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Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering

Course code: 2350 + Course abbreviation: BCSE + Total credit points required: 192 + 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Clayton)

Course description

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.

Course structure

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 50% 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.

Course requirements

This was a new course structure for students entering the program from 2005 onwards. Level 2 of the program will be offered from 2006, level 3 from 2007 and level 4 from 2008. Students who entered the program prior to 2005 should refer to the handbook for the year in which they commenced the course.

First year

Total: 48 points

Second year

Total: 48 points

    * Approved electives may include, subject to prerequisites:
    (a) any unit from the Computer Systems Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or Information Technology elective lists, or
    (b) any unit offered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering, or
    (c) with written approval of the head of department or nominee, a unit from elsewhere in the university.
    Units in the last of these categories must not include substantial material already taken or to be taken as part of the degree. Only one unit may be taken at each level of the degree from this category, allowing students to pursue an approved sequence of units from elsewhere in the university.

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