Program Overview

Introduction to Power Electronics Unit

The Power Electronics unit, ENG306, aims to provide students with expertise in the design and analysis of power electronic circuits for various practical applications. This unit covers a wide range of power electronic switching devices and converter circuits used in industrial applications such as variable speed motor drives, wind power generation, solar power generation, electric vehicles, and more.

Unit Details

• Unit name: Power Electronics
• Unit code: ENG306
• Credit points: 12.5
• College/School: Sciences and Engineering
• School of Engineering
• Discipline: Engineering
• Coordinator: Doctor Waqas Hassan
• Available as an elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Advanced

Availability

• Location: Hobart
• Study period: Semester 2
• Attendance options: On-campus
• Available to: Domestic students, International students

Key Dates

• Start date: 6/7/2026
• Census date: 28/7/2026
• WW date: 31/8/2026
• End date: 25/10/2026

Learning Outcomes

• Analyse the operation of power electronic circuits using electrical circuit analysis techniques
• Specify appropriate design criteria for power electronic applications
• Design reliable and efficient power electronic converter systems to meet the requirements of a prescribed scenario
• Effectively communicate the results of power electronics simulation and experimental studies to a professional audience

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $3,401.00

Requisites

Prerequisites

• ENG231
• ENG234

Teaching

• Teaching Pattern: 2 x 2 hour lectures per week, 3 x 3 hour lab sessions, 10 x 3 hour workshops, 1 x 3 hour workshop
• Assessment: Quiz (10%), Labs (20%), Project (30%), Examination (40%)
• Timetable: Available upon request

Textbooks

• Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

Note

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