Link to Curtin homepage      CurtinSearch | Curtin Site Index 
Online handbook 2004
Courses and Units Definition of TermsContact / Help
Academic Calendar
Admissions Information
Fee Information
Policy and Procedures
Scholarships
About Curtin
    

181205 v.6 Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science


PGradDipCompSc(Curtin)

Introduction

The course is designed for graduates with a significant knowledge and experience of computing. Students gain knowledge in emerging areas and the development of leadership skills in systems and software development.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A computer science degree or graduate diploma in computing from a recognised tertiary educational institution.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

The course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

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

   
302638 v.1   Computer Science 551 3.0 25.0
302639 v.1   Computer Science 552 3.0 25.0
      SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

   
10262 v.3   Computer Science Project 552 20.0 50.0
      SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
5475 v.7   Programming Languages and Design Concepts 502 3.0 25.0
5655 v.6   Computing Topics 591 3.0 25.0
5658 v.6   Computing Topics 592 3.0 25.0
12067 v.4   Database Systems 562 4.0 25.0
302972 v.1   Advanced Graphics and Visualisation 561 3.0 25.0
302973 v.1   Computer Communications 563 3.0 25.0
302974 v.1   Machine Perception 562 4.0 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
           
           

Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalExternal
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y 
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y 

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.



Click here for a printable version of this page
 
    

Picture of sun setting over Henderson Court on Curtin's Bentley Campus

 

Curtin crest