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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.

B-CSYSNT v.1 Bachelor of Technology (Computer Systems and Networking)

BTech(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 041280C
Registered full-time Duration: 3 Years


Course Overview

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


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.


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 and other essential study materials.



Course Entry and Completion Details

Applicants for a Bachelor 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 Discrete Mathematics TEE Applicable Mathematics OR at least Mathematics 2C/2D is preferred. Mathematics 3C/3D or Mathematics: Specialist 3C/3D is 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.


Pathway to Further Study

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



Course Organisation

Bachelor Degrees typically contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may contain a range of majors, streams and/or minors for students to choose from to pursue learning in a specialised area of study.


Course Learning Outcomes

A graduate of this course can:

1. apply the theory of computer systems networking within the engineering design method, whilst remaining cognisant of network operational issues

2. define a problem and apply creative thinking to the formulation of a solution; verify and implement the solution

3. access information, evaluate and organise information relevant to computer systems networking

4. document networking information to meet technical and legal requirements; communicate concepts and technical information to lay and professional personnel in written, oral and electronic forms

5. use appropriate tools to design, analyse and verify computer systems networks and their components

6. recognise that the computer systems networking industry changes rapidly, and maintain currency via a spirit of inquiry and relevant further study

7. apply international standards, practices and conventions appropriate to computer systems networking

8. function effectively within a typical multidisciplinary and multi-cultural engineering design team as a team member, manager or team leader, recognising individual human rights

9. commit to and behave in accordance with the professional and ethical responsibilities of engineers


Duration and Availability

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


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      
2015 Miri Sarawak Campus Semester 1   Y      
2015 Miri Sarawak Campus Semester 2   Y      
2015 Sri Lanka Inst Info Tech Semester 1   Y      
2015 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.




Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
COMS1000 v.1   Science Communications 2.0 12.5
COMP1001 v.1   Object Oriented Program Design 4.0 25.0
MATH1007 v.1   Pre and Introductory Calculus 4.0 25.0
  OR  
MATH1004 v.1   Mathematics 1 5.0 25.0
CMPE1000 v.1   Hardware Fundamentals 4.0 25.0
STAT1002 v.1   Statistical Data Analysis 3.0 12.5
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
COMP2000 v.1   Computer Systems 5.0 25.0
ETEN1000 v.1   Electronics 3.0 25.0
ISYS2007 v.1   Database 4.0 25.0
  OR  
ISYS1001 v.1   Database Systems 4.0 25.0
  SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
CMPE2004 v.1   Advanced Engineering Programming 4.0 25.0
COMP3000 v.1   Real-Time Operating Systems 6.0 25.0
CMPE2000 v.1   Data Communications and Network Management 5.0 25.0
ELEN2002 v.1   Transmission and Interface Design 5.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
COMP1002 v.1   Data Structures and Algorithms 4.0 25.0
MGMT3000 v.1   Engineering Management 4.0 25.0
CMPE2003 v.1   Microcomputers 5.0 25.0
  SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
CMPE3001 v.1   Embedded Systems Engineering 4.0 25.0
CNCO3000 v.1   Distributed Networks 5.0 25.0
COMT3002 v.1   Wireless Data Networks 5.0 25.0
CMPE3002 v.1   Computer Technology Project 1 5.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
CMPE3003 v.1   Computer Technology Project 2 5.0 25.0
CMPE3004 v.1   Network Engineering 5.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 3 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credit
ISYS3000 v.1   Information Security 3.0 25.0
CMPE3007 v.1   Embedded Software Engineering 4.0 25.0
CNCO3002 v.1   Advanced Computer Communications 3.0 25.0
ELEN4000 v.1   Renewable Energy Systems 6.0 25.0
ETEN4001 v.1   Instrumentation and Control 6.0 25.0



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.




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