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ProgramsEngENGI (UG)BEHonsS1 EntrySoftware Engineering (2019)


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Year 1 - Semester 1

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
3MATH1021: Calculus of One Variable
6INFO1110: Introduction to Programming
6Software Specialist - Fundamentals
3MATH1002: Linear Algebra
6ENGG1111: Integrated Engineering 1
0ENGP1000: Professional Engagement Program 1


Note:  All students must enrol in ENGP1000 in their first semester of enrolment.

New ENGP units will be in place from 2021. You can find more information at https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/professional-engagement-program-pep-2021-changes

Note:   From 2024, 3cp Math units are replaced by new 6cp units MATH1061 and MATH1062. Students who have not yet completed all 3cp Math units can use this interactive tool on Canvas for enrolment advice: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/mathematics-changes-in-2024

Year 1 - Semester 2

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
3MATH1023: Multivariable Calculus and Modelling
6INFO1113: Object-Oriented Programming
6Software Specialist - Fundamentals
6ELEC1601: Introduction to Computer Systems
3MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data

Note:   From 2024, 3cp Math units are replaced by new 6cp units MATH1061 and MATH1062. Students who have not yet completed all 3cp Math units can use this interactive tool on Canvas for enrolment advice: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/mathematics-changes-in-2024

Year 2 - Semester 1

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6COMP2017: Systems Programming
6COMP2123: Data Structures & Algorithms
6ISYS2110: Analysis & Design of Web Information Systems
6MATH2069: Discrete Mathematics and Graph Theory

Note:   Up to 12 credit points of general electives may be taken.

Year 2 - Semester 2

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6SOFT2412: Agile Software Development Practices
2ENGG2111: Integrated Engineering 2
6SOFT2201: Software Construction and Design 1
6Software Specialist - Fundamentals
6ISYS2120: Data & Information Management
0ENGP2000: Professional Engagement Program 2


Note:  New ENGP units will be in place from 2021. You can find more information at https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/professional-engagement-program-pep-2021-changes

Note:   Up to 12 credit points of general electives may be taken.

Year 3 - Semester 1

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6SOFT3202: Software Construction and Design 2
2ENGG3111: Integrated Engineering 3
18Select from
Software Specialist - Electives

Note:   Up to 12 credit points of general electives may be taken.

Year 3 - Semester 2

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6SOFT3888: Software Development Project
6INFO3616: Principles of Security and Security Engineering
6Software Specialist - Electives
6ELEC3609: Internet Software Platforms

Note:   Up to 12 credit points of general electives may be taken.

Year 4 - Semester 1

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6Software Specialist - Electives
2ENGG4111: Integrated Engineering 4
6ELEC5618: Software Quality Engineering
6ELEC4712: Thesis A
0ENGP3000: Professional Engagement Program 3


Note:  New ENGP units will be in place from 2021. You can find more information at https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/professional-engagement-program-pep-2021-changes
6COMP5348: Enterprise Scale Software Architecture


Note:  Complete an additional 6 cp of Specialist Electives if core unit COMP5348 is not available.

Note:   Students can replace ELEC4712 and ELEC4713 with INFO4991 and INFO4992 IT Research Thesis, subject to the approval of the Coursework Director of Electrical and Information Engineering.

Year 4 - Semester 2

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6Software Specialist - Electives
6ELEC5619: Object Oriented Application Frameworks
6ELEC4713: Thesis B

Note:   Students can replace ELEC4712 and ELEC4713 with INFO4991 and INFO4992 IT Research Thesis, subject to the approval of the Coursework Director of Electrical and Information Engineering.

Course: Software Engineering (2019)
CP Required: 192
Min FT Duration: 4.00 Years
Min PT Duration: 4.00 Years
Faculty/School: Faculty of Engineering
Years Offered: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
Requirements: Summary

In summary the requirements are:

Students must complete 192 credit points as follows:

► 36 credit points of Engineering core units

► The Professional Engagement Program comprising ENGP1000 (0cp), ENGP2000 (0cp) and ENGP3000 (0cp)

► 102 credit points of Software stream core units

► A minimum of 12 credit points of Software Specialist fundamentals units

► A minimum of 30 credit points of Software Specialist elective units

► A maximum of 12 credit points of General (Free) Electives

The completion of a major is not necessary. If a student chooses to do a major, aligned majors can be completed within the 192 credit points described above.

Handbook Rules

The handbook rules governing this degree are as follows:

To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Engineering Honours degree, a candidate must:

(a) successfully complete 192 credit points comprising:

(i) A minimum of 36 credit points from the Engineering Core Table, including all required units;

(ii) A minimum of 108 credit points from the Engineering Stream Table pertaining to the specialist stream being undertaken, including all required units;

(iii) A minimum of 48 credit points of additional units from the Engineering Stream Specialist Table pertaining to the specialist stream being undertaken, including satisfying any additional requirements specified for the Specialist Table.

(b) Successfully complete the requirements of the Professional Engagement Program

(2) The class of Honours will be determined by the EIHWAM.

(3) In exceptional circumstances, the Dean may vary the conditions for the award of Honours after seeking the advice of the relevant Head of School.

Advanced units in Maths and Science

Most units of study offered by the Science Faculty on the list of core requirements can be replaced by an equivalent advanced level unit; subject to prerequisite conditions (as required by the Faculty of Science) being met. Students considering doing advanced options should seek advice from their department before enrolling.

Study Abroad

Students undertaking Study Abroad in a particular year of their degree must enrol in the appropriate International Exchange Program units of study as an alternative to a semester's standard units.

Permission from the relevant Head of School must be sought prior to enrolling in exchange units of study.

Majors

A major requires:

(a) the completion of 48 credit points chosen from units of study listed in the table for that major;

(b) satisfying any additional requirements specified for the major, and listed with the table of units for the major;

Dalyell Scholars Program

Unit substitutions may be available for students enrolled in the Dalyell Scholars Program, depending on their year of commencement and degree. Dalyell Scholars can view the Canvas page for further information specific to their circumstances: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/7156/pages/enrolment-options-for-dalyell-scholars

Faculty Resolutions

Details of relevant Faculty resolutions are available via the university handbook site at: http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/
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