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Bachelor of Engineering Technology Major Computer Systems Engineering
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
  • Semester 3 (November)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 3 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 24 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8360
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 19200
Entry requirements
  • OP/Rank: 12/75
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
  • Semester 3 (November)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 3 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 24 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 21360
  • On-campus
    AUD 24080

What will I study?

Practical experience

In addition to the courses listed below, you will also need to complete practical experience, where interactive hands-on activities, such as experiments and use of specialist equipment, are undertaken.

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 Units
1 x Major 24
Plus 4-6 x practice courses (0 unit value) 0
Total 24


Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.
Computer Systems Engineering Major: 
Year 1 courses:
CSC1401Foundation Programming
ELE1301Computer Engineering
ELE1502Electronic Circuits
ELE1801Electrical Technology
ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications
ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving
ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis
ENM1600Engineering Mathematics 
Year 2 courses: 
CSC2401Algorithms and Data Structures
ELE2101Control and Instrumentation
ELE2303Embedded Systems Design
ELE2501Electronic Workshop and Production
ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design
ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society
MAT1101Discrete Mathematics for Computing 
One Elective - see Electives
Year 3 courses: 
CSC2402Object-Oriented Programming in C++
ELE2503Electronic Systems
ELE2601Telecommunications Principles
ELE3305Computer Systems and Communications Protocols
ELE3307Real Time Systems
ENG3003Engineering Management 
ENG3111Technology Design Project
 One Elective - see Electives
Practice courses:
ELE1911Electrical and Electronic Practice A
ELE2912Electrical and Electronic Practice B
ELE2913Electrical and Electronic Practice C
ELE3914Electrical and Electronic Practice D
ENG1901Engineering Practice 1
ENG3909Work Experience - Technologist
Electives:
CSC2408Software Development Tools 
ELE2103Linear Systems and Control
ENG4004Engineering Project and Operations Management
CSC3403Comparative Programming Languages

Other majors

The other majors for the Bachelor of Engineering Technology are: Agricultural, Civil, Electrical and Electronic, Environmental, Infrastructure Management, Mechanical and Power.