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Curtin University
Courses Handbook 2015

This handbook contains information on courses and components (majors, minors, streams and units) at Curtin in 2015.
Information for the previous year's courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2014.

BB-ECECMP v.1 Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Communication Engineering), Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)

BEng(Curtin) OR BEng(Hons)(Curtin), BSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 041777M
Registered full-time Duration: 5 Years


Course Overview

Bachelor Double Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in more than one discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications.


This double degree program provides graduates with a background in computer science and its application in computer systems and electrical, electronic and communication engineering. The combination of the two degrees provides graduates with versatility, which opens up a wide range of employment opportunities. On completion of the program, students are awarded both the Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Communication Engineering) and Bachelor of Science (Computer Science).


Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Engineering meets the academic requirements of Engineers Australia for Graduate Membership. Graduates receive level one accreditation from the Australian Computing Society.


Additional Course Expenses

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



Course Entry and Completion Details

Applicants for a Bachelor Double Degree are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au and include flexible entry pathways. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.


TEE Applicable Mathematics plus at least two of TEE Calculus, Chemistry and Physics.OR at least three of the following four : Mathematics 3C/3D, Mathematics Specialist 3C/3D, Physics 3A/3B and Chemistry 3A/3B. Engineering Studies 3A/3B desirable STAT is not accepted for mature age entry but may be used to demonstrate English Competence requirements.


Credit for Recognised Learning

Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.


Recognition of Prior Learning

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


Pathway to Further Study

Graduates with a Bachelor Degree may qualify for entry to some Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Master by Coursework degrees. Graduates with a Bachelor Degree with Honours may also qualify for entry to a Master or Doctorate by Research. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.


Specific Course Completion Details

To satisfy professional requirements, students must complete 12 weeks of approved work experience associated with the engineering industry. Students may make their own arrangements for employment or seek assistance from the University's Prospective Students Services. Students are expected to gain a Senior First Aid Certificate prior to graduation


Course Entry/Completion Note

In certain cases, the need to undertake an additional program of preparatory studies may result in an extension of studies beyond the normal length of the course.



Course Organisation

Bachelor Double Degrees include a combined degree study program leading to two awards. The duration of the double degree may vary among disciplines, but typically requires less time to complete than if the two undergraduate degrees were studied separately.


Students enrolled in the double degree program may elect to transfer to a single degree course in one of the two disciplines. In this event the relevant Head of Department shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree. The structure of Engineering, Science and Computing owned double degrees is such that students have the option of completing the component Engineering, Science or Computing degree in the minimum time, provided they elect to change from the double degree within the first two semesters of the course.



Duration and Availability

The course is of five years' full-time study. It is not available part-time. 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.


Location and delivery Mode


Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2015 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2015 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.



Course Organisation Note

Students enrolled in the double degree program may elect to transfer to a single degree course in one of the two disciplines. In this event the relevant Head of Department shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree. The structure of Engineering, Science and Computing owned double degrees is such that students have the option of completing the component Engineering, Science or Computing degree in the minimum time, provided they elect to change from the double degree within the first two semesters of the course.



Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1
STRU-BENPM v.1   Bachelor of Engineering Pre-Major 200.0
  200.0
Year 2 Semester 1
ELEN2000 v.1   Electrical Circuits 4.0 25.0
MATH2007 v.1   Mathematics and Probability Theory 5.0 25.0
COMP1001 v.1   Object Oriented Program Design 4.0 25.0
CMPE2004 v.1   Advanced Engineering Programming 4.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
ETEN2000 v.1   Signal and Systems 5.0 25.0
COMP1002 v.1   Data Structures and Algorithms 4.0 25.0
COMP2001 v.1   Foundations of Computer Science 3.0 25.0
CMPE2003 v.1   Microcomputers 5.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
CMPE2001 v.1   Foundations of Digital Design 5.0 25.0
ETEN3001 v.1   Control Systems 5.0 25.0
ISAD1000 v.1   Introduction to Software Engineering 3.0 25.0
ISEC2000 v.1   Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
ETEN2001 v.1   Electronic Fundamentals 5.0 25.0
COMP2003 v.1   Object Oriented Software Engineering 3.0 25.0
ISYS1001 v.1   Database Systems 4.0 25.0
COMP2004 v.1   Computer Graphics 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 4 Semester 1
COMT3000 v.1   Communications Engineering Fundamentals 5.0 25.0
ETEN3002 v.1   Electronic Design 6.0 25.0
COMP3001 v.1   Design and Analysis of Algorithms 4.0 25.0
COMP3006 v.1   Artificial and Machine Intelligence 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 4 Semester 2
COMT3001 v.1   Advanced Communications Engineering 5.0 25.0
ETEN3000 v.1   Digital Signal Processing 6.0 25.0
MGMT3000 v.1   Engineering Management 4.0 25.0
CMPE3006 v.1   Advanced Digital Design 5.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 5 Semester 1
EEET4000 v.1   Engineering Research Project 1 10.0 25.0
COMT4001 v.1   Communications Signal Processing 6.0 25.0
COMP2006 v.1   Operating Systems 3.0 25.0
CMPE3001 v.1   Embedded Systems Engineering 4.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 5 Semester 2
EEET4001 v.1   Engineering Research Project 2 10.0 25.0
CMPE3000 v.1   Data Communications and Networking 5.0 25.0
COMT4003 v.1   Mobile Radio Communications 5.0 25.0
COMP3002 v.1   Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science 3.0 25.0
  100.0



Further Information

If you need more course information, you may contact the relevant areas: For Current Students: Student Services Office, please click here for further details: For Domestic Future Students: Future Students Centre, email: futurestudents@curtin.edu.au Tel: +61-8-9266 1000 For International Future Students: Curtin International, email: international@curtin.edu.au Tel: +61-8-9266 7331


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.




Handbook

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