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U65 Bachelor of Computer Science

INTRODUCTION

The School of Computer and Information Science offers this course designed to prepare students for careers in the fields of computing and software development. The program focuses on the practical and theoretical dimensions of computer science and students select at least one of four major streams of study:

  • Computer Science
  • Games Programming
  • Mobile Computing
  • Software Engineering

 

Students may also select a second major chosen from the above plus:

  • Information Technology
  • Computer Security
  • Internetworking Technologies (CISCO)
  • Network Administration and Design (MCSE)
  • Or a Major selected from outside the School, a Minor study or an Elective program
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Standard university admission requirements apply.

 
SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students wishing to complete a Games Programming major must complete a TEE mathematics subject or equivalent.

 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Mt Lawley, and Joondalup Campuses.
 
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 Bachelor of Computer Science degree is a 360 credit point three year full-time award which may be studied in part-time mode.

 

The degree has three main components:

  1.               a Foundation program of eight units
  2.               a Major program consisting of eight units in a specialised area (listed above)
  3.               a Supplementary program consisting of eight units comprising:   
  • a second Major from the School of Computer and Information Science or from outside the School:  students are recommended to follow this option

      Or

  • a Minor area of study, plus electives

 

     Or

  • an Elective program of eight units

 

GENERAL RULES

Regardless of which pattern students choose, it is required that:

·        Normally no more than twelve of the units (180 credit points) studied should be at first year level

·        Normally four units (60 credit points) should be at third year level

 
YEAR ONE
CSG1132 Communicating in an IT Environment 15
CSP1150 Programming Principles 15
ENS1161 Computer Fundamentals 15
CSI1241 Systems Analysis 15
CSG1105 Applied Communications 15
CSI1101 Computer Security 15
CSG1206 Operating Systems 15
CSG1207 Systems and Database Design 15
 
 
MACSCIComputer Science Major
MACSGPGames Programming Major
MACSMCMobile Computing Major
MACSSESoftware Engineering Major
MACSCSComputer Security Major
MACSITInformation Technology Major
MACSINInternetworking Technologies Major
MACSNANetwork Administration and Design Major
 
 
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: 30/09/2006 VET: 30/09/2006