- Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.
However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.
Engineering | 2017
PhD (Integrated) Subject Lists | 2017
This information is for students commencing their course in 2017. Students follow the rules and requirements for the year they commenced their course. Please refer to the Archives link in the menu for years prior to 2017.
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronic Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
Civil Engineering
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Subjects | |||
| RESH900 | Fundamentals for HDR Writing | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| ENGG940 | Dissertation | 12 | Annual, Spring 2017/Autumn 2018 |
| PLUS the relevant discipline subjects as listed below. These subjects may be varied with the approval of the Head of Postgraduate Studies. | |||
| CIVL904 | Sustainable Roads & Railway Engineering | 6 | Spring |
| CIVL909 | Advanced Foundation Engineering | 6 | Autumn |
| CIVL912 | Engineering Hydrology | 6 | Autumn |
| CIVL916 | Research Topics in Civil Engineering | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| CIVL980 | Advanced Computer Applications | 6 | Autumn |
| CIVL981 | Special Topic A | 6 | Not available in 2017 |
| ENVE929 | Site Contamination and Remediation Technologies | 6 | Spring |
| The following elective subject may also be selected: | |||
| GWP 800 | Global Workplace Practice | 6 | Spring |
Computer Engineering & Electrical Engineering
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Subjects | |||
| RESH900 | Fundamentals for HDR Writing | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| ECTE953 | Advanced Project | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| PLUS the relevant discipline subjects listed below. These subjects may be varied with the approval of the Head of Postgraduate Studies. | |||
| ECTE903 | Image and Video Processing | 6 | Spring |
| ECTE912 | Power Electronics and Drives | 6 | Spring |
| ECTE923 | Power System Analysis | 6 | Autumn |
| ECTE926 | Power Distribution Systems | 6 | Spring |
| ECTE927 | Renewable and Distributed Generation | 6 | Autumn |
| ECTE931 | Real-Time Computing | 6 | Not available in 2017 |
| ECTE932 | Computer Architecture | 6 | Spring |
| ECTE933 | Embedded Systems | 6 | Autumn |
| ECTE935 | Advanced Computer Architecture | 6 | Not available in 2017 |
| ECTE941 | Intelligent Control | 6 | Autumn |
| ECTE942 | Computer Controlled Systems | 6 | Autumn |
| ECTE944 | Identification and Optimal Control | 6 | Not available in 2017 |
| ECTE962 | Telecommunications System Modelling | 6 | Spring |
| ECTE965 | Wireless Communication Systems | 6 | Spring |
| ECTE967 | Mobile Networks | 6 | Autumn |
| ECTE971 | Robotics and Flexible Automation | 6 | Spring |
| ECTE986 | Telecommunications Network Management | 6 | Not available in 2017 |
| ECTE992 | Internet Networking Protocols | 6 | Spring |
| The following elective subject may also be selected: | |||
| GWP 800 | Global Workplace Practice | 6 | Spring |
Environmental Engineering
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Subjects | |||
| RESH900 | Fundamentals for HDR Writing | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| ENGG940 | Dissertation | 12 | Annual, Spring 2017/Autumn 2018 |
| PLUS the relevant discipline subjects as listed below. These subjects may be varied with the approval of the Head of Postgraduate Studies. | |||
| ENGG953 | Modelling of Engineering Management Systems | 6 | Spring |
| ENGG956 | Financial Management for Engineered Assets | 6 | Spring |
| ENVE923 | Industrial Waste Engineering and Cleaner Production | 6 | Autumn |
| ENVE925 | Water Quality Engineering and Management | 6 | Spring |
| ENVE926 | Air and Noise Pollution Management | 6 | Spring |
| ENVE927 | Environmental Engineering Processes Design | 6 | Spring |
| ENVE928 | Design of Urban Water Systems | 6 | Spring |
| ENVE929 | Site Contamination and Remediation Technologies | 6 | Spring |
| ENVE930 | Coastal, River and Groundwater Engineering | 6 | Autumn |
| ENVE931 | Membrane Processes and Applications | 6 | Autumn |
| MECH979 | Sustainable Transport and Engine Technology | 6 | Not available in 2017 |
| The following elective subject may also be selected: | |||
| GWP 800 | Global Workplace Practice | 6 | Spring |
Materials Engineering
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Subjects | |||
| RESH900 | Fundamentals for HDR Writing | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| ENGG940 | Dissertation | 12 | Annual, Spring 2017/Autumn 2018 |
| PLUS the relevant discipline subjects as listed below. These subjects may be varied with the approval of the Head of Postgraduate Studies. | |||
| ENGG909 | The Science of Materials | 6 | Spring |
| ENGG953 | Modelling of Engineering Management Systems | 6 | Spring |
| ENGG956 | Financial Management for Engineered Assets | 6 | Spring |
| MATL903 | Recent Developments in Materials | 6 | Autumn |
| MATL905 | Metallic Materials | 6 | Autumn |
| MATL906 | Ceramic Materials | 6 | Spring |
| MATL907 | Polymeric Materials | 6 | Spring |
| MATL913 | Structural Analysis of Materials | 6 | Autumn |
| MATL938 | Casting and Forming | 6 | Not available in 2017 |
| UPM 000 | N/A | N/A | This subject is not on offer in 2017 |
| The following elective subject may also be selected: | |||
| GWP 800 | Global Workplace Practice | 6 | Spring |
Mechanical Engineering
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Subjects | |||
| RESH900 | Fundamentals for HDR Writing | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| ENGG940 | Dissertation | 12 | Annual, Spring 2017/Autumn 2018 |
| PLUS the relevant discipline subjects as listed below. These subjects maybe varied with the approval of the Head of Postgraduate Studies. | |||
| ENGG941 | Sustainability for Engineers, Scientists and Professionals | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG948 | Sustainable Energy Technologies | 6 | Spring |
| ENGG953 | Modelling of Engineering Management Systems | 6 | Spring |
| ENGG956 | Financial Management for Engineered Assets | 6 | Spring |
| MATL972 | Selection and Design of Materials | 6 | Spring |
| MECH913 | Pneumatic Transport of Bulk Solids | 6 | Not available in 2017 |
| MECH918 | Sustainable Energy in Buildings | 6 | Spring |
| MECH919 | Advanced Topics in Mechanical Engineering 1 | 6 | Not available in 2017 |
| MECH928 | Finite Element Techniques in Mechanical Engineering | 6 | Autumn |
| MECH934 | Advanced Manufacturing Processes | 6 | Autumn |
| MECH935 | Integrated Manufacturing Systems | 6 | Spring |
| MECH949 | Advanced Computer Control of Machines and Processes | 6 | Autumn |
| MECH950 | Advanced Robotics | 6 | Spring |
| MECH979 | Sustainable Transport and Engine Technology | 6 | Not available in 2017 |
| MECH980 | Automotive Dynamics | 6 | Not available in 2017 |
| The following elective subject may also be selected: | |||
| GWP 800 | Global Workplace Practice | 6 | Spring |
Mechatronic Engineering
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Subjects | |||
| RESH900 | Fundamentals for HDR Writing | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| ENGG940 | Dissertation | 12 | Annual, Spring 2017/Autumn 2018 |
| PLUS the relevant discipline subjects as listed below. These subjects maybe varied with the approval of the Head of Postgraduate Studies. | |||
| ECTE912 | Power Electronics and Drives | 6 | Spring |
| ECTE925 | Industrial Drives and Actuators | 6 | Not available in 2017 |
| ECTE931 | Real-Time Computing | 6 | Not available in 2017 |
| ECTE941 | Intelligent Control | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG953 | Modelling of Engineering Management Systems | 6 | Spring |
| ENGG956 | Financial Management for Engineered Assets | 6 | Spring |
| MECH935 | Integrated Manufacturing Systems | 6 | Spring |
| MECH939 | Advanced Topics in Mechatronic Engineering | 6 | Not available in 2017 |
| MECH941 | Micro/Nano Robotic Systems | 6 | Not available in 2017 |
| MECH949 | Advanced Computer Control of Machines and Processes | 6 | Autumn |
| MECH950 | Advanced Robotics | 6 | Spring |
| MECH980 | Automotive Dynamics | 6 | Not available in 2017 |
| The following elective subject may also be selected: | |||
| GWP 800 | Global Workplace Practice | 6 | Spring |
Mining Engineering
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Subjects | |||
| RESH900 | Fundamentals for HDR Writing | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| ENGG940 | Dissertation | 12 | Annual, Spring 2017/Autumn 2018 |
| PLUS the relevant discipline subjects as listed below. These subjects maybe varied with the approval of the Head of Postgraduate Studies. | |||
| MINE912 | Environmental Control in Mines | 6 | Autumn |
| MINE916 | Mineral Valuation and Risk Analysis | 6 | Autumn |
| MINE923 | Rock Mechanics | 6 | Spring |
| MINE934 | Simulations of Mining Operations and Problems | 6 | Autumn |
| The following elective subject may also be selected: | |||
| GWP 800 | Global Workplace Practice | 6 | Spring |
Telecommunications Engineering
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Subjects: | |||
| RESH900 | Fundamentals for HDR Writing | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| ECTE953 | Advanced Project | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| PLUS the relevant discipline subjects as listed below. These subjects may be varied with the approval of the Head of Postgraduate Studies. | |||
| ECTE903 | Image and Video Processing | 6 | Spring |
| ECTE912 | Power Electronics and Drives | 6 | Spring |
| ECTE923 | Power System Analysis | 6 | Autumn |
| ECTE926 | Power Distribution Systems | 6 | Spring |
| ECTE927 | Renewable and Distributed Generation | 6 | Autumn |
| ECTE931 | Real-Time Computing | 6 | Not available in 2017 |
| ECTE932 | Computer Architecture | 6 | Spring |
| ECTE933 | Embedded Systems | 6 | Autumn |
| ECTE935 | Advanced Computer Architecture | 6 | Not available in 2017 |
| ECTE941 | Intelligent Control | 6 | Autumn |
| ECTE942 | Computer Controlled Systems | 6 | Autumn |
| ECTE944 | Identification and Optimal Control | 6 | Not available in 2017 |
| ECTE962 | Telecommunications System Modelling | 6 | Spring |
| ECTE965 | Wireless Communication Systems | 6 | Spring |
| ECTE967 | Mobile Networks | 6 | Autumn |
| ECTE971 | Robotics and Flexible Automation | 6 | Spring |
| ECTE986 | Telecommunications Network Management | 6 | Not available in 2017 |
| ECTE992 | Internet Networking Protocols | 6 | Spring |
| The following elective subject may also be selected: | |||
| GWP 800 | Global Workplace Practice | 6 | Spring |
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Arrangements
Students are advised to consult the University's Higher Degree Research (HDR) Supervision and Resources Policy.
For further information about the Faculty's areas of research strength, please consult the Faculty's website.
For more technical information about the degree progress, please consult the Graduate Research School website.
Further information is available at:
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Email: eis@uow.edu.au
Last reviewed: 1 November, 2016