Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

309909 v.1 Bachelor of Science (Software Engineering)


BSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 055614D
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 3 Years

Introduction

The principal objective of this course is to produce graduates well versed in the principles of design, measurement and analysis, applied in the context of the development of software-based systems. The program includes a strong foundation in the relateddiscipline of computer science, but with emphasis on subjects relating to software requirements gathering, design, implementation and testing. Students also receive a solid foundation in technical communication skills, professional responsibility, socialeffects, ethical aspects of software engineering practice, interpersonal relationships, team work and time management. The final year involves a group project of significant scope that gives graduates the opportunity to learn through practical application.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE applicable mathematics. The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course.

Specific Requirements

The STAT is not accepted for entry into this course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

This course is of three years full-time duration or equivalent part-time study. The course may not be studied externally. Two intakes are offered each year, in March and August. Prospective students should note that places may not always be available forthe August intake.

Course Organisation

This course shares the Unified Technology Year with the Bachelor of Science (Computer Science), Bachelor of Science (Information Technology), and Bachelor of Technology degrees. Students enrolled in this course may elect to transfer to Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) or Bachelor of Science (Information Technology).

Professional Recognition

Accreditation is being sought from the Australian Computer Society.

Career Opportunities

Graduates generally find employment with organisations that design, develop and test software applications.

Additional Course Expenses

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

Further Information

Contact the Career Consultant, Division of Engineering, Science and Computing on (08) 9266 4816 or email careers@vesta.curtin.edu.au or visit our website at www.computing.edu.au.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1
12702 v.3   Hardware Fundamentals 101 4.0 25.0
1920 v.7   Software Technology 151 5.0 25.0
302388 v.1   Statistics for Engineers and Scientists 101 3.0 12.5
  OR  
307590 v.1   Data Evaluation and Experimental Design 101 3.0 12.5
307554 v.1   Science Communications 101 2.0 12.5
308862 v.1   Mathematics 115 5.0 25.0
  OR  
308863 v.1   Mathematics 137 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2
10163 v.9   Introduction to Programming Environments 152 4.0 25.0
1922 v.7   Software Technology 152 4.0 25.0
308625 v.1   Introduction to Operating Systems 101 3.0 25.0
8933 v.10   Software Engineering 251 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1
12333 v.5   Design and Analysis of Algorithms 251 3.0 25.0
2519 v.16   Systems Programming and Design 251 4.0 25.0
4521 v.6   Computer Communications 252 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2
13390 v.3   Requirements Engineering 252 5.0 25.0
4524 v.5   Computer Graphics 252 4.0 25.0
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
305905 v.2   Distributed Computing and Software Components 352 3.0 25.0
308716 v.1   Software Engineering Testing 351 3.0 25.0
4549 v.8   Project Design and Management 351 2.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2
13395 v.3   Project Design and Management 352 1.0 25.0
303008 v.3   Software Engineering Tools and Metrics 352 3.0 25.0
308717 v.1   Software Engineering for Embedded Systems 352 3.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0
N1 Options in year 2, semester 1 are to be selected from Psychology 123 (13019) or Management 100 (10848). An alternate 25 credit option may be selected in consultation with the course coordinator
N2 Options in year 3 may be selected from any 25 credit unit from the Departments of Computing or Electrical and Computer Engineering, for which the student meets the prerequisites, except Software Engineering 204 (12713)
N3 Engineering Sustainable Development 201 (307660), Engineering Law 202 (307664) and Engineering Economics 401 (307675) are also acceptable options in year 3
 

Availability

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.



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