Stream

Computer Science (Embedded) - COMPS13785

Stream Summary

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering

School: School of Computer Science and Engineering

Contact: http://www.cse.unsw.edu.au

Program: 3785 - Engineering (Hons) / Comp Sci

Award(s):

Bachelor of Science (Major)

View stream information for previous years

Stream Outline

Embedded systems comprise over 99% of all computer systems in operation. They are designed for specific purposes ranging from household appliances, such as microwave ovens and set-top boxes, to sophisticated real-time controllers used in fly-by-wire aircraft and the Large Hadron Collider. The study of embedded systems encompasses the design of both software and hardware and considers important economic factors including cost, performance and reliability.

The Embedded Systems stream in the Computer Science program exposes students to both the underlying hardware technologies and the techniques for controlling hardware programmatically.

Stream Structure

Students must complete 96 UOC including:

Core courses:
And choose ONE of:
And ONE of:
Substitutions
  • COMP1521 (6 UOC) is counted towards the BE (Hons) as a first year elective
  • COMP4920 (6 UOC) is waived in the BSc in favour of a management or ethics course in the BE (Hons)
  • Students instead take 12 UOC General Education.
Discipline electives:

18 UOC from the following courses:
Note: Enrolment in COMP9242 is restricted to students with a mark of at least 75 in COMP3231
COMPUNSW.jpg

Study Levels

UNSW Quick Links