Online Courses Handbook 2003

181205 v.6 Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science

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 10.0 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

5476 v.7 Advanced Parallel Computer Systems 551 4.0 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