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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.

313313 v.2 Computing Major (BSc Science)

Introduction

This major consists of the 1 year Computing Pre-Major followed by the Computing Major (within the major, the student must choose one of the four Computing streams). This major provides a thorough coverage of modern computing. The major covers fundamental programming and theoretical knowledge followed by an opportunity to specialise in one of the four key computing streams: Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security and Software Engineering. Curtin's Computing course teaches C++ and Java in the Computing Pre-Major. Linux and object oriented programming skills are taught throughout the course. The graduates from the course will have a high level of knowledge of computer systems and processes involved in software development and maintenance. The aim of this major is to prepare the students for the areas of ICT stated to be most in demand and for positions that are most difficult to fill.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible for Professional Level accreditation from the Australian Computer Society.

Further Information

For more information, contact the Career Consultant in the Faculty of Science and Engineering on (08) 9266 4816 or email: careers@vesta.curtin.edu.au or visit our website at http://www.scieng.curtin.edu.au

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
314651 v.1   Information Technology Stream (BSc Science) 200.0
  OR  
314652 v.1   Computer Science Stream (BSc Science) 200.0
  OR  
314653 v.1   Cyber Security Stream (BSc Science) 200.0
  OR  
314654 v.1   Software Engineering Stream (BSc Science) 200.0
  200.0
Year 2 Semester 1
4521 v.7   Computer Communications 200 3.0 25.0
4542 v.9   Operating Systems 200 3.0 25.0
8934 v.9   Software Engineering 200 3.0 25.0
  75.0
Year 2 Semester 2
4524 v.6   Computer Graphics 200 3.0 25.0
  25.0
Year 3 Semester 1
313810 v.1   Computer Project 320 9.0 25.0
  OR  
12333 v.6   Design and Analysis of Algorithms 300 3.0 25.0
  SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
313300 v.2   Human Computer Interface 400 3.0 25.0
313318 v.1   Computer Project 330 9.0 25.0
  OR  
13391 v.5   Software Security 300 2.0 25.0
  50.0

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