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E66 Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems)

Computer systems engineering is the synergistic combination of electronic engineering and computer science. Computer systems engineers have a wide knowledge of digital and analogue electronic systems and a detailed understanding of computer architecture, software design and hardware-software interfacing. They are involved in all aspects of computing from the development of individual microprocessors, to the design of personal, mainframe or supercomputers systems, as well as digital and mixed signal circuit design, real-time and embedded system implementation, and software engineering. Graduates of the course will be conversant in the fundamental physical sciences, computer architecture, digital electronics, data communications, interfacing, real-time and embedded systems, robotics and software development. The course focuses on the development of knowledge and skills relevant to professional engineering practice and, along with a sound theoretical base, includes strong elements of practical problem solving, team work and project development. As a result, as well as having multiple technical and transferable skill competencies, graduates will have strong analytical skills and the ability to lead complex projects.

 

Employment opportunities include the development and design of microcomputer systems, computer networks, complex real-time systems, high performance processors, multimedia systems and control and automation.

 

HONOURS IN ENGINEERING

Students whose performance over the four years of the course is of a high standard may be awarded the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours degree.

 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Overseas students may be admitted to this course subject to satisfying English proficiency entry requirements, in addition to meeting academic admission requirements.  

 

PRACTICUM REQUIREMENTS

During the course, students will be required to undertake a minimum of 12 weeks practical work experience located in an engineering industry environment. This will normally be undertaken during a vacation period, even though it is listed as a unit for Year 4 (ENS4111).

 

ACCREDITATION

Engineers Australia has granted Accreditation to this course. Parallel Accreditation status has been granted for associated double degrees.

 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Satisfactory performance in WACE Mathematics 3C/3D or Mathematics: Specialist 3C/3D, or equivalent.
WACE Physics 3A/3B, or equivalent is desirable.
Students who have completed a TAFE Diploma or its equivalent in an allied engineering field may be admitted to this course with advanced standing.

 
SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Note: Students who have not passed WACE Physics 3A/3B or equivalent will be required to complete a bridging unit during the first year of their studies.

Students who have not completed Mathematics: Specialist 3C/3D are strongly encouraged to attend the 5-day Mathematics Bridging Programme offered in the week before the start of each semester.

 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

The course consists of 480 credit points (twenty-nine core units, three electives, and a practicum unit).

 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 1
ENS1154 Introduction to Engineering 15
ENS1162 Electrical Engineering 1A 15
MAT1236 Calculus 1 15
SCP1111 Physics of Motion * 15
 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 2
ENS1253 Electrical Engineering 1B 15
ENM1102 Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design 15
ENS1115 Materials and Manufacturing 1 15
MAT1163 Linear Algebra 15
 
* Students who have not passed WACE Physics 3A/3B (or equivalent) must complete the bridging unit SCP1132 Introduction to Physics before they can enrol in SCP1111 Physics of Motion.
 
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 1
CSP1150 Programming Principles 15
ENS2456 Digital Electronics 15
ENS2159 Engineering Innovation and Ethics 15
MAT2437 Differential Equations 15
 
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 2
ENS2257 Microprocessor Systems 15
CSG1102 Operating Systems 15
ENS2344 Computer Architecture 15
ENS3553 Signals and Systems 15
 
YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 1
ENS3551 Electrical Networks 15
ENS3554 Data Communications and Computer Networks 15
CSP2308 UNIX and C 15
ENS3555 Communication Systems 1 15
 
YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 2
ENS3205 Real-Time Embedded Systems 15
ENS3552 Digital Signal Processing 15
ENS2457 Analog Electronics 15
Elective 1
 
YEAR FOUR - SEMESTER 1
ENS4111 Engineering Practicum 0 
ENS4152 Project Development 15
ENS4251 Control Systems 15
ENS4442 Robotics 1 15
Elective 2
 
YEAR FOUR - SEMESTER 2
ENS4253 Engineering Project 15
ENS4240 Industrial Control 15
ENS4543 Engineering Management 15
Elective 3
 
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES
Any electives chosen from outside this list must be approved by the course coordinator.
 
ENS3556 Wireless Communication 15
ENS3357 Electronic Circuit Design 15
ENS3220 Electrical Machines and Transformers 15
ENS3447 Propagation and Antennas 15
ENS3206 Power Systems 1 15
ENS4551 Communication Systems 2 15
ENS4550 Telecommunication Networks 15
ENS4209 Process Control 15
ENS4360 Power Electronics 15
MAT3486 Multivariate Calculus 15
CSP2348 Data Structures 15
CSP2104 Object-oriented Programming with C++ 15
CSP3242 Internet and Java Programming 15
CSI3344 Distributed Systems 15
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 12/07/2011 VET: 12/07/2011