AUT - Computer and Mobile Systems Engineering Major: Bachelor of Engineering Technology
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Computer and Mobile Systems Engineering Major: Bachelor of Engineering Technology
Computer engineering deals with the design of computers and computer systems. This may involve the design of new hardware or supercomputers, or the use of computers to control an industrial plant. Computer engineers may also work on a system’s software. Desktop computers represent a tiny fraction of the devices a computer engineer might work on, as computer-like architectures are now found in a range of devices including video game consoles, DVD players and mobile systems.
The Computer and Mobile Systems Engineering major in the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEngTech) builds on your skills in development, operation and maintenance of software and hardware, and their application to mobile communications devices, embedded systems and networks.
- Designed to give you a comprehensive set of skills as an engineering technologist in the engineering programming industry
- Focus on mobile communications devices, embedded systems and networks
- Practical emphasis - you work on practical engineering projects, developing software under the guidance of engineering staff
Structure
Most papers last one semester and are worth 15 points. You must complete 120 points each year (360 points for the entire degree). In each year you will study core (compulsory) papers, and select other papers from a range of options.You also need to complete a minimum of 600 hours of planned supervised work placement prior to graduation. The aim of the work experience is to expose you to the engineering practices and management systems in the work environment.
Year 1 papers - 120 points in total
The Computer and Mobile Systems Engineering major shares some of the first year papers with the other majors in the Bachelor of Engineering Technology. Year 1 will provide you with essential program development skills in algebra and discrete mathematics, programming in C++ and Java for engineering applications, and object oriented applications.
CORE PAPERS
Level 4:
714338 Engineering Mathematics (15)
Level 5:
705000 Engineering Design Communication (15)
705001 Electrical Engineering Principles (15)
705003 Engineering Computing (15)
735325 Personal Computers Engineering and Applications (15)
715189 Algebra & Discrete Maths (15)
735318 Programming for Engineering Applications (15)
735320 Object Oriented Applications (15)
Year 2 papers - 120 points in total
You further your skills in advanced engineering mathematics, advanced data structures, algorithms design and analysis. You complete a compulsory engineering project and are introduced to management and project management skills.
CORE PAPERS
Level 5:
715001 Engineering Mathematics 1 (15)
Level 6:
706001 Project (15)
706010 Engineering Planning (15)
716180 Data Structures & Algorithms (15)
716181 Algorithm Design & Analysis (15)
SELECT a further 45 points from the following elective options
Level 5:
735317 Microcontroller Applications (15)
735319 Telecommunication Technologies (15)
Level 6:
716001 Engineering Mathematics II (15)
716288 Computer Graphics (15)
736310 Computer Architecture (15)
736381 Communications Networks (15)
736386 Embedded Digital Systems (15)
736388 Internet Applications for Engineering (15)
736393 Operating Systems Software (15)
736914 Personal Computer Technical Skills (15)
Level 7:
717286 Highly Secure Systems (15)
737201 Digital Systems Development (30)
Year 3 papers - 120 points in total
You continue to choose areas of in-depth study. The year includes advanced software engineering programming, management topics which include ethics and sustainability, and a full-year specialisation project.
CORE PAPERS
Level 7
707005 Engineering Studies (15)
737335 Specialisation Project (30)
717287 Distributed & Mobile Systems (15)
737205 Software Engineering I (15)
737206 Software Engineering II (15)
SELECT a further 30 points from elective options in year 2
Click here to view programme structure and paper outlines.
Additional course information can also be found here.
Enrolment in papers is subject to meeting all requirements and availability of papers.
Career opportunities
- Computer systems engineer
- Middle management
- Software engineer