Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

190304 v.9 Master of Science (Computer Science)


MSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 003978F
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years

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

Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) or equivalent.

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 of 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 essential study materials.

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
6840 v.2   Computing Project 652 8.0 50.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   100.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   100.0
  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.7   Computing Topics 591 3.0 25.0
5658 v.7   Computing Topics 592 3.0 25.0
12067 v.5   Database Systems 562 4.0 25.0
302972 v.2   Advanced Graphics and Visualisation 561 3.0 25.0
302973 v.2   Computer Communications 563 3.0 25.0
302974 v.2   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
 
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
309413 v.1   Data Mining 603 3.0 25.0
309414 v.1   Pattern Recognition 603 3.0 25.0
309415 v.1   Software Components 603 3.0 25.0
309416 v.1   Software Testing 603 3.0 25.0
 
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
309417 v.1   Human Computer Interface 603 3.0 25.0
309418 v.1   Formal Methods in Software Validation 603 3.0 25.0
309419 v.1   Ubiquitous Computing 603 3.0 25.0
309420 v.1   Wireless Computer Communications 603 3.0 25.0
 
N1 In year 1, other options may be available, subject to availability and approval from the Head of Department / course coordinator
N2 In year 2, all 8 options may be selected, or 6 may be selected from the list, with the remaining 2 to be selected from other masters level units, subject to availability and approval from the Head of Department/course coordinator
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2006 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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