Monash University: University Handbooks: Undergraduate Handbook 2003: Units indexed by faculty
Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents

Bachelor of Computing - Gippsland


General information

Course code: 1720 + Single or double major in multimedia technology, system development and business systems + Gippsland campus, Singapore, Hong Kong and off-campus learning + Full-time or part- time + Study modes: off-campus or on-campus + Course coordinator: Ms Kim Styles

Prerequisites

Applicants wishing to complete the Bachelor of Computing with a major in multimedia technology, system development or business systems at Gippsland or by off-campus learning must have a study score of 20 or above in VCE mathematics (any) in units 3 and 4, as well as a study score of 20 or above in VCE English (any) in units 3 and 4.

Course structure - multimedia technology major

For course map details, refer to map 7.1 in the `Undergraduate course maps' section. The Bachelor of Computing with a major in multimedia technology requires students to complete units with a total credit value of 144 points, comprised of 96 points of compulsory units and 48 points of electives as outlined below. All units have a credit value of six points, except for GCO3700 which is worth 12 points.

First level
Second level
Third level
Electives

Students study at least three third-level computing elective units from:

In addition, students take up to 36 points of other elective units, from a list approved by the head of school. At least 18 points of these electives must be second level or above.

Course structure - system development major

The Bachelor of Computing with a major in system development requires students to complete units with a total credit value of 144 points, comprised of 96 points of compulsory units and 48 points of electives as outlined below. All units have a credit value of six points, except GCO3800 which is worth 12 points.

First level
Second level
Third level
Electives

Students study at least two third-level computing elective units from:

In addition, students take up to 36 points of other electives from a list approved by the head of school. At least 12 points of these units must be at second level or above.

For course map details, refer to map 7.2 in the `Undergraduate course maps' section.

Course structure - business systems major

The Bachelor of Computing with a major in business systems requires students to complete units with a total credit value of 144 points, comprised of 96 points of compulsory units and 48 points of electives as outlined below.

All units have a credit value of six points, except for GCO3900, which is worth 12 points.

First level
Second level
Third level
Electives

Twelve points of third-level business systems electives may be chosen from the following:

In addition, students take up to 36 points of other electives units from a list approved by the head of school. At least 12 points of these elective units must be at second level or above. For course map details, refer to map 5.7 in the `Undergraduate course maps' section.

Course structure - double major in multimedia technology and system development

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3

Students must take one of the project units:

Electives

Students need to complete 24 points of elective units, one (6 points) of which must be third-level computing electives.

Course structure - double major in multimedia technology and business systems

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3

Students must take one of the project units:

Electives

Students need to complete 12 points of elective units, one (6 points) of which must be a third-level computing elective.

Course structure - double major in system development and business systems

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3

Students must take one of the project units:

Electives

Students must include 12 points of electives.

Honours program

Coordinator: Dr Guojun Lu

The Bachelor of Computing (Honours) is available in on-campus and off- campus learning modes.

The purpose of the honours year is to offer students a fourth-level program designed to provide computing graduates with an opportunity to obtain advanced knowledge and expertise in selected areas of computing and information technology and keep abreast of new developments. The degree also provides an admission pathway to a coursework masters or a higher degree by research. It requires the completion of 24 points of coursework and a minor thesis (24 points) as well as a number of oral presentations. It may also involve some system design and development work.
Coursework units in 2003 may include the areas of multimedia programming, image processing, business information systems, and software systems design and development. Students also undertake a research methods and reading unit, leading to a presentation, report and seminar.

Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents