Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) and Bachelor of Arts
Course 957-EE (2009)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009.
Year and Campus: | 2009 |
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Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Level: | Undergraduate |
Contact
Enquiries: Arts & Music Student Centre
Rm 104 (Ground Floor) Old Arts Building
Tel: +61 3 8344 5235
Fax: +61 3 9347 0424
Search for an answer or send an email via our queries database: http://arts-unimelb.custhelp.com/
Engineering Student Centre
Ground Floor, Old Engineering Building
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010 AUSTRALIA
Tel: +61 3 8344 6703
Fax: +61 3 9349 2182
Email http://eng-unimelb.custhelp.com
Course Overview: |
THE COURSE STRUCTURE BELOW ONLY APPLIES TO RE-ENROLLING STUDENTS WHO COMMENCED THEIR STUDIES PRIOR TO 2008 The combined BA/BE(IT) and BA/BE course in engineering (computer, electrical or software engineering) and arts, must satisfy the following requirements:
Students are required to complete a total of 500 points in Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)/Bachelor of Arts degree. Typical course plans for the three engineering streams of this combined degree appear below. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) offers unique flexibility with the opportunity to focus on a major chosen from a broad range of Arts study options in the humanities, social sciences and languages. Students can:
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Objectives: | The Bachelor of Arts has as its objectives that graduates: * can demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of selected fields of studies in the humanities, languages and social and behavioural sciences; * can access and appreciate national and international debates in their areas of study; * can demonstrate an independent approach to knowledge that uses rigorous methods of inquiry and appropriate theories and methodologies that are applied with intellectual honesty and a respect for ethical values; * can apply critical and analytical skills and methods to the identification and resolution of problems within a changing social context; * can act as informed and critically discriminating participants within the community of scholars, as citizens and in the work force; * can communicate effectively an,in the case of those students undertaking a language major, are able to read, write and speak another language with fluency and appreciate its cultural context; * qualify for employment in a wide range of occupations; * have a continuing committment to learning; * are proficient in the use of appropriate modern technologies, such as the computer and other IT systems, for the acquisition, processing and interpretation of data. |
Majors/ Minors/ Specialisations | Majors/Minors/Specialisations: |
Subject Options: |
Arts Requirements: All students in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) are required to complete 200 points of Arts subjects of which; Engineering Requirements Note: Students who commenced 2nd year in 2008 who have not completed, (or who have failed), the second year subjects required in the Bachelor of Engineering degree please see a course adviser.Third year Semester 1Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: Semester 2Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points:
Fourth year Semester 1Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: Subject from other degree as required 12.5 points Semester 2Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: Electrical engineering 300-level elective 12.5 points
Fifth year Year longSubject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points:
Semester 1
Semester 2 |
Entry Requirements: | There is no further entry into this combined course. |
Core Participation Requirements: | The Bachelor of Arts requires a standard level of ability across all disciplines. It will be assumed students are able to access and attend classes on a regular basis, are capable of learning in a University environment and will be able to take responsibility for their own learning. Any ability beyond this threshold will be robustly supported through the curriculum. There are no pre-requisites for first year subjects, and any intensive use of IT or technologies will be adequately supported. Certain subjects have more specific requirements and demands, such as fieldwork or travelling, which are clearly outlined in the subject description. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. The Faculty Disability Contact Officer works with students, the University Disability Liaison Unit and teaching staff to assist students with their special requirements, with a particular focus on accommodations for in-class and examination assessment tasks. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website. |
Further Study: |
Honours For more information on entry into a coursework masters degree, see the Arts coursework programs webpage, or the University graduate programs webpage. Research Higher Degrees |
Graduate Attributes: | See course objectives |
Generic Skills: |
Arts students are encouraged to pursue their academic interests and professional aspirations by taking a variety of subjects in a range of different areas of study. All arts subjects provide students with transferable generic skills that prepare them for further study and the workplace. As a result of attendance at scheduled classes, participation in planned activities and discussion groups, and timely completion of essays and assignments, arts graduates should acquire transferable generic skills in the following areas:
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