Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

300266 v.2 Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) (Honours)


BSc(Hons)(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 044047K
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This course extends knowledge of current academic research methodology in the fundamental and applied areas of computer science. This is demonstrated through studying specialised units and the undertaking of a supervised research project and presentation of an honours dissertation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Refer to Admission into Honours Degree Programs (General Information section).

Duration and Availability

The course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Two intakes are offered each year in March and August. Prospective students should note that places may not always be available for the August intake.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

10749 v.4   Computer Science Honours Dissertation 498 5.0 25.0
6486 v.4   Computer Science 451 3.0 25.0
6487 v.4   Computer Science 452 2.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

6485 v.6   Computer Science Honours Dissertation 499 15.0 75.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
3437 v.12   Programming Language Design Concepts 352 3.0 25.0
4517 v.7   Artificial and Machine Intelligence 251 3.0 25.0
4542 v.8   Foundations of Computer Science 351 3.0 25.0
4547 v.4   Systems Programming and Design 361 3.0 25.0
13391 v.4   Software Security 303 3.0 25.0
303008 v.3   Software Engineering Tools and Metrics 352 3.0 25.0
 
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
4522 v.6   Computer Communications 352 3.0 25.0
4539 v.6   Machine Perception 362 4.0 25.0
12334 v.4   Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science 352 5.0 25.0
305684 v.2   Network Systems Design 304 4.0 25.0
308717 v.1   Software Engineering for Embedded Systems 352 3.0 25.0
 
 

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective/current students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.



Curtin Search Curtin Site Index