A new pathway to a PhD

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1 EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY A new pathway to a PhD Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) Engineering The Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) involves a foundation year of research preparation followed by a three year full-time (or part-time equivalent) research program which culminates in the submission and examination of a thesis. The one-year of coursework subjects include generic research training and discipline-specific units. The coursework component of the degree provides students with strategies for a successful research journey, appropriate research design and methodology, timely completion, and effective writing and communication skills. The emphasis is on student-centred learning and high quality, confident and competent scholastic achievement in research. This course will facilitate independent thought, and will require students to conceive, plan and conduct a piece of research, taking into consideration the logistical and practical aspects of conducting applied research. At the end of the first year of coursework, students who successfully complete the course requirements may qualify for a Master of Research Practice (by coursework) if they choose to leave the program, depending on their entry level qualifications. The Integrated PhD is a course that develops high quality, independent researchers, with the capacity to contribute to the international research community. For more information or to inquire about the Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated), contact integratedphd@ecu.edu.au

2 COURSE STRUCTURE YEAR 1 CORE UNITS PRO600 Research Project 1 20 WRS6100 Writing and Reading Skills for Researchers 20 PRO6100 Research Project 2 20 CPR6100 Communicating and Promoting Research 20 ELECTIVE UNITS (CIVIL ENGINEERING) ENS6148 Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering 15 ENS6149 Structural Analysis 15 ENS6100 Fluid Mechanics 15 ENS6151 Concrete Design 15 ENS6152 Steel Design 15 ENS6144 Engineering Geology and Rock Mechanics 15 ENS6136 Mechanics of Solids 15 ENS5252 Construction Technology 15 ENS5214 Transportation Engineering 15 ENS5147 Advanced Structural Analysis and Design 15 ENS5112 Construction Site Management 15 ENS5106 Hydrology and Hydraulics 15

3 ELECTIVE UNITS (COMPUTER SYSTEMS ENGINEERING) CSI6108 Fundamentals of Software Engineering 20 ENS6154 Digital Electronics 15 ENS6161 Data Communication and Computer Networks 15 ENS6155 Microprocessor Systems 15 ENS6150 Computer Architecture 15 ENS5251 Digital Signal Processing 15 ENS6162 Communication Systems 1 15 ENS5442 Robotics 1 15 ENS5240 Industrial Control 15 ENS5204 Real-Time Embedded Systems 15 ELECTIVE UNITS (ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEERING) ENS6146 Instrumentation and Measurement 15 ENS5360 Power Electronics 15 ENS6156 Analog Electronics 15 ENS6143 Power Systems 1 15 ENS5230 Electrical Machines and Transformers 15 ENS5361 Power Systems 2 15 ENS5445 Sustainability and Renewable Energy 15 ENS6161 Data Communication and Computer Networks 15 ENS6162 Communication Systems 1 15 ENS5240 Industrial Control 15 ELECTIVE UNITS (ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING) ENS5203 Electronic Circuit Design 15 ENS6164 Wireless Communication 15 ENS5542 Communication Systems 2 15 ENS5447 Propagation and Antennas 15 ENS5444 Telecommunication Networks 15 ENS6161 Data Communication and Computer Networks 15 ENS6162 Communication Systems 1 15

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5 ENS6154 Digital Electronics 15 ENS6156 Analog Electronics 15 ENS5251 Digital Signal Processing 15 ELECTIVE UNITS (INSTRUMENTATION, CONTROL AND AUTOMATION ENGINEERING) ENS5209 Process Control 15 ENS6161 Data Communication and Computer Networks 15 ENS5447 Propagation and Antennas 15 ENS6146 Instrumentation and Measurement 15 ENS5230 Electrical Machines and Transformers 15 ENS6155 Microprocessor Systems 15 ENS6143 Power Systems 1 15 ENS6162 Communication Systems 1 15 ENS5240 Industrial Control 15 ENS5204 Real-Time Embedded Systems 15 ELECTIVE UNITS (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING) ENS6138 Principles of Industrial Maintenance 15 ENS6134 Materials and Manufacturing 2 15 ENS6132 Mechanical Design and Development 15 ENS6105 Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing 15 ENS5261 Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Systems 15 ENS5114 Advanced Mechanical Design 15 ENS6100 Fluid Mechanics 15 ENS6149 Structural Analysis 15 ENS5230 Electrical Machines and Transformers 15 ENS6136 Mechanics of Solids 15 ELECTIVE UNITS (MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING) ENS6154 Digital Electronics 15 ENS6100 Fluid Mechanics 15

6 ENS5442 Robotics 1 15 ENS6134 Materials and Manufacturing 2 15 ENS6155 Microprocessor Systems 15 ENS6132 Mechanical Design and Development 15 ENS5261 Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Systems 15 ENS5114 Advanced Mechanical Design 15 ENS5240 Industrial Control 15 ENS5230 Electrical Machines and Transformers 15 ELECTIVE UNITS (ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING) ENS5132 Environmental Engineering 1 15 ENS5133 Environmental Engineering 2 15 ENS5106 Hydrology and Hydraulics 15 ENS6100 Fluid Mechanics 15 ENS5161 Environmental and Process Risk Management 15 ADDITIONAL ELECTIVE UNITS ENS6139 Engineering Innovation and Ethics 15 ENS5543 Engineering Management 15 Elective units are negotiated between students and supervisors. Students must achieve an overall weighted average mark (WAM) of 70% in the first year of coursework and at least 70% in Research Project 2 (PRO6100) in order to continue into the thesis component of the course. YEAR 2 4 Each semester students enrol into the research thesis unit. ERT7200 Doctor of Philosophy Thesis (Engineering and Related Technologies)

7 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS The minimum admission requirement is either a four year Bachelor degree with a weighted average mark of 70% or higher, Honours degree, Masters by Coursework or the equivalent in a relevant field from a recognised university. Candidates will be assessed on their academic, research and professional experience, and only be admitted if there is supervisor capacity and required expertise in the field of research. Candidates are expected to have an IELTS score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0) or equivalent. PATHWAYS TO DOCTORAL STUDY* Research pathway Honours (or equivalent) Master by Research PhD Coursework pathway Master by Coursework Bachelor degree (4 years minimum) PhD (Integrated) * Represents typical pathways only, entry into the PhD is also assessed on prior research experience.

8 Start your journey. Contact ECU by phone on 134 ECU ( ) Become a fan at facebook.com/ecujourney For calls outside Australia phone (61 8) Follow us at twitter.com/edithcowanuni us at futurestudy@ecu.edu.au or visit reachyourpotential.com.au Watch us at youtube.com/edithcowanuniversity Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this publication is correct at the time of printing. The information is subject to change from time to time and the University reserves the right to add, vary or discontinue courses and impose limitations on enrolment in any course. The publication constitutes an expression of intent and is not to be taken as a firm offer or understanding. ECU IS SM KE-FREE GREENING ECU: Edith Cowan University is committed to reducing the environmental impact associated with its operations by conducting its activities in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. This includes implementing strategies and technologies that minimise waste of resources and demonstrate environmentally sensitive development, innovation and continuous improvement. CRICOS IPC 00279B