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Course
code: 2330 · Caulfield campus · Full-time or part-time · Course
leader: Ms Dianne Hagan
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 16 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 study score of 20 in English at level 3 and 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 36 points at each year level, and a
maximum of 60 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.
Coordinator:
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 24
points of coursework at fourth-year level and a minor thesis (24 points). For
an applied research project worth 25 per cent, students must complete 36 points
of coursework and an applied minor thesis of 12 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 12 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.
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 24 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 24 points of study must be completed in the
nominated major area. The major study occupies at least one-third of the
second-year load (16 points), and at least one-half of the third-year load (24
points).
In addition, a minor sequence of at least 28 points (consisting of either a
first-year sequence totalling 12 points and a second-year sequence totalling 16
points, or a second-year sequence totalling 16 points and a third-year sequence
of at least 12 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 12-point industrial experience project in one of the major areas is required (eg COT3500, SYS3500, or SFT3500), as well as another 12 points of second or third-year study. In the second major area, students undertake 24 points of second or third- year studies. Students undertaking a double major are required to complete a major sequence consisting of 20 points rather than 28 points. Refer to map 5.3 in the 'Undergraduate course maps' section.
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