Online Courses Handbook 2003

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 presentationof an honours dissertation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Refer to Admission into Honours Degree Programs and Regulations for Honours Degrees (General Information section).

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

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

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