Course code: 0188 + No further intake - this course been replaced by the Bachelor of Computer Science
For course map details, refer to map 5.1 in the `Undergraduate course maps' section.
The course for the pass degree Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science) can
be completed in three years of full-time study. It includes both compulsory and
optional units selected from the range of computer science units, plus units
chosen from those offered by other schools or faculties.
The course for the pass degree consists of units to a total value of
144 points, with a major in computer science (52 points), corequisite
studies in mathematics (12 points) and at least one minor (28 points)
in another discipline (computing or non-computing).
In the pass degree, computer science units occupy one-quarter (12 points)
of the first-year load, at least one-third (16 points) of the second-year
load, and at least one-half (24 points) of the third-year load. In
addition, the course requires approved mathematics units to a value of at least
one-quarter (12 points) of first year.
In general, a maximum of 60 points of first-year units may be counted
towards the degree. Students must complete at least 36 points of second-
year units, and at least 36 points of third-year units.
Plus eight points of computer science units from:
It is strongly recommended that all three of CSC2010/CSC2240, CSC2020 and CSC2030 be taken.
Some students complete the other half of their third year with additional computer science third-year units, giving them a full third year in computer science.
Other students complete the other half of their third year with a different
discipline, giving them two majors, one in computer science and one in the
other discipline.
A student is not permitted to count more than 20 points of computer
science third-year units towards any degree unless points from the project
are included.
First-year coordinator: To be advised
The first-year units serve both as a general introduction to computer science and as a prerequisite for further studies. They may be taken either by students wishing to major in computer science or by students whose major interest is in some other branch of science, arts, economics, or another discipline area. They are also ideal for students who wish to combine computing with another discipline and graduate with a major in both disciplines.
The first-semester unit CSC1011 covers basic programming skills and gives an
introduction to computer science. The second-semester unit CSC1030 develops the
students' understanding of algorithms, data structures and computer systems.
In addition, students must take 12 points of first-year mathematics units
or equivalent.
Second-year coordinator: To be advised
Second year aims to develop a firm foundation in the fundamental concepts of computer science, namely operating systems and computer architecture, foundations of computing, algorithm development and software engineering. In addition, it introduces new topics to broaden the student's view of computation and its applications.
Third-year coordinator: To be advised
Students wishing to major in computer science must take at least one project (CSC3010/CSE3301 or CSC3020/CSE3302 or CSC3150/ CSE3303) and at least 20 points of additional third-year computer science units. Only one project may be included in the first 24 points of third-year computer science units.
A student is not permitted to count more than 20 points of computer science third-year units towards any degree unless points from the project are included.
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