Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

143110 v.3 Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering)


BEng(Curtin) OR BEng(Hons)(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 029346B
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

Introduction

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.

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.

Note

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.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

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.

Course Organisation

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.

Additional Course Expenses

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

Special Note

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

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

Year 2 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
307675 v.1   Engineering Economics 401 2.0 12.5
  SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2
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
307664 v.1   Engineering Law 202 2.0 12.5
8933 v.10   Software Engineering 251 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1
12333 v.5   Design and Analysis of Algorithms 251 3.0 25.0
307667 v.2   Engineering Project Management 301 3.0 12.5
308714 v.1   Personal Software Processes 251 1.0 12.5
4521 v.6   Computer Communications 252 3.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0

Year 3 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 4 Semester 1
12335 v.5   Software Engineering 351 3.0 25.0
303008 v.3   Software Engineering Tools and Metrics 352 3.0 25.0
310287 v.1   Software Engineering Project 451 1.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 2
308716 v.1   Software Engineering Testing 353 3.0 25.0
308717 v.1   Software Engineering for Embedded Systems 352 3.0 25.0
310288 v.1   Software Engineering Project 452 1.0 25.0
  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
 

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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