COURSE INFORMATION

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U09 / D92 Graduate Diploma of Computer Science

The Graduate Diploma of Computer Science is a two semester (120 credit points) course designed to meet the demand for extended computer skills and to impart theoretical knowledge required for positions in computer technology.

 

Advanced standing may be offered into the Master of Computer Science.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Normal admission requirement is a degree in Science, Applied Science, Engineering, Technology or similar. That degree, or other coursework or experience, should include a substantial component of technology. It is expected that applicants will have at least one year of relevant experience or have completed coursework encompassing computing technology.  Alternative entry may be granted for applicants who have a suitable Diploma and have completed a Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP).
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Mt Lawley Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

The course consists of the following units:
 
Semester 1
Four (4) level 4000 units selected from the following:
CSG4130 Applied Communications 15
CSG4161 Computer System Administration 15
CSG4162 Network Administration 15
CSI4102 Computer Security 15
CSI4104 Information Security 15
CSI4110 Introduction to Information Warfare 15
CSI4201 Systems Analysis 15
CSI4207 Network Security Fundamentals 15
CSI4341 Systems and Database Design 15
CSP4150 Programming Principles 15
ENS4103 Computer Systems and Hardware 15
IMM4121 Digital Photomedia 15
OR
Three (3) level 5000 units selected from the level 5000 units listed below.
 
Semester 2
Three (3) level 5000 units selected from the level 5000 units listed below:
CSD5302 Graphics Development Systems 1 20 
CSD5403 Computer Animation 20 
CSG5101 Artificial Intelligence 20 
CSG5102 Internet Enabling Technologies 20 
CSG5106 Fundamentals of Computer and Network Technology 20 
CSG5206 Internet Technology and Management 20 
CSG5125 Network Administration and Design 20 
CSG5140 Research Methods 20 
CSG5141 Research Proposal 20 
CSI5101 Software Design 20 
CSI5102 Computer Security 20 
CSI5103 Strategic Information Technology 20 
CSI5105 Information Security 20 
CSI5107 Network Security 20 
CSI5108 IT Professionalism and Practice 20 
CSI5114 Computing Services and Support 20 
CSI5116 Systems Analysis Principles 20 
CSI5117 Principles of Distributed Systems 20 
CSI5199 Advanced Topics in Information Technology 20 
CSI5120 Contemporary Intelligence 20 
CSI5140 Fundamentals of Software Engineering 20 
CSI5150 Project Preparation 20 
CSI5202 Software and Systems Management 20 
CSI5203 Software Development Processes 20 
CSI5204 Database Administration 20 
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 9/30/2006 VET: 9/30/2006