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151099 v.4 Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)


BSc(Curtin)

Introduction


The emphasis of this course is on software with a technological and scientific bias preparing students with the necessary knowledge and skills to work in such areas as technical support, application software development, systems programming and network management.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites


TEE Applicable Mathematics or Calculus. Students without Calculus may be admitted but will be required to undertake additional studies in mathematics.

Specific Requirements


The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course.

Recognition of Prior Learning


Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability


The course is three years full-time or equivalent part-time study. The course may not be studied externally.

Professional Recognition


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

Career Opportunities


Graduates are employed as specialists in industry, mining, research organisations and government departments.

Additional Course Expenses


Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

12331 v.3   Foundations of Computer Science 151 4.0 25.0
1920 v.6   Software Technology 151 5.0 25.0
307554 v.1   Science Communications 101 2.0 12.5
307590 v.1   Data Evaluation and Experimental Design 101 3.0 12.5
7062 v.6   Mathematics 101 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

10163 v.8   Introduction to Programming Environments 152 4.0 25.0
12332 v.2   Foundations of Computer Science 152 3.0 25.0
1922 v.6   Software Technology 152 7.0 25.0
7063 v.6   Mathematics 102 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

12333 v.4   Design and Analysis of Algorithms 251 3.0 25.0
2519 v.15   Systems Programming and Design 251 4.0 25.0
8933 v.9   Software Engineering 251 3.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

4521 v.5   Computer Communications 252 3.0 25.0
4524 v.4   Computer Graphics 252 4.0 25.0
4533 v.4   Database Systems 252 4.0 25.0
8934 v.7   Software Engineering 252 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

12335 v.4   Software Engineering 351 3.0 25.0
3437 v.11   Programming Language Design Concepts 352 3.0 25.0
4542 v.7   Foundations of Computer Science 351 3.0 25.0
4549 v.6   Project Design and Management 351 2.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

12334 v.4   Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science 352 5.0 25.0
4522 v.5   Computer Communications 352 3.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credits
3442 v.9   Computing Project 352 4.0 25.0
4517 v.6   Artificial and Machine Intelligence 251 3.0 25.0
4523 v.4   Computer Communications 363 3.0 25.0
4525 v.6   Advanced Graphics and Visualisation 361 3.0 25.0
4529 v.4   Computing Topics 251 3.0 25.0
4530 v.4   Computing Topics 252 3.0 25.0
4539 v.5   Machine Perception 362 4.0 25.0
4547 v.4   Systems Programming and Design 361 3.0 25.0
302636 v.1   Database Systems 362 4.0 25.0
 
 

Availability

Year Location All* Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y  
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y  
2004 Miri Sarawak Campus Semester 1 Y    
2004 Miri Sarawak Campus Semester 2 Y    

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.



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