Knowledge and understanding
Generic
On completion of a Bachelor of Computer Science and Engineering, students are expected to have acquired a basic knowledge and understanding of:
* science and scientific method;
* analysis, synthesis and design of engineering and computing systems;
* ethical standards and legal responsibilities;
* principles of management of physical, human and financial resources associated with the practice of computing and engineering and for the benefit of society.
Discipline-specific
On completion of a Bachelor of Computer Science and Engineering, students are expected to have acquired a basic knowledge and understanding of:
* physical laws;
* properties of electrical and computing equipment and electronic components
* circuit laws;
* applying mathematics to modelling physical and information systems;
* sensors and signal processing;
* computer languages, architectures and operating systems;
* information coding and transfer;
* digital electronics;
* analysis and design of computer systems hardware, software and applications.
Professional skills
General skills
Students will be expected to develop professional skills which enable them to:
* write and speak competently;
* relate to others, especially in working teams;
* identify and solve problems efficiently;
* reason and argue convincingly;
* critically evaluate assumptions and arguments;
* use time and resources efficiently and effectively;
* perform independent research and analysis;
* think creatively about approaches to problems;
* continue to learn effectively throughout their careers;
* cope with the information explosion.
Discipline skills
Students will be expected to be able to:
* use existing technology effectively;
* develop new technology;
* translate user requirements into a system specification;
* formulate models of information, electronic and computer systems;
* evaluate the useability and performance of a computing and engineering system in terms of economics, safety and impact on the environment.
Attitudes and behaviour
Continuing professional approach to work
Students will be expected to develop appropriate attitudes and behaviour in relation to:
* critical evaluation of new knowledge and practice;
* interpersonal relationships;
* application of ethical codes of practice;
* commitment to safe practice;
* commitment to minimal adverse impact on the environment;
* professional society participation;
* attention to detail.
Community responsibilities
Students will be expected to develop appropriate attitudes and behaviour in relation to:
* appreciation of the responsibilities of computer scientists and electrical and computer systems engineers to the industry, profession and community;
* understanding the needs and expectations of the community and individuals within the community.
Personal development
Students will be expected to develop appropriate attitudes and behaviour in relation to:
* self-education and continuing education;
* appreciation of self-limitations;
* awareness of specialisation and research;
* highest standards of personal performance.
Course of studies
The faculties of Engineering and Computing and Information Technology offer a four-year degree course which qualifies students for the degree of Bachelor of Computer Science and Engineering. The course is administered by the Faculty of Engineering on behalf of the board of management which runs the course for the two faculties. The BCSE has been deliberately designed to break down the conceptual barriers between the hardware, software and application aspects of computing which have, in the past, impeded high quality technical problem solving in the industry. The aim of the course is to teach computer science and electrical engineering in preparation for professional careers in computing. The emphasis of the course is to produce tool builders rather than tool users.The course has been recognised by the Australian Computer Society for admission to membership. It has also received provisional recognition of the IEAust. Full recognition is expected in 1994 now that students from the first intake have graduated. In accordance with standard IEAust procedures, the course cannot be fully accredited until students included in the initial intake have completed the four-year course.
There is a quota on the number of places available. Entry to the course is through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). An outline of the course structure and content is set out in the subject lists included after this section of the handbook.