Clayton campus
Course code: 0188
This course is not accepting new enrolments in 1997 and has been replaced by the Bachelor of Computer Science.
For course map details, please refer to Map 7 in the `Undergraduate course maps' section.
The course for the pass degree, Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science) can be completed in three years of full-time study. It includes both compulsory and optional subjects selected from the range of computer science subjects, plus subjects chosen from those offered by other departments or faculties.
The course for the pass degree consists of subjects to a total value of 144 points, with a major in computer science (fifty-two points), corequisite studies in mathematics (twelve points) and at least one minor (twenty-eight points) in another discipline (computing or non-computing).
In the pass degree, computer science subjects occupy one-quarter (twelve points) of the first-year load, at least one-third (sixteen points) of the second-year load, and at least one-half (twenty-four points) of the third-year load. In addition, the course requires approved mathematics subjects to a value of at least one-quarter (twelve points) of first year.
In general, a maximum of sixty points of first-year subjects may be counted towards the degree. Students must complete at least thirty-six points of second-year subjects, and at least thirty-six points of third-year subjects.
Other students complete the other half of their third year with a different discipline, giving them two majors, one in computer science and one in the other discipline.
A student is not permitted to count more than twenty points of computer science third-year subjects towards any degree unless points from the project are included.
First year coordinator: Associate Professor Ingrid Zukerman
The first-year subjects 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 and graduate with a major in both disciplines.
The first-semester subject CSC1011 covers basic programming skills and gives an introduction to computer science. The second-semester subject CSC1030 develops the students' understanding of algorithms, data structures and computer systems.
In addition, students must take twelve points of first-year mathematics subjects or equivalent. Approved mathematical sequences are:
Second year coordinator: Dr Ron Pose
Second year aims to develop a firm foundation in the fundamental concepts of computer science, namely operating systems and computer architecture, foundations of computing, algorithm development and software engineering. In addition, it introduces new topics to broaden the student's view of computation and its applications.
Third year coordinator: Dr Sid Ray
Students wishing to major in computer science must take at least one project (CSC3010 or CSC3020 or CSC3150) and at least five additional third-year computer science subjects. Only one project may be included in the first twenty-four points of third-year computer science subjects.
A student is not permitted to count more than twenty points of computer science third-year subjects towards any degree unless points from the project are included.
Coordinator: Dr Kim Marriott
Selected students achieving a credit or better in third-year computer science can choose to take a fourth year in computer science. This honours degree is suitable for good students who want to gain a deeper understanding of computer science. An honours degree in computer science opens many career opportunities. Students with honours are particularly sought after by employers, and can choose from more interesting research and development positions because of their extra skills and proven abilities. An honours degree also leads on to postgraduate study, which is necessary for an academic career or a career in industrial research. To be admitted to the honours year, students require an average of a credit or better result in CSC3010 or CSC3020 or CSC3150 and at least five other third-year computer science subjects. Entry to the honours year may be subject to quota restrictions.
For more details see the entry under the honours program in Bachelor of Computer Science.
The honours program in computer science/accounting is available to students with an average of a credit or better in CSC3010 or CSC3020 or CSC3150 and five other third-year computer science subjects, and a credit or better in any three of AAF2140, AAF3160, AAF3120 and AAF3150.
This is a full-time Bachelor of Computing honours-year course that combines studies in computer science and accounting. It is designed so that students successfully completing it will satisfy the formal educational requirements of the Institute of Chartered Accountants as well as those of the Australian Computer Society. The fourth-year program consists of four computer science units together with AAF3130 (or AAF3140) and AAF3110.
Students taking this program are also required to complete a substantial individual project.
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