Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Robotics and Mechatronics)/Bachelor of Computer Science

The following course educational objectives define the achievements of Swinburne graduates in their professional engineering career a few years after graduation.

1. CEO1 Professionalism: Graduates are employed and working as practicing engineers in related engineering fields.
2. CEO2 Continuous Development: Graduates engage in continuous pursuit of knowledge and development of competencies.
3. CEO3 Social Involvement: Graduates contribute to sustainable development and well-being of society.

At the completion of the course, graduates will be able to demonstrate the attainment of the following Program Outcomes:

• PO1 Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to develop solutions to complex engineering problems.
• PO2 Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences with holistic considerations for sustainable development.
• PO3 Design/Development of Solutions: Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required
• PO4 Investigation: Conduct investigation of complex engineering problems using research methods including research-based knowledge, including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions
• PO5 Tool Usage: Create, select and apply, and recognize limitation of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering problems
• PO6 The Engineer and the World: Analyze and evaluate sustainable development impacts to society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment, in solving complex engineering problems
• PO7 Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and norms of engineering practice and adhere to relevant national and international laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion
• PO8 Individual and Collaborative Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and inclusive teams and in multidisciplinary, face-to-face, remote and distributed settings
• PO9 Communication: Communicate effectively and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences
• PO10 Project Management and Finance: Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments
• PO11 Life Long Learning: Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change.

For the completion of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Robotics and Mechatronics) / Computer Science, students are required to complete a total of 40 units (500 credit points) consisting of:

• 13 Core units of study (162.5 credit points)
• 18 units of study from Robotics and Mechatronics Major (225 credit points)
• 9 Computer Science Major units of study (112.5 credit points)
• 1 compulsory, not-for-credit units (0 credit points)

Core Units for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Robotics and Mechatronics)/Bachelor of Computer Science

• COS10009 Introduction to Programming
• TNE10006 Network and Switching
• COS10026 Computing Technology Inquiry Project
• COS10004 Computer Systems
• ENG10001 Humanitarian Engineering Design Project
• ENG10002 Engineering Materials
• ENG10003 Engineering Mechanics
• MTH10012 Calculus and Applications
• MTH10013 Linear Algebra and Applications
• PHY10001 Energy and Motion
• COS10025 Technology in an Indigenous Context Project
• EAT40005 Engineering Technology Project A (ENG/CS)*^†
• EAT40006 Engineering Technology Project B (ENG/CS)*^†

Robotics and Mechatronics Major

• COS20007 Object Oriented Programming
• EEE20006 Circuits and Electronics 1^†
• MEE20007 Design and Product Visualisation Project^†
• MEE20004 Structural Mechanics
• MEE20006 Engineering Dynamics
• TNE20003 Internet and Cybersecurity for Engineering Applications
• TNE30024 Deploying Secure Engineering Applications Online
• ENG20009 Engineering Technology Inquiry Project
• ENG20010 Engineering Technology Design Project
• MTH20017 Mathematical Methods and Statistics for Engineering
• EEE40017 Machine Vision*^†
• ENG30002 Engineering Technology Sustainability Project^†
• MEE30005 Machine Design Project^†
• RME30002 Control and Automation^†
• RME30003 Robotic Control^†
• RME40002 Mechatronics Systems Design*^†
• RME40003 Robot System Design*^†
• ENG40011 Engineering Technology Innovation Project^†

Software Development Major

• COS20019 Cloud Computing Architecture
• COS20031 Computing Technology Design Project
• COS30008 Data Structures and Patterns^*
• COS30020 Advanced Web Development
• COS30043 Interface Design and Development
• COS30049 Computing Technology Innovation Project
• COS40003 Concurrent Programming
• SWE30003 Software Architecture and Design
• SWE30009 Software Testing and Reliability

Artificial Intelligence Major

• COS20019 Cloud Computing Architecture
• COS20031 Computing Technology Design Project
• COS30049 Computing Technology Innovation Project
• SWE30003 Software Architecture and Design
• COS30020 Advanced Web Development
• COS30018 Intelligent Systems
• COS30019 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
• COS30082 Applied Machine Learning
• COS40007 Artificial Intelligence for Engineering

Internet of Things Major

• COS20019 Cloud Computing Architecture
• COS20031 Computing Technology Design Project
• COS30049 Computing Technology Innovation Project
• SWE30003 Software Architecture and Design
• COS30020 Advanced Web Development
• COS30017 Software Development for Mobile Devices
• COS30015 IT Security
• SWE30011 IoT Programming
• TNE10005 Network Administration

Data Science Major

• COS20019 Cloud Computing Architecture
• COS20031 Computing Technology Design Project
• COS30049 Computing Technology Innovation Project
• SWE30003 Software Architecture and Design
• COS30020 Advanced Web Development
• COS10022 Data Science Principles
• COS20028 Big Data Architecture and Application
• COS30045 Data Visualisation
• SWE40006 Software Deployment and Evolution

Cybersecurity Major

• COS20019 Cloud Computing Architecture
• COS20031 Computing Technology Design Project
• COS30049 Computing Technology Innovation Project
• SWE30003 Software Architecture and Design
• COS30020 Advanced Web Development
• COS20030 Malware Analysis
• COS30015 IT Security
• TNE20002 Network Routing Principles
• TNE30009 Network Security and Resilience

* Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes
^† Honours merit unit – results are used in the honours merit calculation

In the final year, students will be required to undertake two Final Year Research Project units (capstone experiences) which helps meet professional accreditation requirements.

Students are required to complete EAT20008 Professional Experience in Engineering (non-credit point unit), a 12-week approved relevant industrial practical experience before the commencement of the last semester of study.