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Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) Honours

Effective from 01-JAN-2015 : Code Y47

Computer systems engineering is the synergistic combination of electronic engineering and computer science. Computer systems engineers have a wide knowledge of digital and analog electronic systems and a detailed understanding of computer architecture, software design and hardware-software interfacing. They are involved in all aspects of computing from the development of individual microprocessors, to the design of personal, mainframe or supercomputers systems, as well as digital and mixed signal circuit design, real-time and embedded system implementation, and software engineering. Graduates of the course will be conversant in the fundamental physical sciences, computer architecture, digital electronics, data communications, interfacing, real-time and embedded systems, robotics, and software development. The course focuses on the development of knowledge and skills relevant to professional engineering practice, and along with a sound theoretical base, includes strong elements of practical problem-solving, teamwork and project development. As a result, as well as having multiple technical and transferable skill competencies, graduates will have strong analytical skills and the ability to lead complex projects.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Work Experience Requirement

Students are required to undertake a minimum of 12 weeks practical work experience in an engineering industry environment.

Attendance requirements

Work experience units will normally be undertaken during a vacation period.

Professional Recognition

Course

This course has been Accredited by: Engineers Australia.

Admission requirements

Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:

• ATAR or notional ATAR minimum entry rank on basis of previous studies
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test
• University Preparation Course
• Aboriginal University Orientation Course
• Aboriginal Student Intake Test
• Special Consideration Entry
• Educational Disadvantage
• Portfolio entry where accepted

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All students are required to have WACE Mathematics 3C/3D or Mathematics: Specialist 3C/3D, with equivalents considered, have WACE Physics 3A/3B or WACE Engineering Studies 3A/3B, with equivalents considered.

Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 4 Years
• Part Time: 8 Years

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
• South West (Bunbury): Full Time, Part Time

Cross Campus Attendance

Bunbury applicants please note: There is an option to study up to eight foundation units from this degree at ECU's South West (Bunbury) campus. After completing these eight units, Bunbury students will need to attend ECU's Joondalup campus to complete the rest of their course. The entire program can also be studied at ECU's Joondalup campus.

Course Structure

Students are required to complete 29 Core units, 3 Elective units and a Practicum unit.

Note: Students who receive a WAM of 70 per cent or above at the end of their third year of study will be invited to complete a graded Honours degree by taking the two Honours Thesis units in place of the standard project units in their fourth year. Students below this cut-off, or who decline the offer to undertake the Honours Thesis, will graduate with an ungraded Honours degree.

Note: Students undertaking the graded Honours pathway should enrol into ENS5145 Engineering Honours Thesis 1 in place of ENS4152 Project Development.

Note: Students undertaking the graded Honours pathway should enrol into ENS5146 Engineering Honours Thesis 2 in place of ENS4253 Engineering Project.

Note: Electives chosen from outside this list must be approved by the Course Coordinator.

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* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.