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Caulfield campus - Full-time
or part-time
Course leader: Ms Dianne Hagan
Course code: 2330
The
Bachelor of Computing is designed to produce graduates who satisfy the
computing needs of industry, government and commerce, and who can expect
employment in the fields of applications programming, systems programming,
systems analysis, project management, database design and management, data
communications, and a range of specialised positions. Students develop their
knowledge, skills and attitudes in the broad areas of software development,
computer technology and information systems.
The degree can be completed in three years of full-time study over six
semesters, with an average of sixteen hours per week class contact. It may also
be completed part-time. Classes are available during the day and in the
evening.
This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting the
Level 1 standard of knowledge for membership.
VCE or equivalent qualification with at least a D in English at level 3/4, and units 1 and 2 of any VCE Mathematics. The course is offered through the VTAC system and to international students through Monash International. There are no computing prerequisites.
The
pass degree consists of both compulsory and elective subjects, to a total of
144 points. There must be a minimum of thirty-six points at each year level,
and a maximum of sixty points of first-year level subjects.
In first year, the Bachelor of Computing consists of six compulsory subjects in
the areas of computer technology, computer programming and information
systems.
In second year, there are five further compulsory subjects in these areas.
In third year, all students complete an industrial project subject over two
semesters.
In addition to these 'core' compulsory subjects students must choose at least
three approved electives offered by the School of Computer Science and Software
Engineering (SCSSE), plus eight other electives which may be taught by SCSSE or
which may be chosen from some other discipline area. The eight other electives
may be chosen from subjects offered by other schools in the Faculty of
Information Technology or from other faculties. Studies in banking and finance,
accounting, management, psychology and sociology have been specifically
approved. However, students may choose from the full range of disciplines of
the university.
Subjects are regularly available in the evening at the Caulfield campus. Students should note that, where possible, blocks of hours are allocated during the day to facilitate day release, ie to allow students in full-time employment to attend classes with the minimum time away from work.
Students are encouraged to specialise in one or more areas. A specialisation consists of a set of three electives chosen from a particular area. Specialisations currently offered are in the areas of object-oriented programming, database systems, distributed computing systems, programming systems, and computer systems.
Coordinators:
Ms Jan Miller and Mr Peter Granville
The Bachelor of Computing (honours) program is available in full-time or
part-time modes on Caulfield campus. The purpose of the honours year is to
allow students to study an area of software development or computer technology
in depth. This is achieved via applied research leading to a minor thesis. It
prepares students for both a research and a professional career. Students are
normally expected to conduct their research within one of the research groups
in the School of Computer Science and Software Engineering. Assessment is based
on written and oral presentations throughout the year.
The School of Computer Science and Software Engineering sometimes offers
scholarships sponsored by industry, Monash or government. Students may be
employed on an established research project as a part-time research assistant,
or by the school as a sessional tutor. Honours students are able to undertake
either a 50 per cent research project or a 25 per cent applied research
project. For a research project worth 50 per cent students must complete
twenty-four points of coursework at fourth-year level and a minor thesis
(twenty-four points). For an applied research project worth 25 per cent
students must complete thirty-six points of coursework and an applied minor
thesis of twelve points. Students select their program within the prerequisite
structure as approved by the honours coordinator.
Honours students are expected to undertake one coursework unit from the broad
research areas of the school, representing the research areas of
object-oriented software engineering, distributed object technology and
artificial intelligence respectively. They may then select from the other
subject offerings at fourth and fifth-year levels:
Not all subjects are offered in any one year. Students may also study up to twelve points of subjects from other discipline areas of the university, subject to the approval of the head of the School of Computer Science and Software Engineering.
SFT4490 Object-oriented programming (6 points)
A major amendment to the Bachelor of Computing - Caulfield was approved in 1998. The 1998 course structure appears below (course code 0961). The 1999 course structure details appear above.
In
second year the Bachelor of Computing pass degree consists of twenty-four
points of concurrent studies in computer technology, information systems and
software development, plus a further eight points of studies in the students
nominated major. In third year, a minimum of twenty-four points of study must
be completed in the nominated major area. The major study occupies at least
one-third of the second-year load (sixteen points), and at least one-half of
the third-year load (twenty-four points).
In addition, a minor sequence of at least twenty-eight points (consisting of
either a first-year sequence totalling twelve points and a second-year sequence
totalling sixteen points, or a second- year sequence totalling sixteen points
and a third-year sequence of at least twelve points) must be completed. All of
the subjects for the minor sequence must be taken from the same discipline.
This discipline may be taught by a faculty other than the Faculty of
Information Technology, or it may be from any school in the faculty except the
one in which the student's major is taken. Refer to map 5.2 in the
'Undergraduate course maps' section.
A double major requires a minimum of 124 points of computing studies. Students may choose majors in two of the areas of computer technology, information systems and software development. A twelve-point industrial experience project in one of the major areas is required (eg COT3500, SYS3500, or SFT3500), as well as another twelve points of second or third-year study. In the second major area students undertake twenty-four points of second or third-year studies. Students undertaking a double major are required to complete a major sequence consisting of twenty points rather than twenty-eight points. Refer to map 5.3 in the 'Undergraduate course maps' section.
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