Electronics
Science graduates with electronics skills are sought after by many industries that use or manufacture electronic equipment. New Zealand’s electronics manufacturing industry is one of the fastest-growing industries in the country. Our companies are targeting niche markets, such as telecommunications, and exporting their products all over the world.
Please note: New students can enrol in Electronics as a postgraduate subject only.
Electronics covers a wide range of exciting modern developments ranging from microscopic electronic circuits and machines, mobile and computer communications, advances in medical diagnosis and treatment, to developments in the latest audio and video technologies.
Studying electronics at the University of Waikato will give you valuable skills in electronic engineering and design. You will have the option to specialise in some of the most progressive areas in electronics today such as optoelectronics or mechatronics.
Optoelectronics deals with the conversion of electrical signals to light or vice-versa. Solar cells, fibre optics and lasers are integral components of everyday devices such as supermarket barcode scanners and long distance communication systems.
Mechatronics combines aspects of electronic software and mechanical engineering to produce devices such as printers, cars, aircraft, photocopiers and even washing machines. These are fast growing areas in which you can develop a productive and satisfying career.
Facilities
The electronics laboratories at the University of Waikato feature the latest equipment and are supplied with a wide selection of modern components and powerful software. Classes are run in an environment just like that found in contemporary electronics companies. Engineering students have access to the latest equipment including vector impedance and spectrum analysers, precision meters, fast oscilloscopes, semiconductor analysers, lightning and surge simulators, distortion analysers, complex signal sources, a range of special-purpose measuring equipment, a mechanical workshop and high-power computing facilities.
Key information
| Study Location: | Hamilton |
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| Area of Study: |
Study Electronics in these qualifications
Study Electronics as a specialisation of
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Communication
- Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences with Honours
- Bachelor of Health, Sport and Human Performance
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Media and Creative Technologies
- Bachelor of Science (Technology)
- Bachelor of Social Sciences
- Certificate
- Diploma
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Graduate Certificate
- Graduate Diploma
- Master of Engineering Practice
- Master of Philosophy
- Master of Science
- Master of Science (Research)
- Master of Science (Technology)
- Postgraduate Certificate
- Postgraduate Diploma
Career opportunities
- Design Engineer
- Electronic Engineer
- Electronic Technician
- Information Systems Engineer
- Mechatronic Designer
- Embedded Programmer
Papers
Available Electronics papers
100 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGEN111 | Electricity for Engineers | 15.0 | 22B (Hamilton), 22B (Tauranga) & 22X (Hamilton) |
| Students are introduced to underlying concepts in electricity such as current, voltage and power, and apply these concepts in a laboratory by making circuits and measuring them with common laboratory instruments. | |||
200 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMPX203 | Computer Systems | 15.0 | 22A (Hamilton) & 22A (Tauranga) |
| This paper provides an overview of the operation of computer systems. The central theme is the way in which the hardware and software co-operate to allow the execution of programs written in a high-level language. | |||
| ENGEE211 | Electromagnetics and Machines | 15.0 | 22A (Hamilton) |
| This paper covers engineering applications of electric and magnetic fields including capacitance, magnetic induction, and motors, taught in a problem-solving context. | |||
| ENGEE231 | Electrical Circuits | 15.0 | 22B (Hamilton) |
| This paper covers theory, analysis and frequency response of electrical circuits involving passive elements, complex impedance, complex gain, and feedback. | |||
| ENGEE233 | Digital Electronics and Microprocessors | 15.0 | 22A (Hamilton) |
| This paper provides students with an introduction to digital electronics and microprocessors. It covers combinatorial and sequential logic, hardware description languages, and processor architecture and construction. | |||
| ENGEE281 | Design of Smart Systems | 15.0 | 22B (Hamilton) |
| The paper will involve a number of design case studies and design project, involving smart homes and buildings, smart manufacturing and agriculture, smart grids, and smart transportation. | |||
300 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGEE331 | Signals | 15.0 | 22B (Hamilton) |
| This paper covers communications signalling and modulation, and signals fundamentals. Wired and wireless, baseband and passband, the Fourier representation of signals, bandwidth, and transmit filtering, are taught. | |||
| ENGEN390 | Special Topics in Engineering 1 | 15.0 | 22X (Hamilton) |
| An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff. | |||
500 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMPX513 | Topics in Computer Networks | 15.0 | 22B (Hamilton) |
| One or more special topics in computer networks, at an advanced level. | |||
| ENGEE506 | Electronics Systems Analysis | 30.0 | 22A (Hamilton) |
| This paper uses the approach of problem based learning for the analysis of common electronics circuits and their applications. | |||
| ENGEE536 | Power Electronics | 15.0 | 22B (Hamilton) |
| This paper covers theory, design, applications and the systems approach in power electronics. Subjects include power semiconductors, power converters, energy storage devices, DC power management, AC power conditioning and surge protection. | |||
| ENGEE591 | Dissertation | 30.0 | 22X (Hamilton) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | |||
| ENGEE592 | Dissertation | 60.0 | 22X (Hamilton) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | |||
| ENGEE593 | Electronics Thesis | 90.0 | 22X (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | |||
| ENGEE594 | Electronics Thesis | 120.0 | 22X (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | |||
| ENGEE595 | Electronics Thesis | 150.0 | 22X (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | |||
| ENGEN508 | Master's Capstone Project | 60.0 | 22X (Hamilton) |
| This paper requires students to carry out a theoretical or empirical investigation in a relevant subject/engineering discipline and write a report on the findings of the investigation. | |||
| ENGME580 | Product Innovation and Development | 15.0 | 22A (Hamilton) |
| ENGME580 teaches students the innovation and product development process; levels of innovation, how to screen ideas, Intellectual Property and how to develop a Business Plan. Students will be required to start with a basic product brief, produce a product idea, design and develop a prototype and 'pitch' it to 'investors'. | |||
800 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGEE800 | Electronics MPhil Thesis | 120.0 | 22X (Hamilton) |
| No description available. | |||
900 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGEE900 | Electronics PhD Thesis | 120.0 | 22I (Hamilton) & 22X (Hamilton) |
| No description available. | |||
Scholarships and Prizes
Selected scholarships for Electronics students.
New to Waikato? The International Excellence Scholarship is worth up to $10,000.
Freemasons Postgraduate Scholarship Not currently accepting applications
For students who, in the year following application, will be enrolled full-time in Postgraduate Diploma, Masters degree or Doctoral degree.The scholarship will have a value of $10,000.
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Contacts
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