CECS Professional Skills Mapping

COMP3530 — System Engineering for Software Engineers

Note: information provided here is indicative only. For full and current course information view the official page on P&C.

code:	COMP3530
name:	System Engineering for Software Engineers
unit value:	6
description:	Society relies on many complex systems of interacting technology, people, processes, laws and other elements. Examples of such systems include air transport, telecommunications and energy supply. Systems Engineering is a holistic, multi-disciplinary and well established approach to the engineering of these complex systems. Because software is a critical component of such systems, Software Engineers will often work in Systems Engineering teams. This course prepares students for such roles by covering the following topics: - Systems concepts - The Systems Engineering life-cycle and processes - Conceptual system design: including problem definition, technical performance measures, quality function deployment (QFD), trade-off analyses, and system specification. - Preliminary system design: subsystem design requirements, design review. - Detailed design and development: Detailed design requirements and design engineering activities; review and feedback, and incorporation of design changes - Design testing, evaluation and validation - Design for sustainability: approaches that integrate sustainability principles into the design process - Integration of Systems Engineering and Software Engineering activities
P&C:	https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/COMP3530
course learning outcomes:	Describe the holistic and multi-disciplinary nature of complex engineering projects Identify and explain the activities involved in each phase of the Systems Engineering life-cycle Explain the role of Software Engineering within the broader context of Systems Engineering Improve their ability to understand and solve complex and ill-defined problems Improve their ability to communicate with the multi-disciplinary engineering team and the community at large Improve their understanding of and commitment to ethical and professional responsibilities Improve their ability to function as an individual and as a team leader and member in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
assessment:	Learning Portfolio (40%) Tutorial Facilitation (20%) Final Exam (40%)

Mapped learning outcomes

learning outcome	1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE						2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY				3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES						assessment tasks
learning outcome	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.4	1.5	1.6	2.1	2.2	2.3	2.4	3.1	3.2	3.3	3.4	3.5	3.6	1	2	3
Describe the holistic and multi-disciplinary nature of complex engineering projects			✓		✓	✓	✓				✓						✓	✓	✓
Identify and explain the activities involved in each phase of the Systems Engineering life-cycle					✓				✓								✓	✓	✓
Explain the role of Software Engineering within the broader context of Systems Engineering				✓		✓					✓						✓	✓	✓
Improve their ability to understand and solve complex and ill-defined problems						✓	✓				✓						✓		✓
Improve their ability to communicate with the multi-disciplinary engineering team and the community at large												✓	✓	✓			✓		✓
Improve their understanding of and commitment to ethical and professional responsibilities											✓						✓		✓
Improve their ability to function as an individual and as a team leader and member in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams										✓				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Course contribution towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard

This table depicts the relative contribution of this course towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard. Note that this illustration is indicative only, and may not take into account any recent changes to the course. You are advised to review the official course page on P&C for current information..

1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard — summary

1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
	1.1	Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
	1.2	Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
✓	1.3	In depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
✓	1.4	Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
✓	1.5	Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
✓	1.6	Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the engineering discipline.
2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
✓	2.1	Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
	2.2	Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
✓	2.3	Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
✓	2.4	Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
✓	3.1	Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
✓	3.2	Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
✓	3.3	Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
✓	3.4	Professional use and management of information.
✓	3.5	Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
✓	3.6	Effective team membership and team leadership.

Updated: 18 February 2021/ Responsible Officer: Dean, CECS/ Page Contact: CECS Academic Education Services