Computer Requirements
Access to information technology facilities
Minimum and Preferred Computing Requirements
Students should refer to the University's minimum and recommended requirements available at http://www.usq.edu.au/ict/students/standards/hardware.htm and http://www.usq.edu.au/ict/students/standards/software/default.htm
A scanner may also be useful in some areas, but is not essential.
A USB 'Memory Stick' or 'Thumb Drive' of 256 Mb capacity or larger will be useful to transfer files.
Students enrolled in one of the following majors are advised that they may require access to a more powerful computer facility than one with the 'preferred' specifications listed in the table. They should contact their Program Coordinator for further details.
- Computer Systems Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Instrumentation and Control Engineering
- Software Engineering.
Students enrolled in the Computer Systems or Software Engineering majors of the Bachelor of Engineering should also check the computer requirements for the Bachelor of Information Technology (Faculty of Sciences) in the Faculty of Sciences section of this Handbook.
Program computer requirements
Software, Test Equipment and Tools
For students studying Electrical and Electronic or Computer Systems courses:
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students will be required to purchase electronic components for ELE1502 Electronic Circuits at an approximate cost of $50
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students in the Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering Technology programs will be required to purchase a kit of electronic components costing approximately $50 to complete the construction assignment for ELE3506 Electronic Measurement
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students in Associate Degree in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering Technology programs will be required to purchase a kit of electronic components costing approximately $50 to complete the construction assignment for ELE2501 Electronic Workshop and Production
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students studying these courses externally are expected to obtain access for at least several hours per week to the items listed below. These items are required for the courses specified and immediate access is not necessary. Access may be at a place of employment or other venue, however, if equipment has to be purchased, the cost will be approximately $85 for test equipment excluding the power supply, $250 for computer software and $80 for hand tools.
| Item |
Required for Courses |
| Computer Software |
| MICRO-CAP VIII student edition (Note:Adequate demo version available free on WWW) |
ELE1301, ELE1502, ELE2503, ELE2504 , ELE3506, ELE3805 |
| MatLAB student edition |
ELE2103, ELE3105, ELE3107, ELE4108, ELE4605, ELE3803 |
| Mathcad Ver. 11 (Win) student edition (or earlier) |
ELE2702, ELE2704 |
| Test Equipment and Tools |
Digital Multimeter
|
ELE1502, ELE2503, ELE2504, ELE3506 |
| Electronic breadboard (at least 640 holes) |
ELE1502, ELE2503, ELE2504, ELE3506 |
| DC power supply + 5V, 500 mA; +-15V, 100mA |
ELE2503, ELE2504, ELE3506 |
| One pair of wire cutters/strippers and one pair of smooth jawed pliers suitable for electronic work (approximate size 11 cm) |
ELE1502, ELE1911, ELE2501, ELE2503 , ELE2504, ELE2913, ELE3506 |
| Analogue multimeter, hook-up wire, some electronic components |
ELE2702 |
| Soldering Iron and Safety Glasses |
ELE2501, ELE3506 |
On-campus students studying the Electrical and Electronic major will be expected to purchase the following items to assist with project oriented laboratory work as follows. The approximate cost of these items is $50.
| Item |
Required for Courses |
| Electronic breadboard or prototyping board (at least 640 holes) |
ELE1502, ELE2503, ELE2504, ELE3506 |
| One pair of wire cutters/strippers and one pair of smooth jawed pliers suitable for electronic work (approximate size 11 cm) |
ELE1502, ELE2503, ELE2504, ELE3506 |
Further details will be provided at the commencement of
ELE1502 and other courses listed above.