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7. Planning your combined course
7.1. Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Engineering (BA/BE)
7.1.1. BA/BE course structure
7.1.2. BA/BE course objectives
7.2. Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Commerce (BE/BCom)
7.2.1. BE/BCom course structure
7.2.2. BE/BCom course objectives
7.3. Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Engineering (LLB/BE)
7.3.1. LLB/BE course structure
7.3.2. LLB/BE course objectives
7.4. Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science (BE/BSc)
7.4.1. BE/BSc course structure
7.4.2. BE/BSc course objectives
7.5. Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics)/Bachelor of Computer Science (BE/BCS)
7.5.1. BE/BCS course structure
7.5.2. BE/BCS course objectives
7.6. Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Computer Science (LLB/BCS)
7.6.1. LLB/BCS course structure
7.6.2. LLB/BCS course objectives
7.7. Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Geomatic Engineering (BA/BGeomE)
7.7.1. BA/BGeomE course structure
7.7.2. BA/BGeomE course objectives
7.8. Bachelor of Geomatic Engineering/Bachelor of Science (BGeomE/BSc)
7.8.1. BGeomE/BSc course structure
7.8.2. BGeomE/BSc course objectives
7.9. Bachelor of Geomatic Engineering/Bachelor of Information Systems (BGeomE/BIS)
7.9.1. BGeomE/BIS course structure
7.9.2. BGeomE/BIS course objectives
7.10. Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Geomatic Engineering (LLB/BGeomE)
There are a number of combined courses within the Faculty. They are the five-year engineering programs BE/BSc engineering/science, BE/BCom engineering/commerce, BE/BCS mechatronics (mechanical engineering/computer science), BA/BE arts/engineering, LLB/BCS laws/computer science and the six-year LLB/BE laws/engineering degree. There are also five geomatics combined programs within the Faculty. The five-year programs are the BGeomE/BSc geomatic engineering/science, BA/BGeomE arts/geomatic engineering, BGeomE/BIS geomatic engineering/information systems, BGeomE/BPD geomatic engineering/planning and design (property and construction) and the six-year program is the LLB/BGeomE laws/geomatic engineering degree.
The standard BA/BE combined degrees require a total of 500 points, of which 300 are designated engineering points and 200 are designated arts 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, civil engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or one of electrical, computer or software engineering;
complete 200 points towards the arts component comprising:
50 points of level-one points (usually four subjects);
75 points of level-two points (usually six subjects);
75 points of level-three (usually six subjects).
In planning the arts component students should refer to the Faculty of Arts entry in the Handbook and particularly those under the headings arts-approved subject requirements and combined degree requirements and course planning. For the course structure please go to the Faculty of Engineering section of the Handbook.
The course objectives are that graduates should:
have a broad knowledge-base and command of the scientific principles underlying technology;
have acquired the educational and professional standards required by the Institution of Engineers Australia for registration as chartered professional engineers;
possess a broad knowledge base of their chosen engineering discipline and of other disciplines such as management, humanities and languages;
demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of selected fields of study in the humanities, languages and social and behavioural sciences;
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;
understand the basic principles underlying the management of physical, human and financial resources;
have acquired well-developed generic skills such as critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, problem solving, independent thought, effective communication and the ability to work in a cooperative manner as a member of a team; and demonstrate an independent approach to knowledge that uses rigorous methods of inquiry and appropriate theories and methodologies that are applied with intellectual honesty and a respect for ethical values;
communicate effectively and, in the case of students undertaking a language major, are able to read, write and speak fluently and with an appreciation of the cultural context of the language;
have an appreciation of the interpersonal and management skills required by engineers in undertaking professional activities;
have acquired a sense of professional ethics and responsibility towards the profession and the community;
apply critical and analytical skills and methods to the identification and resolution of problems within a changing social context;
act as informed and critically discriminating participants within the community of scholars, as citizens and in the workforce;
have an understanding of political, economic, social and cultural developments in our society and in the wider international context; and
realise that, as professional engineers, they are a part of a highly competitive global economy.
The standard BE/BCom combined degrees require a total of 500 points, of which 300 are designated engineering points and 200 are designated commerce points.
The BE/BCom course aims to develop skills in critical analysis and professional competence in the areas of accounting, business information systems, econometrics, economics, finance, international business, management and marketing; and provide a professional education in one of environmental, chemical, civil, electrical, computer, software, mechanical engineering. The first two years of this combined course would normally include compulsory engineering and commerce subjects. In years three, four and five the remaining compulsory engineering subjects (and possibly electives) are taken along with sufficient commerce subjects to obtain the required total of 200 commerce points.
In order to establish a balanced study program, it is recommended that by the end of the equivalent of three full-time years, students in most streams of this course are to have:
completed no less than 100 points of commerce;
completed no less than 200 points of engineering.
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, civil engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or one of electrical, computer or software engineering;
complete 200 points towards the commerce component (Please see Commerce and non-commerce subjects) comprising;
at least 50 level-one points
at least 50 level-three points (these must be completed at the University of Melbourne)
the five compulsory subjects:
316-102 Introductory Microeconomics
316-101 Introductory Macroeconomics
316-130 Quantitative Methods 1
316-205 Introductory Econometrics.
325-201 Organisational Behaviour1
BE/BCom students would normally undertake 316-102 Introductory Microeconomics, 316-101 Introductory Macroeconomics and 316-130 Quantitative Methods 1 in their first-year of study and 316-205 Introductory Econometrics and 325-201 Organisational Behaviour in their second year of study. For the course structure please go to the Faculty of Engineering section of the Handbook.
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 the 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 communication;
a broad knowledge-base of their chosen disciplines and of other disciplines so as to facilitate effective work-related communication;
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 efficiently and effectively apply, the basic principles underlying the management of physical, human and financial resources in an engineering-based enterprise;
a basic level of knowledge and skills in several disciplines and a more specialised level of knowledge and skills in one or more of the following disciplines: accounting, actuarial studies, business information systems, econometrics, economics, finance, management and marketing;
an understanding of basic concepts and institutional arrangements operating in the Australian economy; and
skills in basic quantitative methods used in the study of the economy, commerce and government.
The standard LLB/BE combined degrees require a total of 600 points, of which 300 are designated engineering points and 300 are designated law 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, civil engineering, environmental engineering and, mechanical engineering, or one of electrical, computer or software engineering;
complete 300 points of law subjects including the compulsory subjects:
730-111 Legal Method and Reasoning
730-112 Principles of Public Law
730-113 Dispute Resolution
730-114 Torts
730-212 Legal Theory
730-213 Obligations
730-214 Constitutional Law
730-215 Contracts
730-365 Administrative Law
730-366 Property
730-367 Trusts
730-368 Criminal Law and Procedure
730-453 Remedies
730-454 Legal Ethics
The Council of Legal Education (Victoria) requires students to complete 730-457 Evidence and Proof and 730-456 Corporations Law in order to be eligable for admission to practice. Students should consult the Faculty of Law entry for detail on admission to practice requirements.
Students must also complete law electives to make up the 300 points.
For the course structure please go to the Faculty of Engineering section of the Handbook.
This combined 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 faculties' courses are accredited;
possess a broad knowledge base of each of their chosen disciplines and of other disciplines so as to facilitate effective communication with those other professionals with whom engineers and lawyers 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;
think critically, analytically, and creatively when seeking to develop solutions to professional problems whilst displaying an understanding of the dynamic economic, social, political and physical environments in which they occur;
have acquired a sense of professional ethics and responsibility towards their chosen professions and the community;
understand, identify, use and evaluate rules, concepts and principles of law, their derivation and the various theories that attempt to systemise them;
have acquired the oral and written communication skills necessary to develop legal reasoning and argument as well as contribute to society;
develop a continuing critical interest in law and its reform and obtain satisfaction from its study and practice; and
be committed to promote justice.
The standard BE/BSc combined degrees require a total of 500 points, within which students must take a minimum of 300 engineering points and 237.5 science points. The total points of a standard course can be kept to 500 as at least 50 points of core material within the various streams of engineering also earn science 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, civil engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering; and either electrical, computer or software engineering;
accumulate a minimum of 237.5 science points, which must include:
between 75 and 125 points at 100-level;
completion of 50 points of a prescribed science major at the 300-level. For detailed information on science majors, refer to the Faculty of Science section Majors.
With regard to the science component note that:
There are no specific requirements at the 200-level.
Science points are awarded for the completion of science subjects listed in the Faculty of Science section of this Handbook. The majority of subjects listed in this section earn science credit, although there are exceptions. Some subjects offered by the Department of Information Systems, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, and School of Earth Sciences do not earn science credit. If a subject does not earn science credit it is labelled as non-science in the subject description. Any subject that does not appear in the science section of this Handbook is a non-science subject.
The engineering component may require the completion of specific (generally 100-level) science subjects. These subjects are detailed in the requirements of the various engineering courses that follow in the departmental entries.
A science major in computer science is not available to students undertaking the Software Engineering stream in the BE. These students will be required to undertake a major in an alternative science discipline (e.g. mathematics and statistics).
Students will not normally be permitted to complete more than 237.5 science points.
Selection of science subjects
Students are normally able to enrol in any subjects earning science credit where they have satisfied the prerequisite and corequisite requirements. These requirements are included in individual subject descriptions. Note that some science subjects are quota-restricted as the demand for the subject exceeds the number of places available. Selection into quota subjects is based on academic merit. Refer to the Faculty of Science section Quota subjects
Students who commenced prior to 1999
Students who first enrolled in the combined engineering/science course before 1999 must complete the requirements set out above with the exception that they do not need to complete a prescribed science major, but rather 50 points at 300-level made up of science subjects of their choice.
Honours in science
The Faculty of Science offers a Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) program. It involves advanced research and coursework and results in the award of an honours qualification. This will add an extra year to the combined degree. Refer to the Faculty of Science section Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) and Bachelor of Information Systems (Degree with Honours)
For the course structure please go to the Faculty of Engineering section of the Handbook.
The course objectives are that graduates should have acquired:
a broad knowledge of science and engineering in several disciplines including a sound fundamental understanding of scientific and engineering principles and methods;
an in-depth knowledge and skills within specified areas of engineering and science;
the appropriate analytical, problem-solving and design skills;
a capacity to apply practical skills towards the development of mathematical and computer-based solutions of problems;
learning skills and a knowledge base to enable them to readily accommodate future changes in technology;
verbal and written 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, personal attributes and depth of knowledge which equip them for positions of leadership in basic and applied research, engineering and management of technology-intensive enterprises;
an appreciation of the roles and responsibilities of engineers and scientists in society; and
the educational and professional standards of the professional institutions with which the faculties' courses are accredited.
The standard BE(Mechatronics)/BCS combined degree requires a total of 500 points, of which 200 are designated computer science points and 300 points are designated engineering points.
The BE(Mechatronics)/BCS degree course provides professional education in mechanical and electronics engineering with computer science necessary for the design and development of 'intelligent' products and systems. This is facilitated through linkages with the Research Centre for Advanced By-Wire Technologies, but is founded on the programs in the relevant departments.
The first year is a combination of the foundation subjects in mechanical and electrical engineering and computer science. These are developed further in later years and integrated by way of mechatronics design and laboratory subjects. The breadth of the foundation of the course results in electives being confined to later years. A total of 200 points are from the BCS course in the total course points of 500. Students must also satisfy course requirements for the BE as required. For the course structure please go to the Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering section of the Handbook.
The course objectives are that graduates should have:
a broad knowledge of the discipline of mechatronics, including a sound fundamental understanding of scientific and engineering principles and methods;
an in-depth knowledge and understanding within specified areas of mechanical engineering, computer science and electronics;
analytical, problem-solving and design skills;
a capacity to apply practical skills towards the development of mathematical and computer-based solutions of problems;
learning skills and a knowledge base to equip them for future changes in technology;
verbal and written 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;
an appreciation of the interpersonal and management skills required by engineers in undertaking professional activity;
an appreciation of the roles and responsibilities of engineers/scientists in society; and
the educational and professional standards of the professional institutions with which the faculties' courses are accredited.
The standard LLB/BCS combined degree requires a total of 500 points, of which 300 are designated law points and 200 are designated computer science points.
The LLB/BCS degree provides professional training and study in both the legal, ethical and moral issues that form the basis of a law degree as well as the technical and theoretical topics that comprise a computer science degree.
To satisfy course requirements students must:
complete 200 points towards the computer science component;
complete 300 points of law subjects including the compulsory subjects:
730-111 Legal Method and Reasoning
730-112 Principles of Public Law
730-113 Dispute Resolution
730-114 Torts
730-212 Legal Theory
730-213 Obligations
730-214 Constitutional Law
730-215 Contracts
730-365 Administrative Law
730-366 Property
730-367 Trusts
730-368 Criminal Law and Procedure
730-453 Remedies
730-454 Legal Ethics
The Council of Legal Education (Victoria) requires students to complete 730-457 Evidence and Proof and 730-456 Corporations Law in order to be eligable for admission to practice. Students should consult the Faculty of Law entry for detail on admission to practice requirements.
Students must also complete law electives to make up the 300 points. For the course structure please go to the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science section of the Handbook.
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, including analytical and problem-solving skills, relevant design skills and a capacity to apply practical abilities towards the development of computer-based solutions to problems;
an appreciation of the roles and responsibilities of computer scientists in society, with an emphasis on legal and ethical issues;
an ability to understand, identify, use and evaluate rules, concepts and principles of law, their derivation and the various theories that attempt to explain them;
the techniques of legal reasoning and argument, in oral and written form;
an understanding of the institutions of the law and their social, economic and political context;
an ability to find the law, to carry out independent research and analysis and to think creatively about legal problems, particularly with regard to issues related to the ownership of information and intellectual property;
a continuing interest in law and an ability to obtain satisfaction from its study and practice;
a critical interest in the reform of the law;
an appreciation of the responsibilities of lawyers to the courts, the legal profession, community and individuals within it;
a commitment to promote justice; and
a firm base of knowledge from which to undertake further development professionally in the fields of computer science and law, or to enter higher educational studies in those disciplines.
The standard BA/BGeomE combined degree requires a total of 500 points, of which 300 are designated engineering points and 200 are designated arts points.
To satisfy course requirements students must:
take the set of core geomatic engineering subjects as prescribed. This will include the professional study requirements in geomatic engineering;
complete 200 points towards the arts component comprising:
50 level-one points (usually four subjects);
75 level-two points (usually six subjects);
75 level-three points (usually six subjects).
In planning the arts component students should refer to the Faculty of Arts entry in the Handbook and particularly those under the headings arts-approved subject requirement and Combined arts degrees
For the course structure please go to the Geomatics section of the Handbook.
The course objectives are that graduates should:
have a broad knowledge base and command of the scientific principles underlying technology;
have acquired the educational and professional standards required by the Institution of Engineers Australia and the Institution of Surveyors Australia, for registration as chartered professional engineers and surveyors respectively;
possess a broad knowledge base of their chosen engineering discipline and of other disciplines such as management, humanities and languages;
demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of selected fields of study in the humanities, languages and social and behavioural sciences;
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;
understand the basic principles underlying the management of physical, human and financial resources;
have acquired well-developed generic skills such as critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, problem solving, independent thought, effective communication and the ability to work in a cooperative manner as a member of a team; and demonstrate an independent approach to knowledge that uses rigorous methods of inquiry and appropriate theories and methodologies that are applied with intellectual honesty and a respect for ethical values;
communicate effectively and, in the case of students undertaking a language major, be able to read, write and speak fluently and with an appreciation of the cultural context of the language;
have an appreciation of the interpersonal and management skills required by engineers in undertaking professional activities;
have acquired a sense of professional ethics and responsibility towards the profession and the community;
apply critical and analytical skills and methods to the identification and resolution of problems within a changing social context;
act as informed and critically discriminating participants within the community of scholars, as citizens and in the workforce;
have an understanding of political, economic, social and cultural developments in our society and in the wider international context; and
realise that, as professional engineers, they are a part of a highly competitive global economy.
The standard BGeomE/BSc combined degree requires a total of 500 points, within which students must take a minimum of 300 engineering points and 237.5 science points. The total points of a standard course can be kept to 500, as at least 50 points of core material within the geomatic engineering course also earn science points.
Students enrolled in the BGeomE/BSc combined course will undertake geomatic engineering subjects in the areas of measurement science, the mapping sciences, spatial and geographic information systems, and land management, as well as the fundamental areas of mathematics, computer science, and professional studies. All requirements of the BGeomE must be satisfied. Details of the requirements are contained in the geomatics departmental entry that follows.
The requirements of the BSc component are identical to those specified for the BSc component of the BE/BSc course, see Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science (BE/BSc) for details.
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 science and geomatics in several disciplines including a sound fundamental understanding of scientific and engineering principles and methods;
an in-depth knowledge and skills within geomatics and specified areas of science;
the appropriate analytical, problem-solving and design skills;
a capacity to apply practical skills towards the development of mathematical and computer-based solutions of problems;
learning skills and a knowledge base to enable them to readily accommodate future changes in technology;
verbal and written 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, personal attributes and depth of knowledge, which equip them for positions of leadership in basic and applied research, engineering and management of technology-intensive enterprises;
an appreciation of the roles and responsibilities of engineers and scientists in society; and
the educational and professional standards of the professional institutions with which the faculties' courses are accredited.
The standard BGeomE/BIS combined degree requires a total of 500 points, of which 287.5 are designated engineering points and 212.5 are designated information systems points.
The combined BGeomE/BIS degree course will provide a course of study for students who want to both understand information systems and develop their knowledge of spatial information science and technology.
To satisfy course requirements students must complete 212.5 points of information systems subjects, comprising:
175 points of core subjects in information systems at 100, 200, and 300-level;
25 points of information systems elective subjects at 300-level;
One business-oriented subject (12.5 points) chosen from the following:
306-108 Accounting Transactions and Analysis (note that this subject has prerequisites)
316-101 Introductory Macroeconomics (note that this subject has prerequisites)
316-102 Introductory Microeconomics
333-101 Finance 1(note that this subject has prerequisites)
325-101 Managing People and Organisations
325-102 Business in the Global Economy
732-103 Principles of Business Law
Core information systems subjects
100-level
615-110 Foundations of Informaton Systems
615-140 Technologies for Informatoin Systems
615-145 Concepts in Software Development I
615-150 Organisational Processes
200-level
615-230 Database Concepts
615-237 Telecommunications Concepts
615-240 Concepts in Software Development II
615-245 Systems Analysis and Design
615-251 Organisational Analysis and Change
615-252 Electronic Commerce
300-level
615-346 Information Systems Architecture (or 615-347 Business Systems Design)
615-355 Professional Issues in Info Systems
615-372 Project Management
615-373 Industrial Project
The course objectives are that graduates should have acquired:
the educational and professional standard 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;
a capacity to think critically, analytically and creatively when seeking to design solutions to professional problems whilst displaying an understanding of the dynamic economic, social, political and physical environments in which they occur;
the oral and written communication skills which are necessary to operate effectively in geomatics and information science;
a broad knowledge-base of geomatic engineering and information science, and of other disciplines so as to facilitate effective work-related communication;
a sound fundamental understanding of the scientific principles underlying technology;
the mathematical and computation skills necessary for the solution of theoretical and practical problems, for further development professionally and for meeting future changes in technology;
the understanding of and the means to efficiently and effectively apply the basic principles underlying the management of physical, human and financial resources in the workplace environment;
a broad knowledge and understanding of the science and management of spatial information as related to the management of land resources and the environment;
the understanding of how people use information and information systems;
the understanding of the business value that information and information systems can enable in organisations; and
an appreciation of the economic, political and social contexts in which professional activities are undertaken.
This course is available to students who have met the entry requirements for both faculties. For geomatic engineering-related enquiries please contact the Faculty of Engineering on 03 8344 6703. For law related enquiries please contact the Faculty of Law on 03 8344 4475.
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