Electrical Power Major
Code MABUSQ
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About this Major
Electrical power engineering is a well-established engineering discipline encompassing electrical power generation, transmission and distribution, power electronics, electromechanical systems and renewable energy.
Students gain in-depth knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering, and specialist skills in design, development and management of advanced and sustainable electrical power generation and transmission systems.
Code MABUSQ
Availability & Campus
| Location | Availability |
|---|---|
| Joondalup | |
| Mount Lawley | |
| South West | |
| Online |
Professional Recognition
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This Major has been Accredited by: Engineers Australia.
This professional recognition only applies when you study this Major in one of the following courses:
Details
Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENM2104 | Instrumentation and Measurement | 15 |
| ENS2456 | Digital Electronics | 15 |
| ENS2160 | Thermodynamics | 15 |
| ENS2457 | Analog Electronics | 15 |
| ENS3553 | Signals and Systems | 15 |
| ENS3551 | Electrical Networks | 15 |
| ENS3554 | Data Communications and Computer Networks | 15 |
| ENS3555 | Communication Systems 1 | 15 |
| ENS3206 | Power Systems 1 | 15 |
| ENS5191 | Electrical Engineering Design | 15 |
| ENS5230 | Electrical Machines and Transformers | 15 |
| ENS3215 | Power Electronics | 15 |
| ENS5361 | Power Systems 2 | 15 |
| ENS5240 | Industrial Control | 15 |
| ENS5445 | Sustainability and Renewable Energy | 15 |
For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and in depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the electrical power discipline.
- Think critically, and apply established engineering methods and research skills to complex electrical power problem solving.
- Apply systematic engineering synthesis and design processes to conduct and manage electrical power projects, with some intellectual independence.
- Demonstrate conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics and computer and information sciences which underpin the electrical power discipline and fluently apply engineering techniques, tools and resources.
- Demonstrate clear and coherent oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
- Demonstrate a global outlook and knowledge of contextual factors impacting the electrical power discipline, including respect for cultural diversity and indigenous cultural competence.
- Demonstrate effective team membership and team leadership to implement engineering projects according to relevant standards of ethical conduct, sustainable practice and professional accountability.
- Demonstrate responsibility for own learning, professional judgement and an understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
Electrical power engineers have diverse employment opportunities in most sectors of industry, including public utilities, renewable energy, mining and resource, manufacturing, defence, aerospace, chemical and pharmaceutical, and consulting.
Possible future job titles
Electrical Engineer, Power Systems Engineer, Electrical Power Engineer
This Major can be studied in the following courses
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