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Computer Systems Engineering Specialisation

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About this Specialisation

Designed for students wishing to specialise in computer systems.

This course will extend your knowledge and help you develop expertise in data communication and computer networks, digital electronics, communication systems, computer architecture, robotics and industrial control, among others.

Code SPAALR

Availability & Campus

Location Availability
Joondalup
Mount Lawley
South West
Online
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Professional Recognition

  • This Specialisation has been Accredited by: Engineers Australia.

    This professional recognition only applies when you study this Specialisation in the following course:

Details

Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ENS6154Digital Electronics15
ENS6161Data Communication and Computer Networks15
ENS6150Computer Architecture15
ENS6155Microprocessor Systems15
ENS6160Signals and Systems15
ENS5251Digital Signal Processing15
ENS5191Electrical Engineering Design15
ENS6162Communication Systems 115
ENS5253Control Systems15
ENS5442Robotics 115
ENS5240Industrial Control15
ENS5204Real-Time Embedded Systems15

Note: Where a student has completed the equivalent of one or more of the above units in prior undergraduate level studies at an appropriate level, the Course Coordinator may, in some cases, consider substitutions with other available units. Students should consult with their course coordinator to see whether this is possible.

For more detailed unit information for this Specialisation take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Student handbook

Notes

Learning Outcomes

  1. Reflect critically on a complex body of knowledge, research principles and methods within the computer systems engineering discipline to demonstrate mastery of professional practice.
  2. Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex ideas, concepts and theories in authentic computer systems engineering situations.
  3. Apply high level communication and collaboration skills in a professional computer systems engineering context.
  4. Use high level self management skills to initiate, plan and execute a substantial computer systems engineering project.

Related Courses

This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses

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