The aim of this course is to produce graduates who will be well equipped to work in an industrial environment. Comprises a solid foundation in computer science and engineering, engineering design, engineering applications, technical communication skills,professional responsibility, social effects, ethical aspects of engineering practice, interpersonal relationships, team work and time management. This course emphasises the underlying principles of computer science and engineering as well as the principles and practices in software engineering. It covers the software engineering process and its associated activities and some specialist areas. An important feature is the use of a team based year-long project in the fourth year of study for learning through practical application of course material.
TEE Applicable Mathematics plus at least two of TEE Calculus, Chemistry and Physics.
The STAT is not acceptable for entry to this course.
Well performed candidates without some of these TEE subjects may be admitted but will be required to complete bridging or special units as required, which may result in an extension of studies beyond the normal length of the course.
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
This course is four 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.
Students undertake the Bachelor of Engineering Pre-Major in the first year and on successful completion, proceed to the second year of an engineering discipline. Please refer to the section at the front of the Department of First Year Engineering Studies to obtain details about the Bachelor of Engineering Pre-Major.
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
The curriculum was revised during 2003 and the revised program is being phased in from 2004 to 2007. Information on the pre-2004 course structure and units for students who commenced this course prior to 2004 is available by consulting the 2003 Curtin Courses Handbook or by contacting your course coordinator for the transitional phase. For details on the honours classes refer to the General Section of the Handbook.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 |
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307545 | v.1 | Bachelor of Engineering Pre-Major | 200.0 | ||
200.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 1 |
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10163 | v.9 | Introduction to Programming Environments 152 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
1922 | v.7 | Software Technology 152 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
307660 | v.1 | Engineering Sustainable Development 201 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
308714 | v.1 | Personal Software Processes 251 | 1.0 | 12.5 | |
8933 | v.10 | Software Engineering 251 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 2 |
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13390 | v.3 | Requirements Engineering 252 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
302388 | v.1 | Statistics for Engineers and Scientists 101 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
307667 | v.2 | Engineering Project Management 301 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
4533 | v.5 | Database Systems 252 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
8934 | v.8 | Software Engineering 252 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
100.0 | |||||
Year 3 Semester 1 |
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12333 | v.5 | Design and Analysis of Algorithms 251 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
12335 | v.5 | Software Engineering 351 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
12702 | v.3 | Hardware Fundamentals 101 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
303008 | v.3 | Software Engineering Tools and Metrics 352 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
100.0 | |||||
Year 3 Semester 2 |
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308716 | v.1 | Software Engineering Testing 351 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
308717 | v.1 | Software Engineering for Embedded Systems 352 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
4521 | v.6 | Computer Communications 252 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
4524 | v.5 | Computer Graphics 252 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
100.0 | |||||
Year 4 Semester 1 |
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13396 | v.3 | Software Engineering Project 451 | 1.0 | 50.0 | |
SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
100.0 | |||||
Year 4 Semester 2 |
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13397 | v.4 | Software Engineering Project 452 | 1.0 | 50.0 | |
307664 | v.1 | Engineering Law 202 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
307675 | v.1 | Engineering Economics 401 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
100.0 | |||||
NB | Options can be selected from any full unit (25 credits) within the Faculty in consultation with the course coordinator | ||||
Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
2006 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
2006 | 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.