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Bachelor of Research - Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences | 2019
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Research |
Abbreviation: | BRes |
UOW Course Code: | 380 |
CRICOS Code: | 091515G |
Total Credit Points: | 48 credit points |
Duration: | 1 year full time or 2 years part time |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn |
Delivery Mode: | On-Campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: | Wollongong |
Overview
The Bachelor of Research degree offers a specialisations in Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Physics, Medical Radiation Physics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Mining Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering. The Bachelor of Research comprises research training and coursework, requiring students to complete 48 credit points of subjects.
Students completing the Bachelor of Research will receive 48 credit points of advanced standing and be able to enroll in the 2nd year of the Master of Research and undertake the 48 credit point thesis.
Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Course Structure
The Bachelor of Research degree comprises of both research and research training, requiring students to complete 48 credit points of subjects, as specified in the chosen area of study.
The Bachelor of Research from the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences is available in the following areas:
Areas of Study
Mathematics
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESH402 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| MATH491 | Mathematics Honours Thesis | 12 | Annual, Spring 2019/Autumn 2020 |
| MATH451 | Advanced Topics in Mathematics A | 12 | Autumn |
| MATH452 | Advanced Topics in Mathematics B | 12 | Spring |
| Elective | MATH or STAT 300 or 400 level subject | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
Applied Statistics
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESH402 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| STAT491 | Statistics Honours Thesis | 12 | Annual, Spring 2019/Autumn 2020 |
| STAT451 | Advanced Topics in Statistics A | 12 | Autumn |
| STAT452 | Advanced Topics in Statistics B | 12 | Spring |
| Elective | MATH or STAT 300 or 400 level subject | 6 | Spring |
Physics
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESH402 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS458 | Advanced Project | 12 | Annual |
| PHYS466 | Research Methods | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS474 | Quantum Mechanics | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS476 | Solid State Physics | 6 | Annual |
| PHYS473 | Electromagnetism | 3 | Autumn |
| Plus ONE of the following: | |||
| PHYS471 | Theoretical Mechanics | 3 | Autumn |
| PHYS472 | Cosmology | 3 | Not offered in this year |
| AND | |||
| Elective | MATH or PHYS 300 or 400 level subjects | 6 | Spring |
Medical Radiation Physics
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDI100 | Human Structure and Function | 6 | Autumn |
| RESH402 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS458 | Advanced Project | 12 | Annual |
| PHYS365 | Detection of Radiation: Neutrons, Electrons and X-Rays | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS366 | Physics of Radiotherapy | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS463 | Nuclear Medicine | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS462 | Medical Imaging | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS461 | Radiobiology and Radiation Protection | 6 | Spring |
In the event that some of the subjects above have been completed outside of this degree, the following subjects will be substituted (with the approval of the Academic Program Director) to complete 48 credit points:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESH402 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| RESH404 | iAccelerate/Startup Learning Program | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS466 | Research Methods | 6 | Annual |
| or other 300 or 400 level PHYS subject selected by the Discipline Leader. | |||
Computer Science
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESH402 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| CSCI400 | Computer Science Honours Project | 18 | Annual, Spring 2019/Autumn 2020 |
| CSCI441 | CS Research Methodology | 6 | Not offered in this year |
| Electives | CSCI 300 or 400 level subjects | 18 | Autumn, Spring |
Information Technology
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESH402 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT440 | IT Research Methodology | 6 | Not offered in this year |
| ISIT450 | Information Systems & Technology Research Report | 18 | Not offered in this year |
| Elective | ISIT 300 or 400 level subjects | 18 | Autumn, Spring |
Civil Engineering
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESH402 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG451 | Engineering Research Methods | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG452 | Thesis A | 12 | Annual, Spring 2019/Autumn 2020 |
| ENGG980 | Professional Communications and Engineering Workplace Practice | 12 | Annual, Spring 2019/Autumn 2020 |
| Elective | CIVL 400 level subjects | 12 | Spring |
Computer Engineering
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESH402 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG451 | Engineering Research Methods | 6 | Autumn |
| ECTE458 | Engineering Project 2 | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| ENGG980 | Professional Communications and Engineering Workplace Practice | 12 | Annual, Spring 2019/Autumn 2020 |
| ECTE432 | Computer Architecture | 6 | Spring |
| ECTE471 | Robotics and Flexible Automation | 6 | Spring |
Electrical Engineering
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESH402 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG451 | Engineering Research Methods | 6 | Autumn |
| ECTE458 | Engineering Project 2 | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| ENGG980 | Professional Communications and Engineering Workplace Practice | 12 | Annual, Spring 2019/Autumn 2020 |
| ECTE412 | Power Electronics and Drives | 6 | Spring |
| ECTE426 | Power Distribution Systems | 6 | Spring |
Environmental Engineering
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESH402 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG451 | Engineering Research Methods | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG452 | Thesis A | 12 | Annual, Spring 2019/Autumn 2020 |
| ENGG980 | Professional Communications and Engineering Workplace Practice | 12 | Annual, Spring 2019/Autumn 2020 |
| Electives | ENVE 400 level subjects | 12 | Spring |
Materials Engineering
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESH402 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG451 | Engineering Research Methods | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG452 | Thesis A | 12 | Annual, Spring 2019/Autumn 2020 |
| ENGG980 | Professional Practice | 12 | Annual |
| Electives | MATE or ENGG 400 level subjects | 12 | Spring |
Mechanical Engineering
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESH402 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG451 | Engineering Research Methods | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG452 | Thesis A | 12 | Annual, Spring 2019/Autumn 2020 |
| ENGG942 | Professional Communications and Engineering Workplace Practice | 12 | Annual, Spring 2019/Autumn 2020 |
| Electives | MECH or ENGG 400 level subjects | 12 | Spring |
Mechatronic Engineering
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESH402 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG451 | Engineering Research Methods | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG452 | Thesis A | 12 | Annual, Spring 2019/Autumn 2020 |
| ENGG980 | Professional Communications and Engineering Workplace Practice | 12 | Annual, Spring 2019/Autumn 2020 |
| Electives | MECH or ECTE 400 level subjects | 12 | Spring |
Mining Engineering
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESH402 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG451 | Engineering Research Methods | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG452 | Thesis A | 12 | Annual, Spring 2019/Autumn 2020 |
| ENGG980 | Professional Communications and Engineering Workplace Practice | 12 | Annual, Spring 2019/Autumn 2020 |
| Electives | MINE or ENGG 400 level subjects | 12 | Spring |
Telecommunications Engineering
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESH402 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG451 | Engineering Research Methods | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| ECTE458 | Engineering Project 2 | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| ENGG980 | Professional Communications and Engineering Workplace Practice | 12 | Annual, Spring 2019/Autumn 2020 |
| Plus TWO of the following electives | |||
| ECTE465 | Wireless Communication Systems | 6 | Spring |
| ECTE469 | Queuing Theory and Optimization | 6 | Spring |
| ECTE331 | Real-time Embedded Systems | 6 | Spring |