Courses Handbook 2008 - [ Archived ]

132310 v.3 Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Sciences), Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)

BSc(Curtin), BSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 027192J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years


Introduction

This double degree provides the opportunity for students to pursue their interests in mathematics and computing as joint disciplines. The course offers in-depth study in areas of mathematics and computing which are not fully available in a single degree in either discipline.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Applicable Maths. TEE Calculus desirable.

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 four years full-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.

Course Organisation

Students enrolled in the double degree program may elect to transfer to a single degree course in one of the two disciplines. In this event the relevant Head of Department shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree. The structure of Engineering, Science and Computing owned double degrees is such that students have the option of completing the component Engineering, Science or Computing degree in the minimum time, provided they elect to change from the double degree within the first two semesters of the course.

Professional Recognition

Graduates of this program will receive Professional Level Accreditation from the Australian Computer Society and are eligible for membership of the Australian Mathematical Society.

Additional Course Expenses

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

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
12702 v.3   Hardware Fundamentals 101 4.0 25.0
1920 v.7   Software Technology 151 5.0 25.0
307590 v.2   Statistical Data Analysis 101 3.0 12.5
310532 v.1   Statistical Data Analysis 102 3.0 12.5
7062 v.6   Mathematics 101 5.0 25.0
  OR
10926 v.5   Mathematics 103 5.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
10163 v.9   Introduction to Programming Environments 152 4.0 25.0
1922 v.7   Software Technology 152 4.0 25.0
307554 v.1   Science Communications 101 2.0 12.5
307591 v.2   Statistical Data Analysis 103 3.0 12.5
7063 v.6   Mathematics 102 5.0 25.0
  OR
7492 v.5   Mathematics 104 5.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
2519 v.16   Systems Programming and Design 251 4.0 25.0
302283 v.3   Mathematical Modelling 101 4.0 25.0
8127 v.6   Advanced Calculus 201 4.0 25.0
8933 v.10   Software Engineering 251 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
302292 v.1   Network Optimisation 202 4.0 25.0
308625 v.1   Introduction to Operating Systems 101 4.0 25.0
4533 v.5   Database Systems 252 3.0 25.0
8128 v.6   Linear Algebra 202 4.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
12333 v.5   Design and Analysis of Algorithms 251 3.0 25.0
302315 v.2   Mathematical Statistics 202 4.0 25.0
  OR
8140 v.6   Operations Research 201 4.0 25.0
4515 v.5   Scientific Computing 201 4.0 25.0
4549 v.8   Project Design and Management 351 2.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
302298 v.3   Analysis 202 4.0 25.0
8393 v.9   Experimental Design and Analysis 202 4.0 25.0
8934 v.8   Software Engineering 252 3.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0
Year 4 Semester 1
10098 v.2   Mathematical Methods 301 4.0 25.0
308690 v.1   Computational Mathematics 301 4.0 25.0
  OR
302316 v.1   Statistical Inference 301 4.0 25.0
4521 v.6   Computer Communications 252 3.0 25.0
4542 v.8   Foundations of Computer Science 351 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 4 Semester 2
12334 v.4   Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science 352 5.0 25.0
  SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  100.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credit
12335 v.5   Software Engineering 351 3.0 25.0
13391 v.4   Software Security 303 3.0 25.0
302300 v.2   Applied Mathematical Modelling 302 4.0 25.0
308693 v.1   Mathematics Project 392 3.0 25.0
310503 v.1   Numerical Optimisation 302 4.0 25.0
3442 v.9   Computing Project 352 4.0 25.0
3975 v.5   Applied Statistics 302 4.0 25.0
4517 v.7   Artificial and Machine Intelligence 251 3.0 25.0
4524 v.5   Computer Graphics 252 3.0 25.0
4547 v.4   Systems Programming and Design 361 3.0 25.0

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2008 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.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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