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Associate Degree of Engineering Major Computer Systems Engineering
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 2 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 16 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8360
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 18740
Entry requirements
  • OP/Rank: 16/66
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 2 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 16 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 20680
  • On-campus
    AUD 23400

What will I study?

Professional experience

In addition to the courses listed below, you will also need complete professional experience. These experiences provide you with opportunities to put theory into practice.

Residential schools

In addition to the courses listed below, external students will also have the opportunity to come on-campus for face-to-face lectures and tutorials, use the facilities and to meet staff and other students.

Program structure

Courses to be studied
1 x Major 16
Plus 5-7 x Practice courses (0 units value) 0
Total     16
Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.
Year 1 Courses:
CSC1401Foundation Programming
ELE1301Computer Engineering
ELE1502Electronic Circuits
ELE1801Electrical Technology
ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications
ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving
ENM1500Introductory Engineering Mathematics 
One Elective - see Electives
Year 2 Courses: 
CSC2402Object-Oriented Programming in C++ 
ELE2101Control and Instrumentation 
ELE2303Embedded Systems Design 
ELE2501Electronic Workshop and Production 
ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design 
MAT1101Discrete Mathematics for Computing 
Two Electives - see Electives
Practice Courses: 
ELE1911Electrical and Electronic Practice A 
ELE2912Electrical and Electronic Practice B 
ENG1901Engineering Practice 1 
ENG2909Work Experience - Associate 
ENG2911AD Capstone Project 
Electives:
CSC2401Algorithms and Data Structures
CSC2404Operating Systems 
CSC2408Software Development Tools 
ELE2503Electronic Systems 
ELE2601Telecommunications Principles 
ELE3305 Computer Systems and Communications Protocols
ELE3307Real Time Systems
ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society
ENG3003Engineering Management
ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis

Other majors

The other majors for the Associate Degree of Engineering are: Agricultural; Civil; Electrical and Electronic; Environmental; Mechanical; Power; Process.