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 throughpractical application of course material.

Specific Requirements

To satisfy professional requirements, students must complete at least 12 weeks of approved work experience associated with engineering in indusry. Students may make their own arrangements for employment or seek the assistance of Prospective Students Services. One objective of this work is to make theoretical studies in courses more meaningful. Students are strongly urged to consider the 12 weeks a minimum and to undertake as much additional work experience as they can. Students are required to submit a report covering the work carried out. Further details regarding the work report required are available from the Department of Computing.

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

4 years' full-time study or part-time equivalent.

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.

Further Information

For more information, contact the Career Consultant, Faculty of Science and Engineering on (08) 9266 4816 or email: careers@vesta.curtin.edu.au or visit our website at http://scieng.curtin.edu.au.

Special Note

For details on the honours classes refer to the Curtin Policies website http://www.policies.curtin.edu.au/documents/honours_degrees_and_degrees_with_honours.doc

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

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
307590	v.2	Statistical Data Analysis 101	3.0	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
10163	v.9	Introduction to Programming Environments 152	4.0	25.0
13390	v.3	Requirements Engineering 252	5.0	25.0
1922	v.7	Software Technology 152	4.0	25.0
8934	v.8	Software Engineering 252	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
12333	v.5	Design and Analysis of Algorithms 251	3.0	25.0
12335	v.5	Software Engineering 351	3.0	25.0
303008	v.3	Software Engineering Tools and Metrics 352	3.0	25.0
4521	v.6	Computer Communications 252	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
308716	v.2	Software Engineering Testing 353	3.0	25.0
308717	v.1	Software Engineering for Embedded Systems 352	3.0	25.0
4524	v.5	Computer Graphics 252	3.0	25.0
4533	v.5	Database Systems 252	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 1
13396	v.5	Software Engineering Project 401	1.0	50.0
307660	v.4	Engineering Sustainable Development 201	2.0	12.5
307664	v.1	Engineering Law 202	2.0	12.5
		SELECT 1 OPTION		25.0
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 2
13397	v.6	Software Engineering Project 402	1.0	50.0
310683	v.1	Engineering Management 302	4.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 OPTION		25.0
				100.0

Options can be selected from any full unit (25 credits) within the Faculty of Science and Computing in consultation with the Course Coordinator

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2010	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2010	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.