Skip to content
Curtin University
Courses Handbook 2011

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2011.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2010.

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 TEE Applicable Mathematics preferred. OR at least Mathematics 2C/2D Mathematics 3C/3D or Mathematics: Specialist 3C/3D desirable.

Specific Requirements

STAT is not accepted for mature age entry but may be used to demonstrate English Competence requirements.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

3 years' full-time study or part-time equivalent.

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.

Further Information

For more information, contact the Career Consultant in the Faculty of Science and Engineering on (08) 9266 4816 or email: careers@vesta.curtin.edu.au or visit our website at http://www.scieng.curtin.edu.au.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
10926 v.5   Mathematics 103 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 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
12855 v.4   Embedded Systems Engineering 301 4.0 25.0
12929 v.3   Computer Technology Project 391 5.0 25.0
305679 v.1   Distributed Networks 303 5.0 25.0
305681 v.2   Wireless Data Networks 303 5.0 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 3.0 25.0
4522 v.6   Computer Communications 352 3.0 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 Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2011 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2011 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      
2011 Miri Sarawak Campus Semester 1   Y      
2011 Miri Sarawak Campus Semester 2   Y      
2011 Sri Lanka Inst Info Tech Semester 1   Y      
2011 Sri Lanka Inst Info Tech 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.