Faculty of Engineering

Software Engineering (2017)


Note: This course version applies only to students first enrolling in 2017.
WARNING: This course version is currently under review and is subject to change.


1. Overview

Course: Software Engineering (2017)
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

2. Requirements

In summary the requirements are:

Students must complete 192 credit points as follows:

► 36 credit points of Engineering core units

► 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.

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 36cp from the Engineering Core Table, including all required units; (ii) A minimum of 108cp from the Software Stream Core Table, including all required units; (iii) A minimum of 48cp of additional units from the Software Stream Specialist Table, including satisfying any additional requirements specified for the Specialist Table; and;

(b) have an EWAM of at least 65 immediately prior to the semester in which a thesis unit of study is first attempted; and

(c) have an EIHWAM of at least 65 at the completion of the degree; and

(d) complete the requirements within a time limit of 5 years for a single Bachelor of Engineering Honours degree or complete the requirements within a time limit of 6 years for a combined Bachelor of Engineering Honours combined degree.

Candidates who satisfy Clause (a) above, but who have not satisfied each of Clauses (b), (c) and (d), will qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Engineering degree (i.e. the pass degree, awarded without Honours).

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 24 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;

(c) the completion of a thesis project that has been approved by the Head of School (or delegate) as relevant to the topic of the major.

Faculty Resolutions

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

3. Semesters

Year 1 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
3 Select from MATH1001: Differential Calculus


Note: This unit is discontinued from 2018. Replacement unit is MATH1021.
6 Select from INFO1103: Introduction to Programming


Note: This unit is discontinued from 2018. Replacement unit is INFO1113.
6 Select from Unit Block:
Software Specialist - Fundamentals
6 Select from ENGG1111: Integrated Engineering 1
3 Select from MATH1002: Linear Algebra

Note: A lot of UoS run by the School of Computer Science are undergoing changes in 2018. If you started your degree prior to 2018 and are affected by these changes, then please consult your program director regarding replacement units to satisfy your degree requirements.

ENGG1111 may be replaced by ENGG1061 Advanced Engineering for approved students. MATH1001 and MATH1002 may be replaced by advanced units MATH1901 and MATH1902.

Year 1 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
3 Select from MATH1003: Integral Calculus and Modelling


Note: This unit is discontinued from 2018. Replacement unit is MATH1023.
6 Select from INFO1105: Data Structures


Note: This unit is discontinued from 2018. Replacement unit is COMP2123.
6 Select from Unit Block:
Software Specialist - Fundamentals
6 Select from ELEC1601: Introduction to Computer Systems
3 Select from MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data

Note: MATH1003 and MATH1005 may be replaced by advanced units MATH1903 and MATH1905.

Year 2 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from ISYS2110: Analysis & Design of Web Information Systems
6 Select from COMP2017: Systems Programming
6 Select from Unit Block:
Software Specialist - Fundamentals
6 Select from MATH2069: Discrete Mathematics and Graph Theory

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

Year 2 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
2 Select from ENGG2111: Integrated Engineering 2
6 Select from ISYS2120: Data & Information Management
6 Select from Unit Block:
Software Specialist - Electives
6 Select from Unit Block:
Software Specialist - Electives
6 Select from Unit Block:
Software Specialist - Fundamentals

Note: ENGG2111 may be replaced by ENGG2062 Engineering Project: Business Plan 2 Adv, with Faculty approval.

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

Year 3 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from SOFT3202: Software Construction and Design 2
6 Select from INFO3333: Computing 3 Management
6 Select from COMP3027: Algorithm Design
6 Select from Unit Block:
Software Specialist - Electives
2 Select from ENGG3111: Integrated Engineering 3

Note: ENGG3111 may be replaced by ENGG3062 Technology Education (Adv), with Faculty approval.

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

Year 3 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from INFO3616: Principles of Security and Security Engineering
6 Select from INFO3315: Human-Computer Interaction
6 Select from ELEC3609: Internet Software Platforms
6 Select from SOFT3888: Software Development Project

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

Year 4 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from Unit Block:
Software Specialist - Electives
2 Select from ENGG4111: Integrated Engineering 4
6 Select from ELEC5618: Software Quality Engineering
6 Select from COMP5348: Enterprise Scale Software Architecture
6 Select from ELEC4712: Thesis A
0 Select from ENGG4000: Practical Experience

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.

ENGG4111 may be replaced by ENGG4064/5 Advanced Engineering Design A/B, with Faculty approval.

Year 4 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from Unit Block:
Software Specialist - Electives
6 Select from ELEC5619: Object Oriented Application Frameworks
6 Select from ELEC4713: 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.

4. Pathways

48cp Majors

Type CP CP From

Note: From 2019 onwards, all engineering majors will be converted to the 48 credit point format, and several new majors will be introduced - details can be viewed in the 2019 degree structures.

You can find more information at https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/feit-your-studies-bachelor-of-engineering-majors

Major in Computer Engineering (24cp)

Type CP CP From
Core
6 ELEC3506: Communications Networks
Core
6 ELEC3607: Embedded Systems
Core
6 ELEC3608: Computer Architecture
6 Select from COMP3520: Operating Systems Internals
ELEC3104: Engineering Electromagnetics
ELEC3304: Control
ELEC3305: Digital Signal Processing
ELEC3404: Electronic Circuit Design
ELEC3702: Management for Engineers

Note: Please check the prerequisites for the higher level units in this major and ensure you will be able to complete them prior to undertaking the higher level units.

Major in Power Engineering (24cp)

Type CP CP From
Core
6 ELEC3203: Electricity Networks


Note: Prerequisite for ELEC5204
Core
6 ELEC3204: Power Electronics and Applications
Core
6 ELEC3206: Electrical Energy Conversion Systems


Note: Prerequisite for ELEC5204
Core
6 ELEC3304: Control
Core
6 ELEC5204: Power Systems Analysis and Protection
6 Select from ELEC5205: High Voltage Engineering
ELEC5211: Power System Dynamics and Control
ELEC5212: Power System Planning and Markets

Note: Please check the prerequisites for the higher level units in this major and ensure you will be able to complete them prior to undertaking the higher level units.

Major in Telecommunications Engineering (24cp)

Type CP CP From
Core
6 ELEC3305: Digital Signal Processing
Core
6 ELEC3405: Communications Electronics and Photonics
Core
6 ELEC3505: Communications


Note: Prerequisite for ELEC4505
Core
6 ELEC3506: Communications Networks
Core
6 ELEC4505: Digital Communication Systems

Note: Please check the prerequisites for the higher level units in this major and ensure you will be able to complete them prior to undertaking the higher level units.

5. Unit Blocks

Block 1 - Engineering Core (Min CP: 36,Max CP: 36)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
AMME4010 Major Industrial Project 24 Semester 1
Semester 2
AMME4111 Thesis A 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
AMME4112 Thesis B 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
CHNG4203 Major Industrial Project 24 Semester 1
Semester 2
CHNG4811 Thesis A 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
CHNG4812 Thesis B 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
CIVL4022 Thesis A 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
CIVL4023 Thesis B 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ELEC4712 Thesis A 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ELEC4713 Thesis B 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ELEC4714 Major Industrial Project 24 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGG1061 Advanced Engineering 1 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGG1111 Integrated Engineering 1 6 Semester 1
ENGG2062 Engineering Project: Business Plan 2 Adv 6 Semester 2
ENGG2111 Integrated Engineering 2 2 Semester 1
Semester 2
Int February
ENGG3062 Technology Education (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
ENGG3111 Integrated Engineering 3 2 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGG4000 Practical Experience 0 Int January
Int February
Int March
Int April
Int May
Int June
Int July
Int August
Int September
Int October
Int November
Int December
ENGG4064 Advanced Engineering Design A 6 Semester 2
Int July
ENGG4065 Advanced Engineering Design B 6 Semester 2
ENGG4111 Integrated Engineering 4 2 Semester 1
MATH1001 Differential Calculus 3 Semester 1
Summer Main
MATH1002 Linear Algebra 3 Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Main
MATH1003 Integral Calculus and Modelling 3 Semester 2
Summer Main
MATH1005 Statistical Thinking with Data 3 Semester 1
Semester 2
Int January
MATH1901 Differential Calculus (Advanced) 3 Semester 1
MATH1902 Linear Algebra (Advanced) 3 Semester 1
MATH1903 Integral Calculus and Modelling Advanced 3 Semester 2
MATH1905 Statistics (Advanced) 3 Semester 2

Note: Complete a minimum of 36cp including:

- ENGG4000 Practical Experience (0cp)

- Exactly 6cp from ENGG1111 Integrated Engineering 1 (6cp) OR ENGG1061 Advanced Engineering 1A (6cp) (see note 1)

- At least 2cp from ENGG2xxx Integrated Engineering 2 (2cp) OR ENGG2062 (see note 1)

- At least 2cp from ENGG3xxx Integrated Engineering 3 (2cp) OR ENGG3062 Technology Education (Advanced) (6cp) (see note 1)

- At least 2cp from ENGG4xxx Integrated Engineering 4 (2cp) OR ENGG4064 Advanced Engineering Design A (6cp) (see note 1) OR ENGG4065 Advanced Engineering Design B (6cp) (see note 1)

- Exactly 12cp of MATH1xxxx units: MATH1001 Differential Calculus (3cp) AND MATH1002 Linear Algebra (3cp) AND MATH1003 Integral Calculus AND Modelling (3cp) MATH1005 Statistics (3cp)

- A minimum of 12cp (see note 2) from either AMME4111-4112 Thesis A & B (6cp+6cp) OR CHNG4811-CHNG4812 Thesis A & B (6cp+6cp) OR CIVL4022-4023 Thesis A & B (6cp+6cp) OR ELEC4712-4713 Thesis A & B (6cp+6cp) OR AMME4010 Major Industrial Project (24cp) OR CHNG4203 Major Industrial Project (24cp) OR ELEC4714 Major Industrial Project (24cp)

Note 1. The Advanced Engineering units are only available to students who have been accepted into the relevant year of the Advanced Engineering program.

Note 2. All Thesis A units are mutually prohibited (meaning that only one can be completed), and all Thesis B units have the associated Thesis A unit as a pre-requisite. Students may undertake only the Thesis units relevant to their stream.

Block 2 - Software Core (Min CP: 102,Max CP: 102)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
COMP2017 Systems Programming 6 Semester 1
COMP3027 Algorithm Design 6 Semester 1
COMP5348 Enterprise Scale Software Architecture 6 Semester 2
ELEC1601 Introduction to Computer Systems 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ELEC3609 Internet Software Platforms 6 Semester 2
ELEC5618 Software Quality Engineering 6 Semester 1
ELEC5619 Object Oriented Application Frameworks 6 Semester 2
INFO1103 Introduction to Programming 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO1105 Data Structures 6 Semester 2
Summer Early
Summer Main
INFO3315 Human-Computer Interaction 6 Semester 2
INFO3333 Computing 3 Management 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO3616 Principles of Security and Security Engineering 6 Semester 2
ISYS2110 Analysis & Design of Web Information Systems 6 Semester 1
ISYS2120 Data & Information Management 6 Semester 2
MATH2069 Discrete Mathematics and Graph Theory 6 Semester 1
SOFT3202 Software Construction and Design 2 6 Semester 1
SOFT3888 Software Development Project 6 Semester 2

Note: Complete all 17 units of study (102 credit points) from this table

Block 3 - Software Specialist - Fundamentals (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 24)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
BUSS1030 Accounting, Business and Society 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP2022 Models of Computation 6 Semester 2
COMP2121 Principles of Distributed Systems and Networks 6 Semester 2
DATA1902 Informatics: Data and Computation (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
DATA2901 Big Data and Data Diversity (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
ELEC1004 Practical Introduction to Electrical Engineering 6 Semester 1
ELEC1103 Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic Engineering 6 Semester 1
ELEC2103 Simulation and Numerical Solutions in Engineering 6 Semester 2
ELEC2104 Electronic Devices and Circuits 6 Semester 2
ELEC2302 Signals and Systems 6 Semester 2
ELEC2602 Digital Logic 6 Semester 1
ENGG3800 Industry and Community Projects 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
Int February
Int July
Int August
Int October
INFO1003 Foundations of Information Technology 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
MATH2061 Linear Mathematics and Vector Calculus 6 Semester 1
Summer Main
MKTG1001 Marketing Principles 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
PHYS1001 Physics 1 (Regular) 6 Semester 1
PHYS1003 Physics 1 (Technological) 6 Semester 2
PHYS2213 Physics 2EE 6 Semester 2

Note: 1st and 2nd year Single Degree Electives

Block 4 - Software Specialist - Electives (Min CP: 30,Max CP: 54)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
COMP3109 Programming Languages and Paradigms 6 Semester 2
COMP3308 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 6 Semester 1
COMP3419 Graphics and Multimedia 6 Semester 2
COMP3456 Computational Methods for Life Sciences 6
COMP3520 Operating Systems Internals 6 Semester 2
COMP3608 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (Adv) 6 Semester 1
COMP5045 Computational Geometry 6 Semester 1
COMP5047 Pervasive Computing 6 Semester 2
COMP5048 Visual Analytics 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5116 Design of Networks & Distributed Systems 6 Semester 2
COMP5206 Information Technologies and Systems 6 Semester 1
COMP5213 Computer and Network Organisation 6 Semester 1
COMP5318 Machine Learning and Data Mining 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5338 Advanced Data Models 6 Semester 2
COMP5415 Multimedia Design and Authoring 6 Semester 2
COMP5416 Advanced Network Technologies 6 Semester 2
COMP5424 Information Technology in Biomedicine 6 Semester 1
COMP5425 Multimedia Retrieval 6 Semester 1
COMP5426 Parallel and Distributed Computing 6 Semester 1
ELEC3104 Engineering Electromagnetics 6 Semester 1
ELEC3203 Electricity Networks 6 Semester 1
ELEC3204 Power Electronics and Applications 6 Semester 1
ELEC3206 Electrical Energy Conversion Systems 6 Semester 2
ELEC3304 Control 6 Semester 2
ELEC3305 Digital Signal Processing 6 Semester 1
ELEC3404 Electronic Circuit Design 6 Semester 1
ELEC3405 Communications Electronics and Photonics 6 Semester 2
ELEC3505 Communications 6 Semester 1
ELEC3506 Communications Networks 6 Semester 2
ELEC3607 Embedded Systems 6 Semester 1
ELEC3608 Computer Architecture 6 Semester 2
ELEC3610 E-Business Analysis and Design 6 Semester 1
ELEC3702 Management for Engineers 6 Semester 2
ELEC3802 Fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering 6 Semester 1
ELEC3803 Bioelectronics [not offered in 2021] 6 Semester 2
ELEC4505 Digital Communication Systems 6 Semester 1
ELEC4706 Project Management 6 Semester 1
ELEC5101 Antennas and Propagation 6 Semester 2
ELEC5203 Topics in Power Engineering [not offered in 2021] 6 Semester 2
ELEC5204 Power Systems Analysis and Protection 6 Semester 1
ELEC5205 High Voltage Engineering 6 Semester 2
ELEC5206 Sustainable Energy Systems 6 Semester 2
ELEC5207 Advanced Power Conversion Technologies 6 Semester 2
ELEC5208 Intelligent Electricity Networks 6 Semester 1
ELEC5211 Power System Dynamics and Control 6 Semester 1
ELEC5212 Power System Planning and Markets 6 Semester 2
ELEC5303 Computer Control System Design [not Offered 2021] 6 Semester 1
ELEC5304 Intelligent Visual Signal Understanding 6 Semester 1
ELEC5305 Acoustics, Speech and Signal Processing 6 Semester 2
ELEC5402 Digital Integrated Circuit Design 6
ELEC5403 Radio Frequency Engineering [not offered in 2021] 6 Semester 1
ELEC5507 Error Control Coding 6 Semester 1
ELEC5508 Wireless Engineering 6 Semester 2
ELEC5509 Mobile Networks 6 Semester 1
ELEC5510 Satellite Communication Systems 6 Semester 2
ELEC5511 Optical Communication Systems 6 Semester 1
ELEC5512 Optical Networks 6 Semester 2
ELEC5514 IoT Wireless Sensing and Networking 6 Semester 2
ELEC5516 Electrical and Optical Sensor Design 6 Semester 1
ELEC5517 Software Defined Networks 6 Semester 2
ELEC5518 IoT for Critical Infrastructures 6 Semester 1
ELEC5614 Real Time Computing 6 Semester 1
ELEC5615 Advanced Computer Architecture 6 Semester 1
ELEC5616 Computer and Network Security 6 Semester 1
ELEC5617 Topics in Software Engineering 6 Semester 2
ELEC5620 Model Based Software Engineering 6 Semester 2
ELEC5621 Digital Systems Design 6
ELEC5622 Signals, Software and Health 6 Semester 2
ELEC5701 Technology Venture Creation [not offered in 2021] 6 Semester 2
ELEC5803 Advanced Bioelectronics [Not Offered 2019] 6 Semester 1
INFO3404 Database Systems 2 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO3504 Database Systems 2 (Adv) 6 Semester 2
INFO3551 Information Technology Exchange 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
Int January
Int July
INFO5301 Information Security Management 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO5990 Professional Practice in IT 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO5991 Services Science Management and Engineering 6 Semester 2
INFO5992 Understanding IT Innovations 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO5993 IT Research Methods 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO6007 Project Management in IT 6 Semester 1
Semester 2

Note: At least 42cp are required from Software Specialist - Fundamentals/Electives blocks.

3rd Year Electives: It is recommended to take at least 2 units from Level 4 Units and 3 units from Level 3 Units.

Block 6 - Engineering General Electives (Max CP: 12)

Note: Students may take 12 credit points of free general electives to complete the total number of credit points for their degree. Students may take the following units of study as free general electives, provided they satisfy any prerequisite, quota, departmental permission or any other requirements of the units, and the units are not essentially the same or prohibited units for any of the other units in their degree.

(1) Any units of study from the Faculties of: (i) Engineering and Information Technologies (ii) Science (iii) Arts (iv) Sydney Business School

(2) Any other units of study approved by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies Courses Committee, which will be published in an appropriate place by the Faculty.

(3) Any units of study approved by the Dean (or his/her delegate in these matters), or by the relevant Head of School or Program Director, on a case by case basis upon application by the student.