Undergraduate: Course rule and topic information

Bachelor of Engineering (Computing and Electronics)

(BEng(CompElec))

NO NEW STUDENT INTAKE FROM 2007 - CONTINUING STUDENTS REFER TO PROGRAM OF STUDY BELOW AND SEEK ADVICE FROM DIRECTOR OF STUDIES AT TIME OF ENROLMENT.

COMMENCING students please refer to the Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) and Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics).

Program of study

Combined degrees programs

INTRODUCTION

The Bachelor of Engineering (Computing and Electronics) or Computronics requires four years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time).

The course is offered by the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

COURSE AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The Computronics course has been designed to provide graduates with:

• a strong foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of engineering, particularly those relevant to the systematic development of electronic and computer systems;
• an awareness of social, economic and environmental aspects of engineering work;
• an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them;
• well developed written and oral communication skills;
• structured engineering work experience;
• the ability to work professionally as an individual and as members of multi-disciplinary teams;
• an understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so; and
• preparation for future management roles as professional engineers.

On completion of the award, students will be able to:

• competently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex digital and analog electronic systems including embedded computer systems, monitoring and robotic systems, with a distinguishing emphasis on the hardware-software interface;
• apply their skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner;
• communicate effectively with other engineers and the wider community using a wide range of communication technologies;
• work professionally as an individual and in a team;
• develop engineering solutions appropriate to the social, political, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied;
• engage in the process of continuing learning needed to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge in the areas of electronic and computer systems engineering; and
• contribute successfully to project management.

COURSE RULE

PROGRAM OF STUDY [November, 2008]

To qualify for the Bachelor of Engineering (Computer and Electronics), a student must complete 144 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below. Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.

Upon completion of level 3, students will be informed of their acceptance into the level 4 "with honours" year. The entry requirement is a GPA of 5 or more.

Students who do not meet that requirement will be able to complete the Ordinary Bachelor of Engineering award.

Students admitted to the "with honours" year and who complete it with a credit average or higher will be awarded the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours.

Students who complete the "with honours" year with less than a credit average will be awarded an ordinary degree.

No more than 45 units of First Year level topics may be included in the 144 units for the degree.

First Year

36 units comprising:

Semester 1

ENGL1001	Professional English #	4.5
ENGR1201	Digital Electronics 1	4.5
ENGR1401	Professional Skills for Engineers	4.5
MATH1121	Mathematics 1A *	4.5

Semester 2

COMP1102	Computer Programming 1	4.5
ENGR1202	Analog Electronics 1	4.5
MATH1122	Mathematics 1B *	4.5
PHYS1102	Physics 1B	4.5

# A student from a non-English speaking background with an IELTS score of less than 7, or a student who has lived in an English-speaking country for fewer than 5 years may instead do the topic ESOL1703 English as a Second Language 1.

* * Students who have completed Specialist Mathematics at SACE Stage 2 or equivalent should take MATH1141 Advanced Mathematics 1A and MATH1142 Advanced Mathematics 1B. Those who have completed Mathematical Methods or Mathematical Studies at SACE Stage 2 or equivalent should take MATH1121 Mathematics 1A and MATH1122 Mathematics 1B.

Second Year

36 units comprising:

Semester 1

ENGR2201	Digital Electronics 2	6
ENGR2202	Analog Electronics 2	6
ENGR2111	Signals and Linear Systems	3
	plus either
COMP2008	Computer Programming 2A, or	3
COMP2306	Software Engineering Practice	3

Semester 2

ENGR2212	Sensors and Actuators	6
ENGR2232	Instrumentation and Interfacing	6
MATH2100	Probability and Signal Analysis	3
	plus either
COMP2001	Computer Programming 2B, or	3
COMP3012	Software Engineering 2	3

Third Year

36 units comprising:

Semester 1

ENGR3401	Signal Processing	6
ENGR3508	Engineering Project Management	6
	Plus 6 units of Computer and Electronic Selectives from the list below	6

Semester 2

	Either
ENGR3509	Professional Engineering Practice	6
ENGR3402	Engineering Practicum	12
	OR
ENGR3403	Engineering Work Experience #	0
	Plus 18 units of Professional Selectives from the list below.	18

# May be done any time, typically over the summer. Students should consult with the Director of Studies when considering this alternative.

Fourth Year - "with honours" program

36 units comprising:

ENGR4510	Research Methods for Engineers	3
ENGR4518A	Engineering Honours Project Part A, and	7.5
ENGR4518B	Engineering Honours Project Part B §	7.5
	Plus 9 units of Computer and Electronic Selectives from the list below	9
	Plus 9 units of Professional Selectives from the list below	9

Fourth Year - ordinary degree program

36 units comprising:

ENGR4510	Research Methods for Engineers	3
ENGR4509A	Engineering Design Project Part A, and	4.5
ENGR4509B	Engineering Design Project Part B §	4.5
	Plus 12 units of Computer and Electronic Selectives from the list below	12
	Plus 12 units of Professional Selectives from the list below	12

§ Students must enrol in, and complete, Part A and Part B of this topic in one calendar year, as both topics are taught and assessed as a continuum.

Computer and Electronic Selectives may include:

Not all selectives are guaranteed to be offered every year.

Level 3 selectives, at least 6 units from the following:

ENGR3031	Software Engineering 3	3
ENGR3131	Communication Systems 3	3
ENGR3504	Control Systems Theory	3
ENGR4504	Microprocessor Systems Development	3

Level 4 selectives, at least 6 units from the following:

COMP3004	Computer Networks	3
COMP3021	Interactive Computer Graphics	3
ENGR4021	Software Engineering 4	6
ENGR4131	Communication Systems 4	3
ENGR4547	Advanced Control	3
ENGR4565	Digital Image Processing	3
ENGR4566	Robotic Systems	3
ENGR4600	Advanced Signal Processing	3
EEET4047	Introduction to MicroElectroMechanical Systems **	4.5
ELECENG4042	Power Electronics and Drive Systems **	3

Or other topics approved by the Director of Studies

Professional Selectives may include: any ENGR, COMP, MATH, STAT, BUSN, COMM, ECON or LEGL topics for which the prerequisites are satisfied. (No topic can be counted twice.) Other topics may be approved by the Director of Studies.

** Enrolment in these topics is via cross-institutional enrolment at the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia.