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:
From 2018 new students will be able to 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 Locations: | Hamilton |
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Study Electronics in these qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Communication Studies
- 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
- Bachelor of Science (Technology)
- Bachelor of Social Sciences
- Bachelor of Tourism
- 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
Electronics as a specialisation of
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Communication Studies
- 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
- Bachelor of Science (Technology)
- Bachelor of Social Sciences
- Bachelor of Tourism
- 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
Papers available within this subject
Available Electronics papers
Prescriptions for the GradCert(Elec) and GradDip(Elec)
A Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are available to graduates who have not included Electronics at an advanced level in their first degree.
For further details, contact the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Prescriptions for the PGCert(Elec), PGDip(Elec), MSc, MSc(Research) and MSc(Tech)
Students in masters degrees are normally required to take a thesis and a selection of papers. Up to 30 pts of the level 500 COMPX papers listed below can contribute to the major in Electronics. Candidates for these graduate qualifications should select their papers in consultation with the Chairperson of School.
Prescriptions for the MEngPrac
Students completing a Master of Engineering Practice are required to take a research project and a selection of papers. To complete a MEngPrac in Electronics students must complete 180 points at 500 level, including ENGEE506, 30 points from EXPM501, EXPM502, EXPM505, EXPM506, EXPM507 and EXPM510, 60 points from ENGEE516, ENGEE532, ENGEE585, ENGEN585, ENGEN586, ENGEN587, ENGEN597, ENGEN598, ENGEN599, ENGME557 and ENGME585, as well as 60 points from ENGEN508.
Prescriptions for the MPhil
The Master of Philosophy is a one year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
Prescriptions for the PhD
The Doctor of Philosophy is a three year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
100 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|
| ENGEN111 | Electricity and Electronics | 19A (Hamilton), 19A (Tauranga) & 19T (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 | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|
| COMPX203 | Computer Systems | 19A (Hamilton) |
| 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 | 19B (Hamilton) |
| This paper covers engineering applications of electric and magnetic fields including capacitance, magnetic induction, and motors, taught in a problem-solving context. | ||
| ENGEE231 | Circuit Theory | 19A (Hamilton) |
| This paper covers theory, analysis and frequency response of electrical circuits involving passive elements, complex impedance, complex gain, and feedback. | ||
| ENGEE232 | Analog Electronics | 19B (Hamilton) |
| This paper covers the characteristics of diodes and BJTs, CE, CC, CB, Darlington and cascode configurations, push-pull amplifiers and operating class, power supply and oscillator circuits. To an assumed understanding of feedback, operational amplification, and complex impedance, the ideas of dynamic resistance and small-signal anal... | ||
| ENGEE233 | Digital Systems | 19A (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. | ||
| ENGEE280 | Electronics Design | 19B (Hamilton) |
| This course is an introduction to the design process in electronic engineering. The use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) as a tool is reinforced using practical exercises. | ||
300 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|
| ENGEE323 | Sensors and Measurement | 19B (Hamilton) |
| The paper covers the theory and applications of semiconductor sensors and the basic theory and design concepts used in common electronic measurement systems used by electronic engineers. | ||
| ENGEE331 | Signals | 19B (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. | ||
| ENGEE334 | Transmission Lines & Antennas | 19A (Hamilton) |
| The paper uses classical electromagnetic theory to describe the propagation of electromagnetic waves and to analyse applications like transmission lines, waveguides, antennas, and microwave circuits. | ||
| ENGEE335 | Integrated Circuits | 19B (Hamilton) |
| The paper covers techniques for fabricating ICs, CMOS devices, logic gate characteristics and design, monolithic topologies such as differential pairs, multipliers, current mirrors, bandgap references, opamps, device failure mechanisms, ESD, electromigration, and estimating circuit reliability. | ||
| ENGEE336 | Power Electronics | 19B (Hamilton) |
| Paper covers theory, design, applications and the systems approach in power electronics. Subjects include power semiconductors, power converters, energy storge devices, DC power management, AC power conditioning and surge protection. | ||
| ENGEN390 | Special Topics in Engineering 1 | 19A (Hamilton), 19B (Hamilton), 19C (Hamilton) & 19Y (Hamilton) |
| An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff. | ||
500 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|
| COMPX514 | Carrier and ISP Networks | 19B (Hamilton) |
| One or more special topics in computer communications, at an advanced level. | ||
| ENGEE504 | Analog Filter Design | 19B (Hamilton) |
| This paper introduces students to the design of electronic filters to process analog signals. | ||
| ENGEE505 | Rechargeable Batteries and their Management | 19A (Hamilton) |
| This paper covers engineering characteristics of rechargeable battery chemistries including lead-acid, nickel-based, and Li-based. Specifications such as charge control, state of charge, state of health and SMBus will be covered. | ||
| ENGEE506 | Electronics Systems Analysis | 19A (Hamilton) |
| This paper uses the approach of problem based learning for the analysis of common electronics circuits and their applications. | ||
| ENGEE516 | Surge Protection of Electronic Systems | 19B (Hamilton) |
| This paper covers the essential principles related to surge protection of electronic systems powered by the commercial AC power utility and the systems interconnected via data or telecommunication interfaces. | ||
| ENGEE585 | Advanced Power Electronics | 19B (Hamilton) |
| This paper provides an advanced systems-level teaching on the subject of power electronics. Subjects include power semiconductors, power converters, energy storage devices, DC power management, AC power conditioning and surge protection. | ||
| ENGEE591 | Dissertation | 19C (Hamilton) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | ||
| ENGEE592 | Dissertation | 19C (Hamilton) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | ||
| ENGEE593 | Electronics Thesis | 19C (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | ||
| ENGEE594 | Electronics Thesis | 19C (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | ||
| ENGEE595 | Electronics Thesis | 19C (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | ||
| ENGEN508 | Master's Capstone Project | 19C (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 | 19A (Hamilton) |
| This paper covers modern aspects of product innovation and development. | ||
| SCIE501 | Research Methods in the Sciences | 19B (Hamilton) |
| This paper will enable students to develop the necessary communication skills and familiarity with research methods and practice to allow them to progress to the thesis component of a masters degree in the sciences, or to extend communication and research skills in those not taking a full research degree. | ||
800 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|
| ENGEE800 | Electronics MPhil Thesis | 19C (Hamilton) |
| No description available. | ||
900 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|
| ENGEE900 | Electronics PhD Thesis | 19C (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.
DairyNZ Masters Scholarship Closed
For students who are enrolled in the final year or have completed a Bachelors degree in Science, agricultural science, agricultural business or economics and are eligible to enrol in a masters degree at a New Zealand University. Up to three scholarships of $30,000 will be available each year + tuition fees.
Freemasons Postgraduate Scholarship Closed
For students who, in the year following application, will be enrolled full-time in a postgraduate qualification: Postgraduate Diploma, Master degree and Doctoral degree.The scholarship will have a value of $10,000.
Science and Engineering Masters Fees Awards Closed
For students enrolling full-time in the first year MSc (research), MSc, MSc (Tech) ME or MEnvSci programme in the faculty of Engineering. Part-time applicants may be considered but any scholarship awarded will be on a pro-rata basis. The Scholarship will have a value of up to $2,000.
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Contacts
Faculty of Science & Engineering
Phone: +64 7 838 4625 / 0800 438 254
Email: science@waikato.ac.nz
Website: sci.waikato.ac.nz
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