Undergraduate: Course rule and topic information

Bachelor of Engineering (Software)

(BEng(Software))

The program of study for this course changed in 2006 and again in 2008. Continuing students who began before 2006 should follow the Pre-2006 Program of study for continuing students below.

Continuing students who began in 2007 or 2008 should seek advice from the Director of Studies at the time of enrolment.

Program of study

INTRODUCTION

The Bachelor of Engineering (Software) requires four years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course is offered by the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

The Bachelor of Engineering (Software) may also be studied in a combined degrees program with:

• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)/Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)
• Bachelor of Information Technology
• Bachelor of Science

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 particularly those relevant to the systematic development of software systems;
• professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex software systems including embedded, distributed and real-time systems;
• an understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so, in order to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge in the area of software engineering;
• an awareness of social, economic and environmental aspects of engineering work;
• the ability to work professionally as an individual and as members of multi-disciplinary teams;
• well developed written and oral communication skills, in order to communicate effectively with other engineers and the wider community using a range of communication technologies;
• the preparation for future management roles as professional engineers;
• a 20-week structured engineering work experience placement in industry.

Learning outcomes

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

• competently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex software systems;
• 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 software systems and engineering; and
• contribute successfully to project management.

COURSE RULE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements. Successful completion of SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Mathematical Studies or Mathematical Methods or the equivalent are normally required for entry to the Bachelor of Engineering (Software).

PROGRAM OF STUDY [November, 2008]

To qualify for the Bachelor of Engineering (Software) 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 any given year.

First Year

36 units comprising:

Semester 1

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

Semester 2

COMP1102	Computer Programming 1	4.5
MATH1122	Mathematics 1B *	4.5

* 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).

And either Group A

COMP1101	Fundamentals of Computing	4.5
STAT1412	Data Analysis Laboratory	4.5
	Elective	4.5

or Group B

ENGR1202	Analog Electronics 1	4.5
PHYS1332	Engineering Physics	4.5
	Elective	4.5

Group A results in a First Year that would enable a student to transfer to the Bachelor of Computer Science with no loss of time.

Group B results in a First Year equivalent to that for the Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics), Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) and Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics) that enables students to transfer between these degrees with no loss of time.

Second Year

36 units comprising:

Semester 1

COMP2006	Software Engineering 1	6
COMP2221	Computer Programming 2	6
ENGR2131	Computer Organisation and Design	6

Semester 2

COMP3012	Software Engineering 2	6
	Plus 12 units from:
COMP2211	Web-based Systems Development	6
COMP2232	Network and Operating Systems	6
ENGR2102	Fundamentals of Robotics	3
ENGR2112	Signals and Systems	6
ENGR2182	Design and Automation	3
ENGR2202	Analog Electronics 2	6

Third Year

36 units comprising:

Semester 1

COMP2231	Data Modelling	6
ENGR3031	Software Engineering 3	6
ENGR3508	Engineering Project Management	6

Semester 2

ENGR3509	Professional Engineering Practice	6
ENGR3402	Engineering Practicum, OR	12
ENGR3403	Engineering Work Experience #	0
	Upper level Selectives ##	18

# May be done any time, typically over the summer.

## Upper-level selectives refers to any COMP, ENGR, MATH or STAT topic at Level 2 or above subject to prerequisites or any other appropriate Flinders University topic with the permission of the Course Coordinator.

Fourth 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.

Fourth Year - "with honours" program

Fourth Year - ordinary degree program

§ 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.

## Upper-level selectives refers to any COMP, ENGR, MATH or STAT topic at Level 2 or above subject to prerequisites or any other appropriate Flinders University topic with the permission of the Course Coordinator.

PRE-2006 PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS

Students who commenced prior to 2006 and are continuing in the Fourth Year of the degree should follow this program of study and seek advice from Program Approvers at the time of enrolment.

Fourth Year

BUSN2006	Enterprise Management	6
ENGR4518A	Engineering Honours Project A, and	7.5
ENGR4518B	Engineering Honours Project B §	7.5
ENGR4021	Software Engineering 4	6
	9 units chosen from 3-unit Third or Fourth Year COMP, ENGR and MATH topics	9

§ 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.