Electrical and Electronic Eng. (ELEC)
This unit provides students with a solid background in digital logic design which is foundational to the fields of electrical and computer engineering. Digital logic design involves building electronic components and hardware, such as circuit boards and microchip processors. Students are first introduced to the fundamentals of digital logic, basic logic devices and Boolean algebra. This is followed by analysis and design of combinational and sequential logic circuits.
This unit provides students with a solid background in digital logic design which is foundational to the fields of electrical and computer engineering. Digital logic design involves building electronic components and hardware, such as circuit boards and microchip processors. Students are first introduced to the fundamentals of digital logic, basic logic devices and Boolean algebra. This is followed by analysis and design of combinational and sequential logic circuits.Offerings of alternate units are dependent on there being sufficient student enrolment numbers. If enrolments are low, the College may cancel delivery of the alternate unit.
This unit introduces essential electrical engineering concepts that provide students with the basic requirements for analysing, designing, building, and testing simple engineering systems. Students use techniques for analysing different types of circuits based on their knowledge of electrical theory and the characteristics of power, electrical energy, signals, and electrical circuit components. Students have practical activities including conducting experiments in learning how electrical systems work. Students are introduced to Electrical Machines and Renewable Energy systems for a fundamental understanding.
The objective of this unit is to introduce to the student a number of concepts within electrical engineering. These include basic definitions of charge, current, potential difference, power; electric circuits and basic laws such as Ohm's and Kirchoff's Laws; Thevenin, Norton's and the maximum power theorems; electromagnetism and the associated fundamental laws; capacitor and resistor circuits and time constants; an introduction to Electronics; communication waves; Logic gates and number systems; and an introduction to Electrical Machines and Renewable Energy systems. Basic principles are explained and applied to a range of typical electrical circuits and devices. These foundations provide students with the basic requirements for a career in engineering where the concepts can be developed or applied to more complex engineering systems.
The objective of this unit is to introduce to the student a number of concepts within electrical engineering. These include the basic definitions of charge, current, potential difference, power; electric circuits and basic laws such as Ohm's and Kirchoff's Laws; Thevenin, Norton's and the maximum power theorems; electromagnetism and the associated fundamental laws; capacitor and resistor circuits and time constants; an introduction to Electronics; communication waves; Logic gates and number systems; and an introduction to Electrical Machines and Renewable Energy systems. Basic principles are explained and applied to a range of typical electrical circuits and devices. These foundations provide students with the basic requirements for a career in engineering where the concepts can be developed or applied to more complex engineering systems.
Engineering computing is an introduction to using computation to solve real problems. The unit also aims to instil sound principles of program design that can be utilised in many units throughout the students' course. The basic elements and structures of a high level language are taught. Students are exposed to numerous engineering problems and are encouraged to implement solutions using an algorithmic approach.
Engineering computing is an introduction to using computation to solve real problems. The unit also aims to instil sound principles of program design that can be utilised in many units throughout the students' course. The basic elements and structures of a high level language are taught. Students are exposed to numerous engineering problems and are encouraged to implement solutions using an algorithmic approach.
Engineering Computing is an introduction to using computation to solve real problems. The unit also aims to instil sound principles of program design that can be utilized in many units throughout the students' course. The basic elements and structures of a high level language are taught. Students are exposed to numerous engineering problems and are encouraged to implement solutions using an algorithmic approach.
This subject will be offered at Engineering Innovation Hub - Hassall St, Parramatta campus. This subject is an introductory unit in Electrical Engineering, which provides an introduction to electrical circuits and fundamental electrical elements as well as the technical skills to analyse such circuits. It is suitable for students pursuing further studies in Electrical Engineering such as Power and Energy, Telecommunications, Control, Instrumentation, as well as other related engineering disciplines including Computer Science and Engineering. In the practical section, this course provides hands-on experience in building and testing circuits. This unit is presented in such a way that students who have taken it are capable of building and analysing some practical, useful devices afterwards.
Engineering Computing is an introduction to using computation to solve real problems. The unit also aims to instil sound principles of program design that can be utilized in many units throughout the students' course. The basic elements and structures of a high level language are taught. Students are exposed to numerous engineering problems and are encouraged to implement solutions using an algorithmic approach.
This subject introduces essential electrical engineering concepts that provide students with the basic requirements for analysing, designing, building, and testing simple engineering systems. Students use techniques for analysing different types of circuits based on their knowledge of electrical theory and the characteristics of power, electrical energy, signals, and electrical circuit components. Students have practical activities including conducting experiments in learning how electrical systems work. Students are introduced to Electrical Machines and Renewable Energy systems for a fundamental understanding.
ELEC 1005 (700024) Electrical Fundamentals (WSTC)
ELEC 1004 (700104) Electrical Fundamentals (WSTC AssocD)
This unit aims to equip the student with the tools needed for the design and analysis of electrical and electronic circuits. It also introduces various techniques of circuit analysis, mutual coupling, frequency response and two-port networks.
This unit aims to equip the student with the tools needed for the design and analysis of electrical and electronic circuits. It also introduces various techniques of circuit analysis, convolution, mutual coupling, frequency response and two-ports loops.Offerings of alternate units are dependent on there being sufficient student enrolment numbers. If enrolments are low, the College may cancel delivery of the alternate unit.
This unit further develops skills in the analysis, design, practical implementation and testing of the main analogue electronic circuits. Topics covered are: semiconductor diodes and their applications, Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT), Field Effect Transistors (FET), analysis of BJT and FET, design of discrete operational amplifiers, and operational amplifier characteristics and circuit configurations.
This unit further develops skills in the analysis, design, practical implementation and testing of the main analogue electronic circuits. Topics covered are: semiconductor diodes and their applications, Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT), Field Effect Transistors (FET), analysis of BJT and FET, design of discrete operational amplifiers and operational amplifier characteristics and circuit configurations.Offerings of alternate units are dependent on there being sufficient student enrolment numbers. If enrolments are low, the College may cancel delivery of the alternate unit.
This unit introduces Maxwell's equations in integral and differential form and their application to basic theory and application of electromagnetic structures, wave propagation, guides waves, antennas and Electromagnetic compatibility.
This unit aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to fundamental concepts and algorithms in engineering visualization. Topics covered include visualization hardware, scan conversion of geometric primitives, 2D and 3D transformations, 3D viewing and projection, hidden surface removal, solid modelling, illumination models and image manipulation.
Through completion of an applied project students will develop an understanding of the hardware, architecture and the assembly language of microcontrollers in addition to the control of a mechanical system with a programmable logic controller (PLC). The unit looks at the applications of timers, interrupts and serial ports. Furthermore, the general approach in designing a microcontroller in mechanical systems will be studied. Students will use an Omron PLC to control a factory represented by four pneumatic cylinders. After covering the Ladder Logic programming language, they will move on to cover sequential programming and numerical manipulation using PLCs.
This unit introduces students to the internal structure of microprocessors used in computing systems and their fundamental operations. Topics include assembly language programming, interrupt processing, CPU functions, memory organization, and peripheral programming. The microprocessor and embedded processors are discussed. Students write assembly language programs, debug and create executable files to control microprocessor systems.
This unit develops an understanding an understanding of the basic concepts of power and machines, including modern power systems and transformers, in addition to the fundamentals of electromechanical energy conversion. Students will also study magnetic circuits, modern permanent magnet materials and their characteristics, and balanced and unbalanced three-phase power systems.
This unit aims to develop students' understanding of continuous-time and discrete-time concepts and methods. It covers various signals and their analysis, as encountered in the fields of electrical, computer and telecommunication engineering.
This unit aims to develop students understanding of continuous-time and discrete-time concepts and methods. It covers various signals and their analysis, as encountered in the fields of electrical, computer and telecommunication engineering.Offerings of alternate units are dependent on there being sufficient student enrolment numbers. If enrolments are low, the College may cancel delivery of the alternate unit.
This unit will be offered at Engineering Innovation Hub - Hassall St, Parramatta campus. This unit covers the fundamentals of circuit, system and signal analysis on which most other courses in the electrical engineering curriculum are built. The unit provides a foundation in frequency domain analysis and in transform methods, as well as significantly extending alternate current analysis, transient analysis and other fundamental circuit analysis tools. Although there is a practical program in the laboratory, the theory aspects of this course are the primary focus.
This unit will be offered at Engineering Innovation Hub - Hassall St, Parramatta campus. The unit combines two maths components, Vector Calculus and Complex Analysis, both of which incorporate calculus and linear algebra and have many applications to physics, engineering and mathematics, particularly electrical engineering. Vector Calculus involves calculus in two and three dimensions, theory of curves, vector functions and partial derivatives, two- and three-dimensional integration, line integrals and curl and divergence. Complex Analysis extends calculus from real numbers to complex numbers, and develops the theory of analytic functions, complex integration and Cauchy's theorem, series expansions, the residue theorem and applications to real improper integrals and trigonometric integrals.
This unit will be offered at Engineering Innovation Hub - Hassall St, Parramatta campus. This unit builds on two maths components begun in first year engineering, that is linear algebra and statistics. For linear algebra, the aim is to learn and apply the theoretical elements about linear combinations of vectors and matrices amongst other topics to problem sets. For statistics, the aim is to learn the various ways in which random variation arises in engineering contexts and apply methods and models for understanding data and making decisions. In both components, students will expand their skills in analytic thinking.
This unit will be offered at Engineering Innovation Hub - Hassall St, Parramatta campus. This unit builds on two maths components begun in first year engineering, which are Finite Maths and Statistics. For Finite Maths, the aim is for students to learn about the ideas in Number Theory, the theory of finite fields, cryptography and Algebraic Coding Theory as techniques for organising information and analysing it. For Statistics, the aim is to learn the various ways in which random variation arises in engineering contexts and apply methods and models for understanding data and making decisions. In both components, students will expand their skills in analytic thinking and making sense of data.
This unit will be offered at Engineering Innovation Hub - Hassall St, Parramatta campus. This unit has a series of software engineering workshops designed to teach students to work in teams and apply their knowledge to solve real-life problems. These workshops offer students opportunities to concentrate on software requirements analysis and design issues including artefacts produced as well techniques and tools to support this process (brainstorming, problem statements, requirements elicitation, producing design documents and prototyping). In addition, it provides students with some teamwork skills, requirements engineering and design techniques that an engineer would use in the early stages of the development process. The students are also getting experience on different aspects of designing a Web application with a major focus on the front-end.
This unit will be offered at Engineering Innovation Hub - Hassall St, Parramatta campus. This unit reinforces the understanding of discrete mathematics and the role it plays in computing science and engineering. Students learn how to systematically derive implementations from formal specifications using simple mathematics. Students also learn to develop an understanding of the rules for deriving implementations from specifications. Why do they work? What do we have to prove and how? This is crucial for later industrial software engineering practice.
This unit will be offered at Engineering Innovation Hub - Hassall St, Parramatta campus. The goal of this unit is to develop skills in writing precise specifications of software programs and to translate these specifications into correct implementations. Further methods for reasoning about programs are introduced, including methods for reasoning about termination, program refinement and data refinement. Students learn to apply these ideas to structure their thinking about programs as well as to build a web application within a project context.
This unit will provide a basic introduction to communication systems and techniques. Specific topics covered include energy and power spectral density, amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, pulse modulation, an overview of digital modulation techniques, noise in communication systems and an overview of current telecommunication systems; spread spectrum systems, optical communication systems, radio broadcasting and mobile communication systems.
This unit is concerned with the principles and topics of fundamental importance to digital data communication, computer communication networks and telecommunications. The lower layers of the protocol structure (physical layer, data link layer and some aspects of the network layer) and the physical medium (hardware and transmission lines) are emphasized. An engineering approach will be taken to provide an insight to transmission and transmission media, communication techniques and transmission efficiency.
Students will develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles in digital signal processing by applying the theory learned in their classes to practical exercises. The subject matter includes discrete-time signals and systems, the z-transform, sampling of continuous-time signals, transform analysis of linear time-invariant systems, filter design techniques, structures for discrete-time systems, the discrete Fourier transform and computation of the discrete Fourier transform.
This unit covers modern logic design techniques and the process of creating logic circuits and systems from design specifications to implementation. Topics include logic design techniques for combinational and sequential logic circuits; hardware description language (HDL); logic circuit implementation using an HDL; state-of-the-art logic circuit design tools; and programmable logic devices.
Through practical laboratory exercises students will analyse and evaluate electrical machines and drives. They will examine various types of electrical motors and drive systems, their applications and control. They will also study various types of speed control, starting and braking systems and dynamics.
This unit introduces the fundamental principles of electrical machines, the principles of electromechanical energy conversion and the operation and analysis of Direct Current (DC) generators and motors, induction motors and synchronous machines. Students apply principles and theory to practical exercises to develop their understanding. The unit also introduces various special purpose electrical machines, such as permanent magnet machines, step motors and reluctance machines for an understanding on different types of machines.
Through practical exercises students will engage with engineering measurement and instrumentation systems. Students determine the most appropriate measurement method and instrument, such as multimeters, digital oscilloscopes and interfacing modules, for particular applications. They will gain experience with the measurement of physical quantities and the instrumentation required to accurately present information to a controller. Additionally, transducers used to measure common physical quantities are presented in detail, while instrumentation includes a detailed analysis of zero-span circuits, Wheatstone bridges, instrumentation amplifiers, isolation amplifiers, voltage-to-current and voltage-to-frequency modules used for faithful signal transmission, digital-to-analogue and analogue-to-digital circuits to deepen student learning.
This unit provides students with a global picture of electrical energy systems. Through practical exercises students will examine and analyse the basic processes of generation, transmission and distribution, power system analysis and planning as well as power systems operation under steady-state and transient conditions. Various aspects of power system operation including harmonics, fundamentals of protection, environmental issues and renewable energy systems are also covered in this unit.
This unit prepares engineering students to be conversant with renewable energy systems. Students will learn to appraise environmental, social, legal, economic and political issues concerning renewable energy systems. Students will also learn relevant design skills related to renewable energy systems.
This subject develops an understanding of the basic concepts of power and machines, including modern power systems and transformers, in addition to the fundamentals of electromechanical energy conversion. Students engage in practical activities to develop knowledge and skills in magnetic circuits, balanced and unbalanced three-phase power systems, and transformers. These concepts comprise essential knowledge for electrical engineers.
The unit covers various types of power electronics systems, their applications and use in Electrical Drive Systems. It also covers application considerations and modern developments in electronic systems. This course provides the fundamentals of Power Electronics and Industrial Electronics.
This unit is to introduce students to power quality phenomena such as voltage sag/swell, distortions, unbalance, and flicker that occur in power systems. The unit also introduces terms and definitions associated with power quality, following which each phenomenon, that is, voltage sag/swell, transient overvoltage, and harmonics. In addition, flicker is presented and discussed in detail for students to understand the sources and impact of these occurrences on power system as well as typical mitigation techniques. Finally, students are introduced to power quality benchmarking, monitoring and assessment.
This unit is offered in alternate years. This unit will develop an understanding of the theory and practice of radio and satellite communication techniques and measurements and provide an introduction to space communication systems. It will complement the general communication engineering units, addressing advanced topics important and specific to radio and satellite communications.
ELEC 4001
This unit is designed to model, analyse and control of newly developing areas of distributed generation and smart grids. The unit will cover modelling, control, simulation and protection of such systems. The unit will cover the impacts of renewable sources and power electronics on the operation of smart grids and micro-grids. The unit will also cover environmental and economic impacts of such systems.
This unit prepares engineering students to work in the area of renewable energy systems and to be knowledgeable and be in a position to appraise environmental, social, legal, economic and political issues concerned with renewable energy systems.
The unit covers the analysis, design and operation of modern wireless communication systems. The primary focus is on the physical layer and hardware, emphasizing the fundamentals of coding and modulation, spread spectrum and multiple access techniques. Current wireless architectures and mobile communication systems are also covered.
Electrical drives are electromechanical systems which enable electrical machines to function. Through theoretical analyses and practical laboratory exercises, students analyse and evaluate electrical machines and drives as well as examine various types of electrical motors and drive systems, their applications and control. Students conduct experiments on speed control, starting and braking systems, and dynamics of electric motors. These activities comprise essential knowledge and skills for students to be competent in the area of power engineering.
Through practical exercises students will engage with engineering measurement and instrumentation systems. Students determine the most appropriate measurement method and instrument, such as multimeters, digital oscilloscopes and interfacing modules, for particular applications. They will gain experience with the measurement of physical quantities and the instrumentation required to accurately present information to a controller. Additionally, transducers used to measure common physical quantities are presented in detail, while instrumentation includes a detailed analysis of zero-span circuits, Wheatstone bridges, instrumentation amplifiers, isolation amplifiers, voltage-to-current and voltage-to-frequency modules used for faithful signal transmission, digital-to-analogue and analogue-to-digital circuits to deepen student learning.
This 40 credit point semester-long unit provides a capstone experience to students enrolled in the Master of Applied Neuromorphic Engineering. Students work on an industry-oriented project with practical application and outcome. Having the intention to go into industry, this unit provides opportunities for students to explore a relevant problem that can be completed in one semester. Students will gain valuable experience and industry insights.
This is a 80 credit point year-long subject taken over two terms (40 credit points in each term). This subject is offered exclusively on campus for students to benefit from mentorships and regular interactions with leading researchers in the field. Students will have the opportunity to contribute towards impactful research projects, aiming at academic growth and progress. To achieve this goal, the Dissertation subject is designed for students to plan and execute a research-based project in the area of Neuromorphic Engineering. The main task in the year-long 80 credit point dissertation subject is an academic research paper that meets publishing standards and is peer-reviewed by external reviewers (getting the article published on a journal is not a completion requirement to the unit). The students shall be part of regular International Center for Neuromorphic Systems (ICNS) interactions, and benefit from supervisors in a discursive setting as the candidate makes progress.
Problem-oriented thinking and distributed system design are essential for neuromorphic engineers. This unit is designed to provide students with sufficient understanding to neuromorphic processor. Students will be able to implement spiking neural networks by programming neuromorphic processors The lab work and programming assignments focus on different key aspects of programming neuromorphic processor: Neural modelling, Python programming, debugging code and hardware/software co-simulation. The workshops focus on the concrete implementation of neural networks.
Efficient, parallel, low-power computation is a hallmark of brain computation and the goal of neuromorphic engineering. The focus of this unit is to design, implement and test accurate, electronic, very large scale integrated (VLSI) circuit model of neural systems and the associated signal processing. Students will have opportunities to design and build a neural system on hardware and gain resultant insights into applying neuromorphic engineering to real-world problems. This subject will be undertaken at Parramatta City - Hassall St campus.
This unit covers continuous and discrete control systems. It reviews and builds on the fundamental concepts of the theory of feedback in continuous and discrete time to examine the analysis and design of advanced continuous and discrete time linear control systems. Transfer function and state variable methods are employed. Instruction makes use of extensive experimental tasks. There is also considerable use of Matlab simulations.
This unit covers all major network technologies: asynchronous transfer mode (ATM), Internet, and telephony. Essential networking topics such as protocol layering, multiple access, switching, scheduling, routing, congestion control, error and flow control, and network security are covered in detail. An engineering approach is taken to provide insight into network design.
The subject covers various types of electrical motors and drive systems, their applications and control. The unit aims to introduce an advanced study of electrical machines and drives. It also covers application considerations and modern developments in high performance drive systems. This course covers various types of the speed control, the starting, the braking and the dynamics of different electrical machines and drives.
This unit is to introduce students to power quality phenomena such as voltage sag/swell, distortions, unbalance, and flicker that occur in power systems. The unit also introduces terms and definitions associated with power quality, following which each phenomenon, that is, voltage sag/swell, transient overvoltage, and harmonics. In addition, flicker is presented and discussed in detail for students to understand the sources and impact of these occurrences on power system as well as typical mitigation techniques. Finally, students are introduced to power quality benchmarking, monitoring, assessment. In addition Advanced knowledge on network frequency responses is presented.
This unit covers the principles and techniques in signal processing. The subject matter includes advanced topics in discrete-time signals and systems, the z-transform and its applications in signal processing, advanced topics in the sampling of continuous-time signals, FIR and IIR filter design, filter structures, and the discrete Fourier transform and its computation. Students develop skills of analysing and designing digital signal processing systems.
This unit is designed to model, analyse and control of newly developing areas of distributed generation and smart grids. The unit will cover modelling, control, simulation and protection of such systems. The unit will also cover the impacts of renewable sources and power electronics on the operation of smart grids and micro-grids. The unit will also cover environmental and economic impacts of such systems.
This unit covers topics associated with the measurement and presentation of physical parameters. A wide range of transducers are presented in detail, while instrumentation includes a detailed analysis of a multitude of analogue and digital circuits used to amplify, transmit, and display electrical signals. The application of these modules in modern measurement equipment is presented in details.
This unit covers the design fundamentals of cellular systems, including frequency reuse, channel assignments, radio wave propagation in mobile environments, modulation techniques, coding techniques, spread spectrum and multiple access. It includes topics from emerging wireless technologies, and third-generation mobile communication systems and standards.
This unit covers planning techniques for energy and electrical power systems. It also covers the economics of various options and reliability of electrical power systems.