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Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) Honours/Bachelor of Computer Science

Effective from 01-JAN-2018 : Code Y64

There is a growing demand in high-technology industries and research centres, especially in the areas of information technology and telecommunications, for engineers with knowledge and professional skills in project management, software development and relevant areas of engineering. While specialising in the engineering discipline areas of electronic systems, computer systems and communication systems, this double degree program broadens the overall knowledge of students in areas which are complementary to their engineering skills.

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. This will normally be undertaken during a vacation period.

Professional Recognition

Course

This course has been Accredited by: Engineers Australia.

Admission requirements

Academic standard for the following admission pathways:

  • ATAR
  • Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma
  • Experienced Based Entry (where accepted)
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
  • Aboriginal Student Intake Test
  • University Preparation Course
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to have Mathematics: Methods ATAR, with equivalents considered, and Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR, with equivalents considered. It is desirable that all applicants have Mathematics: Specialist ATAR, with equivalents considered.

Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 5 Years
  • Part Time: 10 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Stefan W LACHOWICZ

Course Structure

Students are required to complete 42 Core units and one Practicum unit.

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSP2151Programming Fundamentals15
ENS1154 *Introduction to Engineering15
ENS1162Electrical Engineering 1A15
MAT1236Calculus 115
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSG1105Applied Communications15
CSG1102Operating Systems15
ENS1253Electrical Engineering 1B15
MAT1163Linear Algebra15
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSI1241Systems Analysis15
ENS2456Digital Electronics15
SCI1125 *Professional Science Essentials15
MAT2437Differential Equations15
ENM1102Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design15
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSI1101Computer Security15
ENS2257Microprocessor Systems15
ENS1101Engineering Mechanics15
ENS2344Computer Architecture15
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ENS3551Electrical Networks15
ENS2159 *Engineering Innovation and Ethics15
CSG1207Systems and Database Design15
CSP2348Data Structures15
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ENS3553Signals and Systems15
ENS2457Analog Electronics15
CSP2104Object-oriented Programming with C++15
CSG2344 *Project Methods and Professionalism15
Year 4 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSP3343Programming Secure Software Systems15
CSG2245Computer Science Methods15
ENS3555Communication Systems 115
ENS3554Data Communications and Computer Networks15
CSI2312Foundations of Software Engineering15
Year 4 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSG3303 *Applied IT Project15
CSG2341Intelligent Systems15
ENS5251Digital Signal Processing15
ENS5204Real-Time Embedded Systems15

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

Year 5 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ENS5111Engineering Practicum
CSP3242Internet and Java Programming15
ENS5442Robotics 115
ENS4152 ^Project Development15
Or
ENS5145 ^Engineering Honours Thesis 115
ENS5253Control Systems15

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

Year 5 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSP3341Programming Languages and Paradigms15
ENS4253 ^Engineering Project15
Or
ENS5146 ^Engineering Honours Thesis 215
ENS5240Industrial Control15
ENS5543Engineering Management15

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

^ Core Option
* 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.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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