Major - Computer Science

To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements for the

Aims
Learning outcomes
Program of study

Aims

The program of study aims to develop a range of transferable research, analytical and communication skills including the capacity to:

demonstrate a foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of computer science
understand professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them
critically analyse and evaluate information and solve problems
demonstrate awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of computer science and computer-based systems
work professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
understand the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so
prepare for future professional roles as a computer scientist.

The major provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in a computing related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the major students will be able to:

competently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex computer-based systems
apply their skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner
communicate effectively with other computer scientists and the wider global community using a wide range of communication technologies
work professionally as an individual and in a team
develop computer-based solutions appropriate to the social, political, international, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied
engage in the process of continuing learning needed to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge in the area of computer science.

Program of study

Major - Computer Science - Year 1

13.5 units comprising:

Core - Year 1 Topics

COMP1002 Fundamentals of Computational Intelligence (4.5 units)
COMP1102 Computer Programming 1 (4.5 units)

Option - Year 1 Topics

Plus one of :

MATH1121 Mathematics 1A (4.5 units)
MATH1701 Mathematics Fundamentals (4.5 units)

Major - Computer Science - Year 2

18 units comprising:

Option - Year 2 Topics

Four of:

COMP1711 Database Modelling and Knowledge Engineering (4.5 units)
COMP1712 Software Engineering Principles and Practice (4.5 units)
COMP2711  Computer Programming 2 (4.5 units)
COMP2781  Computer Mathematics (4.5 units)
COMP2812 Operating Systems (4.5 units)
ENGR2792  Software Engineering 2 (4.5 units)
ENGR2881 Computer Networks (4.5 units)

Major - Computer Science - Year 3

18 units comprising:

COMP3712  Computer Programming 3 (4.5 units)
COMP3722  Theory and Practice of Computation (4.5 units)
COMP3751  Interactive Computer Systems (4.5 units)
COMP3771  Advanced Database and Analytics (4.5 units)

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