Electronic Engineering
Electronic engineering is concerned with the design, development, manufacture and application of electronic devices, circuits and systems.
Career Opportunities
- Consultant
- Electronic Engineer
- Manager
- Mechatronic Engineer
- Product Design Engineer
- Programmer
Potential Employers
- Agricultural Sector
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering Industries
- Health and Biomedical Industries
- Information Technology Industry
- Telecommunications Sector
Many of the products that are essential to our social, business and industrial lives are the result of ideas generated by electrical engineers. Products include personal computers, mobile telephones, pacemakers, and radio, television, industrial control and satellite communications systems.
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 exporting their products all over the world.
School subjects required
NCEA Level 3 Physics and Mathematics with Calculus. Some first-year papers have specific prerequisites so check the paper list carefully.
PLANNING YOUR DEGREE
All of the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) specified programmes have full IPENZ accreditation, making them nationally and internationally recognised qualifications.
Below is a list of a standard papers taken in each year under this subject. Please note, this is indicative only and may differ depending on each student's individual situation.
Core Papers
Papers are worth 15 points.
- COMP103 – Introduction to Computer Science
- ENEL111 – Introduction to Electronics
- ENGG180 – Foundations of Engineering
- ENMP102 – Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering
- MATH101 – Introduction to Calculus
- MATH102 – Introduction to Algebra
- PHYS103 – Physics for Scientists and Engineers 1
Plus 15 points from 100 level Science papers (excluding COMP123, MATH165, MATH166, MATH168 and PHYS100). Recommended:
- BIOL101 – Cellular and Mo1ecular Biology
- CHEM101 – Chemical Concepts
- COMP104 – Introduction to Computer Science 2
Core Papers
Papers are worth 20 points unless specified.
- ENEL205 – Analog Electronics and Circuit Analysis
- ENEL211 – Digital Electronics
- ENEL284 – Electricity and Magnetism (10 points)
- ENEL285 – Quantum and Solid State Physics (10 points)
- ENGG279 – Preparation for the Professional Work Place (0 points)
- ENGG282 – Engineering Design (10 points)
- ENGG283 – Linear Algebra for Engineers (10 points)
- ENGG284 – Differential Equations for Engineers (10 points)
- ENGG285 – Multivariable Calculus for Engineers (10 points)
- ENGG287 – Engineering Applications (10 points)
- ENMP215 – Manufacturing Practice (10 points)
- ENGG371 – Engineering Placement 1 (0 points)
Core Papers
Papers are worth 20 points unless specified.
- ENEL312 – Electromagnetic Waves
- ENEL317 – Microprocessor Applications and Controls
- ENEL321 – Application Specific Integrated Circuits
- ENEL324 – Optoelectronics
- ENEL382 – High Speed Work Communications
- ENGG372 – Engineering Placement 2 (0 points)
- ENGG379 – Reflection on Professional Workplace Experience (0 points)
- ENMP282 – Science & Engineering Management A (10 points)
- MATH257 – Computational Mathematics
Core Papers
Papers are worth 20 points unless specified.
- ENGG482 – Engineering Design and Management Project (60 points) (BE) OR
ENGG492 – Honours Research and Management Project (60 points) (BE(Hons))
- ENGG381 – Engineering Statistics
Plus 20 points from:
