Electronic Engineering Subject regulations
The Electronic Engineering programme is based on studies in electronics, mathematics, and physics. There are papers in design and a major electronic engineering project in the fourth year. Extensive experience is attained in electronic laboratories. Economic and professional training elements are also included. New Zealand's electronics manufacturing industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the country, and New Zealand has a shortage of skilled people. Companies are targeting niche markets, such as telecommunications, and export their products all over the world. The largest number of exporters is in the industrial/commercial field, followed by healthcare, radiocommunications and agriculture.
Electronic Engineering is available as a specified programme for the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BE(Hons)).
To complete the specified programme in Electronic Engineering, students must complete the following programme.
There will be no new enrolments in the Electronic Engineering programme in 2020 onwards. Students who commenced Electronic Engineering in 2019 or prior should consult the Division of STEM for programme advice.
Please refer to the new Electrical and Electronic Engineering subject for further information.
Other qualifications
Prescriptions for:
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Year 1 Students must take the following papers: COMPX102, ENGEN101, ENGEN102, ENGEN103, ENGEN111, ENGEN112, ENGEN170 and ENGEN180.
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Year 2 Students must take the following papers: COMPX201, COMPX203, ENGEE211, ENGEE231, ENGEE233, ENGEE280, ENGEN201, ENGEN270 and ENGEN271.
If you are studying the Diploma in Engineering Management, concurrent with the BE(Hons), you must complete ENGEN272 (in place of ENGEN271).
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Year 3 Students must take the following papers: ENGEE323, ENGEE331, ENGEE334, ENGEE335, ENGEE336, ENGEN301, ENGEN370, ENGEN371 and ENGME352.
If you are studying the 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 take the following papers: ENGEN570 and ENGEN582.
Plus 60 points of electives from: COMPX361, COMPX310, COMPX324, COMPX301, COMPX502, COMPX521, COMPX523, COMPX529, ENGME353, ENGME357, ENGEE531, ENGEE532, ENGEE580 or ENGEN583.
Electronic Engineering papers
| Code and paper title | Points | |
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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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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) |
| Code and paper title | Points | |
|---|---|---|
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COMPX201
Data Structures and Algorithms
This paper covers object-oriented software development in Java focusing on abstract data types and dynamic data structures, while introducing design... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) & 26X (Hainan University, Haikou China) & 26X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou 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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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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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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COMPX301
Design and Analysis of Algorithms
This course is for students interested in the art and science of computer programming. It is concerned with advanced data structures and their... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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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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COMPX324
User Experience Design
An introduction to the field of user experience - where students develop skills and techniques for the design and evaluation of interfaces for... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Tauranga) & 26X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) |
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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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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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ENGME352
Control and Applications
This paper teaches students the theory and application of control in mechanical and electrical systems. This paper covers the introduction of... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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ENGME353
Mechanical and Electrical Machines
This paper builds on the fundamentals taught in ENGEN110, ENGEN111 and ENGEN180; it covers application of electromechanical machine characteristics... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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COMPX521
Interpretable Machine Learning
This paper exposes students to selected machine learning algorithms and includes assignments that require the implementation of these algorithms. |
15 | 26B (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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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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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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ENGEN583
Special Topics in Engineering 3
An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff. |
15 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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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 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 -
COMPX201 Data Structures and Algorithms
This paper covers object-oriented software development in Java focusing on abstract data types and dynamic data structures, while introducing design...
Points 15This paper covers engineering applications of electric and magnetic fields including capacitance, magnetic induction, and motors, taught in a...
Points 15This paper explores the theory of electrical circuits, frequency response, and their applications in signal processing.
It begins with a review of...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 -
COMPX301 Design and Analysis of Algorithms
This course is for students interested in the art and science of computer programming. It is concerned with advanced data structures and their...
Points 15This paper introduces Machine Learning (ML) which is the science of making predictions. ML algorithms strive to be fast and highly accurate, while...
Points 15An introduction to the field of user experience - where students develop skills and techniques for the design and evaluation of interfaces for...
Points 15Signals are all pervasive in electrical and electronic engineering. This paper teaches analogue signals and digital signal processing. Topics taught...
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 30This paper teaches students the theory and application of control in mechanical and electrical systems. This paper covers the introduction of...
Points 15This paper builds on the fundamentals taught in ENGEN110, ENGEN111 and ENGEN180; it covers application of electromechanical machine characteristics...
Points 15 -
COMPX521 Interpretable Machine Learning
This paper exposes students to selected machine learning algorithms and includes assignments that require the implementation of these algorithms.
Points 15Data streams are everywhere, from F1 racing over electricity networks to news feeds. Data stream mining relies on and develops new incremental...
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 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 45An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.
Points 15
2026 Subject regulation information current as at 6 May 2026 01:00am