Course code: 2350 + Course abbreviation: BCSE + Total credit points required: 192 + 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
On-campus (Clayton)
The course offers a comprehensive training that spans all aspects of computers from hardware design to software systems. Students analyse, design, develop and manufacture all kinds of digital products, including both hardware and software. They learn to plan and design, commission, monitor, optimise and manage complex computer systems. This course complements the Bachelor of Telecommunications Engineering and has a significant amount of common material in levels 1 and 2 studies, allowing the interaction of students from both degree programs.
This
is a new course structure for students entering level 1 of the program from
2005 onwards. Students who entered the program prior to 2005 should refer to
the handbook for the year in which they commenced the course.
The course commences with the establishment of a sound foundation in computer
science, electrical engineering, mathematics and the physical sciences.
Engineering units have approximately one-half laboratory based programs.
Engineering management units strengthen the formal basis of project management.
Elective units 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% of unit
material in levels 2 and 3 of the course, with 60% elective material in level
4. The flexible elective structure permits students to choose the particular
area of computer systems 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.
Students should refer to 'Course map 14 - Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering' at the back of this section for an outline of the course requirements for this program.
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