Bachelor of Engineering in Network and Software Engineering (106JA)

Award: Bachelor of Engineering in Network and Software Engineering Faculty: Faculty of Information Sciences & Engineering University Admissions Centre (UAC) Course Code: 366053 CRICOS Code: 066903D Offered Locations and Delivery Modes: UC Bruce Campus Full Time, Face-to-Face Convener: Dr Xu Huang Phone: +61 2 6201 2430 Location: Building 11, Room A11 Email: Xu.Huang@canberra.edu.au Part Time, Face-to-Face Convener: Dr Xu Huang Phone: +61 2 6201 2430 Location: Building 11, Room A11 Email: Xu.Huang@canberra.edu.au

Introduction
The Bachelor of Engineering in Network and Software Engineering is a comprehensive four-year degree designed to meet the criteria for accreditation as a professional engineer with Engineers Australia (EA). The course provides professional education in core areas of network and software engineering and concentrates on the development of analysis, network design, network security, programming skills, communication theory, and wireless communications and on the societal and business context of network and software systems. In their last two years, students acquire in-depth knowledge of network communications and software engineering as well as a broad coverage of specialist technical subjects such as: network operating systems, ubiquitous computing, real-time control, wireless communications, network and computer security, web design and programming, large scale software systems, embedded systems and RFID technology. It is designed to enable students to commence tailoring the course to suit their own needs after their second year. The course is completed with an industry-oriented engineering project. Career prospects for Network Communications and Software Engineers are good, both in Australia and overseas. Learning Outcomes:

- develop a functional specification from an initial brief, evaluate the various design options available to meet a given set of specifications, formulate a final design specification, and implement and test the preferred option; - determine which principles in the sciences and engineering are appropriate to use in the solution of complex technological problems in the field of information engineering; - assess the impact of an engineering project on the social and physical environment; - manage the human, physical and financial resources required to implement or maintain a complex engineering project; - transfer and enhance the knowledge and skills acquired during the course to new or complementary areas of engineering and technology through lifelong learning; - communicate effectively in oral and written form; - design, implement and maintain large software systems, following contemporary software engineering practices; - understand and participate in the processes of business analysis of systems; - apply relevant theories and techniques to the analysis and solution of problems in information technology; - apply their particular engineering strengths to the design, construction and maintenance of hardware, software, and systems in all sizes of computer installations, from the large mainframe and client-server systems encountered in the Commonwealth Public Service and its supporting organisations, to embedded microprocessors dedicated to controlling a single appliance or process; - apply their particular engineering strengths to the design, construction and maintenance of systems in network communications and software engineering, such as those encountered in the Commonwealth Public Service, major telecommunications companies and national and international standard electronics and electrical industry companies.

Course Requirements
96 credit points comprising: (a) Required: (78 credit points) - MJ0158 Major in Network Engineering (24 credit points) Required units as follows (51 credit points): 8222 Engineering Mathematics 1 8225 Engineering Mathematics 2 5531 Introduction to Software Engineering 4483 Software Technology 1 7170 Software Technology 2 5915 Database Design 8223 Introduction to Computer Engineering 7175 Web Design and Programming 7171 System Software 6365 Systems Analysis and Modelling 7159 Distributed Systems Technology 7165 Object Oriented Software Design 8233 Communication Theory 8229 Real Time Operating Systems 8236 Systems Engineering Studies 8228 Engineering Management 2A 8234 Engineering Management 3A 8741 Introduction to Network Engineering Industrial Experience: A minimum of 12 weeks of professional work experience, normally undertaken at the end of the third year of full-time study (or part-time equivalent), is required. (a) Restricted choice (18 credit points): One of the following units (3 credit points): 7160 Game Programming Techniques

7160 Game Programming Techniques 8242 Optical Communications 15 credit points chosen from the following units: 8232 Digital Signal Processing and Control 8237 Analogue and Digital Communications 8235 Signals and Systems 8230 Radio Communications 8240 Pattern Recognition 8019 Computer and Network Security 7897 Advances in Information Sciences 1 7898 Advances in Information Sciences 2 8241 Network Programming 7157 Database Systems 7174 Visual and Interactive Computing 7167 Security and Support in IT 7899 Information Sciences Internship Requirements for degree with Honours Honours degree programs are available to students who achieve good results [Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.00 or better) in the third year of their studies. Honours students then complete additional work (an extension to the project) in their fourth year of study to qualify to graduate with the degree with Honours. The degree with Honours will be awarded in the following classes depending on the Grade Point Average obtained and other conditions as follows: - First Class - GPA>6 in fourth-year subjects, High Distinction for the Engineering project, outstanding work in the Honours extension; - Second Class Division 1 - GPA>5.5 in fourth-year subjects, Distinction for the project, excellent work in the extension; and - Third Class - Not awarded. Student takes out the pass degree.

Typical Course Structure

Semester 1 YEAR 1 5531 Introduction to Software Engineering 8223 Introduction to Computer Engineering 5915 Database Design 8222 Engineering Mathematics 1 YEAR 2 7171 System Software 7170 Software Technology 2 8227 Wireless Networks 8741 Introduction to Network Engineering YEAR 3 7165 Object Oriented Software Design 8229 Real Time Operating Systems 8231 Embedded Systems Semester 2 4483 Software Technology 1 8226 Introduction to DSP 8224 Electronics Systems 8225 Engineering Mathematics 2 7175 Web Design and Programming 6365 Systems Analysis and Modelling 8228 Engineering Management 2A 7159 Distributed Systems Technology 8234 Engineering Management 3A 8233 Communication Theory 8236 Systems Engineering Studies

Restricted choice unit Restricted choice unit YEAR 4 7160 Game Programming Techniques OR 8244 Advanced Wireless Communication OR 8242 Optical Communications 8239 Network Security 8243 Engineering Project B 8238 Engineering Project A Restricted choice unit Restricted choice unit Restricted choice unit

Course Duration
Standard eight semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty four semesters.

Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet normal University requirements for admission to an undergraduate course or hold qualifications deemed to be equivalent by the University's Admissions Committee.

Approved Credit arrangements.

Negotiations are underway with theCanberra Institute of Technology for an appropriate articulation arrangement.

Assumed Knowledge
ACT: Advanced Mathematics Extended (T) major, English (T) major and Physics (T) major. NSW: 2u English, 3u Mathematics and 2u Physics.

Professional Recognition
Accreditation by the Engineers Australia (EA) is being pursued and is expected to be granted within the normal timeframe.
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