Comments about Master of Engineering (Smart Instrumentation) - On Campus - Bedford Park - South Australia
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Objectives
The primary aims of this course are to provide significant and substantial advanced knowledge of and skill in the field of Smart Instrumentation Engineering including in-depth knowledge of and skills in a specific area or application of Smart Instrumentation, obtained through a combination of coursework and project.Learning outcomesThe expected learning outcomes for the degree include: * an advanced level of knowledge of the Engineering principles underlying the application of Smart Instrumentation; * expertise in a range of technical skills used in the application of Smart Instrumentation Engineering; * well developed skills in written and oral communication, problem solving and critical thinking; and, * the knowledge and skills to undertake research and development; involving the selection of appropriate methodology, the analysis and review of research literature and the completion of an advanced development or similar research-oriented project.
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Entry requirements
Applicants normally must hold an approved undergraduate Engineering degree with appropriate electronic content, or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution. An applicant who has not previously studied electronics may be required to undertake appropriate bridging studies.The Faculty Board may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Engineering (Smart Instrumentation) and are subsequently admitted to the Masters degree will be awarded 18 units of credit. Students who complete the Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Smart Instrumentation) and are subsequently admitted to the Masters degree will be awarded 36 units of credit.Students with relevant professional work experience in a Smart Instrumentation Engineering related profession (including substantial and high level involvement in research or technical aspects relevant to Smart Instrumentation Engineering) may be granted credit up to a maximum of 18 units (i.e. credit towards the Graduate Certificate component of the award).Students who have completed an Australian University Engineering (four year or longer) degree in Computer and Electronic Engineering, or Robotic Engineering with honours may be granted credit up to a maximum of 36 units.
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Academic title
Master of Engineering (Smart Instrumentation)
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Course description
The Master of Engineering (Smart Instrumentation) is a 72-unit program offered by the School of Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics, within the Faculty of Science and Engineering on a Commonwealth Supported basis.
"Smart Instrumentation" refers to the increasing range of devices that display some form of "intelligence" whether by being self-monitoring (instrumentation), providing self-initiated responses and self-moderating behaviour (control) or having (wireless) mobility. This includes devices such as a mobile phone through to robotics through to "intelligent" structures that self-monitor and self-control temperature, vibrations etc.
The course articulates with the Graduate Certificate in Engineering (Smart Instrumentation) and the Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Smart Instrumentation), and the sequentially developed topics allow progression through the three awards.
PROGRAM OF STUDY [November, 2008]
To qualify for the Master of Engineering (Smart Instrumentation), a student must complete 72 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.
Core topics
ENGR9001
Engineering Masters Project §
18
ENGR9000
Research Methods for Engineering
3
§ Students may also elect to do this topic over a year by enrolling in topic ENGR9001A Engineering Masters Project (9/18 units) in two consecutive semesters.
Plus 51 units chosen from the following list, of which at least 30 units must be selected from the ENGR topics: #
Students who do not have an adequate background in Java programming can obtain it by completing (as part of the 51 units) the topic COMP8008 Computer Programming GE (3 units) or COMP8501 Advanced Programming A (3 units). COMP8008 is offered in intensive mode prior to the start of each semester as well as in semester 2.
COMP7008
Information Retrieval and Visualisation **
3
COMP7011
Intelligent Database Systems
3
COMP7017
Java Card Development **
3
COMP7018
Mobile Applications ** ^^
3
COMP8251
Interactive Computer Systems GE **
6
COMP9001
Network Systems **
3
COMP9012
Computer Operating Systems **
3
ENGR8130
Real Time Control Systems
6
ENGR8131
Communications Systems GE*
3
ENGR8501
Smart Sensors and Actuators
6
ENGR8502
Advanced Image Processing
6
ENGR8503
Autonomous Systems
6
ENGR8504
Embedded Systems Project
6
ENGR8542
Embedded Systems Architectures
6
ENGR8565
Digital Image Processing GE*
3
ENGR8600
Advanced Signal Processing GE*
3
# With the permission of the course coordinator, suitable other topics from the Master of Engineering (Biomedical), the Master of Information Technology or the Computer Science / Information Technology Honours topics may also be chosen.
* A student will not normally be permitted to enrol in the postgraduate topic if they have passed the related undergraduate topic.
** These topics are Honours or Masters computing topics for which an adequate background in Java programming is assumed.
^^ This topic may be undertaken cross-institutionally at University of South Australia with permission.
RECOMMENDED PROGRAM FOR 2-YEAR MASTER OF ENGINEERING (SMART INSTRUMENTATION) COMMENCING MID-YEAR
Students who complete the first 18 units can be awarded a Graduate Certificate in Engineering (Smart instrumentation). Students who complete the first 36 units can be awarded a Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Smart instrumentation).
Students who do not have an adequate background in Java programming can obtain it by completing the topic COMP8008 Computer Programming GE (3 units) or COMP8501 Advanced Programming A (3 units) as part of their degree, and may not follow the program exactly as specified below. COMP8008 is offered in intensive mode prior to the start of each semester as well as in semester 2.
Year 1: Semester 2
ENGR8131
Communications Systems GE*
3
ENGR8501
Smart Sensors and Actuators
6
ENGR8502
Advanced Image Processing
6
ENGR8600
Advanced Signal Processing GE*
3
Year 2: Semester 1
ENGR8130
Real Time Control Systems
6
ENGR8542
Embedded Systems Architectures
6
ENGR8565
Digital Image Processing GE*
3
ENGR9000
Research Methods for Engineering
3
Year 2: Semester 2
ENGR8503
Autonomous Systems
6
ENGR9001A
Engineering Masters Project (9/18 units)
9
3 units chosen from List A
3
Year 3: Semester 1
ENGR9001A
Engineering Masters Project (9/18 units)
9
9 units chosen from List A
9
List A
ENGR8504
Embedded Systems Project
6
COMP7008
Information Retrieval and Visualisation **
3
COMP7011
Intelligent Database Systems
3
COMP7017
Java Card Development **
3
COMP7018
Mobile Applications ** ^^
3
COMP8251
Interactive Computer Systems GE **
6
COMP9001
Network Systems **
3
COMP9012
Computer Operating Systems **
3
* A student will not normally be permitted to enrol in the postgraduate topic if they have passed the related undergraduate topic.
** These topics are Honours or Masters computing topics for which an adequate background in Java programming is assumed.
^^ This topic may be undertaken cross-institutionally at University of South Australia with permission.
RECOMMENDED PROGRAM FOR 2-YEAR MASTER OF ENGINEERING (SMART INSTRUMENTATION) COMMENCING IN SEMESTER 1
Students who do not have an adequate background in Java programming can obtain it by completing the topic COMP8008 Computer Programming GE (3 units) or COMP8501 Advanced Programming A (3 units) as part of their degree, and may not follow the program exactly as specified below. COMP8008 is offered in intensive mode prior to the start of each semester as well as in semester 2.
Year 1: Semester 1
ENGR8130
Real Time Control Systems
6
ENGR8542
Embedded Systems Architectures
6
ENGR8565
Digital Image Processing GE*
3
ENGR9000
Research Methods for Engineering
3
Year 1: Semester 2
ENGR8131
Communications Systems GE*
3
ENGR8501
Smart Sensors and Actuators
6
ENGR8502
Advanced Image Processing
6
ENGR8600
Advanced Signal Processing GE*
3
Year 2: Semester 1
ENGR9001A
Engineering Masters Project (9/18 units)
9
9 units chosen from List A
9
Year 2: Semester 2
ENGR8503
Autonomous Systems
6
ENGR9001A
Engineering Masters Project (9/18 units)
9
3 units chosen from List A
3
List A
ENGR8504
Embedded Systems Project
6
COMP7008
Information Retrieval and Visualisation **
3
COMP7011
Intelligent Database Systems
3
COMP7017
Java Card Development **
3
COMP7018
Mobile Applications ** ^^
3
COMP8251
Interactive Computer Systems GE **
6
COMP9001
Network Systems **
3
COMP9012
Computer Operating Systems **
3
* A student will not normally be permitted to enrol in the postgraduate topic if they have passed the related undergraduate topic.
** These topics are Honours or Masters computing topics for which an adequate background in Java programming is assumed.
^^ This topic may be undertaken cross-institutionally at University of South Australia with permission.
