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U67 Bachelor of Information Technology

INTRODUCTION

The School of Computer and Information Science offers this course designed to prepare students for careers in the fields of Information Technology, Computer Security and Wireless Computing. The program focuses on the practical and theoretical dimensions of IT and includes three major streams of study. Students select at least one of the following majors:

  • Information Technology
  • Computer Security
  • Mobile Computing

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

  • Computer Science
  • Software Engineering
  • Internetworking Technologies (CISCO)
  • Network Administration and Design (MCSE)
  • Records Management
  •  or a Supporting Major selected from outside the School, a Minor study or an Elective program
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Standard university admission requirements apply.

 
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 modes of delivery - On-campus, and Online.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

The Bachelor of Information Technology degree is a 360 credit point three year full-time award which may be studied in part-time mode. May be studied online.

 

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 Supporting Major 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

Whatever pattern students choose, it is required that:

  • normally no more than 12 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
All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Information Technology study the following foundation units:
 
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
 
 
 

YEAR TWO/YEAR THREE UNITS

 

In the second year, students embark on their Major programs.

 

Major programs consist of eight units (120 credit points) of study taken over two years.

 

Students may complete one or two Major programs within theSchool of Computer and Information Science. If two majors from within the School of Computer and Information Science are selected, students must choose to complete a project sequence consisting of  CSG2207 Project Methods and Professionalism and CSG3303 Project within one major only. Students complete CSG3204 Information Services Management and one elective unit, selected in conjunction with their Course Coordinator, in lieu of the project in their second major.   

 

Where an overlap in the two majors results in fewer than 240 credit points, substitute units must be approved by your Course Coordinator. A minimum of 210 credit points must be directly relevant to the major areas of study

 

Students who have achieved a course weighted average of 65% at the end of second year (240 credit points) and achieved a Credit grade or better in CSG2207 Project Methods and Professionalism may apply to participate in an industry based full-year project. These students should complete CSG3305 Project 2 in lieu of an elective unit.

 

Minor and elective programmes must be selected in consultation with your Course Coordinator

 

MACSITInformation Technology Major
MACSCSComputer Security Major
MACSMCMobile Computing Major
MACSCIComputer Science Major
MACSSESoftware Engineering Major
MACSINInternetworking Technologies Major
MACSNANetwork Administration and Design Major
MACSRMRecords Management 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: 31/03/2008 VET: 31/03/2008