Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering)

Course 355CE (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Year and Campus: 2010 - Parkville
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Undergraduate
Duration & Credit Points: 400 credit points taken over 48 months full time. This course is available as full or part time.

Coordinator

A/Prof Jamie Evans

Contact

Melbourne School of Engineering
Building 173, Grattan Street
The University of Melbourne
VIC 3010 Australia
General telephone enquiries
+ 61 3 8344 6703
+ 61 3 8344 6507
Facsimiles
+ 61 3 9349 2182
+ 61 3 8344 7707
Email
eng-info@unimelb.edu.au

Course Overview: THE COURSE STRUCTURE BELOW ONLY APPLIES TO RE-ENROLLING STUDENTS WHO COMMENCED THEIR STUDIES PRIOR TO 2008

The BE and BE(IT) courses in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science offer three distinct streams of the BE degree: electrical engineering, computer engineering and software engineering. The three streams have most first-year subjects in common, and with the appropriate selection of subjects it is possible to defer the choice of stream until the commencement of second year, and in some cases, until the middle of second year. Each of the three streams may be taken in the combined degrees: BE/BA, BE(IT)/BA (with an arts major in any department in the Faculty of Arts); BE/BCom, BE(IT)/BCom (with a commerce major in any department in the Faculty of Business and Economics); BE/LLB, BE(IT)/LLB; and BE/BSc, BE(IT)/BSc (with a major in any department in the Faculty of Science, with the majority of students undertaking a major in computer science, physics or mathematics, however students in the software engineering stream of the BE or BE(IT) are not permitted to take a computer science major in the BSc). Computer science as a Science Faculty major may be combined with a BE in chemical, civil, environmental and mechanical engineering through the BE/BSc degree program.

Objectives: Completing the Electrical Engineering degree will enable students to rigorously integrate the mathematics of signals, systems and information with the science of electrical phenomena, in the formulation and solution of problems in areas such as telecommunications, monitoring and automation, energy distribution, and digital computing. We aim to develop: scientific understanding of electrical phenomena as a basis for mathematical modelling and abstraction in analysis and design; problem-solving and design skills; the ability to construct simulations and laboratory experiments; and good communication skills.
Course Structure & Available Subjects: The recommended or standard course structures are listed below. When setting the timetable every effort will be made to avoid clashes between the times of classes associated with these sets of subjects. Students should be aware however, that if it proves to be impossible to achieve a timetable without clashes in these sets of subjects, the Faculty reserves the right to modify course structures in order to eliminate the conflicts. Students will be advised during the enrolment period of the semester if the recommended courses need to be varied. Where the courses include elective subjects these should be chosen so that timetable clashes are avoided. In particular, students in combined degrees should plan their courses so that the subjects chosen in the other faculty do not clash with those recommended for the engineering component.
Subject Options:

Note: Students who commenced 3rd year in 2009 and have not completed, (or who have failed) the third year subjects required in the Bachelor of Engineering degree please see a course adviser.

The following 300 Level Electrical Subjects are available in 2010

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Credit may not be obtained for:

both 431-330 Design laboratory and 431-305 Electronic System Implementation

both431-303 Electrical Device Modelling and431-328 Digital Systems3

Fourth year

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Year Long
25

Approved CSSE 300 level 12.5

Elective(s) (37.5 points in total) - Elective subjects may be taken from Electrical Engineering electives, 300-level and 400-level Computer Science subjects and subjects offered by other departments.

Computer Engineering students choosing the elective subjects are reminded they must include 25 points from management or non-technical subjects. The selection of elective subjects may be restricted by timetable and pre-requisite requirements.

Electrical Engineering Electives

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 2
12.50

Computer Science Electives

300-level Electives

Note: These electives may not be offered every year

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2010
Not offered in 2010
Summer Term, Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Summer Term, Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50

400-level Electives

Note: These electives may not be offered every year

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2010
Summer Term, Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Summer Term, Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Entry Requirements: There will be no further entry into this course.
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
Graduate Attributes: The Bachelor of Engineering is a professional degree. Graduates can obtain professional recognition by joining Engineers Australia who has accredited these programs.The Bachelor of Engineering also delivers on the University graduate attribute
http://www.unimelb.edu.au/about/attributes.html
Generic Skills: An Engineering graduate has a unique skill set comprising a blend of technical, business and interpersonal skills. Upon completion of the Bachelor of Engineering at the University of Melbourne, students will have strong analytical skills, the ability to lead teams and projects and the creativity to look at problems in a way that provides innovative solutions. Our graduates are known for their high standards and professionalism, their understanding of global issues and their outstanding communication skills. For details, see “Objectives”.

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