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


BSc(Hons)(Curtin)

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 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

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 3.0 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 Hrs/Wk Credits
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  

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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