Software Engineering, Testamur Major
- Western Sydney University Major Code: T105
Previous Code: KT3175.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs? No
A major in Software Engineering provides a solid foundation in theoretical knowledge on computer software systems with practical acquisition of relevant industry skills. The program examines the processes of software design, development and maintenance. It also covers software specification, analysis, design, testing, implementation and maintenance.
This major is designed in response to the growing demand for innovative, reliable and efficient software systems which are utilised in a broad field of industries. The program is offered inside an industry hub which provides students with direct access and firsthand experience with these industries.
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Internal | Program Advice |
Testamur Major Structure
This Major is delivered at Engineering Innovation Hub – Hassall St, Parramatta City.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| MATH 1034 | Mathematics for Engineers 1 (Advanced) | 10 |
| ENGR 1024 | Introduction to Engineering Practice | 10 |
| MATH 1006 | Discrete Mathematics | 10 |
| ENGR 1045 | Engineering Programming Fundamentals | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| COMP 2021 | Software Engineering Fundamentals | 10 |
| MATH 1035 | Mathematics for Engineers 2 (Advanced) | 10 |
| COMP 2014 | Object Oriented Programming | 10 |
| COMP 2008 | Computer Organisation | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| ELEC 2016 | Mathematics for Software Engineers | 10 |
| ELEC 2018 | Systems Modelling and Design | 10 |
| ELEC 2017 | Requirements and Design Workshop | 10 |
| INFS 2001 | Database Design and Development | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| ELEC 2019 | Workshop on Reasoning about Programs | 10 |
| COMP 3028 | Software Construction | 10 |
| COMP 2004 | Computer Networking | 10 |
| ELEC 1003 | Electrical Fundamentals | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| COMP 2009 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 10 |
| COMP 3029 | Software Engineering Industry Project | 10 |
| ELEC 1001 | Digital Systems 1 | 10 |
| ELEC 2001 | Circuit Theory | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| INFS 3008 | Formal Software Engineering | 10 |
| Select one Alternate subject | 10 | |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Industrial Experience | ||
| ENGR 3017 | Industrial Experience (Engineering) | 0 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| ELEC 2004 | Electronics | 10 |
| ENGR 4037 | Advanced Engineering Thesis 1: Preliminary Investigations | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| ENGR 4036 | Advanced Engineering Thesis 2: Detailed Investigations | 10 |
| Select three Alternate subjects | 30 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 320 | |
Alternate Subjects
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HLTH 2003 | Biomechanics | 10 |
| ENGR 4038 | Biomedical Electronics | 10 |
| ELEC 3004 | Digital Systems 2 | 10 |
| BIOS 1022 | Introduction to Human Biology | 10 |
| ELEC 4003 | Power Quality | 10 |
| ELEC 4006 | Sustainable Energy Systems | 10 |
Optional Electives
The following subject is an optional elective subject offered to students who are engaged in a School approved project. This subject can be taken during the third year of this program, however, permission is required to enrol in the subject.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 3022 | Special Technical Project | 10 |
Equivalent Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2021 or earlier.
MECH 4005 Advanced Engineering Thesis 1: Preliminary Investigations replaced by ENGR 4037 Advanced Engineering Thesis 1: Preliminary Investigations
MECH 4006 Advanced Engineering Thesis 2: Detailed Investigations replaced by ENGR 4036 Advanced Engineering Thesis 2: Detailed Investigations