Electrical and Electronic Engineering Subject regulations
The Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme is a future-focussed integration of core electrical and electronic principles in modern power systems, electronic design, computer systems and intimate knowledge and understanding, of programming, data management, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering is available as a specified programme for the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BE(Hons)).
To complete the specified programme in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, students must complete the following programme.
Other qualifications
Prescriptions for:
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Year 1 Students must complete the following papers: COMPX102, ENGEN101, ENGEN102, ENGEN103, ENGEN110, ENGEN111, ENGEN170 and ENGEN180.
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Year 2 Students must complete the following papers: COMPX234, ENGEE211, ENGEE230, ENGEE231, ENGEE234, ENGEE281, ENGEN201, ENGEN270 and ENGEN271.
If you are studying the Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management, concurrent with the BE(Hons), you are strongly encouraged to complete ENGEN272 (which will count in place of ENGEN271 for the BE(Hons)).
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Year 3 Students must complete the following papers: COMPX310, COMPX349, ENGEE319, ENGEE331, ENGEE332, ENGEE358, ENGEN301, ENGEN370 and ENGEN371.
If you are studying the Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management, concurrent with the BE(Hons), you must complete ENGEN372 (in place of ENGEN371).
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Year 4 Students must complete the following papers: ENGEN570 and ENGEN582.
Plus 30 points from Set A: ENGEE510, ENGEE523, ENGEE534, ENGEE536 or ENGEE559.
Plus 15 points from Set B: COMPX518, COMPX523, COMPX525, COMPX527 or ENGEE532.
Plus another 15 points from either Set A or Set B, or ENGEE505 or ENGEE531.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering papers
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COMPX102
Object-Oriented Programming
This paper builds on introductory programming experience, and assumes a knowledge of basic programming techniques, which it expands on particularly... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Secondary School - Unistart) & 26B (Tauranga) & 26H (Hamilton) & 26X (Hainan University, Haikou China) & 26X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) |
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ENGEN101
Engineering Maths and Modelling 1A
A study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications. |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Secondary School - Unistart) & 26A (Tauranga) & 26B (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN102
Engineering Maths and Modelling 1B
A further study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications. Includes an introduction to relevant statistical... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Secondary School - Unistart) & 26B (Tauranga) & 26G (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN103
Engineering Computing
This paper introduces computer programming in languages such as the MATLAB and Python. It provides the basis for the programming skills required in... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) & 26G (Hamilton) & 26X (Hainan University, Haikou China) |
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ENGEN110
Engineering Mechanics
Statics and dynamics of rigid bodies. Application of freebody diagrams and equations of equilibrium to calculate internal and external forces and... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Tauranga) & 26G (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN111
Electricity for Engineers
Concepts underlying electricity such as current, voltage and power will be introduced, and apply these concepts to analyse electrical energy systems. |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Tauranga) & 26C (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN170
Engineering and Society
Introduction to the role of engineering in society with a focus on sustainable development, data analysis, holistic systems thinking, and the future... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) |
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ENGEN180
Foundations of Engineering
Introduction to the engineering design process and computer aided design, fundamental principles of engineering analysis, open ended problem solving... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) |
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COMPX234
Systems and Networks
A study on principles of operating systems and networking and how they are applied to existing systems. It begins with the principles of operating... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) & 26X (Hainan University, Haikou China) |
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ENGEE211
Engineering Electromagnetics
This paper covers engineering applications of electric and magnetic fields including capacitance, magnetic induction, and motors, taught in a... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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ENGEE230
Computer Hardware and Microprocessors
A study of microprocessors, starting with how to design and realise a microprocessor using a hardware description language, and further, how the... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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ENGEE231
Circuit Theory
This paper explores the theory of electrical circuits, frequency response, and their applications in signal processing. |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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ENGEE234
Electrical Power and Machines
Covers theory, modelling and practical aspects for AC electricity, transformers, synchronous machines, induction machines, and basic protective... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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ENGEE281
Design of Smart Systems
The paper will involve a number of design case studies and design project, involving smart homes and buildings, smart manufacturing and agriculture... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN201
Engineering Maths and Modelling 2
Calculus of Several Variables and its Applications. Vector calculus (Green's, Gauss' and Stokes' theorems). Taylor's Theorem in n dimensions... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26H (Online) |
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ENGEN270
Engineering and Business
This paper focuses on empowering students to become 鈥渂usiness savvy鈥� and prepared to enter the workplace and solve real-world problems. Topics... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN271
Engineering Work Placement 1
This paper is taken by students undertaking their first work placement for the BE(Hons). It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work... |
0 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN272
Engineering Work Placement 1
This paper is taken by students undertaking their first work placement for the BE(Hons) concurrent with the Diploma in Engineering Management or... |
30 | 26X (Hamilton) |
| Code and paper title | Points | |
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COMPX310
Machine Learning
This paper introduces Machine Learning (ML) which is the science of making predictions. ML algorithms strive to be fast and highly accurate, while... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26X (Hainan University, Haikou China) |
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COMPX349
Embedded Systems
This paper covers the principles and design of embedded systems, including micro-controllers, embedded system architecture, real-time programming and... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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ENGEE319
Smart Grids and the Internet of Things
This paper is concerned with the application of sensors and IoT to modern smart grid electrical power systems including; sensor interfacing, data... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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ENGEE331
Signals
Signals are all pervasive in electrical and electronic engineering. This paper teaches analogue signals and digital signal processing. Topics taught... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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ENGEE332
Analogue Electronics
This paper covers the characteristics of diodes and transistors. Traditional analogue and mixed signal circuits with feedback will be covered. |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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ENGEE358
Control Theory and Applications
This paper teaches control theory and its applications in electrical and mechatronics engineering. The theory convers behaviour of linear... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN301
Engineering Maths and Modelling 3
Laplace transforms and Fourier series as solution techniques for differential equations relevant to engineering. Introduction to numerical methods... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN370
Engineering and the Environment
This paper covers sustainability in engineering design and renewable energy generation through the critical lens of environmental impact assessment... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN371
Engineering Work Placement 2
This paper is taken by students undertaking their second work placement for the BE(Hons). It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work... |
0 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN372
Engineering Work Placement 2
This paper is taken by students undertaking their second work placement for the BE(Hons) concurrent with the Graduate Diploma in Engineering... |
30 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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COMPX523
Machine Learning for Data Streams
Data streams are everywhere, from F1 racing over electricity networks to news feeds. Data stream mining relies on and develops new incremental... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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COMPX525
Deep Learning
This paper provides an introduction into Deep Learning, focussing on both algorithms and applications. It covers both the basics of Neural networks... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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COMPX527
Secure Cloud Application Engineering
Software Engineering on the Cloud is extremely prevalent nowadays. In this paper, you will learn how to design, develop and test cloud-native... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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ENGEE510
Sustainable Energy and Power Systems
This course provides an in-depth understanding of modern power systems, their operation and control, and particularly the issues related to the... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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ENGEE523
Sensors, Instrumentation and Measurement
An overview of instruments used by engineers, including sensor fundamentals and measurement uncertainties for discussions leading to measurement... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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ENGEE532
Image Processing and Machine Vision
This paper is an introduction to image processing and machine vision in the engineering context. Students will learn to develop image processing... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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ENGEE534
Transmission Lines and Antennas
The paper uses classical electromagnetic theory to describe the propagation of electromagnetic waves and to analyse applications like transmission... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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ENGEE536
Power Electronics
This paper covers theory, design, applications and the systems approach in power electronics. Subjects include power semiconductors, power... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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ENGEE559
Autonomous Systems
This paper introduces the fundamentals of autonomous systems such as localisation, navigation and mapping, subsequently develops autonomous mobile... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN570
Engineering and the Profession
The roles and responsibilities of professional engineers are examined. Topics include; project management, leadership, negotiation, ethical... |
15 | 26D (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN582
Honours Research and Development Project
This paper provides the "capstone" project required to complete an accredited engineering degree. The paper builds on the knowledge and skills... |
45 | 26X (Hamilton) & 26X (Tauranga) |
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COMPX102 Object-Oriented Programming
This paper builds on introductory programming experience, and assumes a knowledge of basic programming techniques, which it expands on particularly...
Points 15A study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications.
Points 15A further study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications. Includes an introduction to relevant statistical...
Points 15This paper introduces computer programming in languages such as the MATLAB and Python. It provides the basis for the programming skills required in...
Points 15Statics and dynamics of rigid bodies. Application of freebody diagrams and equations of equilibrium to calculate internal and external forces and...
Points 15Concepts underlying electricity such as current, voltage and power will be introduced, and apply these concepts to analyse electrical energy systems.
Points 15Introduction to the role of engineering in society with a focus on sustainable development, data analysis, holistic systems thinking, and the future...
Points 15Introduction to the engineering design process and computer aided design, fundamental principles of engineering analysis, open ended problem solving...
Points 15 -
COMPX234 Systems and Networks
A study on principles of operating systems and networking and how they are applied to existing systems. It begins with the principles of operating...
Points 15This paper covers engineering applications of electric and magnetic fields including capacitance, magnetic induction, and motors, taught in a...
Points 15A study of microprocessors, starting with how to design and realise a microprocessor using a hardware description language, and further, how the...
Points 15This paper explores the theory of electrical circuits, frequency response, and their applications in signal processing.
It begins with a review of...Points 15Covers theory, modelling and practical aspects for AC electricity, transformers, synchronous machines, induction machines, and basic protective...
Points 15The paper will involve a number of design case studies and design project, involving smart homes and buildings, smart manufacturing and agriculture...
Points 15Calculus of Several Variables and its Applications. Vector calculus (Green's, Gauss' and Stokes' theorems). Taylor's Theorem in n dimensions...
Points 15This paper focuses on empowering students to become 鈥渂usiness savvy鈥� and prepared to enter the workplace and solve real-world problems. Topics...
Points 15This paper is taken by students undertaking their first work placement for the BE(Hons). It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work...
Points 0This paper is taken by students undertaking their first work placement for the BE(Hons) concurrent with the Diploma in Engineering Management or...
Points 30 -
COMPX310 Machine Learning
This paper introduces Machine Learning (ML) which is the science of making predictions. ML algorithms strive to be fast and highly accurate, while...
Points 15This paper covers the principles and design of embedded systems, including micro-controllers, embedded system architecture, real-time programming and...
Points 15This paper is concerned with the application of sensors and IoT to modern smart grid electrical power systems including; sensor interfacing, data...
Points 15Signals are all pervasive in electrical and electronic engineering. This paper teaches analogue signals and digital signal processing. Topics taught...
Points 15This paper covers the characteristics of diodes and transistors. Traditional analogue and mixed signal circuits with feedback will be covered.
Points 15This paper teaches control theory and its applications in electrical and mechatronics engineering. The theory convers behaviour of linear...
Points 15Laplace transforms and Fourier series as solution techniques for differential equations relevant to engineering. Introduction to numerical methods...
Points 15This paper covers sustainability in engineering design and renewable energy generation through the critical lens of environmental impact assessment...
Points 15This paper is taken by students undertaking their second work placement for the BE(Hons). It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work...
Points 0This paper is taken by students undertaking their second work placement for the BE(Hons) concurrent with the Graduate Diploma in Engineering...
Points 30 -
COMPX523 Machine Learning for Data Streams
Data streams are everywhere, from F1 racing over electricity networks to news feeds. Data stream mining relies on and develops new incremental...
Points 15This paper provides an introduction into Deep Learning, focussing on both algorithms and applications. It covers both the basics of Neural networks...
Points 15Software Engineering on the Cloud is extremely prevalent nowadays. In this paper, you will learn how to design, develop and test cloud-native...
Points 15This course provides an in-depth understanding of modern power systems, their operation and control, and particularly the issues related to the...
Points 15An overview of instruments used by engineers, including sensor fundamentals and measurement uncertainties for discussions leading to measurement...
Points 15This paper is an introduction to image processing and machine vision in the engineering context. Students will learn to develop image processing...
Points 15The paper uses classical electromagnetic theory to describe the propagation of electromagnetic waves and to analyse applications like transmission...
Points 15This paper covers theory, design, applications and the systems approach in power electronics. Subjects include power semiconductors, power...
Points 15This paper introduces the fundamentals of autonomous systems such as localisation, navigation and mapping, subsequently develops autonomous mobile...
Points 15The roles and responsibilities of professional engineers are examined. Topics include; project management, leadership, negotiation, ethical...
Points 15This paper provides the "capstone" project required to complete an accredited engineering degree. The paper builds on the knowledge and skills...
Points 45
2026 Subject regulation information current as at 6 May 2026 01:00am