311192 v.1 Bachelor of Science (Computing), Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education)

BSc(Curtin), BEd(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 062558D
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

Introduction

The double degree in Computing and Education provides graduates with skills and qualifications to practise as a scientist in industry and/or as a teacher in secondary schools. This program provides students with opportunities to combine rigorous study incomputing and in all the education units necessary to qualify as a teacher of computing. It is designed to give graduates comprehensive foundation in computing and the necessary skills and knowledge for effective classroom practice at the secondary school level.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Discrete Mathematics.

Specific Requirements

The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course. The Department of Education requires all secondary students to pass a literacy, numeracy and ICT competency test in the first year of the degree. Students who do not pass will be required to take additional study in order to meet competency requirements in these areas. Professional practice in school settings is a core requirement of the degree and may involve out of semester commitment by students. Applicants for the course should refer to the Criminal Record Screening/Clearance section of this publication.

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 or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

Students enrolled in the double degree must pass all units in the education component to gain accreditation and must successfully complete the major stream in computing. Students may elect to transfer to a single degree in one of the two disciplines. In this event, the relevant Head of Department shall determine the amount of credit transferred to the single degree.

Professional Recognition

This course is recognised nationally as an initial pre-service teaching qualification. Graduates are eligible for Professional Level Accreditation of the Australian Computer Society.

Further Information

Contact the Career Consultant, Faculty of Science and Engineering on (08) 9266 4816 or email: careers@vesta.curtin.edu.au or visit our website at http://scieng.curtin.edu.au.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
12332	v.2	Foundations of Computer Science 152	3.0	25.0
1920	v.7	Software Technology 151	5.0	25.0
301179	v.3	Ed 125 - Development and Education	3.0	25.0
307363	v.1	Ed 123- Teaching and Learning Processes and Practice I (Secondary)	3.0	25.0
				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
301184	v.3	Ed 128 - Learning, Teaching and Assessment	3.0	25.0
301378	v.2	Ed 127- Professional Practice II (Secondary)		12.5
301754	v.3	Ed 124 - Teaching and Learning Processes II (Secondary)	1.5	12.5
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
10926	v.5	Mathematics 103	5.0	25.0
301181	v.2	Ed 243 - Technology in Education	3.0	25.0
303175	v.2	Ed 242 - Curriculum Planning Processes	1.5	12.5
305983	v.1	Ed 461 - Curriculum and Instruction SI - Information Technology	1.5	12.5
8933	v.10	Software Engineering 251	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
301187	v.3	Ed 245- Teaching and Learning Processes III (Secondary)	1.5	12.5
301380	v.2	Ed 246 - Professional Practice III (Secondary)		12.5
303214	v.2	Ed 247- Social and Cultural Contexts in Curriculum Development	1.5	12.5
305984	v.1	Ed 462 - Curriculum and Instruction SII - Information Technology	1.5	12.5
4524	v.5	Computer Graphics 252	3.0	25.0
4533	v.5	Database Systems 252	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
12333	v.5	Design and Analysis of Algorithms 251	3.0	25.0
301186	v.3	Ed 351 - Aboriginal Education	3.0	25.0
303216	v.2	Ed 345- School Based Curriculum Development	1.5	12.5
307590	v.2	Statistical Data Analysis 101	3.0	12.5
4521	v.6	Computer Communications 252	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
12334	v.4	Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science 352	5.0	25.0
301189	v.2	Ed 353 - Development, Learning and Special Education	2.0	25.0
305650	v.1	Ed 355 - Professional Practice IV (Secondary)		12.5
305684	v.2	Network Systems Design 304	3.0	25.0
307367	v.1	Ed 343- Teaching and Learning Processes IV (Secondary)	1.5	12.5
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 1
3437	v.12	Programming Language Design Concepts 352	3.0	25.0
3442	v.9	Computing Project 352	4.0	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 4 Semester 2
301192	v.3	Internship 496		100.0
				100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		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.