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Unit of study table

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Master of Engineering majoring in Software Engineering

To meet requirements for the Master of Engineering majoring in Software Engineering a candidate will complete 72 credit points as listed in the unit of study table including:
(a) 24 credit points of Core units
(b) 24 credit points of Specialist units
(c) A minimum of 12 credit points of Research units
(d) A maximum of 12 credit points of Elective units
Candidates who have been granted 24 credit points of Reduced Volume Learning (RVL), must complete 48 credit points including:
(a) A minimum of 12 credit points of Core units
(b) A minimum of 12 credit points of Specialist units
(c) A minimum of 12 credit points of Research units
(d) Elective units are not available for candidates with RVL

Core units

Candidates must complete 24 credit points of Core units.
Where Reduced Volume Learning has been granted candidates must complete a minimum of 12 credit points of Core units.
ENGG5102
Entrepreneurship for Engineers
6    A Some limited industry experience is preferred but not a must.
N ELEC5701
Semester 1
ENGG5202
Sustainable Design, Eng and Mgt
6    A General knowledge in science and calculus and understanding of basic principles of chemistry, physics and mechanics
Semester 1
ENGG5103
Safety Systems and Risk Analysis
6      Semester 2
PMGT5871
Project Process Planning and Control
6      Int December
Int July
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Late

Specialist units

Candidates must complete 24 credit points of Specialist units, but may take additional units as Electives.
Where Reduced Volume Learning has been granted candidates must complete a minimum of 12 credit points of Specialist units.
Exchange units may be taken as Specialist units with the approval of the Program Director.
ELEC5614
Real Time Computing
6    A SOFT2130 Software Construction (or SOFT2004 Software Development Methods 1) and ELEC3607 Embedded Computing (or ELEC2601 Microprocessor Systems)
N MECH5701
Semester 1
ELEC5618
Software Quality Engineering
6    A You are capable of writing programs with multiple functions or methods in multiple files. You are capable of design complex data structures and combine them in non trivial algorithms. You know how to use an integrated development environment. You are familiar and have worked previously with software version control systems. You know how to distribute the workload derived from the unit of study effectively throughoug the week and make sure that time is truly productive.
Semester 1
ELEC5619
Object Oriented Application Frameworks
6    A Java programming, and some web development experience are essential. Databases strongly recommended
Semester 2
ELEC5620
Model Based Software Engineering
6    A A programming language, basic maths

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
COMP5047
Pervasive Computing
6    A Background in programming and operating systems that is sufficient for the student to independently learn new programming tools from standard online technical materials. Ability to conduct a literature search. Ability to write reports of work done.
N NETS4047
Semester 2
COMP5416
Advanced Network Technologies
6    A COMP5116 OR ELEC3506
Semester 2
COMP5424
Information Technology in Biomedicine
6      Semester 1

Research units

All candidates are required to complete a minimum of 12 credit points from the following units:
ELEC5020
Capstone Project A
6    P 48 credits from MPE degree program

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ELEC5021
Capstone Project B
6    C ELEC5020

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ELEC5022
Capstone Project B Extended
12    P 42 credit points in the Master of Engineering and WAM >70, or 66 credit points in the Master of Professional Engineering and WAM >70 or exemption

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ELEC5222
Dissertation A
12    N ELEC8901, ELEC8902, ENGG5222, ENGG5223

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
In order to enrol in a project, students must first secure an academic supervisor in an area that they are interested. The topic of your project must be determined in discussion with the supervisor. The supervisor can come from any of the Engineering Departments, however, they need to send confirmation of their supervision approval to the Postgraduate Administrator.
Semester 1
Semester 2
ELEC5223
Dissertation B
12    N ELEC8901, ELEC8902, ENGG5222, ENGG5223

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
In order to enrol in a project, students must first secure an academic supervisor in an area that they are interested. The topic of your project must be determined in discussion with the supervisor. The supervisor can come from any of the Engineering Departments, however, they need to send confirmation of their supervision approval to the Postgraduate Administrator.
Semester 1
Semester 2
With permission from the Head of Department candidates progressing with distinction (75%) average or higher results may replace ELEC5020, ELEC2021 and 12 cp of electives with ELEC5222 & ELEC5223 Dissertation A & B.

Elective units

Candidates may complete a maximum of 12 credit points from the following units:
Specialist units may also be taken as Elective units. Other Postgraduate units in the Faculty may be taken as Elective units with the approval of the Program Director.
Electives may be approved for candidates who have been granted RVL with the approval of the Program Director.
COMP5116
Design of Networks & Distributed Systems
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5211
Algorithms
6    A This unit of study assumes that students have general knowledge of mathematics (especially Discrete Math) and problem solving. Having moderate knowledge about Data structure can also help students to better understand the concepts of Algorithms will be taught in this course. Some knowledge of computer programming is required.
Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5214
Software Development in Java
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5347
e-Commerce Technology
6    A COMP5028. The course assumes basic knowledge on OO design and UML diagrams.
Semester 1
COMP5348
Enterprise Scale Software Architecture
6    A Programming competence in java or similar OO language. Capacity to master novel technologies (especially to program against novel APIs) using manuals, tutorial examples, etc.
Semester 1
COMP5426
Parallel and Distributed Computing
6    A COMP5116
Semester 1
COMP5456
Introduction to Bioinformatics
6    A Some experience with basic programming (coding) in Java, C, C++ or Perl; Some proven ability in mathematical or information sciences (as evinced in the prerequisites); Some knowledge of molecular biology either through first year BIOL papers or MBLG1001.
N COMP3456
Summer Main
ELEC5206
Sustainable Energy Systems
6    A Following concepts are assumed knowledge for this unit of study: familiarity with transformers, ac power, capacitors and inductors, electric circuits such as three-phase circuits and circuits with switches, and basic electronic circuit theory.
Semester 2
ELEC5208
Intelligent Electricity Networks
6    A Fundamentals of Electricity Networks, Control Systems and Telecommunications

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
ELEC5303
Computer Control System Design
6    A This unit assumes a basic knowledge of calculus, functions of real variables, Laplace transform, matrix theory and control theory.
Semester 1
ELEC5508
Wireless Engineering
6    A Basic knowledge in probability and statistics, analog and digital communications, error probability calculation in communications channels, and telecommunications network.
Semester 2
ELEC5509
Mobile Networks
6    A Basically, students need to know the concepts of data communications and mobile communications, which could be gained in one the following units of study: ELEC3505 Communications, ELEC3506 Data Communications and the Internet, or similar units. If you are not sure, please contact the instructor.
Semester 1
ELEC5510
Satellite Communication Systems
6    A Knowledge of error probabilities, analog and digital modulation techniques and error performance evaluation studied in ELEC3505 Communications and ELEC4505 Digital Communication Systems, is assumed.
Semester 2
ELEC5514
Networked Embedded Systems
6    A ELEC3305, ELEC3506, ELEC3607 and ELEC5508 or equivalent
Semester 2
ELEC5616
Computer and Network Security
6    A A programming language, basic maths.
Semester 1
ELEC5622
Signals, Software and Health
6      Semester 2
ELEC5701
Technology Venture Creation
6    N ENGG5102
Semester 2
ENGG5231
Engineering Graduate Exchange A
6    P Permission from faculty and school.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Int January
Int July
ENGG5232
Engineering Graduate Exchange B
6    P Permission from faculty and school.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Int January
Int July
INFO5010
IT Advanced Topic A
6    A Good programming skills, especially in Java for the practical assignment, as well as proficiency in databases and SQL.
P Permission of Head of School
N INFO4010

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO6010
Advanced Topics in IT Project Management
6    A Students are assumed to understand the role of IT projects.
P INFO6007. OR 3-5 years working experience in IT Project Management
Semester 2
Summer Late
INFS6004
Business Transformation Projects
6      Semester 1

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