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Course code: 0362
Coordinator: Dr Peter Tischer
The
Graduate Diploma in Computer Science has been developed in response to a steady
stream of requests from potential students currently in industry for a
diploma-level course in computer science to broaden and develop computing
skills and knowledge for specific vocational and occupational outcomes.
Students completing the Graduate Diploma in Computer Science are eligible for
level 1 membership of the Australian Computer Society.
This course is open to applicants with a first degree in any field other than
computing, computer science, information science or equivalent. Intending
students should note that the entry requirements require some prior knowledge
in computer programming using C or C++ and assume applicants will have a
knowledge of mathematics equivalent to at least two first-year subjects.
Applicants without mathematics or a knowledge of C or C++ may be required to
undertake bridging studies, the points of which will not be counted towards the
award.
The aims of the course are:
1 to provide appropriately trained professionals in the field of
computer science;
2 to provide a conceptual framework for students to keep pace with
developments in this area;
3 to provide students with a practical knowledge of computer
hardware and software which can be put to immediate use;
4 to develop a professional approach to computing and an awareness
of social implications.
The course is offered both full-time and part-time. The duration of the
full-time course is one year. The duration of the part-time course is two
years.
Students completing the Graduate Diploma in Computer Science are eligible to
apply to upgrade their knowledge and qualifications to honours (or Master of
Computing preliminary) level.
1 A
recognised degree or diploma or equivalent or extensive work experience.
2 A knowledge of computer programming at the introductory level.
3 Twelve points of first-year mathematics or equivalent.
Applicants who do not have an appropriate degree or diploma will be considered
only if their training and experience are judged to be of high quality and to
provide a suitable alternative to the normal entry requirement. These
applicants may be required to undertake bridging units to attain the necessary
standards. In all cases of special entry, employer support and endorsement will
be highly valued. The number of places available to applicants in this category
is limited to 25 per cent.
In 1999 the course fee is $8000 or pro rata per subject.
The
course consists of forty-eight points of second- and third-year computer
science subjects and must include:
1 at least twenty-four points of third-year subjects;
2 the following subjects
Part-time students are recommended to
take twenty-four points of second-year subjects during the first year of study
and twenty-four points of third-year subjects during the second year of
study.
For full details of subjects available, consult the entries under 'Details of
subjects' later in this handbook.
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