathematics 1B. Those who have completed Mathematical Studies at SACE Stage 2 or equivalent should take MATH1121 Mathematics 1A and MATH1122 Mathematics 1B. Those who have completed Mathematical Methods at SACE Stage 2 or equivalent should take MATH1131 Mathematics 1M and MATH1122 Mathematics 1B.
** Students who elect to do CHEM1201 are advised that it may limit selective choices at upper level.
Second Year
36 units comprising:
Semester 1
Semester 2
|
ENGR2212 |
Sensors and Actuators |
6 |
|
ENGR2232 |
Instrumentation and Interfacing, PLUS |
6 |
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ENGR3123 |
Biomechanics, PLUS |
3 |
MATH2100 |
Probability and Signal Analysis, or |
3 |
MATH2121 |
Linear Algebra and Differential Equations |
3 |
Third Year
36 units comprising:
Semester 1
Semester 2
|
ENGR3509 |
Professional Engineering Practice |
6 |
|
ENGR3402 |
Engineering Practicum, OR |
12 |
|
ENGR3403 |
Engineering Work Experience # |
0 |
|
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Plus 18 units of Professional selectives |
18 |
# May be done any time, typically over the summer. Students should consult with the Director of Studies when considering this alternative.
Fourth Year - "with honours" program
36 units comprising:
|
ENGR4510 |
Research Methods for Engineers |
3 |
|
ENGR4518A |
Engineering Honours Project Part A, and |
7.5 |
|
ENGR4518B |
Engineering Honours Project Part B § |
7.5 |
|
|
Plus 9 units of Biomedical Selectives from the list below |
9 |
|
|
Plus 9 units of Electronic Selectives from the list below |
9 |
§ Students must enrol in, and complete, Part A and Part B of this topic in one calendar year, as both topics are taught and assessed as a continuum.
Fourth Year - ordinary degree program
36 units comprising:
|
ENGR4510 |
Research Methods for Engineers |
3 |
|
ENGR4509A |
Engineering Design Project Part A, and |
4.5 |
|
ENGR4509B |
Engineering Design Project Part B § |
4.5 |
|
|
Plus 9 units of Electronic Selectives from the list below |
9 |
|
|
Plus 9 units of Biomedical Selectives from the list below |
9 |
|
|
Plus 6 units of Professional Selectives from the list below |
6 |
§ Students must enrol in, and complete, Part A and Part B of this topic in one calendar year, as both topics are taught and assessed as a continuum.
Biomedical Selectives may include:
Not all selectives are guaranteed to be offered every year.
Or other topics approved by the Director of Studies.
Electronic Selectives may include:
Not all selectives are guaranteed to be offered every year.
Level 3 selectives, at least 3 units from the following:
Level 4 selectives, at least 3 units from the following:
|
ENGR4131 |
Communication Systems 4 |
3 |
|
ENGR4547 |
Advanced Control |
3 |
|
ENGR4565 |
Digital Image Processing |
3 |
|
ENGR4566 |
Robotic Systems |
3 |
|
ENGR4600 |
Advanced Signal Processing |
3 |
|
EEET4047 |
Introduction to MicroElectroMechanical Systems ** |
4.5 |
|
ELECENG4042 |
Power Electronics and Drive Systems ** |
3 |
Or other topics approved by the Director of Studies
Professional Selectives may include:
any ENGR, COMP, MATH, STAT, BUSN, COMM, ECON or LEGL topics for which the prerequisites are satisfied. (No topic can be counted twice.) Other topics may be approved by the Director of Studies.
** Enrolment in these topics is via cross-institutional enrolment at the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia.
STUDENTS WHO COMMENCED PRIOR TO 2007 AND HAVE COMPLETED ALL OR PART OF SECOND YEAR SHOULD COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING THIRD YEAR PROGRAM, AND SEEK ADVICE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF STUDIES AT THE TIME OF ENROLMENT.
Third Year
36 units comprising:
Semester 1
Semester 2
# May be done any time, typically over the summer.
Fourth Year - "with honours" program
36 units comprising:
|
ENGR4510 |
Research Methods for Engineers |
3 |
|
ENGR4518A |
Engineering Honours Project Part A, and |
7.5 |
|
ENGR4518B |
Engineering Honours Project Part B § |
7.5 |
|
|
Plus 9 units of Biomedical Selectives # |
9 |
|
|
Plus 9 units of Technical Selectives * |
9 |
§ Students must enrol in, and complete, Part A and Part B of this topic in one calendar year, as both topics are taught and assessed as a continuum.
* The term "Technical Selective" refers to a topic selected from later year COMP, ENGR and MATH topics.
# Biomedical Selectives may include:
Fourth Year - ordinary degree program
36 units comprising:
|
ENGR4510 |
Research Methods for Engineers |
3 |
|
ENGR4509A |
Engineering Design Project Part A, and |
4.5 |
|
ENGR4509B |
Engineering Design Project Part B § |
4.5 |
|
|
Plus 12 units of Technical Selectives * |
12 |
|
|
Plus 12 units of Biomedical Selectives # |
12 |
§ Students must enrol in, and complete, Part A and Part B of this topic in one calendar year, as both topics are taught and assessed as a continuum.
* The term "Technical Selective" refers to a topic selected from later year COMP, ENGR and MATH topics.
# Biomedical Selectives may include:
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