Course code: 2381 + Course abbreviation: BDigSys + 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time + No further intake
On-campus (Clayton)
The
course provides an integrated and practical study in computer hardware and
software with emphasis on embedded digital/computing systems. The three major
areas of emphasis are digital system design, which involves the study of
digital logic, hardware design languages, integrated circuit design methods,
microprocessor systems and computer architecture; technical computing, which
involves operating systems, assembler and higher-level languages, and real-time
software; and integrated applications, which involves computer communications,
signal processing, robotics and control systems, graphics and image
processing.
These three areas are supported by studies in mathematics and electronics.
During the course, students must undertake a project involving the development
of integrated hardware and software.
The
course for the pass degree consists of units to a total value of 144 points,
with:
(a) a core sequence, totalling of 114 points
(b) a sequence of approved mathematics units totalling 12 points in first
year
(c) three elective units totalling 18 points.
Students must complete the course requirements outlined in 'Course map 6 - Bachelor of Digital Systems' in the back of the IT faculty section in this handbook.
Graduates meet the requirements for professional-level membership of the Australian Computer Society. Accreditation of the IEAust for the honours, four-year course is being sought.
Inquiries: email enquiries@csse.monash.edu.au
Dr Gordon Lowe
Course code: 1200 + Course abbreviation: BDigSys(Hons) + Total credit points required: 48 + 1 year full-time
On-campus (Clayton)
The honours program will normally be available full-time (part-time study may be approved by the course coordinators in exceptional circumstances). The honours program may not be repeated.
The normal entry requirement is a completed three-year Bachelor of Digital Systems degree, or its equivalent, with a final-year average grade of credit or better in digital systems or related units.
The honours program consists of 48 points of study, including:
Coursework
units are to be selected from the honours units offered by the School of
Computer Science and Software Engineering. Approved third-year electives can
also be taken. Selection of units is conducted during the first two weeks of a
semester. The selection must be approved by the coordinator.
Each year, 12 to 14 units are offered, depending on the research interests and
teaching commitments of staff. Honours units from recent years include:
In most cases, the appropriate prerequisites must be completed before attempting honours units.
Selection of a project is a very important issue from the point of view of both the research area and the prospective supervisor and students are advised to consider their selection carefully and in advance. The selection of projects is conducted during the first two weeks of the first semester. The following are some of the projects undertaken:
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