BB-CSNBIT v.1 Bachelor of Technology (Computer Systems and Networking), Bachelor of Information Technology
BTech(Curtin), BIT(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 102589F
Registered full-time Duration:
4 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 course has been introduced to address a significant market demand for skills associated with the design of distributed computing/sensing 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), Wide Area Networks (WANs) together with network management and the Internet of Things. It also covers fundamental programming and security knowledge as well as specializing in network programming and other aspects of distributed computing. The course teaching Python as a tool for learning programming Linux skills are taught throughout the course and emphasis is placed on learning the basics before moving onto advanced topics. Graduates from the course will have sound knowledge of computer systems and processes involved in software development and maintenance. The aim of this program is to prepare the students for the areas of ICT stated to be most in demand and for positions that are most difficult to fill. On completion of the four year degree, students who have performed well will be eligible to complete an extra year of study to obtain an honours qualification, Bachelor of Science (Honours) (BH-SCNCE) or enter the Graduate Diploma in Professional Engineering (GD-PROENG).
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Overview Note
To satisfy requirements students must complete at least 8 weeks or equivalent of exposure to professional practice. This requirement can be met by appropriate work experience. Students must demonstrate that they have met these requirements by using a formal log book to record their professional experiences during the period of their degree study.
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://study.curtin.edu.au/ and include flexible entry pathways. All Curtin courses have compulsory and other core capabilities that are essential for demonstrating the achievement of course learning outcomes and graduation. Students who are unable to meet or demonstrate those requirements, now or in later stages during their studies, may seek reasonable adjustments by the University wherever possible to facilitate alternative ways of achieving those requirements. If reasonable adjustments cannot be accommodated, Curtin will discuss study options to find an alternative course of study or an exit degree. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
Specifically, applicants require a minimum of 70 ATAR and to have successfully completed at least ATAR Mathematical Applications. Having complete ATAR Mathematical Methods or higher is desirable but not required.
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/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm
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 Switcher Criteria
To switch into this course, you need to have: • attained an ATAR of 80 and completed the prerequisites; or • if you have studied Maths Applications ATAR or equivalent o completed 75 credits within one semester with a semester weighted average (SWA) of at least 70%; or o completed 100 credits within one semester with SWA of 65% or higher, o including any unit/s assessed as comparable to meeting the prerequisites (Maths Methods ATAR and Physics ATAR or equivalent); or • if you have studied Maths Methods or higher: o completed 75 credits within one semester with an SWA of 65%; or o completed 100 credits within one semester with an SWA of 60% or higher, o plus any unit/s assessed as comparable to MATH1015 or MATH1016 or higher. The Maths Methods prerequisite can be met with: • Maths Methods ATAR; or • MATH1014 Foundations of Calculus or higher unit The Physics ATAR prerequisite can be met with: • Physics ATAR; or • PHYS1006 Foundations of Physics or higher unit The Chemistry ATAR prerequisite can be met with: • Chemistry ATAR; or • CHEM1003 Introduction to Chemistry or higher unit Higher education course switcher criteria To switch into this course from another higher education course, you need to have met: the admission criteria for minimum entry; and Maths Applications ATAR or unit/s assessed as comparable to Maths Applications ATAR.
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 can take no more than 250 credit points of first year level units.
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
This course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2021 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2022 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2022 | Bentley Perth 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 Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| INDE1001 | v.2 | Engineering Foundations: Principles, Design and Communication | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| COMP1005 | v.1 | Fundamentals of Programming | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| CMPE1000 | v.1 | Hardware Fundamentals | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| MATH1015 | v.1 | Linear Algebra 1 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| COMP2000 | v.1 | Computer Systems | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| CMPE2000 | v.1 | Data Communications and Network Management | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| ETEN1000 | v.1 | Electronics | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| COMP1000 | v.1 | Unix and C Programming | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| COMP1002 | v.1 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| ISEC2001 | v.2 | Fundamental Concepts of Data Security | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ISAD1000 | v.1 | Introduction to Software Engineering | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| ELEN2002 | v.1 | Transmission and Interface Design | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| ISYS1001 | v.1 | Database Systems | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| CMPE2003 | v.1 | Microcomputers | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| CNCO3000 | v.1 | Distributed Networks | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| ICTE3002 | v.1 | Human Computer Interface | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| COMP2006 | v.1 | Operating Systems | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| COMP2002 | v.1 | Unix Systems Programming | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| CNCO3002 | v.1 | Advanced Computer Communications | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| COMP2005 | v.1 | Computing Topics | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| CMPE3001 | v.1 | Embedded Systems Engineering | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| CMPE3004 | v.1 | Network Engineering | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 1 | |||||
| CMPE3002 | v.1 | Computer Technology Project 1 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| CNCO3001 | v.1 | Network Systems Design | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| COMT3002 | v.1 | Wireless Data Networks | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 2 | |||||
| CMPE3003 | v.1 | Computer Technology Project 2 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| MGMT3000 | v.1 | Engineering Management | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Options to Select from in Year 2 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| PHYS4004 | v.3 | High Performance Computing | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| COMP2004 | v.1 | Computer Graphics | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| COMP2005 | v.1 | Computing Topics | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| CMPE4003 | v.2 | Concurrent Systems | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| ISEC3004 | v.1 | Cyber Crime and Security Enhanced Programming | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ISEC3005 | v.1 | Cyber Security- Intrusion Detection System and Incident Handling | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| COMP2008 | v.1 | Mobile Application Development | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| ISEC3002 | v.3 | Penetration Testing and Defence | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| Options to Select from in Year 4 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| CMPE3006 | v.1 | Advanced Digital Design | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| PHYS4004 | v.3 | High Performance Computing | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| COMP3001 | v.1 | Design and Analysis of Algorithms | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| COMP3008 | v.1 | Distributed Computing | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ISEC2000 | v.1 | Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| COMP3010 | v.1 | Machine Learning | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| Options to Select from in Year 4 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| PHYS4004 | v.3 | High Performance Computing | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| COMP2004 | v.1 | Computer Graphics | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| COMP2005 | v.1 | Computing Topics | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| CMPE4003 | v.2 | Concurrent Systems | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| ISEC3004 | v.1 | Cyber Crime and Security Enhanced Programming | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ISEC3005 | v.1 | Cyber Security- Intrusion Detection System and Incident Handling | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| COMP2008 | v.1 | Mobile Application Development | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| ISEC3002 | v.3 | Penetration Testing and Defence | 4.0 | 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: http://students.curtin.edu.au/contact_offices.cfm. For Domestic Future Students: Curtin Connect Future Students, enquiries: https://future.connect.curtin.edu.au/ , Tel: +61-1300 222 888. For International Future Students: Curtin International, email: international@curtin.edu.au, Tel: +61-8-9266 7331.
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