Undergraduate: Course rule and topic information

Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering)

(BEng(Computer))

NO NEW STUDENT INTAKE. CONTINUING STUDENTS PLEASE REFER TO THE PROGRAM OF STUDY BELOW AND SEEK ADVICE FROM THE COURSE COORDINATOR AT TIME OF ENROLMENT.

COMMENCING STUDENTS PLEASE REFER TO THE BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (BIOMEDICAL), BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (COMPUTER SYSTEMS), BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (ELECTRONICS) or BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (ROBOTICS).

Program of study

INTRODUCTION

The Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering) 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 course has been designed to provide graduates with:

• a strong foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of engineering;
• an integrated tool kit of skills relevant to industry's needs;
• extensive experience in the design and application of computer systems;
• exposure to current and emergent technologies;
• an awareness of social, economic and environmental aspects of engineering work;
• well developed written and oral communication skills;
• the ability to work as members of multi-disciplinary teams;
• preparation for future management roles as professional engineers;
• a 20-week structured engineering work experience placement in industry.

COURSE RULE

PROGRAM OF STUDY [November, 2008]

To qualify for the Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering) 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.

Except with the permission of the Faculty Board, students may not enrol in a topic in Third or Fourth Year until they have completed all requirements for First and Second Year respectively.

The degree may be awarded with honours (First Class, Second Class Division A or Second Class Division B). Honours is awarded for outstanding performance in the course, particularly in the later years.

First Year

36 units comprising:

Semester 1

ENGR1142	Team Project and Communication Skills	4.5
ENGR1152	Digital Logic Design	4.5
MATH1121	Mathematics 1A*	4.5
PHYS1121	Engineering Mechanics and Physics 1A	4.5

Semester 2

COMP1102	Computer Programming 1	4.5
ENGR1151	Circuits and Devices 1	4.5
MATH1122	Mathematics 1B	4.5
PHYS1122	Engineering Mechanics and Physics	4.5

This is also an acceptable First Year program for the Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering) which means that students who are undecided between the two awards may be able to transfer between them at the end of First Year.

* Students who have achieved a mark of at least 18 in SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics, or at least 6 in International Baccalaureate Mathematics HL, have the option of doing the corresponding topics MATH1141 Advanced Mathematics 1A (instead of MATH1121) and MATH1142 Advanced Mathematics 1B (instead of MATH1122).

Second Year

36 units comprising:

Semester 1

COMP2008	Computer Programming 2A	3
ENGR2111	Signals and Linear Systems	3
ENGR2201	Digital Electronics 2	6
ENGR2202	Analog Electronics 2	6

Semester 2

ENGR2212	Sensors and Actuators	6
ENGR2232	Instrumentation and Interfacing	6
MATH2100	Probability and Signal Analysis	3
MATH2121	Linear Algebra and Differential Equations	3

Third Year

36 units comprising:

Semester 1

ENGR3131	Communication Systems 3	3
ENGR3401	Signal Processing	6
ENGR3504	Control Systems Theory	3
ENGR4504	Microprocessor Systems Development	3
ENGR4001	Professional Issues and Management	3

Semester 2

ENGR3509	Professional Engineering Practice	6
ENGR3403	Engineering Practicum	12

Fourth Year

36 units comprising

ENGR4518A	Engineering Honours Project A, and	7.5
ENGR4518B	Engineering Honours Project B §	7.5

§ 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 continum.

Semester 1

COMP3004	Computer Networks	3
ENGR4565	Digital Image Processing	3

Semester 2

COMP2001	Computer Programming 2B	3
ENGR4566	Robotic Systems	3

and at least 6 units selected from:

Semester 1

ENGR4547	Advanced Control	3
MATH4301	Management Mathematics	3

Semester 2

ENGR3508	Engineering Project Management	6
ENGR4131	Communication Systems 4	3
ENGR4600	Communication Systems 4	3

Semester 1 or 2
3 units chosen from Third or Fourth Year COMP, ENGR, MATH or later year topics approved by the Director of Studies, subject to prerequisites and availability.
Students seeking advice about selection of topics should consult the Director of Studies.