The course leading to the Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Computing) has as its main objectives the development of the following attributes in its graduates.
Knowledge and understanding
A graduate will be expected to know and understand:
* the fundamental principles that govern the field of electrical engineering;
* the systems, processes and equipment which form the field of operations of the profession of electrical engineering as understood in its broadest meaning;
* the relationship between the various constituents of the field of electrical engineering;
* the fundamental principles of the disciplines related to the field of electrical engineering;
* the relationship between the field of electrical engineering and other fields of activity including management, economics and law;
* the nature of the fast developing branches of the profession such as computer technology and software engineering;
* information sources and data banks and their influence on the profession.
Skills
A graduate will be expected to be able:
* to conduct experimental investigations and interpret the results obtained;
* to operate equipment and to recognise faults in it;
* to design systems or equipment and test the resulting prototypes;
* to apply fundamental principles to the solution of practical problems;
* to work within a team;
* to retrieve relevant information efficiently;
* to display oral and written communication skills worthy of the profession.
Attitudes
A graduate will be expected to display:
* professional integrity of the highest order;
* sensitivity to the needs and requirements of other professional groups;
* high regard for society values;
* respect for nature and the environment;
* respect for safety rules and other procedures in the workplace;
* commitment to the use of knowledge and skills in the service of the community outside the workplace;
* commitment to lifelong learning.
Course of studies
Most high-technology plants and services are the result of achievements in electrical engineering and its dynamic disciplines of electronics, microelectronics and digital technology. The application of microelectronics has resulted in the explosive development of computers, automation and communications in recent years. These developments will continue into the future.
Electrical engineering is an exciting and challenging area of study for women and men, and graduates have excellent employment opportunities. Within the branches of electrical, electronic and computer engineering there is a wide range of choice to meet the interests and aspirations of each graduate.
The full-time, four-year degree course at the Caulfield school is strongly vocation-oriented in order to train electrical, electronic and communications engineers who can quickly assimilate into professional employment.
The course is structured to provide a thorough understanding of the principles and applications of the various disciplines. In addition it is designed to develop personal qualities that are essential for a professional engineer, such as ethics, creativity and sound judgement to create systems for the benefit of society.
The first year is common with the other engineering courses at Caulfield and covers basic studies including electrical technology and computer science.
The following two years cover essential studies which provide breadth and depth of understanding of electrical, communication, power, automatic control and computing systems.
The final year is devoted to studies at a professional level, for which elective subjects permit specialisation in automatic control, electronics, communications, computer systems and electrical power. Year-three and year-four projects permit students to complete substantial engineering tasks of their choice. Computing and management subjects are included throughout the course.