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Unit of Study Table

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Biomedical Engineering Stream Table

Biomedical Engineering Stream Core units

Complete a total of 108 credit points of units of study from the following unit groups:
Complete 6 credit points of:
ENGG1801
Engineering Computing
6      Semester 1
Summer Late
INFO1103
Introduction to Programming
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
Complete 6 credit points of:
ENGG1802
Engineering Mechanics
6      Intensive January
Semester 2
Summer Main
PHYS1001
Physics 1 (Regular)
6    A HSC Physics or PHYS1003 or PHYS1004 or PHYS1902 or equivalent. Students who have not completed HSC Physics (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Physics Bridging Course (offered in February).
N PHYS1002 or PHYS1901 or EDUH1017
Semester 1
Complete 6 credit points of:
AMME2261
Fluid Mechanics 1
6    P (MATH1001 OR MATH1901 OR MATH1906) AND (MATH1014 OR MATH1002 OR MATH1902) AND (MATH1003 OR MATH1903 OR MATH1907)
N AMME2200
Semester 1
CHNG2803
Energy and Fluid Systems Practice
6    A Ability to conduct mass and energy balances, and the integration of these concepts to solve real chemical engineering problems Ability to understand basic principles of physical chemistry, physics and mechanics. Ability to use mathematics of calculus (including vector calculus) and linear algebra, and carry out computations with MATLAB and MS EXCEL. Ability to read widely outside of the technical literature, and to synthesise arguments based on such literature. Ability to write coherent reports and essays based on qualitative and quantitative information.
P (MATH1001 OR MATH1901) AND (MATH1002 OR MATH1902) AND (MATH1003 OR MATH1903) AND (MATH1005 OR MATH1905) AND CHNG1103 AND (CHEM1101 OR CHEM1901 OR CHEM1903) AND (CHEM1102 OR CHEM1902 OR CHEM1904 OR AMME1961 OR ENGG1960)
C (CHNG2802 OR ELEC1103) AND CHNG2803
Semester 1
ELEC2302
Signals and Systems
6    A MATH1001 Differential Calculus and MATH1002 Linear Algebra and MATH1003 Integral Calculus and Modelling. Basic knowledge of differentiation & integration, differential equations, and linear algebra.
Semester 2
MECH2400
Mechanical Design 1
6    A ENGG1801 and ENGG1802, HSC Maths and Physics
Semester 2
Complete 6 credit points of:
AMME5790
Introduction to Biomechatronics
6    A A good practical knowledge and an interest in mechanical and electronic engineering; adequate maths and applied maths skills; background knowledge of physics, chemistry and biology; Some programming capability, MATLAB, C, C++; the ability to use, and experience of, common software tools used by engineers including CAD and EDA packages.
P MECH3921 OR MTRX3700 OR AMME5921
N AMME4790


AMME5790 is the last in a series of practical Mechatronic and Electrical courses taken over three years. It takes these engineering concepts, along with the associated mathematical, electronic and mechanical theory and applies this knowledge to a series of practical, albeit specialised biomechatronic applications that will be encountered by Mechatronic Engineers who enter this broad field on graduation.
Semester 2
AMME5951
Fundamentals of Neuromodulation
6    A ELEC1103 or equivalent, (MECH2901 OR AMME9901), and (MECH3921 or AMME5921)
Semester 1
ELEC3802
Fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering
6    A ELEC2004 or ELEC2104 A knowledge of basic electrical engineering is required: Ohm's law, Thevenin and Nortons' theorems, basic circuit theory involving linear resistors, capacitors and inductors, a basic knowledge of bipolar and field effect transistor theory, simplified theoretical mechanism of operation of transformers.
Semester 1
Complete all 72 credit points of:
AMME1960
Biomedical Engineering 1A
6    A HSC Mathematics Extension 1 (3 Unit)
N ENGG1960 or ENGG1800 or CIVL1900 or CHNG1108 or AERO1560 or MECH1560 or MTRX1701
Semester 1
AMME1961
Biomedical Engineering 1B
6    A HSC Biology HSC Chemistry Summer bridging courses are available for students who did not complete HSC biology or chemistry


Note: CHEM1101 is scheduled for semester 1 Year 1 and AMME1961 for Semester 2 Year 1. Students should ideally ensure that they follow this schedule.
Semester 2
CHEM1101
Chemistry 1A
6    A HSC Chemistry and Mathematics. Students who have not completed HSC Chemistry (or equivalent) and HSC Mathematics (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Chemistry and Mathematics Bridging Courses (offered in February).
N CHEM1001 or CHEM1901 or CHEM1903 or CHEM1909 or CHEM1109


Students who have not completed HSC Chemistry (or equivalent) and HSC Mathematics (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Chemistry and Mathematics Bridging Courses (offered in February, http://sydney.edu.au/science/chemistry/studying-chemistry/bridging-course.shtml).
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Main
AMME1362
Materials 1
6    N CIVL2110 or AMME2302
Semester 2
AMME2960
Biomedical Engineering 2
6    A AMME1960 AND AMME1961
P (MATH1001 or MATH1901) AND (MATH1002 or MATH1902) AND (MATH1003 or MATH1903)
Semester 1
ELEC1103
Fundamentals of Elec and Electronic Eng
6    A Basic knowledge of differentiation & integration, and HSC Physics
Semester 1
MECH2901
Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers
6    P (AMME1960 OR ENGG1960 OR BIOL1xxx OR AMME1961) AND [6cp junior Chemistry]
Semester 2
ELEC2104
Electronic Devices and Circuits
6    A Knowledge: ELEC1103. Ohm's Law and Kirchoff's Laws; action of Current and Voltage sources; network analysis and the superposition theorem; Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits; inductors and capacitors, transient response of RL, RC and RLC circuits; the ability to use power supplies, oscilloscopes, function generators, meters, etc.
Semester 2
MECH3660
Manufacturing Engineering
6    P MECH2400 OR ENGG1960 OR AMME1960
Semester 1
MECH3921
Biomedical Design and Technology
6    A A basic understanding of human physiology and anatomy and an understanding of the engineering design process.
P (AMME2302 OR AMME1362) AND MECH2901 AND (MECH2400 OR ENGG1960 OR AMME1960)
N AMME5921
Semester 2
AMME4971
Tissue Engineering
6    P MECH2901 AND MECH3921


The primary teaching delivery method will be lectures. This unit builds on the assumed knowledge of junior and intermediate biology and thus students will already have practical hands-on biological training. The purpose of this unit is to elaborate the theory and latest developments of this very new field of tissue engineering, thereby building on the existing practical and theoretical knowledge base the students have in cell biology.
Semester 1
MECH4961
Biomechanics and Biomaterials
6    P (ENGG1960 OR ENGG1802 OR PHYS1001) AND (AMME2302 OR AMME1362) AND MECH2901 AND MECH3921
Semester 2
Also complete 12 credit points of units of study from the Biomedical Engineering Stream Specialist table below.

Biomedical Engineering Stream Specialist units

Select a minimum of 12 credit points from the following units of study:
AMME2262
Thermal Engineering 1
6    P (MATH1001 OR MATH1901 OR MATH1906) AND (MATH1014 OR MATH1002 OR MATH1902) AND (MATH1003 OR MATH1903 OR MATH1907)
N AMME2200
Semester 2
AMME4710
Computer Vision and Image Processing
6    P MECH4720 OR MECH4730 OR MECH5720
Semester 2
AMME4981
Applied Biomedical Engineering
6    A MECH3361 AND MECH2400 AND MECH2901 AND MECH3362 AND MECH3921. Anatomy and Physiology, engineering dynamics and mechanics of solids in the second year level and knowledge of materials engineering and mechanical design in the third year level
P AMME2301 AND AMME2500 AND (AMME1362 OR AMME2302)
N AMME9981
Semester 1
AMME4990
Biomedical Product Development
6    A Junior level chemistry, intermediate level biology, and specific knowledge of cell biology at least at the junior level, and preferably at the intermediate level.
P MECH2901 AND MECH3921
Semester 1
AMME5931
Nanomaterials in Medicine
6    A Junior biology and chemistry, junior materials science, intermediate anatomy and physiology, senior engineering design practice, and biomedical engineering: BIOL1003 or 6 credit points of junior biology; CHEM1101 or 6 credit points of junior chemistry; AMME1362 or 6 credit points of materials science; MECH2901 or 6 credit points of intermediate anatomy and physiology.
Semester 1
AMME5951
Fundamentals of Neuromodulation
6    A ELEC1103 or equivalent, (MECH2901 OR AMME9901), and (MECH3921 or AMME5921)
Semester 1
AMME5962
Introduction to Mechanobiology
6    A 6 credit points of junior biology, 6 credit points of junior chemistry and 6 credit points of intermediate physiology or equivalent
Semester 2
AMME5992
Regulatory Affairs in the Medical Industry
6    A 6cp of Junior Chemistry, and 6cp of Biology units
P (AMME9901 OR MECH2901) AND (MECH3921 OR AMME5921)
N AMME4992
Semester 2
CHNG5601
Membrane Science
6      Semester 1
CHNG5602
Cellular Biophysics
6      Semester 1
CHNG5603
Analysis, Modelling, Control: BioPhy Sys
6    A It is assumed that students have a general knowledge of: MATH 1001 Differential Calculus MATH 1003 Integral Calculus and Modeling


This course is for Master degree students and also is offered as an elective course for fourth year students. Some lectures my be given by a guest lecturer.
Semester 1
CHNG5604
Membrane Engineering Laboratory
6    A CHNG5601
Semester 2
CHNG5605
Bio-Products: Laboratory to Marketplace
6   

This course is for Master degree students and also is offered as an elective course for fourth year students.
Semester 2
COMP5048
Visual Analytics
6    A It is assumed that students will have basic knowledge of data structures, algorithms and programming skills.
Semester 2
COMP5424
Information Technology in Biomedicine
6      Semester 1
COMP5456
Introduction to Bioinformatics
6    A Some experience with basic programming (coding) in Java, C, C++ or Perl; Some proven ability in mathematical or information sciences (as evinced in the prerequisites);Some knowledge of molecular biology either through first year BIOL papers or MBLG1001.
N COMP3456

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
ELEC3305
Digital Signal Processing
6    A Specifically the following concepts are assumed knowledge for this unit: familiarity with basic Algebra, Differential and Integral Calculus, continuous linear time-invariant systems and their time and frequency domain representations, Fourier transform, sampling of continuous time signals.
P ELEC2302
Semester 1
ELEC5514
Networked Embedded Systems
6    A ELEC3305, ELEC3506, ELEC3607 and ELEC5508
Semester 2
ELEC5614
Real Time Computing

This unit of study is not available in 2017

6    A SOFT2130 Software Construction (or SOFT2004 Software Development Methods 1) and ELEC3607 Embedded Computing (or ELEC2601 Microprocessor Systems)
N MECH5701
Semester 1
ELEC5701
Technology Venture Creation
6    N ENGG5102
Semester 2
ELEC5803
Advanced Bioelectronics

This unit of study is not available in 2017

6    A A strong foundation in control, signal processing and electronic devices and circuits is assumed including a knowledge of analogue and digital transistor operation, circuit building blocks such as the differential pair and current mirror, AC circuit analysis, Fourier analysis.
P (ELEC2104 OR ELEC5720 OR ELEC9704) AND (ELEC2602 OR ELEC5722 OR ELEC9602)

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
MECH5720
Sensors and Signals
6    A Strong MATLAB skills
N MECH4720
Semester 2
MECH5907
Orthopaedic and Surgical Engineering
6    A 1.Basic concepts in engineering mechanics - statics, dynamics, and solid mechanics. 2.Basic concepts in materials science, specifically with regard to types of materials and the relation between properties and microstructure. 3.A basic understanding of human biology and anatomy.
P (AMME2302 OR AMME9302 OR AMME1362) AND (MECH2901 OR AMME9901) AND (MECH3921 OR AMME5921)
N MECH4902
Semester 2
MTRX5700
Experimental Robotics
6    A Knowledge of statics and dynamics, rotation matrices, programming and some electronic and mechanical design experience is assumed.
P (AMME3500 OR AMME5501 OR AMME9501) AND MTRX3700.
Semester 1

Biomedical Engineering Stream Elective units

Select the remaining credit points from the following units of study:
AMME2200
Introductory Thermofluids
6    P (MATH1001 OR MATH1901 OR MATH1906) AND (MATH1014 OR MATH1002 OR MATH1902) AND (MATH1003 OR MATH1903 OR MATH1907)
N AMME2261 OR AMME2262
Semester 2
AMME2261
Fluid Mechanics 1
6    P (MATH1001 OR MATH1901 OR MATH1906) AND (MATH1014 OR MATH1002 OR MATH1902) AND (MATH1003 OR MATH1903 OR MATH1907)
N AMME2200
Semester 1
AMME2262
Thermal Engineering 1
6    P (MATH1001 OR MATH1901 OR MATH1906) AND (MATH1014 OR MATH1002 OR MATH1902) AND (MATH1003 OR MATH1903 OR MATH1907)
N AMME2200
Semester 2
AMME2301
Mechanics of Solids
6    P (MATH1001 OR MATH1901 OR MATH1906) AND (MATH1014 OR MATH1002 OR MATH1902) AND (MATH1003 OR MATH1903 OR MATH1907) AND ENGG1802
N CIVL2201
Semester 2
AMME2500
Engineering Dynamics
6    P (MATH1001 OR MATH1901 OR MATH1906) AND (MATH1014 OR MATH1002 OR MATH1902) AND (MATH1003 OR MATH1903 OR MATH1907) AND ENGG1802
Semester 1
AMME3500
System Dynamics and Control
6    P AMME2500
Semester 1
CHNG1103
Material and Energy Transformations Intro
6      Semester 2
CHNG2801
Conservation and Transport Processes
6    A Calculus, Computations (Matlab, Excel), Mass and Energy Balances.
P (MATH1001 OR MATH1901) AND (MATH1002 OR MATH1902) AND (MATH1003 OR MATH1903) AND (MATH1005 OR MATH1905) AND CHNG1103 AND (CHEM1101 OR CHEM1901 OR CHEM1903) AND (CHEM1102 OR CHEM1902 OR CHEM1904 OR AMME1961 OR ENGG1960)
C (CHNG2802 OR ELEC1103) AND CHNG2803
Semester 1
CHNG2802
Applied Maths for Chemical Engineers
6    A Enrolment in this unit of study assumes that all core science and engineering UoS in first-year have been successfully completed.
P (MATH1001 OR MATH1901) AND (MATH1002 OR MATH1902) AND (MATH1003 OR MATH1903) AND (MATH1005 OR MATH1015 OR MATH1905) AND ENGG1801 AND CHNG1103 AND (CHEM1101 OR CHEM1901 OR CHEM1903) AND (CHEM1102 OR CHEM1902 OR CHEM1904)
C CHNG2801 AND CHNG2803.
Semester 1
CHNG2804
Chemical and Biological Systems Behaviour
6    A Ability to conduct mass and energy balances, and the integration of these concepts to solve real chemical engineering problems. Ability to understand basic principles of physical chemistry, physics and mechanics. Ability to use mathematics of calculus (including vector calculus) and linear algebra, and to carry out computations with Matlab and MS-Excel.
P (MATH1001 OR MATH1901) AND (MATH1002 OR MATH1902) AND (MATH1003 OR MATH1903) AND (MATH1005 OR MATH1905) AND CHNG1103 AND (CHEM1101 OR CHEM1901 OR CHEM1903) AND (CHEM1102 OR CHEM1902 OR CHEM1904 OR AMME1961 OR ENGG1960)
C (CHNG2805 AND CHNG2806) OR MECH2901
Semester 2
CHNG2805
Industrial Systems and Sustainability
6    A Ability to conduct mass and energy balances, and the integration of these concepts to solve real chemical engineering problems. Ability to understand basic principles of physical chemistry, physics and mechanics. Ability to use mathematics of calculus (including vector calculus) and linear algebra, and carry out computations with MATLAB and MS EXCEL.
P (MATH1001 OR MATH1901) AND (MATH1002 OR MATH1902) AND (MATH1003 OR MATH1903) AND (MATH1005 OR MATH1015 OR MATH1905) AND ENGG1801 AND CHNG1103 AND (CHEM1101 OR CHEM1901 OR CHEM1903) AND (CHEM1102 OR CHEM1902 OR CHEM1904)
C CHNG2804 AND CHNG2806.
Semester 2
CHNG2806
Materials Purification and Recovery
6    A Ability to conduct mass and energy balances, and the integration of these concepts to solve real chemical engineering problems. Ability to understand basic principles of physical chemistry, physics and mechanics. Ability to use mathematics of calculus (including vector calculus) and linear algebra, and carry out computations with MATLAB and MS EXCEL. Ability to read widely outside of the technical literature, and to synthesise arguments based on such literature. Ability to write coherent reports and essays based on qualitative and quantitative information
P (MATH1001 OR MATH1901) AND (MATH1002 OR MATH1902) AND (MATH1003 OR MATH1903) AND (MATH1005 OR MATH1015 OR MATH1905) AND ENGG1801 AND CHNG1103 AND (CHEM1101 OR CHEM1901 OR CHEM1903) AND (CHEM1102 OR CHEM1902 OR CHEM1904)
C CHNG2804 AND CHNG2805.
Semester 2
CHNG3801
Process Design
6    A Enrolment in this unit of study assumes that all (six) core chemical engineering UoS in second year have been successfully completed.
P (CHNG2801 AND CHNG2802 AND CHNG2803 AND CHNG2804 AND CHNG2805 AND CHNG2806) OR (CHNG2801 AND CHNG2803 AND CHNG2804 AND AMME2960)
C CHNG3803, CHNG3802
Semester 1
CHNG3802
Control and Reaction Engineering
6    A Enrolment in this unit of study assumes that all (six) core chemical engineering UoS in second year have been successfully completed.
P (CHNG2801 AND CHNG2802 AND CHNG2803 AND CHNG2804 AND CHNG2805 AND CHNG2806) OR (CHNG2801 AND CHNG2803 AND CHNG2804 AND AMME2960)
C CHNG3801; CHNG3803
Semester 1
CHNG3803
Chemical/Biological Process Design
6    A Ability to conduct mass and energy balances, and the integration of these concepts to solve real chemical engineering problems. Ability to understand basic principles of physical chemistry, physics and mechanics. Ability to use mathematics of calculus (including vector calculus) and linear algebra, and carry out computations with MATLAB and MS EXCEL. Ability to read widely outside of the technical literature, and to synthesise arguments based on such literature. Ability to write coherent reports and essays based on qualitative and quantitative information.
P (CHNG2801 AND CHNG2802 AND CHNG2803 AND CHNG2804 AND CHNG2805 AND CHNG2806) OR (CHNG2801 AND CHNG2803 AND CHNG2804 AND AMME2960)
C CHNG3801 and CHNG3802
Semester 1
CHNG3804
Biochemical Engineering
6    A Enrolment in this unit of study assumes that all (six) core chemical engineering units of study in second year have been successfully completed.
P (CHEM1101 or CHEM1901) and (CHEM1102 or CHEM1902) and CHNG1103 and CHNG2801 and CHNG2802 and CHNG2803 and CHNG2804 and CHNG2805 and CHNG2806 and (MATH1001 or MATH1901) and (MATH1002 or MATH1902) and (MATH1003 or MATH1903) and (MATH1005 or MATH1905)
Semester 2
CHNG3805
Product Formulation and Design
6    A Mass and Energy Balances Conservation and Transport Phenomena Applied Mathematics (for Chemical Engineering) Process Design Concepts Process Control and Optimisation Concepts
P CHNG2801; CHNG2802; CHNG2803; CHNG2804; CHNG2805; CHNG2806
C CHNG3806; CHNG3807
Semester 2
CHNG3806
Management of Industrial Systems
6    A Ability to conduct mass and energy balances, and the integration of these concepts to solve real chemical engineering problems. Ability to understand basic principles of physical chemistry, physics and mechanics. Ability to use mathematics of calculus (including vector calculus) and linear algebra, and carry out computations with MATLAB and MS EXCEL. Ability to read widely outside of the technical literature, and to synthesise arguments based on such literature. Ability to write coherent reports and essays based on qualitative information.
P CHNG2801; CHNG2802; CHNG2803; CHNG2804; CHNG2805; CHNG2806
C CHNG3805; CHNG3807
Semester 2
CHNG3807
Products and Value Chains
6    A Ability to conduct mass and energy balances, and the integration of these concepts to solve real chemical engineering problems. Ability to understand basic principles of physical chemistry, physics and mechanics. Ability to use mathematics of calculus (including vector calculus) and linear algebra, and carry out computations with MATLAB and MS EXCEL. Ability to read widely outside of the technical literature, and to synthesise arguments based on such literature. Ability to write coherent reports and essays based on qualitative and quantitative information.
P CHNG2801; CHNG2802; CHNG2803; CHNG2804; CHNG2805; CHNG2806
C CHNG3805; CHNG3806
Semester 2
CHNG3808
Polymer Engineering
6    P (CHEM1101 or CHEM1901) and (CHEM1102 or CHEM1902) and CHNG1103 and CHNG2801 and CHNG2802 and CHNG2803 and CHNG2804 and CHNG2805 and CHNG2806 and (MATH1001 or MATH1901) and (MATH1002 or MATH1902) and (MATH1003 or MATH1903) and (MATH1005 or MATH1905)
C CHNG3801; CHNG3802
Semester 1
CHNG3809
Laboratory and Industrial Practice
6    P CHNG1103, CHNG2801, CHNG2802, CHNG2803, CHNG2804, CHNG2805 AND CHNG2806
C CHNG3801, CHNG3802, CHNG3803
Semester 1
Semester 2
CHNG4802
Chemical Engineering Design A
6    A CHNG3801 AND CHNG3802 AND CHNG3803 AND CHNG3805 AND CHNG3806 AND CHNG3807. Enrolment in this unit of study assumes that all (six) core chemical engineering unit of study in third year have been successfully completed
P CHNG3801,CHNG3802, CHNG3803, CHNG3805, CHNG3806, CHNG3807
N CHNG4203
Semester 1
CHNG4806
Chemical Engineering Design B
6    A CHNG3801 AND CHNG3802 AND CHNG3803 AND CHNG3805 AND CHNG3806 AND CHNG3807. Enrolment in this unit of study assumes that all core chemical engineering units of study in third-year have been successfully completed, as well as the related first semester UoS CHNG4802 or CHNG4203
P CHNG4802 or CHNG4203


Department permission required for enrolment prior to CHNG4802 in the case of Mid-Year Entry students.
Semester 2
COMP2007
Algorithms and Complexity
6    A MATH1004 or MATH1904
P INFO1105 or INFO1905.
Semester 2
COMP2022
Formal Languages and Logic
6    A MATH1004 or MATH2069 or MATH2969
P INFO1103 or INFO1903
Semester 1
COMP2121
Distributed Systems and Network Principles
6    A Introductory Java programming unit, Data Structures, Algorithms
P (INFO1103 or INFO1903) and (INFO1105 or INFO1905)
C (COMP2007 OR COMP2907)


The unit will provide the introductory platform for students interested in more advanced units in the area of distributed systems and networks, such as ELEC3506 (Data Communications and the Internet), COMP5116 (Internet Protocols), COMP5416 (Advanced Network Technologies), and COMP5426 (Parallel and Distributed Computing).
Semester 2
COMP2129
Operating Systems and Machine Principles
6    A INFO1105 OR INFO1905.
P INFO1103 or INFO1903.
Semester 1
COMP2907
Algorithms and Complexity (Advanced)
6    A MATH1004 AND MATH1904
P Distinction level result in INFO1105 or INFO1905
Semester 2
COMP3109
Programming Languages and Paradigms
6    P COMP2022 AND (COMP2007 OR COMP2907)
Semester 2
COMP3308
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
6    A COMP2007. Programing skills (e.g. Java, Python, C, C++, Matlab)
N COMP3608
Semester 1
COMP3419
Graphics and Multimedia
6    P (COMP2007 or COMP 2907), and 6 credit points of Junior Math
Semester 1
COMP3520
Operating Systems Internals
6    P COMP2129
Semester 1
COMP3530
Discrete Optimization
6    P COMP2007 or COMP2907
Semester 2
COMP3608
Intro. to Artificial Intelligence (Adv)
6    A COMP2007 or COMP2907. Programming skills (e.g. Java, Python, C, C++, Matlab) are required to complete the assignment.
P Distinction-level results in some 2nd year COMP or MATH or SOFT units.
N COMP3308


COMP3308 and COMP3608 share the same lectures, but have different tutorials and assessment (the same type but more challenging).
Semester 1
COMP3615
Software Development Project
6    P INFO3402 AND COMP2129 AND (COMP2007 OR COMP2907 OR COMP2121)
N INFO3600
Semester 2
ELEC2103
Simulation and Numerical Solutions in Eng
6    A ELEC1103. Understanding of the fundamental concepts and building blocks of electrical and electronics circuits and aspects of professional project management, teamwork, and ethics.
N COSC1001, COSC1901
Semester 2
ELEC2302
Signals and Systems
6    A MATH1001 Differential Calculus and MATH1002 Linear Algebra and MATH1003 Integral Calculus and Modelling. Basic knowledge of differentiation & integration, differential equations, and linear algebra.
Semester 2
ELEC2602
Digital Logic
6    A ELEC1601. This unit of study assumes some knowledge of digital data representation and basic computer organisation
Semester 1
ELEC3104
Engineering Electromagnetics
6    A Differential calculus, integral calculus, vector integral calculus; electrical circuit theory and analysis using lumped elements; fundamental electromagnetic laws and their use in the calculation of static fields.
Semester 1
ELEC3203
Electricity Networks
6    A This unit of study assumes a competence in first year mathematics (in particular, the ability to work with complex numbers), in elementary circuit theory and in basic electromagnetics.
Semester 1
ELEC3204
Power Electronics and Applications
6    A 1. Differential equations, linear algebra, complex variables, analysis of linear circuits. 2. Fourier theory applied to periodic and non-periodic signals. 3. Software such as MATLAB to perform signal analysis and filter design. 4. Familiarity with the use of basic laboratory equipment such as oscilloscope, function generator, power supply, etc. 5. Basic electric circuit theory and analysis
P ELEC2104
Semester 1
ELEC3206
Electrical Energy Conversion Systems
6    A Following concepts are assumed knowledge for this unit of study: familiarity with circuit theory, electronic devices, ac power, capacitors and inductors, and electric circuits such as three-phase circuits and circuits with switches, the use of basic laboratory equipment such as oscilloscope and power supply.
P ELEC3203
Semester 2
ELEC3304
Control
6    A Specifically the following concepts are assumed knowledge for this unit: familiarity with basic Algebra, Differential and Integral Calculus, Physics; solution of linear differential equations, Matrix Theory, eigenvalues and eigenvectors; linear electrical circuits, ideal op-amps; continuous linear time-invariant systems and their time and frequency domain representations, Laplace transform, Fourier transform.
P ELEC2302 AND (MATH2061 OR MATH2067 OR MATH2961 OR AMME2000)
N AMME3500
Semester 2
ELEC3305
Digital Signal Processing
6    A Specifically the following concepts are assumed knowledge for this unit: familiarity with basic Algebra, Differential and Integral Calculus, continuous linear time-invariant systems and their time and frequency domain representations, Fourier transform, sampling of continuous time signals.
P ELEC2302
Semester 1
ELEC3404
Electronic Circuit Design
6    A A background in basic electronics and circuit theory is assumed.
Semester 1
ELEC3405
Communications Electronics and Photonics
6    A ELEC2104. A background in basic electronics and circuit theory is assumed.
Semester 2
ELEC3505
Communications
6    P ELEC2302. Confidence in mathematical operation usually needed to handle telecommunications problems such as Fourier transform, fundamental in signals and systems theory, convolution, and similar techniques.
Semester 1
ELEC3506
Data Communications and the Internet
6    N NETS2150
Semester 2
ELEC3607
Embedded Systems
6    A ELEC1601 AND ELEC2602. Logic operations, theorems and Boolean algebra, data representation, number operations (binary, hex, integers and floating point), combinational logic analysis and synthesis, sequential logic, registers, counters, bus systems, state machines, simple CAD tools for logic design, basic computer organisation, the CPU, peripheral devices, software organisation, machine language, assembly language, operating systems, data communications and computer networks.
P ELEC1601 and ELEC2602
Semester 1
ELEC3608
Computer Architecture
6    A ELEC3607. Basic knowledge of assembly language and microprocessor systems is required.
P ELEC2602
Semester 2
ELEC3609
Internet Software Platforms
6    P INFO1103, INFO2110, (INFO2120 or INFO2820)
N EBUS4001
Semester 2
ELEC3610
E-Business Analysis and Design
6    N EBUS3003
Semester 1
ELEC3702
Management for Engineers
6    N MECH3661, ENGG3005
Semester 2
ELEC3802
Fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering
6    A ELEC2004 or ELEC2104 A knowledge of basic electrical engineering is required: Ohm's law, Thevenin and Nortons' theorems, basic circuit theory involving linear resistors, capacitors and inductors, a basic knowledge of bipolar and field effect transistor theory, simplified theoretical mechanism of operation of transformers.
Semester 1
ELEC3803
Bioelectronics
6    P ELEC2104 OR ELEC2602.
Semester 2
ELEC3901
Electrical Exchange Unit 1A
6      Semester 1
ELEC3902
Electrical Exchange Unit 1B
12      Semester 1
ELEC3903
Electrical Exchange Unit 1C
24      Semester 1
ELEC3904
Electrical Exchange Unit 2A
6      Semester 2
ELEC3905
Electrical Exchange Unit 2B
12      Semester 2
ELEC3906
Electrical Exchange Unit 2C
24      Semester 2
INFO2110
Systems Analysis and Modelling
6    A Experience with a data model as in INFO1003 or INFO1103 or INFS1000
Semester 2
INFO2120
Database Systems 1
6    P INFO1003 OR INFO1103 OR INFO1903 OR INFS1000 OR DECO1012.
N INFO2905, COMP5138, INFO2820
Semester 1
INFO2150
Health System Data Standards and Analysis
6    A Basic knowledge of Entity Relationship Modelling, database technology and SQL
P INFO1003
Semester 2
INFO2315
Introduction to IT Security
6    A In order to enter this unit, students should have at least one semester of tertiary study of IT. In particular, we assume familiarity with the value of information, and with the varied uses of IT in business and personal activities. We also assume an introductory level of skill in using a computer (for example, creating and moving files and folders, downloading and installing files, etc). The assumed background would be achieved by completing INFO1003 Foundations of IT. We also assume previous instruction in verbal presentations and teamwork.
Semester 2
INFO2820
Database Systems 1 (Advanced)
6    P Distinction-level result in INFO1003 or INFO1103 or INFO1903 or INFO1105 or INFO1905 or DECO1012.
N INFO2905, COMP5138, INFO2120
Semester 1
INFO2911
IT Special Project 2A
6    P 85% average in IT units of study in previous year AND 75% average in other non-IT units of study in previous year AND Special permission by the School of IT.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
INFO2912
IT Special Project 2B
6    P 85% average in IT units of study in previous year AND 75% average in other non-IT units of study in previous year AND Special permission by the School of IT.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
INFO3220
Object Oriented Design
6    P INFO2110 and COMP2129
Semester 1
INFO3315
Human-Computer Interaction
6      Semester 2
INFO3402
Management of IT Projects and Systems
6    A INFO2110 or INFO2810 or INFO2900
Semester 1
INFO3404
Database Systems 2
6    A This unit of study assumes that students have previous knowledge of database concepts including (1) ER modelling, (2) the relational data model and (3) SQL. The prerequisite material is covered in INFO 2120/2820. Familiarity with a programming language (e.g. Java or C) is also expected.
N INFO3504
Semester 2
INFO3406
Introduction to Data Analytics
6    A Basic statistics and database management.
P (MATH1005 OR MATH1905) AND (INFO2120 OR INFO2820).
Semester 2
INFO3504
Database Systems 2 (Adv)
6    A This unit of study assumes that students have previous knowledge of database concepts including (1) ER modelling, (2) the relational data model and (3) SQL. The prerequisite material is covered in INFO 2120/2820. Sound experience with the C programming language and the Unix software development environment is also expected.
P Distinction-level result in INFO2120 or INFO2820 or COMP2007 or COMP2907
N INFO3404
Semester 2
INFO3600
Major Development Project (Advanced)
12    P INFO3402
N ISYS3400, COMP3615

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Only available to students in BIT, BCST(Adv) or BSc(Adv).
Semester 2
INFO3911
IT Special Project 3A
6    P 85% average in IT units of study in previous year AND 75% average in other non-IT units of study in previous year AND Special permission by the School of IT.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Enrolment by department permission for students with 85% average in School of IT units plus minimum 75% average in other units
Semester 1
INFO3912
IT Special Project 3B
6    P 85% average in IT units of study in previous year AND 75% average in other non-IT units of study in previous year AND Special permission by the School of IT.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Enrolment by department permission for students with 85% average in School of IT units plus minimum 75% average in other units
Semester 2
MECH2400
Mechanical Design 1
6    A ENGG1801 and ENGG1802, HSC Maths and Physics
Semester 2
MECH3260
Thermal Engineering 2
6    A Fundamentals of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics are needed to begin this more advanced course
P AMME2200 OR AMME2262.
Semester 2
MECH3261
Fluid Mechanics 2
6    P AMME2200 OR (AMME2261 AND AMME2262)
Semester 1
MECH3361
Mechanics of Solids 2
6    P AMME2301 AND (AMME1362 OR AMME2302 OR CIVL2110)
Semester 2
MECH3362
Materials 2
6    A This subject requires you to have two important skills to bring in: (1) A good understanding of basic knowledge and principles of material science and engineering from AMME2302 (MECH2300) Materials I and mechanics of solids for simple structural elements (in tension, bending, torsion) from AMME2301 (AERO2300); (2) Reasonable mathematical skills in calculation of stresses and strains in simple structural elements.
P AMME2301 AND (AMME1362 OR AMME2302 OR CIVL2110)
Semester 1
MTRX1701
Introduction to Mechatronic Engineering
6    N MECH1560 OR ENGG1800 OR AERO1560 OR CIVL1900 OR CHNG1108 OR AMME1960 OR ENGG1960
Semester 1
MTRX1702
Mechatronics 1
6    A MTRX1701
N ELEC2602, ELEC1101, COSC1002, COSC1902
Semester 2
MTRX2700
Mechatronics 2
6    A MTRX1701. Students are assumed to know how to program using the 'C' programming language. Additionally, students should understand the basic concepts behind simple digital logic circuits.
P MTRX1702
N ELEC3607, ELEC2601
Semester 1
MTRX3700
Mechatronics 3
6    A Completion of a first course in microprocessor systems, including assembly and C language programming, interfacing, introductory digital and analogue electronics.
P MTRX2700
N MECH4710
Semester 2
A total of 48 CP should be chosen from the Biomedical Stream Electives. A maximum of 12 credit points can be taken as General Engineering Electives.
Refer to the relevant Major Table for requirements to complete that major within the Biomedical Engineering stream.


For a standard enrolment plan for Biomedical Engineering visit CUSP (https://cusp.sydney.edu.au).