Bachelor of Engineering (Networking and Communications)

2008 | 2009 | 2010

Division of Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment | School of Electrical and Information Engineering

Program Code: LBIF

Program Level: Undergraduate

SATAC code: 434741

Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) for 2009 Entry: 77.35 (Internal)

Home Campus: Mawson Lakes

Program Length (in EFTSL): 4

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Program director/s

Dr Alex Hariz (LBIF - Networking and Communications)

HOW TO APPLY

DOMESTIC STUDENTS ONLY

Applications to this program are online via SATAC's Undergraduate admissions portal.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY

Applications to this program are via UniSA's Apply Online portal.

Engineering brochure (PDF - 3058KB download Adobe Acrobat)

Aim

This program aims to prepare students for a professional career in engineering in the field of information technology with particular emphasis on networking and communications.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have one of the following qualifications:

Qualified for the SACE; and
Recorded achievement in five SACE subjects taken at Stage 2 level; and
Included at least four Stage 2 subjects which are approved Higher Education Selection Subjects (HESS); and
Obtained a competitive TER; and
Obtained an achievement score of a minimum of 10 in Stage 2 Mathematical Studies.

Note that:

A knowledge of SACE Stage 2 Physics will be assumed.

Alternatively, the minimum educational requirements may be met by those who have fulfilled prerequisite requirements and:

Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for university entry under SACE;
Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution;
Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level;
Completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Certificate IV or above;
Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
Qualified for Special Entry;
Or
Completed University Foundation Studies program, Applied Science and Engineering stream;
Completed the Associate Degree in Engineering program at the University of South Australia.

For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing subscores and minimum overall score of 6.0 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA; or

Successful completion of a secondary qualification in Australia within the last two years; or
Successful completion of at least one year of tertiary study in Australia within the last two years; or
Successful completion of one year of secondary or tertiary study conducted and completed in English within the last two years in a country in which English is commonly used, as determined by the University.

Content/structure

The Bachelor of Engineering requires completion of courses totalling 144 units. This comprises a common two year foundation program of mathematics, science computing and electrical engineering principles. Each specialisation commences in the third year of study, where students concentrate on their chosen application area, as well as a set of common courses in mathematics, systems engineering, computer communications, real-time systems and control. Further specialist courses are offered in the final year. The degree inculcates professional engineering skills in a major final year group project, spanning both First Half and Second Half of the final year.

The 5 streams of the Bachelor of Engineering degree program are defined in the Program Schedules that follow.

Computer Systems
Electrical and Mechatronic Engineering
Electronics and Communications
Networking and Communications
Optical and Electronic

It is possible to complete this program in less than four years by undertaking courses offered in the summer during study periods 1 and 7. Students interested in this option should obtain advice from their program director.

Professional Recognition

This program is professionally accredited by Engineers Australia and is designed to meet the requirements for graduate membership of Engineers Australia and comparable international institutions such as the Institution of Civil Engineers (UK).

Honours

Students achieving a credit level average at the end of third year will be allowed to enrol in the honours courses in Engineering in their final year. Successful completion of the program and the honours project courses may lead to the award of the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours.

Note:First two years are common to all four streams

Fee information

Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth Supported
Fees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.

Program requirements

Course name	Area + Cat. No.	Units	EFTSL
FIRST YEAR
First Half (Study Period 2)
Mathematical Methods for Engineers 1	MATH 1063	4.5	0.125
Engineering Materials	RENG 1005	4.5	0.125
Computer Techniques	COMP 1036	4.5	0.125
Sustainable Engineering Practice	ENGG 1003	4.5	0.125
Second Half (Study Period 5)
Mathematical Methods for Engineers 2	MATH 1064	4.5	0.125
Electrical and Energy Systems	EEET 1025	4.5	0.125
Mechanics and Physics	EEET 1024	4.5	0.125
Engineering Design and Innovation	ENGG 1004	4.5	0.125
SECOND YEAR
First Half (Study Period 2)
Programming Fundamentals	COMP 1040	4.5	0.125
Electrical Circuit Theory	EEET 1003	4.5	0.125
IT Physics	PHYS 2002	4.5	0.125
Engineering Mathematics 3E	MATH 2021	4.5	0.125
Second Half (Study Period 5)
Principles of Computer Systems	EEET 1007	4.5	0.125
Electronic Devices and Circuits	EEET 2018	4.5	0.125
Engineering Programming	COMP 1015	4.5	0.125
Engineering Mathematics 4E	MATH 2022	4.5	0.125
THIRD YEAR
First Half (Study Period 2)
Computer Hardware	EEET 2022	4.5	0.125
Data Structures	COMP 2012	4.5	0.125
Signals and Systems	EEET 1015	4.5	0.125
Digital Devices and Systems	EEET 1013	4.5	0.125
Second Half (Study Period 5)
Computer Communications and Networks	EEET 3025	4.5	0.125
Introduction to Communication Systems	EEET 3028	4.5	0.125
Systems Engineering	EEET 3034	4.5	0.125
Professional Engineering Practice E	EEET 3033	4.5	0.125
Practical Industrial Experience Reports (See Note 3)	EEET 3031	0
FOURTH YEAR
First Half (Study Period 2)
System Design Techniques	EEET 4031	4.5	0.125
Telecommunication Networks M	EEET 4035	4.5	0.125
Elective (see Note 1)		4.5
Electrical and Information Engineering Project 1	EEET 4048	4.5	0.125
OR
Electrical and Information Engineering Project 1 Honours	EEET 4049	4.5	0.125
Second Half (Study Period 5)
Advanced Internet Technology	EEET 4032	4.5	0.125
Digital Signal Processing	EEET 2027	4.5	0.125
OR
Computer Hardware Design N	EEET 1009	4.5	0.125
OR
Real-Time Systems and Control	EEET 2021	4.5	0.125
Technical Elective 1 (see Note 4)		4.5
Electrical and Information Engineering Project 2	EEET 4050	4.5	0.125
OR
Electrical and Information Engineering Project 2 Honours	EEET 4051	4.5	0.125

Notes

This program includes elective courses. A list of elective courses is available from the UniSA website via http://www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au/programs. The selection will be subject to availability and satisfaction of pre-requisite requirements.
All students must complete a period of industrial experience in a relevant industry prior to graduation. This program requires a minimum of 12 weeks of industrial experience in a relevant industry, which would normally be obtained from the second year of the program onwards. Assessment in the course Practical Industrial Experience Reports will remain incomplete until the student submits a written report and receives a pass.
The list of available technical electives is posted on the EIE School web page at www.unisa.edu.au/eie during enrolment time. Availability is contingent on sufficient enrolment.
If required for overseas professional accreditation purposes, students may elect to graduate with alternative nomenclature, e.g. Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic Engineering).

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