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6. Planning your BE, BGeomE, BGeoIT, or BCS degree
6.1. Bachelor of Engineering (BE)
6.1.1. Course structure
6.1.2. Course objectives
6.2. Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering Management) (BE(Eng Mgt))
6.2.1. Course structure
6.2.2. Course objectives
6.3. Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) (BE(Biomed.))
6.3.1. Course structure
6.3.2. Course objectives
6.4. Bachelor of Geomatic Engineering (BGeomE)
6.4.1. Course structure
6.4.2. Course objectives
6.5. Bachelor of Geographic Information Technology (BGeoIT)
6.5.1. Course structure
6.5.2. Course objectives
6.6. Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS)
6.6.1. Course structure
6.6.2. Course objectives
6.7. Diploma of Geographic Information Systems (DipGIS)
6.7.1. Course structure
6.7.2. Course objectives
The Bachelor of Engineering is a four-year full-time course. The degree is offered in the Departments of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. Full-time BE degree course students take approximately a quarter of their workload for the degree each year for four years. Within limits and with approval, more or less than 100 credit points may be earned in any one year. To be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Engineering, students must normally have passed 400 points.
To satisfy course requirements students must take the set of core engineering subjects prescribed for the branch of engineering being studied. This will include the professional study requirements in one of chemical engineering, chemical and biomolecular engineering, civil engineering, computer or software engineering, environmental engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering. For the course structure please go to the Faculty of Engineering, section of the handbook and select the appropriate stream.
This course has as its objectives that graduates should:
have a sound fundamental understanding of the scientific principles underlying technology;
have acquired the educational and professional standards of the professional institutions and boards with which the faculty's courses are accredited;
possess a broad knowledge base of their chosen discipline and of other disciplines so as to facilitate effective communication with those other professionals with whom engineers routinely communicate;
understand the basic principles underlying the management of physical, human and financial resources;
have acquired the mathematical and computational skills necessary for the solution of theoretical and practical problems for further development professionally and for meeting future changes in technology;
possess analytical, problem-solving and, where relevant, design skills, including those appropriate for sustainable development;
have verbal and written communication skills that enable them to contribute substantially to society;
have acquired a sense of professional ethics and responsibility towards the profession and the community;
have an appreciation of the interpersonal and management skills required by engineers in undertaking professional activities; and
understand the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development.
The Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering Management) is a four-year full-time course. This degree is offered in the streams of chemical, civil, environmental, mechanical, electrical, computer and software engineering. Full-time BE degree course students take approximately a quarter of their workload for the degree each year for four years. Within limits and with approval, more or less than 100 credit points may be earned in any one year. To be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Engineering, students must normally have passed 400 points. This course cannot be combined with any other course.
To satisfy course requirements students must take the set of core engineering subjects prescribed for the branch of engineering being studied. This will include the professional study requirements in one of chemical, civil, environmental, mechanical, computer, electrical or software engineering. For the course structure please go to the Faculty of Engineering section of the handbook and select the appropriate stream.
The course objectives are that graduates should have acquired:
the educational and professional standards of the professional institutions and boards with which the Faculty of Engineering's courses are accredited;
a sense of professional ethics and responsibility towards their chosen professions and the community;
the ability to think critically, analytically and creatively when seeking to design solutions to professional problems whilst displaying an understanding of dynamic, economic, social, political and physical environments in which they occur;
the oral and written communication skills which are necessary to operate effectively in their chosen disciplines and of other disciplines so as to facilitate effective work-related communications;
a broad knowledge-base of their chosen disciplines and of other disciplines so as to facilitate effective work-related communications;
a sound fundamental understanding of the scientific principles underlying technology;
the mathematical and computational skills necessary for the solution of theoretical and practical problems, for further development professionally, and for meeting future changes in technology;
the ability to understand and efficiently and effectively apply a knowledge of the basic principles underlying the management of physical, human and financial resources in an engineering-based enterprise.
The Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) is a four-year full-time course. The degree is administered by the Faculty of Engineering with individual streams taught in the Departments of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. Full-time BE degree course students take approximately a quarter of their workload for the degree each year for four years. Within limits and with approval, more or less than 100 credit points may be earned in any one year. To be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering), students must normally have passed 400 points. This course cannot be combined with any other course.
To satisfy course requirements students must take the set of core engineering subjects prescribed for the stream of engineering being studied. This will include the professional study requirements in one of biocellular, bioinformatics, biomechanical or biosignal engineering. For the course structures please go to the Biomedical Engineering section of the Handbook.
This course has as its objectives that graduates should:
have a sound fundamental understanding of the scientific principles underlying technology and the ability to apply these problems in medicine and biology;
have acquired the educational and professional standards of the professional institutions and boards with which the Faculty's courses are accredited;
possess a broad knowledge base of their chosen discipline and of other disciplines so as to facilitate effective communication with those other professionals with whom engineers routinely communicate;
understand the basic principles underlying the management of physical, human and financial resources;
have acquired the mathematical and computational skills necessary for the solution of theoretical and practical problems and the ability to interpret the results in the appropriate biomedical context;
possess analytical, problem-solving and, where relevant, design skills, appropriate for living systems;
have verbal and written communication skills that enable them to contribute substantially to society;
have acquired a sense of professional ethics and responsibility towards the profession and the community;
have an appreciation of the interpersonal and management skills required by engineers in undertaking professional activities; and
understand the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer.
The Bachelor of Geomatic Engineering is a four-year full-time course. Full-time BGeomE degree course students take a quarter of their workload for the degree each year for four years. Within limits and with approval, more or less than 100 credit points may be earned in any one year. To be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Geomatic Engineering, students must normally have passed 400 points. For the course structure please go to the Geomatics section of the Handbook.
The course objectives are that graduates should:
have a sound fundamental understanding of the scientific principles underlying technology;
have acquired the educational and professional standards of the professional institutions and boards with which the Faculty's courses are accredited;
possess a broad knowledge base of their chosen discipline and of other disciplines so as to facilitate effective communication with those other professionals with whom geomatics practitioners routinely communicate;
understand the basic principles underlying the management of physical, human and financial resources;
have acquired the mathematical and computational skills necessary for the solution of theoretical and practical problems, for further development professionally and for meeting future changes in technology;
possess analytical, problem-solving and, where relevant, design skills, including those appropriate for sustainable development;
have verbal and written communication skills that enable them to contribute substantially to society;
have acquired a sense of professional ethics and responsibility towards the profession and the community;
have an appreciation of the interpersonal and management skills required by geomatics practitioners in undertaking professional activities; and
understand the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development.
The Bachelor of Geographic Information Technology is a three-year full-time degree comprising a total of 300 credit points. Within limits and with Faculty approval, more or less than 100 credit points may be earned in any one year. To be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Geographic Information Technology (BGeoIT) students must normally have passed 300 points. For the course structure please go to the Geomatics section of the Handbook.
The course objectives are that graduates should have acquired:
a broad knowledge of geographic information technology that enables them to competently enter the geographic information industry and allied sectors of the IT community;
in-depth technical knowledge and skills in the development and application of geographic information technology;
a sound fundamental understanding of scientific and information technology principles and methods;
analysis, problem-solving and design skills;
a capacity to apply practical skills in the development of mathematical and computer-based solutions to problems in which geographic information technology can be applied;
verbal and communication skills that enable them to communicate effectively in the context of defining and solving problems;
an understanding of the basic principles underlying the management of physical, human and financial resources;
skills and personal attributes, and depth of knowledge, which equip them for positions of leadership in basic and applied research, and management of technology-intensive enterprises;
an appreciation of the roles and responsibilities of the many professional groups engaged in the geographic information industry; and
an understanding of the extent to which team work underscores successful IT solutions in the geographic information industry and an appreciation of the interpersonal, communication and management skills necessary for the successful development and implementation of these IT-based solutions.
The Bachelor of Computer Science is a three-year full-time degree or six-year part-time degree comprising a total of 300 credit points. Full-time students take approximately a third of their workload for the degree each year for three years. Within limits and with Faculty approval, more or less than 100 credit points may be earned in any one year. The course involves core studies in computer science, mathematics and other discipline areas at 100-level, 200-level and 300-level as specified by the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering. The degree specifies no more than 125 points of 100-level studies, at least 25 points of non-technical studies and no more than 62.5 points of studies from outside the Faculties of Science and Engineering. For the course structure please go to the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science section of the Handbook.
A bioinformatics stream is also available.
The course objectives are that graduates should have acquired:
a broad knowledge of the discipline of computer science, including a sound fundamental understanding of scientific and engineering principles and methods;
an in-depth knowledge and understanding within selected areas of computer science;
appropriate analytical, problem-solving and design skills;
a capacity to apply practical skills towards the development of computer-based solutions to problems;
verbal and written communication skills that enable them to communicate effectively in the context of defining and solving problems;
an appreciation of the roles and responsibilities of computer scientists in society; and
a firm base of knowledge from which to undertake further development professionally or to enter higher educational studies.
The Diploma in Geographic Information Systems consists of 100 credit points of study of 100-level, 200-level, 300-level or higher-level subjects, and will typically add one year to the total duration of the concurrent undergraduate degree. For the course structure please go to the Diploma in Geographic Information Systems section of the Handbook.
The diploma aims to provide skills in, and a critical understanding of, what Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and its associated technologies can and cannot achieve. It acts as an entry qualification for a career as an applied GIS researcher within a wide range of public and private organisations. Specific objectives are to:
develop a fundamental understanding of the theoretical principles and practical aspects relating to GIS and associated science and technology;
develop basic practical skill in applying GIS and related software to problems in areas such as land administration, natural resources management, facility management, environmental science, geography, geomatics, planning, agriculture, forestry and architecture;
develop analytic, problem-solving, team work and design skills;
develop verbal and communication skills that enable students to interact effectively with others in the context of defining and solving problems using GIS; and
develop a critical appreciation of the roles and responsibilities of professionals who use GIS.
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