Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

151099 v.5 Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)


BSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 007892B
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 3 Years

Introduction

Computer science (CS) is focused on the foundations of modern computing, with the aim of producing graduates who have a high level understanding of computers systems as a whole and the processes involved in both software and hardware construction and analysis. In Computer Science there is a strong emphasis on mathematics. Curtin's course in Computer Science teaches C+ + and Java from first year. Linux (open source version of UNIX available for many platforms), and Object Orientated Skills are taught throughout the course. The course covers in depth software design and algorithm analysis as well as the important aspects of artificial intelligence, computer communications, programming language design, databases and computer graphics. The CS course will prepare students for the areas of Information and Communication Technologies stated to be most in demand and for the positions considered to be most difficult to fill.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Discrete Mathematics. Applicable Mathematics preferred.

Specific Requirements

The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

The course is three years full-time or equivalent part-time study. The course may not be studied externally. 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.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible for Professional Level accreditation of the Australian Computer Society.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are employed as specialists in industry, mining, research organisations and government departments.

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
10926 v.5   Mathematics 103 5.0 25.0
  OR  
308863 v.1   Mathematics 137 4.0 25.0
12702 v.3   Hardware Fundamentals 101 4.0 25.0
1920 v.7   Software Technology 151 5.0 25.0
302388 v.1   Statistics for Engineers and Scientists 101 3.0 12.5
307554 v.1   Science Communications 101 2.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2
10163 v.9   Introduction to Programming Environments 152 4.0 25.0
1922 v.7   Software Technology 152 4.0 25.0
308625 v.1   Introduction to Operating Systems 101 3.0 25.0
  SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1
310122 v.1   Discrete Structures 102 4.0 25.0
4517 v.7   Artificial and Machine Intelligence 251 3.0 25.0
4533 v.5   Database Systems 252 4.0 25.0
8933 v.10   Software Engineering 251 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2
4521 v.6   Computer Communications 252 3.0 25.0
4524 v.5   Computer Graphics 252 4.0 25.0
8934 v.8   Software Engineering 252 3.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1
12333 v.5   Design and Analysis of Algorithms 251 3.0 25.0
3437 v.12   Programming Language Design Concepts 352 3.0 25.0
4542 v.8   Foundations of Computer Science 351 3.0 25.0
4549 v.8   Project Design and Management 351 2.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2
12334 v.4   Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science 352 5.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   75.0
  100.0
 
Optional units (No year level specified) Hrs/Wk Credits
2519 v.16   Systems Programming and Design 251 4.0 25.0
3442 v.9   Computing Project 352 4.0 25.0
4522 v.6   Computer Communications 352 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.6   Machine Perception 362 4.0 25.0
4547 v.4   Systems Programming and Design 361 3.0 25.0
12335 v.5   Software Engineering 351 3.0 25.0
13391 v.4   Software Security 303 3.0 25.0
302636 v.1   Database Systems 362 4.0 25.0
303008 v.3   Software Engineering Tools and Metrics 352 3.0 25.0
305684 v.2   Network Systems Design 304 4.0 25.0
305905 v.2   Distributed Computing and Software Components 352 3.0 25.0
308717 v.1   Software Engineering for Embedded Systems 352 3.0 25.0
 
N1 Students with Applicable Mathematics must do Mathematics 103 and Stats for Engineers and Scientists 101 in semester 1 and choose an elective in semester 2.
N2 Students with Discrete Mathematics must do Mathematics 137 and Stats for Engineers and Scientists 101 in semester 1 and Mathematics 103 in semester 2.
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      
2006 De Chazal Du Mee Bus Mauritius Semester 1   Y      
2006 De Chazal Du Mee Bus Mauritius Semester 2   Y      
2006 Miri Sarawak Campus Semester 1   Y      
2006 Miri Sarawak 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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