Instrumentation Control and Automation Engineering Specialisation
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About this Specialisation
Designed for students wishing to specialise in instrumentation control and automation.
This course will provide students with knowledge and expertise in fields such as data communication and computer networks, instrumentation and measurement, control systems, advanced industrial control and process control.
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Availability & Campus
| Location | Availability |
|---|---|
| Joondalup | |
| Mount Lawley | |
| South West | |
| Online |
Professional Recognition
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This Specialisation has been Accredited by: Engineers Australia.
This professional recognition only applies when you study this Specialisation in the following course:
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Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENS6161 | Data Communication and Computer Networks | 15 |
| ENS5175 | Distributed Control Systems | 15 |
| ENS6146 | Instrumentation and Measurement | 15 |
| ENS5230 | Electrical Machines and Transformers | 15 |
| ENS6155 | Microprocessor Systems | 15 |
| ENS6160 | Signals and Systems | 15 |
| ENS5191 | Electrical Engineering Design | 15 |
| ENS6162 | Communication Systems 1 | 15 |
| ENS5253 | Control Systems | 15 |
| ENS5130 | Advanced Industrial Control | 15 |
| ENS5240 | Industrial Control | 15 |
| ENS5209 | Process Control | 15 |
Where a student has completed the equivalent of one or more of the above units in prior undergraduate level studies at an appropriate level, the Course Coordinator may, in some cases, consider substitutions with other available units. Students should consult with their course coordinator to see whether this is possible.
For more detailed unit information for this Specialisation take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Learning Outcomes
- Reflect critically on a complex body of technical and theoretical Engineering knowledge, research principles and methods with advanced knowledge in instrumentation control and automation engineering professional practice.
- Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex ideas, concepts and theories in authentic engineering situations.
- Apply high level communication and collaboration skills in a professional engineering context.
- Use high level self-management skills to initiate, plan and execute a substantial instrumentation control and automation engineering project.
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