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
The Computer and Mobile Systems Engineering major focuses on the development, operation and maintenance of software and hardware in its application to mobile communications devices, embedded systems and networks.
Bachelor of Engineering Technology: degree outline
Structure
The computer and mobile systems engineering major focuses on the development, operation and maintenance of software and hardware in its application to mobile communications devices, embedded systems and networks.
Topics covered include:
- Communications
- Computer programming
- Electrical engineering
- Ethics and sustainability
- Mathematics
- Project management
- Projects
- Software engineering
Papers
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.
In addition to successfully completing all the papers, you are also required 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 one - 120 points in total
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 two - 120 points in total
CORE PAPERS
Level 5:
715001 Engineering Computation 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 Computations 2 (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 three - 120 points in total
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 two
Enrolment in papers is subject to meeting all requirements and availability of papers.
Career opportunities
- Computer systems engineer
- Middle management
- Software engineer