Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems)

Overview

Duration:
 4 years fulltime
 
Mode:
 On campus, full or part time *
 
Workload:
 Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.
 
Type:
 Undergraduate
 
Credit points:
 96 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English, Maths B
 
Campus:
 Townsville; Cairns (first year only)
 
Faculty:
 Science and Engineering
 
QTAC code:
 314021 Townsville; 324021 Cairns
 

* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only.

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.
 

Structure

Disclaimer - The list of subjects below is correct for 2008, but may change for 2009. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.

Level 1

TEACHING PERIOD 1

EG1000:03 Engineering 1

EG1001:03 Engineering Statics

EG1002:03 Computing for Engineers

MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundations

TEACHING PERIOD 2

EG1010:03 Process Engineering

EG1011:03 Engineering Dynamics

EG1012:03 Electric Circuits

MA1003:03 Mathematical Techniques

Level 2

TEACHING PERIOD 1

CC2510:03 Digital Logic and Computing Methods

CP1500:03 Introduction to Database Principles

EE2201:03 Circuit Theory

MA2000:03 Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers

TEACHING PERIOD 2

CC2511:03 Embedded Systems Design

CP1300:03 Introduction to Computer Science 2

EE2300:03 Electronics 1

EE2600:03 Machines, Measurement and Control

Level 3

TEACHING PERIOD 1

CC3501:03 Computer Interfacing and Control

EE3001:03 Signal Processing 2

EE3700:03 Communications Systems Principles

EG3000:03 Engineering Project Management (odd years)

EG4000:03 Engineering Economics and Entrepreneurship (even years)

TEACHING PERIOD 2

CC3502:03 Computer Networks (even years)

CP2004:03 Object Oriented Programming with Java

EE3300:03 Electronics 2

EE3600:03 Automatic Control 2

In odd years one subject selected from:

EE4306:03 Electronics 3

EE4710:03 Communications Systems Propagation

Level 4

TEACHING PERIOD 1

CP3120:03 Object Oriented Software Engineering

EE4000:03 Signal Processing 3

EG3000:03 Engineering Project Management (odd years)

EG4000:03 Engineering Economics and Entrepreneurship (even years)

EG4011:03 Thesis Part 1 of 2

TEACHING PERIOD 2

EG4012:03 Thesis Part 2 of 2

One subjects selected from:

CP2402:03 Operating Systems and Architectures

CP3110:03 Fundamentals of Software Engineering

CP5110:03 Cryptography

CP5290:03 Unix - Linux Systems

In odd years two subjects selected from:

EE4306:03 Electronics 3

EE4600:03 Automatic Control 3

EE4710:03 Communications Systems Propagation

In even years:

CC3502:03 Computer Networks

EE4306:03 Electronics 3

or

EE4600:03 Automatic Control 3

Note:

EG4011:03 Thesis Part 1 of 2 and EG4012:03 Thesis Part 2 of 2 are normally offered in Study Periods 1 and 2, respectively. Other Study Period combinations may be possible. See the Associate Dean (Engineering) for advice and approval.

Career Opportunities

Computer systems engineers are employed by hi tech industries that service, manufacture and/or develop computer services, embedded microprocessor systems, medical and aviation instrumentation, computer products and digital systems, digital telecommunications (telephony and broadcast systems); and entertainment (sound and graphics quality in cinemas and computer games) and electronic instrumentation.

Professional Recognition

All JCU Engineering programs are fully accredited by Engineers Australia. This accreditation is recognised in all states of Australia and internationally throughout Europe, North America and Asia. Our engineering graduates work in a wide variety of interesting and challenging positions both nationally and internationally.

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