Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

143010 v.3 Bachelor of Science (Information Technology)


BSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 029352D
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 3 Years

Introduction

This course focuses on the overall discipline of information technology which covers the more technological and applied aspects of computing, with less emphasis on theory. Some of these areas range from system programming to software design and engineering, networking - including Internet and the web, artificial intelligence for decision support and graphics. Information technology graduates continue to be in demand as computing is one of the biggest growth areas in the world.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Discrete Mathematics. TEE 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

This course is three years full-time 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.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible for Professional Level accreditation by the Australian Computing Society.

Career Opportunities

The increasing impact of computers in organisations means enormous flexibility in careers for the graduate, for example managing a computer network for small business or designing computer software systems for large organisations. Typical positions include programmers, Internet designers, network and communications engineers, graphics designers, animators and system analysts.

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
307554 v.1   Science Communications 101 2.0 12.5
307590 v.2   Statistical Data Analysis 101 3.0 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 4.0 25.0
  SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1
2519 v.16   Systems Programming and Design 251 4.0 25.0
4533 v.5   Database Systems 252 3.0 25.0
8933 v.10   Software Engineering 251 3.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2
4521 v.6   Computer Communications 252 3.0 25.0
4524 v.5   Computer Graphics 252 3.0 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
4542 v.8   Foundations of Computer Science 351 3.0 25.0
4547 v.4   Systems Programming and Design 361 3.0 25.0
4549 v.8   Project Design and Management 351 2.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2
  SELECT 4 OPTIONS   100.0
  100.0
 
Optional units (No year level specified) Hrs/Wk Credits
3437 v.12   Programming Language Design Concepts 352 3.0 25.0
4517 v.7   Artificial and Machine Intelligence 251 3.0 25.0
4522 v.6   Computer Communications 352 3.0 25.0
4529 v.4   Computing Topics 251 3.0 25.0
4539 v.6   Machine Perception 362 3.0 25.0
12332 v.2   Foundations of Computer Science 152 3.0 25.0
12333 v.5   Design and Analysis of Algorithms 251 3.0 25.0
12334 v.4   Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science 352 5.0 25.0
12335 v.5   Software Engineering 351 3.0 25.0
13391 v.4   Software Security 303 3.0 25.0
303008 v.3   Software Engineering Tools and Metrics 352 3.0 25.0
305684 v.2   Network Systems Design 304 3.0 25.0
 
N1 Students with Applicable Mathematics must do Mathematics 115 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 Data Evaluation and Experimental Design 101 in semester 1 and Mathematics 115 in semester 2
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      
2007 Sri Lanka Inst Info Tech Semester 1   Y      
2007 Sri Lanka Inst Info Tech Semester 2   Y      
2008 Sri Lanka Inst Info Tech Semester 1   Y      
2008 Sri Lanka Inst Info Tech 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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