Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

131310 v.3 Bachelor of Science (Physics), Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems Engineering)


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

Course CRICOS Code: 041795J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 5 Years

Introduction

Provides graduates with a background in the physics of electrical devices and systems and a versatility which opens up a wider range of employment opportunities.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Applicable mathematics plus at least two of TEE Calculus, Chemistry and Physics.

Specific Requirements

The STAT is not acceptable for entry to this course. To satisfy professional requirements, students must complete 12 weeks of approved work experience associated within the engineering industry. Students may make their own arrangements for employment orseek assistance from the University's Prospective Students Services.

Note

In certain cases, the need to complete special units may result in an extension of studies beyond the normal length of the course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

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.

Course Organisation

The first six semesters of this course focus on the development of fundamentals in physics, mathematics, data analysis, computing and engineering. During semesters five and six, students are required to undertake a physics research project supervised by one of the Department's research groups. The final four semesters are devoted entirely to the completion of the engineering component of the program. 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 optionof 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.

Professional Recognition

Graduates from these programs meet the academic requirements for Graduate Membership of Engineers Australia and the Australian Institute of Physics.

Additional Course Expenses

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

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1
307545 v.1   Bachelor of Engineering Pre-Major   200.0
  200.0

Year 2 Semester 1
12706 v.3   Electrical Circuits 203 4.0 25.0
12709 v.2   Mathematics 277 4.0 25.0
7908 v.4   Physical Measurements 201 3.0 25.0
7910 v.7   Radiation Physics 201 3.0 12.5
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   12.5
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2
12711 v.4   Electrical Systems 204 5.0 25.0
1744 v.3   Structure of Matter 102 3.0 12.5
302931 v.1   Physical Measurements 203 1.5 12.5
308780 v.1   Signal and Systems 202 5.0 25.0
308781 v.1   Electronic Fundamentals 202 5.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1
308768 v.1   Foundations of Digital Design 201 5.0 25.0
308798 v.1   Control Systems 301 4.0 25.0
8127 v.6   Advanced Calculus 201 4.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2
2894 v.4   Microcomputers 202 3.0 12.5
307664 v.1   Engineering Law 202 2.0 12.5
307667 v.2   Engineering Project Management 301 3.0 12.5
7907 v.6   Particles and Waves 201 3.0 25.0
7911 v.7   Applied Optics 302 2.0 12.5
8717 v.6   Electromagnetism 302 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 1
12855 v.4   Embedded Systems Engineering 301 4.0 25.0
12991 v.2   Physics Project 301 5.0 25.0
12992 v.3   Physics Project 302 5.0 25.0
9765 v.4   Quantum and Statistical Physics 301 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 2
11592 v.3   Solid State Physics 302 2.0 25.0
12847 v.5   Data Communications and Networking 304 5.0 25.0
308791 v.1   Computer Systems Engineering 302 5.0 25.0
308794 v.1   Embedded Software Engineering 401 5.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 5 Semester 1
12838 v.4   Engineering Project 401 10.0 25.0
12856 v.3   Microprocessors 401 5.0 25.0
307660 v.1   Engineering Sustainable Development 201 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

Year 5 Semester 2
12834 v.4   Digital Signal Processing 304 5.0 25.0
12844 v.5   Engineering Project 402 5.0 25.0
12859 v.2   Computer Structures 402 5.0 25.0
308787 v.1   Instrumentation and Control 402 5.0 25.0
  100.0
N1 Optional units in semester 1 in years 3 and 5 are to be selected from 2nd or 3rd year Physics units and are to be chosen in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
 

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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