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Intelligent Networks and Communications

Master of Electrical EngineeringSpecialisation (formal)Year: 2024

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Overview

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this course, graduates will:

  • Have gained fundamental knowledge in the principles that underpin communication systems and communication networks, including the modelling, analysis and design of digital communication systems and the workings of layered network architecture and network protocols
  • Have gained core knowledge and practice in advanced electrical engineering topics including embedded system design; embedded computing; signal processing; and telecommunications
  • Be able to apply fundamental knowledge of communication systems and communication networks to analyse and devise solutions to complex open-ended communication systems and network design problems
  • Have gained awareness of the broader context, implications and applications of digital communication systems and communication networks in society as well as an ability to behave ethically and communicate effectively with professionals across different disciplines.

Last updated: 3 May 2024

Structure

112.5 credit points

The Intelligent Networks and Communications specialisation is completed by undertaking nine specific subjects (112.5 credit points).

Note:

Students entering the course with advanced standing who plan on completing a specialisation may need to enrol in core specialisation subjects in their commencing semester. Please check and follow the structure outlined for your intended specialisation and seek course planning advice.

To obtain a specialisation in Intelligent Networks and Communications, students must complete:

  • 62.5 credit points of Year 2 core specialisation subjects
  • 25 credit points of Year 3 core specialisation subjects

  • 25 credit points of Year 3 core specialisation capstone project subjects

Year 1:

  • 100 credit points of Year 1 compulsory subjects

Year 2:

  • 62.5 credit points of Year 2 core specialisation subjects
  • 12.5 credit points of Year 2 Electrical Engineering selectives
  • 25 credit points of electives

Year 3:

  • 50 credit points of Year 3 core specialisation subjects
  • 50 credit points of electives

Progression:

The core subject lists are divided into specific year levels, reflecting the recommended order of completing the course. There is, however, some flexibility between Year 2 and 3 core subjects, depending on the requisites set between them. Check the individual Handbook entries of these subjects for more detail.

Subject Options

Year 1 compulsory subjects

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ELEN20005 Foundations of Electrical Networks
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN20006 Digital Systems
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MAST20029 Engineering Mathematics
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
COMP20005 Intro. to Numerical Computation in C
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN30009 Electrical Network Analysis and Design
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN30011 Electrical Device Modelling
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN30012 Signals and Systems
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN30013 Electronic System Implementation
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Year 2 core specialisation subjects

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ELEN90054 Probability and Random Models
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90058 Signal Processing
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90057 Communication Systems
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90061 Communication Networks
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90066 Embedded System Design
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

(Must be completed in Year 2 of the course)

Year 2 Electrical Engineering selectives

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ENGR90021 Critical Communication for Engineers
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ENGR90034 Creating Innovative Engineering
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ENGR90039 Creating Innovative Professionals
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Year 3 core specialisation subjects

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ELEN90051 Advanced Communication Systems
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90089 Communication Design Clinic
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ENGR90037 Engineering Capstone Project Part 1
Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ENGR90038 Engineering Capstone Project Part 2
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

(Must be completed in Year 3 of the course)

Intelligent Networks and Communications Group A (Electrical Engineering) electives

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ELEN90026 Introduction to Optimisation
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90052 Advanced Signal Processing
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90053 Electronic System Design
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90055 Control Systems
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90056 Electronic Circuit Design
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90059 Lightwave Systems
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90060 Power System Analysis
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90062 High Speed Electronics
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90064 Advanced Control Systems
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90074 Introduction to Power Engineering
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90075 Power Electronics
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90077 Grid Integration of Renewables
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90088 System Optimisation & Machine Learning
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90090 Autonomous Systems Clinic
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90091 Semiconductor Devices
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90092 Low-carbon Grids: Operation & Economics
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90093 Microprocessor Design Clinic
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90094 Large Data Methods & Applications
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90011 Directed Studies
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90095 AI for Robotics
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90096 Hardware Accelerated Computing
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Group B (Approved) electives

Code Name Study period Credit Points
MAST90014 Optimisation for Industry
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
COMP90015 Distributed Systems
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MCEN90017 Advanced Motion Control Not available in 2024 12.5
ENGR90036 Leadership for Innovation
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BUSA90485 Global Business Practicum
January (Off Campus)
June (Off Campus)
November (Off Campus)
 12.5
ENGR90026 Engineering Entrepreneurship
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ENGR90033 Internship
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 25

Last updated: 3 May 2024