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Introduction The ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science consists of the School of Engineering and School of Computer Science and has over 1,300 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate degree programs including over 300 international students from more than 40 different countries. Our degrees draw upon the extensive expertise and cutting-edge research activities of our staff and take advantage of the interdisciplinary nature of the University’s research strengths in computing, information and communications technology, engineering, and related mathematical and physical sciences. Engineering and Computer Science are essentially problem-solving disciplines. They develop the solutions to the technological problems of society. They are creative endeavors, based fundamentally on understanding the nature and scope of a problem, and proposing and synthesising effective solutions. They have at their heart the concept of design; given that each problem is different, the design task regularly involves a component of research to identify and realise a solution.
A natural outcome of the design-orientation and discipline-grounding of engineers and computer scientists is that they are in the position to be effective community leaders, able to contribute to the shaping of society and its physical and information infrastructures. In preparing our graduates to meet these demands, our curricula have two broad elements. The first is the domain knowledge relevant to their field of study. That consists of the fundamental principles of the discipline and the advanced knowledge of particular specialisations, in which there is rapid change. Secondly, we inculcate in our students “a way of thinking” relevant to a problem-solving discipline. We do that through design exercises in which staff challenge our students in a manner that engenders in them the confidence to be creative even when the problem domain they encounter may be foreign and outside their comfort zone. We emphasise the importance of teamwork in reaching realisable solutions to technological problems and the importance of clear technical communications.
Because of the rapidity of societal and technological change, it is not possible to know the nature of the problems that will confront engineers and computer scientists in the future, and for which solutions are required. It is therefore essential that we graduate professionals who will not be daunted by new concepts and challenges. They need to be comfortable with meeting new, difficult and contemporary material during their time with us. We achieve this goal by carefully exposing them to the research ethos of our staff and presenting them with material at the forefront of knowledge.
Design courses, already a long-standing part of our undergraduate curricula, contain an element of research, because that is the nature of design and synthesis. This aspect continues to be strengthened to make research methods more explicit and to develop in our students the notion that discovery and creation are the hallmarks of graduates able to meet the unknown challenges of the future, in a manner and style different from their peers who have not had exposure to research as an essential element of successful and innovative design.
For our very best students, our methods of instruction include reading groups, small group mentoring and participation in the laboratories of our researchers in which the principles of research are more readily explored and applied.
Student Advice and Support The College Student Office can be found on the first floor of the Ian Ross Building (Bldg No 32a). Opening hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. A Student Advisor is available to provide information and assistance in person or you can email Student Services student.services@cecs.anu.edu.au In addition to this support, each School has an Associate Head (Undergraduate) to provide advice on academic matters. Appointments with the Associate Heads can be made at the relevant School office: School of Engineering School of Computer Science Programs for outstanding students The College offers the following programs for outstanding students: • Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) • Bachelor of Engineering Research and Development Further information is available from http://cecs.anu.edu.au/students/future/undergrad Scholarships The College offers scholarships to both new and continuing students. Scholarships are offered to outstanding new students (ATAR 99+) and there are also a number of ‘Women in Technology’ scholarships for new female students with ATAR 95+. Further information is available from http://cecs.anu.edu.au/students/future/undergrad/scholarships A number of scholarships are also available to current students and more information can be found at: http://cecs.anu.edu.au/students/future/undergrad/scholarships2
The College is committed to encouraging more women to enrol in its programs and to ensuring its programs are conducted in a manner that respects and values women’s interest, experience and learning styles. The College operates a women’s network and offers a number of scholarships to female students. Further information is available from the College Student Office.
In addition to the programs listed within the College handbook entry, combined degree programs are available in a number of areas – see following list. Over 50 per cent of students in the College study combined programs. For more information about combined program options, please see the Combined Program section at the end of the Handbook. Accreditation The Bachelor of Engineering and the Bachelor of Software Engineering programs are accredited to the appropriate level with Engineers Australia (formerly IE Aust). The Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) has been submitted for accreditation. The Bachelor of Software Engineering program is also accredited with the Australian Computer Society (ACS). The Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) and the Bachelor of Information Technology programs are accredited with the Australian Computer Society. Status Advanced standing or status towards undergraduate degree programs of the College may be granted for studies completed elsewhere. Requests for status are assessed individually. Undergraduate programs offered
Honours Honours are included in the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development), Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours), Bachelor of Software Engineering, and all related combined programs. Honours are generally awarded on the basis of results in the program. Honours can be gained in Information Technology through the completion of an additional honours year. Admissions to the honours year is by invitation or application and is for students who have achieved at a sufficiently high standard in their bachelor degree. Graduate Programs The College offers a range of graduate coursework and research programs including masters and doctorates. Details can be found at: http://cecs.anu.edu.au/students/future/graduate
Further Information and contact details: College of Engineering and Computer Science Ian Ross Building (32a) The Australian National University Canberra ACT 0200 Australia T: 02 61250677 F: 02 61255476 E: student.services@cecs.anu.edu.au
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