Software Engineering Papers at Tauranga (2024)

Software Engineering is available as a specified programme for the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BE(Hons)).

To complete the specified programme in Software Engineering, students must complete the following programme.

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• 100 Level
• 200 Level
• 300 Level
• 500 Level

• 100 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  CHEMY100	Chemistry in Context - Matū o te Ao	15.0	24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga)
  This paper covers a broad range of chemical concepts that are fundamental to the sciences and engineering. A strong emphasis is made to teach concepts through real-life examples from the world around us. He toro na tenei pepa i nga tumomo tuapapa o te matai matu kei te tuapapa o nga horopaki putaiao, pukaha hoki He kaha hangai te ...
  COMPX102	Object-Oriented Programming	15.0	24B (Hamilton), 24B (Secondary School - Unistart), 24B (Tauranga), 24C (Hamilton Waikato College), 24H (Hamilton), 24X (Hainan University, Haikou, China) & 24X (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China)
  This paper builds on introductory programming experience, and assumes a knowledge of basic programming techniques, which it expands on particularly in the areas of data organisation and algorithms. It also provides an introduction to: object-oriented programming, computer architecture, Boolean algebra, assembly language, and progra...
  ENGEN101	Engineering Maths and Modelling 1A	15.0	24A (Hamilton), 24A (Secondary School - Unistart), 24A (Tauranga) & 24B (Hamilton)
  A study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications.
  ENGEN102	Engineering Maths and Modelling 1B	15.0	24B (Hamilton), 24B (Secondary School - Unistart), 24B (Tauranga) & 24G (Hamilton)
  A further study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications. Includes an introduction to relevant statistical methods.
  ENGEN103	Engineering Computing	15.0	24A (Hamilton), 24A (Tauranga), 24G (Hamilton) & 24X (Hainan University, Haikou, China)
  This paper introduces computer programming in languages such as the MATLAB and Python languages. It provides the basis for the programming skills required in more advanced papers.
  ENGEN110	Engineering Mechanics	15.0	24B (Hamilton), 24B (Tauranga) & 24G (Hamilton)
  Statics and dynamics of rigid bodies. Application of freebody diagrams and equations of equilibrium to calculate internal and external forces and moments on/in structures and mechanisms. Kinetics and kinematics of particles. Geometric properties of areas.
  ENGEN111	Electricity for Engineers	15.0	24B (Hamilton), 24B (Tauranga) & 24X (Hamilton)
  Concepts underlying electricity such as current, voltage and power will be introduced, and apply these concepts to analyse electrical energy systems.
  ENGEN112	Materials Science and Engineering	15.0	24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga)
  Introduction to engineering materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, semiconductors and biomaterials) and their atomic structure and mechanical properties. Includes; elastic and plastic deformation, fracture mechanisms, failure in service, iron-carbon phase diagram, redox reactions in corrosion, production of polymers, ce...
  ENGEN170	Engineering and Society	15.0	24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga)
  Introduction to the role of engineering in society with a focus on sustainable development, data analysis, holistic systems thinking, and the future of work within a global and New Zealand context including an introduction to the Treaty of Waitangi.
  ENGEN180	Foundations of Engineering	15.0	24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
  Introduction to the engineering design process and computer aided design, fundamental principles of engineering analysis, open ended problem solving, engineering economics and the skills of a successful engineer. Includes a design-build-test experience.
  MATHS135	Discrete Structures	15.0	24B (Hamilton), 24B (Secondary School - Unistart), 24B (Tauranga), 24C (Hamilton Waikato College) & 24X (Hainan University, Haikou, China)
  An introduction to a number of the structures of discrete mathematics with wide applicability in areas such as: computer logic, analysis of algorithms, telecommunications, networks and public key cryptography. In addition it introduces a number of fundamental concepts which are useful in Statistics, Computer Science and further stu...

• 200 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  COMPX203	Computer Systems	15.0	24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga)
  This paper provides an overview of the operation of computer systems. The central theme is the way in which the hardware and software co-operate to allow the execution of programs written in a high-level language.
  COMPX204	Practical Networking and Cyber Security	15.0	24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
  This paper provides an overview of the technologies and protocols involved in computer communications and cyber security. Practical work includes network programming.
  COMPX222	Web Development	15.0	24B (Hamilton), 24B (Tauranga) & 24X (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China)
  This paper provides a broad overview of the principles and technologies used in Web Applications, with practical experience of client-side and server-side programming.
  COMPX223	Database Practice and Experience	15.0	24A (Hamilton), 24A (Secondary School - Unistart) & 24A (Tauranga)
  This paper approaches the subject of databases from a practical perspective - how do I create a database and how do I retrieve/update data. Both aspects are heavily addressed in this paper. Database creation and querying, using SQL, will be introduced in lectures as you will master practical skills associated with a commercial Data...
  COMPX242	Software Engineering Design 2	15.0	24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
  This paper continues object-oriented software development in Java introducing design methodologies in software architecture, detailed design, design patterns, software configuration management, and software testing. Project work starts with GUI development and works through to the development of mobile applications.

• 300 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  COMPX310	Machine Learning	15.0	24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
  This paper introduces Machine Learning (ML) which is the science of making predictions. ML algorithms strive to be fast and highly accurate, while processing large datasets. This paper will use standard Python-based ML toolkits to teach the fundamentals of ML.
  COMPX322	Advanced Web Development	15.0	24A (Hamilton) & 24X (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China)
  This paper covers a range of topics relating to the development of web applications. These include the latest developments in HTML, CSS and JavaScript; asynchronous communication using AJAX; security issues; object-oriented JavaScript; RESTful web services; XML; JSON and development libraries and frameworks.
  COMPX323	Advanced Database Concepts	15.0	24A (Hamilton)
  This paper provides an introduction to the advanced features of database management systems. Students will learn to use and manipulate advanced features, and to understand and explore the technical background of large database management systems. They will have hand-on practice in using these features to create, query and maintain ...
  COMPX324	User Experience Design	15.0	24B (Hamilton), 24B (Tauranga) & 24X (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China)
  An introduction to the field of human-computer interaction (HCI) where students develop skills and techniques for the design and evaluation of modern computer interfaces.
  COMPX361	Logic and Computation	15.0	24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
  The syllabus includes: further development of predicate logic with application to program verification; mathematical induction including structural induction; finite state automata and regular languages; Kleene's Theorem; Turing machines, the Church-Turing thesis, universal Turing machines and the Halting problem; formal grammars a...
  COMPX374	Software Engineering Industry Project	15.0	24B (Hamilton)
  Students work in small groups to engineer a prototype for a medium-sized software project. Following established software engineering design principles, they elicit requirements and document specifications, design the system architecture and user interface, carry out documentation preparation, implementation, and plan for maintenan...

• 500 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  COMPX560	Turing Topics in Computer Science	15.0	24X (Hamilton) & 24X (Tauranga)
  One or more special topics in computer science, at an advanced level.
  ENGEN582	Honours Research and Development Project	45.0	24X (Hamilton) & 24X (Tauranga)
  This paper provides the "capstone" project required to complete an accredited engineering degree. The paper builds on the knowledge and skills students have gained in the first three years of their professional engineering degree and reinforces the multidisciplinary aspect of engineering. Students will learn how to carry out a Res...