Online Courses Handbook 2003

190304 v.8 Master of Science (Computer Science)

Introduction
The course is designed to extend knowledge of computer science particularly in its application to problems of a technical, industrial and applied nature, and to increase the ability to manage research and development in a technical environment.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelors degree with a computer science major.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Recognition of prior learning of up to one year study may be given to those with an honours degree in computer science or a postgraduate diploma in computer science or equivalent.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is two years 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

302956 v.1 Computer Science 651 3.0 25.0

302957 v.1 Computer Science 652 3.0 25.0

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 50.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 100.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 100.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

6841 v.2 # Computing Project 653 8.0 50.0

OR

6840 v.2 Computing Project 652 8.0 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

302951 v.1 Advanced Parallel Computer Systems 651 4.0 25.0

302952 v.1 Artificial and Machine Intelligence 651 4.0 25.0

302953 v.1 Computer Communications 651 4.0 25.0

302954 v.1 Computer Communications 652 4.0 25.0

302955 v.1 Computer Graphics 651 3.0 25.0

302962 v.1 Computing Topics 691 3.0 25.0

302963 v.1 Computing Topics 692 3.0 25.0

302964 v.1 Database Design 651 4.0 25.0

302965 v.1 Database Systems 662 4.0 25.0

302966 v.1 Knowledge Based Systems 652 4.0 25.0

302967 v.1 Machine Perception 662 4.0 25.0

302968 v.1 Program Design 651 5.0 25.0

302969 v.1 Programming Languages and Design Concepts 602 3.0 25.0

302970 v.1 Systems Programming and Design 661 3.0 25.0

# In Year 2, Semester 2 students must choose Computing Project 653 and 2 Optional Units OR Computing Project 652.