Course code: 2380 + Clayton, Monash Malaysia + Course leader (Clayton): Dr Sid Ray, enquiries@csse.monash.edu.au, http://www.csse.monash.edu.au + Director of Studies (Malaysia): Dr Hiew Pang Leang, infotech@monash.edu.my, http://www.monash.edu.my/busit
The Bachelor of Computer Science degree is designed for
students who want to study computing in depth, focusing on the software, the
hardware and the underlying theory of computing and its applications to
scientific and technical problem solving, and to information processing in
commerce and industry.
Computer science can be studied as a discipline in its own right or in
combination with a wide variety of other units, some from other schools and
other faculties. The course offers students the opportunity to combine their
computing studies with additional material appropriate to their chosen
career.
Graduates completing the Bachelor of Computer Science are eligible for
professional-level membership of the Australian Computer Society.
Students enrolled in a variety of degrees (eg BA, BSc and BEc) may be able to
take a major, minor or individual units in computer science. It has been common
to combine computer science and accounting in the BSc degree and in the
Bachelor of Computer Science degree. The Bachelor of Computer Science is an
alternative to and not a replacement for the BSc.
The prerequisite is a grade study score of 20 or above in VCE
units 3 and 4 Mathematical Methods and in English (any). (VCE Specialist
Mathematics is recommended.) Students must also have VCE prerequisites
appropriate for any first-year unit they wish to take.
The course prerequisites for Malaysia are English and mathematics Year 12
equivalent. For details on entry requirements, please inquire on campus or
email inquiries@infotech.monash.edu.my
For course map details, refer to map 4 in the `Undergraduate
course maps' section.
The course for the pass degree Bachelor of 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 (96 points) and corequisite studies in
mathematics (12 points). The remaining 36 points may be taken in computer
science or another discipline (computing or non-computing) and may be selected
from any first, second or third-year units for which the student has the
appropriate prerequisites.
In the pass degree, computer science units must total at least 96 points. They
occupy at least one-quarter (12 points) of the first-year load, at least
three-quarters (36 points) of the second-year load, and at least three-quarters
(36 points) of the third-year load. The remaining 12 points may be selected
from first, second or third-year computer science electives. 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.
The Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996 of Malaysia requires
students in Malaysia to take three units: Malaysian studies, a national
language (there is one unit for Malaysian citizens and another for citizens of
other countries), and either Islamic studies (Muslim students) or moral studies
(other students). For further details, inquire on campus.
At least two of:
Some students complete the remainder of their third year with additional computer science third-year electives, giving them a full third year in computer science. Other students complete the remainder of their third year with units from another discipline.
First-year coordinator (Clayton): 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.
The first-semester unit CSE1301 covers basic programming skills and gives an
introduction to computer science. The second-semester unit CSE1303 develops the
students' understanding of algorithms, data structures and computer systems.
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Computer Science are required to take 12 points of first-year mathematics or the equivalent. Examples of approved mathematical sequences are:
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Students who do not develop a solid background in mathematics may be at a disadvantage in later years of the course. Students intending to take second-year mathematics are advised to consult with the Department of Mathematics and Statistics on their choice of first-year mathematics units.
Second-year coordinator (Clayton): To be advised
The second-year core units aim to develop a firm foundation in the fundamental concepts of computer science, namely operating systems; formal methods; algorithms and data structures and software engineering. In addition, at least 12 points of second-year computer science electives broaden the student's view of computation and its applications.
Third-year coordinator (Clayton): To be advised
Students in computer science must take the core third-year unit of CSE3308, plus at least two of the core units of CSE3305, CSE3322 and CSE3323, plus one of the projects of CSE3301 (Project) or CSE3302 (Software engineering project) and at least 12 points of additional third-year computer science units.
Course code: 1608 + Coordinator (Clayton): Dr Bernd Meyer, enquiries@csse.monash.edu.au, http://www.csse.monash.edu.au
An honours degree in computer science opens a range of career
opportunities. Students with honours are particularly sought after by
employers, and can choose from more interesting research and development
positions because of their extra skills and proven abilities. An honours degree
also leads to postgraduate study, which is necessary for an academic career or
a career in industrial research.
To be eligible for the honours year, students should have fulfilled the
requirements for the Bachelor of Computer Science (years one to three) with at
least a distinction average in their third-year core units (including either
CSE3301 or 3302) and at least 12 other points of studies in relevant computer
science units at level three or above. External applicants should have
fulfilled the equivalent of these requirements. Entry to the honours year may
be subject to quota restrictions.
The honours degree is normally undertaken as one year of full-time studies. Approval is required from the course coordinator for part-time studies.
The honours degree consists of a total of 48 points, with an
individual 24-point honours research project, CSE4650 and 24 points of advanced
computer science coursework electives, detailed below
.
Students choose four six-point units from the following list:
Instead of choosing four CSE460X units from the list above, students may complete three CSE460X units and a six-point elective chosen from either a third or fourth-year unit, or from another school within the Faculty of IT or Monash University with approval from the honours coordinator.
Course code: 1606
A major amendment to the Bachelor of Computer Science course
was approved in 1998. The 1998 course structure appears below.
The course for the pass degree, Bachelor of 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 (72 points) and corequisite studies in
mathematics (12 points).
In the pass degree, computer science units must total at least 72 points. They
occupy at least one-quarter (12 points) of the first-year load, at least
one-half (24 points) of the second-year load, and at least one-half (24 points)
of the third-year load. The remaining 12 points may be selected from first,
second or third-year computer science electives. 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.
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