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Undergraduate handbook 2005 - Information Technology

Bachelor of Computing

Course code: 2330 + Course abbreviation: BComp + Total credit points required: 144 + 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Caulfield; South Africa)

Course description

This course 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 of class contact. It may also be completed part-time. Some classes are available in the evening. It may be necessary for students to attend some classes during the day or in the evening.

Entry requirements

Victorian Certificate of Education

VCE or equivalent qualification with a study score of at least 20 in units 3 and 4 English (any), and units 1 and 2 of General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods. The course is offered through the VTAC system and to international students through Monash International. There are no computing prerequisites.

South Africa campus

SAFCERT with matriculation endorsement or exemption provided by the Matriculation Board (students using either of the previous methods must meet the entry criteria of 40 points for guaranteed entry), or a minimum GCE A-level score of 18 or a minimum IB score of 25, and have successfully completed the prerequisite units Mathematics and English Grade 12 equivalent, or relevant post-secondary qualifications, or other qualifications deemed to be equivalent to the above (subject to approval by Monash University).

Course structure

The course includes both compulsory (core) and elective units, totalling 144 points. There must be a minimum of 36 points of first-year-level units, a minimum of 30 points of second-year units and a minimum of 36 points of third-year units. Note that a maximum of 60 points of first-year-level units is permitted.
In first year, the course consists of six core units in the areas of computer technology, software development and information systems. In second year, there are five core units in database systems, data communications, software engineering, systems design and implementation and IT project management. All third-year students complete an industrial experience project over two semesters.
In addition to these core units, students must choose at least three second or third-year electives offered by the School of Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE), of which at least two must be at third-year level. These units have codes beginning with CSE. Students also choose eight other electives which may be offered by CSSE or chosen from another discipline area and offered by other schools in the faculty or by other faculties.

Course requirements

Students must complete the course requirements as specified below (refer also to 'Course map 4 - Bachelor of Computing' at the back of the IT faculty section in this handbook).

Bachelor of Computing specialisations

Students are encouraged to specialise in one or more areas. A specialisation consists of the core units plus a set of at least three electives chosen from a particular area. Specialisations currently offered are in the areas of object-oriented systems development, database technology, distributed computing systems, programming systems and computer systems. See the course website at http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/courses/bcomp for more details.