Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

305670 v.2 Bachelor of Technology (Computer Systems and Networking)


BTech(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 041280C
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 3 Years

Introduction

This course has been introduced to address a significant market demand for skills associated with the design of distributed computing environments and the networks that underpin them. It encompasses computer technology, in terms of both hardware and software, as well as computer communications and networking incorporating Local Area Networks (LANs), Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs) together with network management.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Discrete Mathematics or Applicable Mathematics. Students with Discrete Mathematics only will be required to undertake a bridging mathematics unit as their elective in the first year.

Specific Requirements

The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is three years full-time or equivalent part-time study. Two intakes are offered each year in March and August. Prospective students should note that places may not always be available for the August intake.

Career Opportunities

The choice of topics and structure of the course will enable graduates to compete successfully in the job market and satisfy the need for competent network and Information Technology managers.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

10926 v.5   Mathematics 103 5.0 25.0
  OR  
308863 v.1   Mathematics 137 4.0 25.0
12702 v.3   Hardware Fundamentals 101 4.0 25.0
1920 v.7   Software Technology 151 5.0 25.0
307554 v.1   Science Communications 101 2.0 12.5
307590 v.2   Statistical Data Analysis 101 3.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

12703 v.2   Engineering Programming 104 5.0 25.0
305678 v.3   Electronics 104 5.0 25.0
308625 v.1   Introduction to Operating Systems 101 4.0 25.0
  SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

300538 v.2   Data Communications and Network Management 203 5.0 25.0
300539 v.3   Transmission and Interface Design 203 5.0 25.0
304631 v.3   Introduction to Distributed Interactive Simulation 203 4.0 25.0
305734 v.2   Computer Systems 201 5.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

12713 v.3   Embedded Software Engineering 204 3.0 12.5
1922 v.7   Software Technology 152 4.0 25.0
2894 v.4   Microcomputers 202 3.0 12.5
310683 v.1   Engineering Management 302 4.0 25.0
4533 v.5   Database Systems 252 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

12855 v.4   Embedded Systems Engineering 301 4.0 25.0
305679 v.1   Distributed Networks 303 5.0 25.0
305681 v.2   Wireless Data Networks 303 5.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

12930 v.3   Computer Technology Project 392 5.0 25.0
305682 v.1   Network Engineering 304 5.0 25.0
305684 v.2   Network Systems Design 304 4.0 25.0
4522 v.6   Computer Communications 352 3.0 25.0
  OR  
308787 v.1   Instrumentation and Control 402 5.0 25.0
  100.0
N1 Students with Applicable Mathematics must do Mathematics 103 and Statistical Data Analysis 101 in semester one and choose an elective in semester two.
N2 Students with Discrete Mathematics must do Mathematics 137 and Statistical Data Analysis 101 in semester one and Mathematics 103 in semester two.
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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