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Units indexed by faculty Bachelor of ComputingCourse code: 2330 + Course abbreviation: BComp + Total credit points required: 144 + 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time + No intake from 2006 at Caulfield campus Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Caulfield; South Africa) Course descriptionThis 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. Course structureThe 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 Caulfield School of Information Technology, 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 the Caulfield School of IT or chosen from another discipline area and offered by other schools in the faculty or by other faculties. Course requirementsStudents must complete the course requirements as specified below Bachelor of Computing specialisationsStudents 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 www.infotech.monash.edu.au/bcomp/ for more details. Bachelor of Computing core unitsAll units are 6 points, unless otherwise specified. First year
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Third yearCaulfield School of Information Technology (CSE) electivesAll units are 6 points, unless otherwise specified. First yearSecond yearThird year
Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSE) electives - South AfricaAll units are 6 points, unless otherwise specified. Second yearThird year
Professional recognitionThis course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting the standard of knowledge for professional-level membership. Contact detailsInquiries (Caulfield): email enquiries@csse.monash.edu.au or visit www.infotech.monash.edu.au/caulfield. Inquiries (South Africa): email inquiries@monash.ac.za or visit www.monash.ac.za/. Course coordinatorsMs Dianne Hagan (Caulfield), Ms Sheelagh Walton (South Africa) Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |