Course code: 2380 + Course abbreviation: BCompSc + Total credit points required: 144 + 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
On-campus (Clayton; Malaysia)
The
course is designed for students who wish to study computing in depth, focusing
on the software, hardware and 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.
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, inquire on campus or email inquiries@infotech.monash.edu.my.
The
course for the pass degree Bachelor of Computer Science can be completed in
three years of full-time study. It includes both core 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 bachelor of computer science electives. In
addition, the course requires approved mathematics units to a value of at least
one-quarter (12 points) of first year.
Normally, a maximum of 60 points of first-year units may be counted towards the
degree.
Normally, students must complete from the listed core units and Bachelor of
Computer Science electives at least 36 points at second-year level and at least
36 points at third-year level. The head of school may approve:
Normally, students may only include units from the listed core
units and Bachelor of Computer Science electives in the 96 points of computer
science units. The head of the school may approve up to two CSE-coded units
that are not in the list to substitute for Bachelor of Computer Science
electives, provided they maintain depth in computer science studies.
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.
Students
must complete the course requirements as specified below (refer also to 'Course
map 3 - Bachelor of Computer Science' in the back of the IT faculty section in
this handbook).
Some additional information on each level of the course is outlined below,
along with a list of core and Bachelor of Computer Science elective units.
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:
or
or
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 Bachelor of Computer Science approved 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 Bachelor of Computer Science approved elective units.
All units are six points unless otherwise specified.
Graduates of the course are eligible for professional-level membership of the Australian Computer Society.
Inquiries
(Clayton): email enquiries@csse.monash.edu.au or visit
http://www.csse.monash.edu.au.
Inquiries Malaysia): email inquiries@infotech.monash.edu.my or visit
http://www.infotech.monash.edu.my.
Dr Sid Ray (Clayton), Dr Hiew Pang Leang (Malaysia)
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