Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

132510 v.3 Bachelor of Science (Computer Science), Bachelor of Science (Physics)


BSc(Curtin), BSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 029826G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

Introduction

This double degree provides graduates with a solid background in the principles and practices of computer science and physics. It prepares students for a range of employment opportunities that require computing and technological skills combined with a sound knowledge of physical sciences.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Physics and Applicable Mathematics.

Specific Requirements

The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course.

Note

In certain cases, the need to complete bridging or special units as required may result in an extension of studies beyond the normal length of the course. Students will normally be expected to have attained a higher Tertiary Entrance Rank than is required for both single degrees.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This course is four years full-time study or equivalent part-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 from these programs meet the requirements for Professional Level accreditation of the Australian Computer Society and for membership of the Australian Institute of Physics.

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
12702 v.3   Hardware Fundamentals 101 4.0 25.0
1920 v.7   Software Technology 151 5.0 25.0
302804 v.3   Physics 101 4.5 25.0
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
1922 v.7   Software Technology 152 4.0 25.0
305415 v.3   Physics 102 4.5 25.0
307554 v.1   Science Communications 101 2.0 12.5
307590 v.1   Data Evaluation and Experimental Design 101 3.0 12.5
308625 v.1   Introduction to Operating Systems 101 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1
10163 v.9   Introduction to Programming Environments 152 4.0 25.0
7063 v.6   Mathematics 102 5.0 25.0
  OR  
7492 v.5   Mathematics 104 5.0 25.0
8142 v.4   Physics 201 4.0 25.0
8933 v.10   Software Engineering 251 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2
2519 v.16   Systems Programming and Design 251 4.0 25.0
7905 v.5   Mathematical Methods 202 4.0 25.0
7907 v.6   Particles and Waves 201 3.0 25.0
8934 v.8   Software Engineering 252 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1
12333 v.5   Design and Analysis of Algorithms 251 3.0 25.0
7908 v.4   Physical Measurements 201 3.0 25.0
8127 v.6   Advanced Calculus 201 4.0 25.0
9765 v.4   Quantum and Statistical Physics 301 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2
4521 v.6   Computer Communications 252 3.0 25.0
4524 v.5   Computer Graphics 252 4.0 25.0
7909 v.4   Physical Measurements 202 3.0 25.0
8717 v.6   Electromagnetism 302 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 1
12991 v.2   Physics Project 301 5.0 25.0
4533 v.5   Database Systems 252 4.0 25.0
4542 v.8   Foundations of Computer Science 351 3.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 2
11592 v.3   Solid State Physics 302 2.0 25.0
12992 v.3   Physics Project 302 5.0 25.0
3437 v.12   Programming Language Design Concepts 352 3.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0
 
Optional units to select from in Year 4 Hrs/Wk Credits
4517 v.7   Artificial and Machine Intelligence 251 3.0 25.0
4522 v.6   Computer Communications 352 3.0 25.0
4539 v.6   Machine Perception 362 4.0 25.0
9809 v.5   Applied Physics 301 2.0 12.5
11589 v.3   Physics of Fluids 301 2.0 12.5
11594 v.3   Astrophysics 302 2.0 12.5
12994 v.3   Astronomy 201 3.0 12.5
302636 v.1   Database Systems 362 4.0 25.0
 
 

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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