BH120 - Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering) (Honours)

Plan: BH120CY - Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering) (Honours)
Campus: City Campus

Program delivery and structure

Approach to learning and assessment
Work integrated learning
Program structure

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Approach to learning and assessment

The teaching approach in this program is designed to foster your development as an independent learner so you will be able to extend your capabilities once you graduate. The teaching methods include lectorials, seminars, tutorials, workshops, practicals and laboratory sessions, site visits and provision of online materials. You will be expected to complete all prescribed out-of-class learning activities in preparation of scheduled face-to-face and online classes, and encouraged to extend your learning through additional recommended readings and online activities. Of particular importance is the time spent in practice, laboratory based and work integrated learning activities that will develop your employability skills and capabilities. Career Development Learning (CDL) experiences are embedded within the program and provide you with the knowledge, skills and attributes to manage your career and development throughout your life.

Several courses in the program are delivered online, rather than on-campus, and you are likely to find that other courses transition to online delivery as you progress through the program. All courses use Canvas for electronic provision of course material, tutorial problems and/or other relevant documents.  

Assessment is designed to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your technical, design, research, and communication capabilities. The assessment you receive will enable your lecturer to provide you with feedback. This will enable you to improve your performance in the future. Various forms of assessment will be used throughout the program since the assessment you undertake will be appropriate to the objectives and student learning outcomes for each course. Assessment may include class tests, quizzes, essays/reports, oral class presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects, practical assignments, reflective journals and timed assessments.

For further information relating to Assessments, please refer to the Assessment and Assessment Flexibility Policy. 

 

Inherent requirements
The following information on inherent requirements outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional placement and on-campus learning activities. The non-academic abilities listed are provided for information only and are not entry requirements.

If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there are a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Service to discuss any adjustments you may require.

The inherent requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering) (Honours) are the same as those for Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering) (Honours). Please read the full list of the Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering) (Honours) inherent requirements.

By understanding the types of activities you’ll participate in, you can:

• understand more about the program
• determine if you may need support during your studies
• make an informed decision about whether the program is suitable for you

Please note that if you have a disability, long-term medical condition and/ or mental health condition ELS can support you to create reasonable adjustments to ensure you can participate in your studies. You can contact the Equitable Learning Services (ELS) unit if you would like to find out more. Information about ELS can be found at: www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/equitable-learning

For further information on support available for your studies, please refer here: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services

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Work integrated learning

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice. As a student enrolled in this program you will:

• Undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice
• Interact with industry and community when undertaking these activities
• Complete these activities in real work contexts or situations.

Any or all of these aspects of a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience may be in a simulated workplace environment.

In this program you will be required to undertake WIL designated courses. You will be assessed on professional or vocational work in a workplace setting (real or simulated) and receive feedback from those involved in your industry.

The work integrated learning (WIL) designated courses for this program are:

• OENG1166 Introduction to Professional Engineering Practice where you will participate in an "Engineers Without Borders (EWB)" project which is focussed on sustainable development as identified by EWB and community organisations.
• OENG1168 & OENG1167 Engineering Capstone Project Part A & B where you will work under the guidance of a professional engineer who may be from industry or be an academic or research staff member. You will apply your technical knowledge, research, design and professional engineering skills to either.
• COSC2299 Software Engineering: Process and Tools, you will learn phases of the software engineering life cycle include specialised processes and tools to ensure that real-world projects, both large and small, are delivered in a quality manner under financial constraints using processes and tools. The type of WIL activities involved in this course include a substantial team project to develop a practical software product, using modern Software Engineering processes and reflective practice, and standard industry tools for code management, testing, and continuous integration and deployment.

Engineering Professional Practice Module

If you are a student commencing a higher education engineering coursework degree from Semester 1 2024, completing the Engineering Professional Practice (EPP) module will be a requirement for graduation. This applies to all students in all locations. Students commencing before Semester 1 2024 may opt into the module. The EPP module will help you to prepare for a career as a fully accredited professional engineer. Completing the module will showcase your sound proficiencies in engineering knowledge, applications of engineering processes, professional skills and values that align with the competencies expected from a professional engineer in the workplace. This will be through a whole-of-program embedded e-portfolio that captures artefacts and reflection on learning for the purpose of professional accreditation, career development learning and employability.

The EPP module is ongoing throughout your degree, providing continuous development and requires you to complete a minimum number of hours of engineering-related activities. 420 hours are required for bachelor students. Articulating and masters students will complete a number of hours in proportion to the number of years of study in their offer letter. The total hours can comprise a combination of work, volunteering, roles in clubs, organisations and events, and professional development activities.

RMIT will support you in completing your EPP module by providing opportunities to participate in engineering-related activities. You will receive an annual summary statement documenting your achievements and verifying your continual professional development throughout your degree. The summary statement can be used as supporting material for job applications.

For further details on EPP, please contact RMIT Student Connect.

In addition to these courses, it is strongly recommended that you undertake at least 10 weeks of engineering work experience supervised by a professional engineer. This can be done by enrolling in OENG1165 Professional Engineering Experience as one of your University Electives.

Enrolling in OENG1165 means that you will be responsible for sourcing your engineering placement position, a task that aids development of critical career skills in identifying suitable roles and performing well in the recruitment process. The course is normally undertaken in the summer vacation period between years 3 and 4 of the program, but it can be taken at other times to align with your placement. 

If you are already employed in a position that involves engineering work under the supervision of a qualified practising engineer, this can be assessed to determine if it would be an appropriate placement to support enrolment in OENG1165. 

Some courses in the program include Industry Embedded Activities from industry, government or the community and activities relating to industry as part of the learning experience.

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Program Structure

For students who commence their study in this program from 1 January 2016 onwards, please note that some courses listed in this structure will have their course marks count toward your program's weighted average mark. Your weighted average mark will determine the honours level of your award once you have completed the program. If a course counts toward your weighted average mark, that fact will be stated in its course guide.
For more information about the weighted average mark, please click here. To graduate you must complete the following: Twenty-Six (26) core courses Two University Electives Four (4) courses (48cp) from one of the following combinations: Combination 1: Four (4) courses from one of the Program Minor lists or; Combination 2: Four (4) courses from any of the Program Minor lists; A minor is typically 48 credit points. The Minor Studies Courses List can be found at the end of the Program Structure Note: All Courses listed may not be available each semester
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Year One of Program
Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Engineering Mathematics 12 MATH2393 City Campus Engineering Science 12 OENG1208 City Campus Introduction to Professional Engineering Practice 12 OENG1166 City Campus Digital Fundamentals 12 OENG1206 City Campus Introduction to Engineering Design 12 OENG1250 City Campus Engineering Computing 1 12 EEET2246 City Campus Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering 12 EEET2249 City Campus
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Complete One (1) of the following Courses: If you have not completed VCE Maths methods or VCE Specialist Maths or equivalent, you must choose Introduction to Engineering Mathematics from this list:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Introduction to Engineering Mathematics 12 MATH2395 City Campus Introduction to Environmental and Sustainable Systems Engineering 12 CIVE1186 City Campus
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Year Two of Program
Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Practical Database Concepts 12 ISYS3412 City Campus Software Engineering Fundamentals for IT 12 ISYS3413 City Campus Further Programming 12 COSC2391 City Campus Full Stack Development 12 COSC2758 City Campus Algorithms and Analysis 12 COSC2123 City Campus Introduction to Embedded Systems 12 EEET2256 City Campus Computing Theory 12 COSC1107 City Campus
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Select and complete One (1) of the following courses not already completed. If you completed Intro to Eng Maths in yr 1 you must select and complete Intro to Env & Sus Sys Eng and complete Sys Eng Principles in place of one University elective in yr 4.
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Introduction to Environmental and Sustainable Systems Engineering 12 CIVE1186 City Campus Systems Engineering Principles 12 MIET2385 City Campus
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Year Three of Program
Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Embedded System Design and Implementation 12 EEET2096 City Campus Software Engineering: Process and Tools 12 COSC2299 City Campus Software Engineering Design 12 EEET2250 City Campus Network Fundamentals and Applications 12 EEET2368 City Campus
AND
Complete Forty-Eight (48) credit points from your Selected Combination.
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Year Four of Program
Complete the following Six (6) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Engineering Capstone Project Part A 12 OENG1167 City Campus Operating Systems Principles 12 COSC1114 City Campus Engineering Capstone Project Part B 12 OENG1168 City Campus Embedded Systems: Operating Systems and Interfacing 12 EEET2145 City Campus Software Testing 12 ISYS1087 City Campus Systems Architecture and Design 12 ISYS3459 City Campus
AND
Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from any:
University Elective
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Minor List
List of Minor(s):
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Minor: Cloud Computing
Select and Complete Four (4) Courses from the following list that have not been completed as Core Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Cloud Foundations 12 COSC2757 City Campus Cloud Developing 12 COSC2821 City Campus Cloud Operations 12 COSC2824 City Campus Cloud Architecting 12 COSC2829 City Campus Cloud Security 12 INTE2402 City Campus
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Minor: Enterprise Systems Development
Complete the following One (1) Course: Note: Students who do not complete Full Stack Development as a Core Course in their program must complete it to successfully complete this minor.
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Further Programming 12 COSC2391 City Campus
AND
Select and Complete Three (3) Courses from the following list that have not been completed as Core Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Full Stack Development 12 COSC2758 City Campus Software Testing 12 ISYS1087 City Campus Database Applications 12 ISYS1102 City Campus Web Development Technologies 12 COSC2276 City Campus iPhone Software Engineering 12 COSC2471 City Campus Rapid Application Development 12 COSC2675 City Campus Software Engineering: Process and Tools 12 COSC2299 City Campus Programming Internet of Things 12 COSC2674 City Campus Algorithms and Analysis 12 COSC2123 City Campus Enterprise Application Development 1 12 COSC3091 City Campus Mobile Application Development 12 COSC2309 City Campus
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Minor: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Select and Complete Four (4) Courses from the following list that have not been completed as Core Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Artificial Intelligence 12 COSC1127 City Campus Games and Artificial Intelligence Techniques 12 COSC2527 City Campus Machine Learning 12 COSC2673 City Campus Deep Learning 12 COSC2972 City Campus Programming Autonomous Robots 12 COSC2814 City Campus
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Minor: Creative Computing
Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Games Studio 1 12 COSC2348 City Campus Mixed Reality 12 COSC2476 City Campus Interactive 3D Graphics and Animation 12 COSC1187 City Campus Games and Artificial Intelligence Techniques 12 COSC2527 City Campus
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Minor: Data Science
Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Practical Data Science 12 COSC2738 City Campus Advanced Programming for Data Science 12 COSC2815 City Campus Data Visualisation with R 12 MATH2237 City Campus The Data Science Professional 12 COSC2818 City Campus
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Minor: Cyber Assurance
Select and Complete Four (4) courses from the following list that have not been completed as Core Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Data Communication and Net-Centric Computing 12 COSC1111 City Campus Security in Computing and Information Technology 12 COSC2536 City Campus Security Testing 12 INTE2547 City Campus Cyber Security Attack Analysis and Incidence Response 12 INTE2626 City Campus Cloud Security 12 INTE2402 City Campus Computer and Internet Forensics 12 COSC2301 City Campus
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Cross-disciplinary Minors:
List of Minors:
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Minor: Blockchain Enabled Business
Complete the following 48 credit points:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus The Blockchain Economy 12 ECON1349 City Campus Cryptofinance & Cryptocurrency 12 BAFI3236 City Campus Blockchain Applications and Smart Contracts 12 INTE2554 City Campus Blockchain for Business 12 ISYS3408 City Campus
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Minor: Entrepreneurship
Complete the following 48 credit points:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus The Foundations of Entrepreneurship 12 BUSM1311 City Campus Applied Entrepreneurship 12 BUSM4052 City Campus Driving Innovation in Organisations 12 BUSM1321 City Campus Entrepreneurship and Global Challenges 12 BUSM4054 City Campus
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