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Monash University Handbook 2010Undergraduate areas of study by faculty: Information TechnologyInformation Technology aos collation-ug-byfaculty-it Applications development and networksAll areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Information Technology component of any bachelors double degrees.
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DescriptionThis major is ideal for technically-minded problem solvers who like to get behind the scenes and work within and across networks and web technologies and the applications that drive them. This major provides essential IT knowledge and skills to prepare graduates for careers in fields such as e-commerce, application software development, systems analysis and design, network management and database design. This major offers specialist units in networks, data communications and web programming. UnitsTo qualify for the award of Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems with a major in applications development and networks, students must complete the course requirements outlined below. Compulsory unitsLevel one
Level two
Level three
Further Information Technology unitsStudents take six points of level three Information Technology units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology. Elective unitsStudents complete 36 points of electives, of which no more than 24 points may be taken at level one; the remaining units must be at level two or three. These electives may be taken from within the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of Monash University. Relevant CoursesBusiness information systemsAll areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Information Technology component of any bachelors double degrees.
DescriptionBusiness information systems focuses on developing and applying information technology solutions to business problems and preparing students for leadership roles in IT management. Students learn fundamental business and IT concepts and how IT can be used to serve business needs. Topics covered include:
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UnitsFor the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course. Relevant CoursesBusiness systemsAll areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Information Technology component of any bachelors double degrees.
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DescriptionThe business systems major focuses on the use of computers and information systems to understand, model and solve complex problems in business and commerce. It is ideal for future entrepreneurs or managers who want to develop expertise in providing effective business solutions. This major provides a strong focus on systems used in business, while preparing graduates for careers in areas such as systems analysis, information systems management, business analysis, project management and IT consultancy. The major provides specialist units in e-commerce, business systems modelling and information systems management. UnitsTo qualify for the award of Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems with a major in business systems, students must complete the course requirements outlined below. Compulsory unitsLevel one
Level two
Level three
Further Information Technology unitsStudents take six points of level three Information Technology units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology. Elective unitsStudents complete 30 points of electives, of which no more than 18 points may be taken at level one; the remaining units must be at level two or three. These electives may be taken from within the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of Monash University. Relevant CoursesComputer science (IT)All areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Information Technology component of any bachelors double degrees.
DescriptionComputer science is concerned with the scientific design and application of computer software and hardware. It is a broad discipline, encompassing software design, programming, algorithm development, the computing hardware, and the theoretical foundations of computation, as well as the present and potential applications of computing that pervade modern society. The study of computer science is not restricted to current technologies and instead emphasises fundamental principles, thus enabling graduates to understand and indeed shape future developments. Students can study computer science as a single or double degree program or as a major or minor in course 0050 Bachelor of Science. UnitsFor the schedule of units required to complete a given course, major or minor in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course. Relevant CoursesInformation managementAll areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Information Technology component of any bachelors double degrees.
DescriptionToday, businesses and governments are recognising the strategic importance of managing information in a timely and effective manner. This major is for students who want to work with information and communication technologies to manage information content, resources and services that meet the needs of individuals, organisations and society. Students can specialise in librarianship, records management or archival systems, with specialist professional recognition. This major prepares graduates for careers as information architects, information managers, knowledge managers, librarians, content managers, information service delivery managers, archivists, records managers, or IM project managers. UnitsTo qualify for the award of Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems with a major in information management, students must complete the course requirements outlined below. Compulsory unitsLevel one
Level two
Level three
Further Information Technology unitsStudents take six points of level two or three Information Technology units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology. Students also take twelve points of level three units from the schedule of electives for this major, contained in the course map for this major published by the Faculty of Information Technology (available at http://www.infotech.monash.edu/bits/coursemaps). Students who wish to obtain professional recognition from the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), the Records Management Association of Australasia (RMAA) or Australian Society of Archivists (ASA) should contact their course coordinator regarding selection of relevant level three units. Elective unitsStudents complete 36 points of electives, of which no more than 24 points may be taken at level one; the remaining units must be at level two or three. These electives may be taken from within the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of Monash University. Relevant CoursesInformation systemsAll areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Information Technology component of any bachelors double degrees.
DescriptionMost IT expenditure in organisations involves enterprise-wide systems that support various business functions. This expanding use of information systems has created many challenges for the business community. The focus of the information systems major is to address those challenges in the development, implementation and management of these systems. This major has a strong practical focus to ensure graduates are job-ready for a variety of industries and types of organisations. The major prepares graduates for careers in systems analysis and project management with an emphasis on developing business information systems. The major includes a range of units in the planning, analysis, design and management of business information systems. Students learn how to determine system requirements, and then to select, implement and manage the preferred solutions. This work bridges the demanding rigor of technical IT and the challenging dynamics of the IT users' world. UnitsTo qualify for the award of Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems with a major in information systems, students must complete the course requirements outlined below. Compulsory unitsLevel one
Level two
Level three
Further Information Technology unitsStudents take six points of level three Information Technology units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology. Elective unitsStudents complete 36 points of electives, of which no more than 24 points may be taken at level one; the remaining units must be at level two or three. These electives may be taken from within the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of Monash University. Relevant CoursesInternet systemsAll areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Information Technology component of any bachelors double degrees.
DescriptionThe growth of the use of the internet around the world has spurred the development of new computer systems that exploit the internet's capabilities. This major is for students with a keen interest in the internet and focuses on internet technologies and web based applications development for both desktop and mobile environments. This major includes studies in internet applications development, security, e-business, network administration and human computer interaction. Students develop internet applications using a variety of technologies and development environments. UnitsTo qualify for the award of Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems with a major in internet systems, students must complete the course requirements outlined below. Compulsory unitsLevel one
Level two
Level three
Further Information Technology unitsStudents take six points of level three Information Technology units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology. Elective unitsStudents complete 36 points of electives, of which no more than 24 points may be taken at level one; the remaining units must be at level two or three. These electives may be taken from within the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of Monash University. Relevant CoursesMultimedia applicationsAll areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Information Technology component of any bachelors double degrees.
DescriptionIn this major students learn about digital and interactive systems and the important links between technological and presentation skills. The major focuses on the multimedia development process and provides students with the knowledge and skills essential for the analysis, design and implementation of computer based multimedia products, services and systems. The major includes thirteen specialist multimedia applications major units covering the areas of web development, CD/DVD authoring, educational multimedia, video and 3D animation. The multimedia applications major includes two third level units of project work in a studio environment. UnitsTo qualify for the award of Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems with a major in multimedia applications, students must complete the course requirements outlined below. Compulsory unitsLevel one
Level two
Level three
Elective unitsStudents complete 24 points of electives, of which no more than 12 points may be taken at level one; the remaining units must be at level two or three. These electives may be taken from within the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of Monash University. Relevant CoursesMultimedia games developmentAll areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Information Technology component of any bachelors double degrees.
DescriptionThis major provides students with the technical and creative abilities to apply core knowledge of programming to game creation through a curriculum that emphasises game and interactive software development. Students use the tools and software used by the game industry, produce game design concepts and documents, and develop analytical skills for examining game play and game design. The major focuses on complex concepts such as game artificial intelligence, level design and testing. Students create complete works in character design, level design and game concepts and participate in every level of game development, from concept to final creation. The major includes twelve specialist multimedia games development major units covering the areas of games programming, 3D modelling, creating narrative and artificial intelligence for gaming. The games development major includes two third level units of project work in a studio environment. UnitsTo qualify for the award of Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems with a major in multimedia games development, students must complete the course requirements outlined below. Compulsory unitsLevel one
Level two
Level three
Further Information Technology unitsStudents take six points of level three Information Technology units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology. Elective unitsStudents complete 24 points of electives, of which no more than 12 points may be taken at level one; the remaining units must be at level two or three. These electives may be taken from within the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of Monash University. Relevant CoursesNet-centric computingAll areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Information Technology component of any bachelors double degrees.
DescriptionThis major covers fundamentals of computing in the context of network and communications technologies with a focus on areas such as network applications, mobile computing, web development and the implementation and management of network technologies. The major includes study in computer communication, network concepts and protocols, web standards and technologies, network security, wireless and mobile computing, and distributed systems development, including web based systems. Specialist units are available in distributed and internet based systems development and network technologies and their management. UnitsTo qualify for the award of Bachelor of Information Technology Systems with a major in net-centric computing, students must complete the course requirements outlined below. Compulsory unitsLevel one
Level two
Level three
Further Information Technology unitsStudents take six points of level three Information Technology units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology. Elective unitsStudents complete 36 points of electives, of which no more than 24 points may be taken at level one; the remaining units must be at level two or three. These electives may be taken from within the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of Monash University. Relevant CoursesSecurityAll areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Information Technology component of any bachelors double degrees.
DescriptionIn this major students study a range of technologies such as network administration, operating systems, web systems development, authentication, cryptography, information and network security, identity management and trusted software systems. Graduates from this major will have a strong grounding in information system security methods and will be prepared for careers in areas such as wireless and connected network security management, application security analysis, design and implementation and security solutions management. The major includes study in information systems security, network security, software security, privacy and the law, risk analysis and threat modeling risk management. UnitsTo qualify for the award of Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems with a major in security, students must complete the course requirements outlined below. Compulsory unitsLevel one
Level two
Level three
Further Information Technology unitsStudents take six points of level three Information Technology units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology. Elective unitsStudents complete 36 points of electives, of which no more than 24 points may be taken at level one; the remaining units must be at level two or three. These electives may be taken from within the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of Monash University. Relevant CoursesSoftware engineeringAll areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Information Technology component of any bachelors double degrees.
DescriptionThe study of software engineering involves computer science, problem-solving, mathematical foundations of software engineering, programming, software development methodologies, software processes and lifecycles, software quality, testing and technical documentation. It is concerned with the analysis, design, development and maintenance of software systems for a variety of applications, including large scale projects. Software engineers with these skills are highly valued by business and government organisations involved with large or small software systems. The course explores the design, construction and engineering of large complex software systems which meet information processing challenges, subject to constraints such as cost, time and risk management. Students undertake units in programming, engineering, mathematics and computer systems as well as study specific software engineering units. During fourth year students undertake a full-year group studio project with an industry client. A large number of units are laboratory-based, and students spend a significant portion of their time in individual and group-based project work. This approach develops skills in group management and dynamics, along with professional communication skills such as technical writing, documentation and presentation. UnitsFor the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course. Relevant Courses2770 Bachelor of Software Engineering Systems developmentAll areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Information Technology component of any bachelors double degrees.
DescriptionThe systems development major provides students with the skills to develop computer-based systems focused on software development, computer technology and information systems. In this major students study computer programming, operating systems, software engineering practice, web based applications development, systems design and implementation, enterprise programming, database design and data mining. Graduates are prepared for careers in areas such as programming, systems analysis, network and database administration and web-based development. UnitsTo qualify for the award of Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems with a major in systems development, students must complete the course requirements outlined below. Compulsory unitsLevel one
Level two
Level three
Further Information Technology unitsStudents take six points of level three Information Technology units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology. Elective unitsStudents complete 36 points of electives, of which no more than 24 points may be taken at level one; the remaining units must be at level two or three. These electives may be taken from within the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of Monash University. Relevant Courses |
