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www.unsw.edu.au | UNSW International Undergraduate Guide 2011 | 53Photonics EngineeringBE (Photonic Engineering)Program code 3644FacultyEngineeringMin. years 4 yearsUOC (per year/total) 48/192Semester 2 entry Yes*Est. first year tuition A$27,960Est. fee to complete A$125,080Assumed Knowledge MathsOnline Handbook www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/programs/2010/3644.htmlWebsitewww.eet.unsw.edu.auWhat is Photonic Engineering?Photonics does with light (photons) what electronicsdoes with electrical circuits (electrons). Photonicengineers have to find ways to impose theinformation on the photons in the first place, andthen detect and use it later. Photonic engineeringwill appeal to those who are interested in the fieldsof optical fibres, optical signal processing, opticalcommunications and optical devices.A typical program sequence is shown below:Program StructureYear 1Mathematics, Physics, Computing 1, EngineeringDesign, Electives including: Electrical andTelecommunications Engineering, Physics, DataStructures and AlgorithmsYear 2Mathematics, Laboratory A, Quantum Physics, DigitalCircuit Design, Electrical and TelecommunicationsEngineering, Circuits and Signals, Computing 2,Higher Mathematical Methods for DifferentialEquations, General Education coursesYear 3Electromagnetic Engineering, Laser andOptoelectronics Laboratory, Digital SignalProcessing, Analogue and Digital Communications,Advanced Optics, Physics of Solid State Devices,Photonic Engineering Design, Analogue Electronics,General Education coursesYear 4Photonic Design Proficiency, Photonic Devices andEffects, Strategic Leadership and Ethics, PhotonicNetworks, Thesis, Professional ElectivesCareer OpportunitiesPhotonic Engineering is a rapidly developing anddynamic field of engineering. Potential employersinclude major service providers such as Optusand Telstra; large private industrial groups suchas JDS Uniphase and Alcatel; smaller service andtechnology providers, all being highly specialised andtechnologically sophisticated.Professional RecognitionThis degree is accredited by Engineers Australia.Combined ProgramsBE (Photonics Engineering)/Bachelor of ArtsProgram code 3720FacultyEngineeringMin. years 5 yearsUOC (per year/total) 48/240Semester 2 entry NoEst. first year tuition A$27,960Est. fee to complete A$151,820Assumed Knowledge Maths, Physics and ChemistryOnline Handbook www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/programs/2010/3720.htmlWebsitewww.eet.unsw.edu.auBE (Photonics Engineering)/Bachelor of CommerceProgram code 3715FacultyEngineeringMin. years 5.5 yearsUOC (per year/total) 48/264Semester 2 entry Yes*Est. first year tuition A$27,960Est. fee to complete A$180,820Assumed Knowledge Maths, Physics and ChemistryOnline Handbook www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/programs/2010/3715.htmlWebsitewww.eet.unsw.edu.auBE (Photonics Engineering)/Bachelor of ScienceProgram code 3634FacultyEngineeringMin. years 5 yearsUOC (per year/total) 48/240Semester 2 entry NoEst. first year tuition A$27,960Est. fee to complete A$163,280Assumed Knowledge Maths, Physics and ChemistryOnline Handbook www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/programs/2010/3634.htmlWebsitewww.eet.unsw.edu.auPhotovoltaics and Solar EnergyBE (Photovoltaics and Solar Energy)Program code 3642FacultyEngineeringMin. years 4 yearsUOC (per year/total) 48/192Semester 2 entry Yes*Est. first year tuition A$27,960Est. fee to complete A$125,080Assumed Knowledge Maths and PhysicsOnline Handbook www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/programs/2010/3642.htmlWebsitewww.pv.unsw.edu.auWhat is Photovoltaics and SolarEnergy?Photovoltaics (solar cells) are devices that convertsunlight directly into electricity and are capableof powering virtually any electrical load using onlyenergy from the sun. Photovoltaic engineering isconcerned with the production and use of solar cellsand the design and implementation of photovoltaicsystems.Program StructureA typical program sequence is shown below:Year 1Mathematics, Physics, Engineering Computing,Engineering Design, Electives including: SustainableEnergy, Electrical and TelecommunicationsEngineering, Higher Physics 1BYear 2Project, Electrical and TelecommunicationsEngineering, Engineering Materials and Chemistry,Photovoltaic Technology and Manufacturing,Numerical Methods and Statistics, Strand Elective,Electronic DevicesYear 3Applied Photovoltaics, Circuits and Signals,Sustainable and Renewable EngineeringTechnologies, Photovoltaics in the Built Environment,Solar Cells, Strand Elective, Professional Electives,General Education coursesYears 2 and 3 Strand Options:Computing, Communications and ControlElectronics, Electrical Energy, Mathematics,Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering,Architecture, PhysicsYear 4Grid Connected Photovoltaics, Strategic Leadershipand Ethics, Thesis, Professional Electives, GeneralEducation coursesProfessional Electives include:Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy Policy,Life Cycle Assessment, Biomass, Wind Energy* Students starting an Engineering program in Semester 2may be required to complete summer semesters. Contactthe Faculty of Engineering for further details.NOTEEstimated first year tuition is based on 2010 tuition fees.Total program costs are an indicative figure only. Indicativefees have been calculated on a percentage increase forevery year of the program. Fee increases are assessedannually and may exceed the indicative figures listedabove.Estimated fees to complete include tuition plus anestimate of other study-related costs of approx A$1,000per year.