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Courses Handbook 2013

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2013.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2012.

310861 v.1 Computer Science Major (Master of Science)

Introduction

The course is designed to extend knowledge of computer science particularly in its application to problems of a technical, industrial and applied nature and to increase the ability to manage research and development in a technical environment.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
  SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   125.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   150.0
  275.0
Year 1 Semester 1
311700 v.1   Science Research Methodologies 551 3.0 25.0
  25.0
Year 1 Semester 2
310856 v.2   Computer Science Project 610 8.0 25.0
  25.0
Year 2 Semester 1
310857 v.2   Computer Science Project 620 8.0 25.0
  25.0
Year 2 Semester 2
10262 v.4   Computer Science Project 552 20.0 50.0
  50.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credit
302639 v.1   Computer Science 552 3.0 25.0
302975 v.1   Systems Programming and Design 561 3.0 25.0
302976 v.1   Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science 552 4.0 25.0
314258 v.1   Computer Security Client Based Program Development 500 3.0 25.0
5475 v.8   Programming Languages 500 3.0 25.0

N1    Additional Optional units may be available - consult the Course Coordinator.

N2    Up to 75 credits of preparatory units may be taken in place of electives where required.

N3    Preparatory units are taken when students do not have the required background to complete core or selected optional units within this major. These units should be selected in consultation with the course coordinator.

NB    The Computer Science Major is made up of 125 credits of core units and 150 credits of listed options. Contact the course coordinator for further available options.

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