Course abbreviation: BTE
Telecommunications engineering and the closely related branch of computer
systems engineering are projected to see strong and accelerating growth in
employment demand, internationally, for the foreseeable future. Almost all of
the systems on which our societies depend are now underpinned by these branches
of electrical engineering.
The Bachelor of Telecommunications Engineering (BTE) may normally be completed
in four years of full-time study. It complements the Bachelor of Computer
Systems Engineering (BCSE), and has a significant amount of common material in
levels 1 and 2 studies, allowing the interaction of students from both degree
programs.
The BTE course commences with the establishment of a sound foundation in
computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics and the physical
sciences. Engineering subjects have approximately one-half laboratory-based
programs. Engineering management subjects strengthen the formal basis of
project management. Elective subjects are provided to allow specialisation in
some aspect of the field of study, with approved electives to permit broadening
of intellectual and personal horizons. Approved electives comprise
approximately 25 per cent of subject material in levels 2 and 3 of the course
with 60 per cent elective material in level 4. The flexible elective structure
permits students to choose the particular area of telecommunications
engineering they wish to initially specialise in upon graduation. Students are
also encouraged, where appropriate, to use electives to take international
studies including human languages and studies through the evolving
collaborations with other universities overseas.
The design and thesis projects at levels 3 and 4 build self-reliance and
planning capabilities in both individual and team-based environments. Projects
are often related closely to the department's exceptionally strong research and
collaborative industry programs within its research centres.
This is a new course for 2001. Accreditation by the Institution of Engineers,
Australia (IEAust) and recognition under the Washington Accord will be sought.
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