Clayton campus
Course code: 0362
Coordinator: Dr Peter Tischer
The Graduate Diploma in Computer Science has been developed in response to a steady stream of requests from potential students currently in industry for a diploma-level course in computer science to broaden and develop computing skills and knowledge for specific vocational and occupational outcomes.
Students completing the Graduate Diploma in Computer Science are eligible for level 1 membership of the Australian Computer Society.
This course is open to applicants with a first degree in any field other than computing, computer science, information science or equivalent. Intending students should note that the entry requirements require some prior knowledge in computer programming using C or C++ and assume applicants will have a knowledge of mathematics equivalent to at least two first-year subjects. Applicants without mathematics may be required to undertake bridging studies, the points of which will not be counted towards the award.
The aims of the course are:
1 to provide appropriately trained professionals in the field of computer science;
2 to provide a conceptual framework for students to keep pace with developments in this area;
3 to provide students with a practical knowledge of computer hardware and software which can be put to immediate use;
4 to develop a professional approach to computing and an awareness of social implications.
The course is offered both full-time and part-time. The duration of the full-time course is one year. The duration of the part-time course is two years.
Students completing the Graduate Diploma in Computer Science are eligible to apply to upgrade their knowledge and qualifications to honours (or Master of Computing preliminary) level.
1 A recognised degree or diploma or equivalent.
2 A knowledge of computer programming at the introductory level.
3 Twelve points of first-year mathematics or equivalent.
In 1997 the course fee is $8000 or pro rata per subject.
The course consists of forty-eight points of second- and third-year computer science subjects and must include:
1 at least twenty-four points of third-year subjects;
2 the following subjects
For full details of subjects available, consult the entries under `Details of subjects' later in this handbook.
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