Computer Science Major

Major/Minor/Specialisation !105-AA-MAJ+1013 (2009)

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Year and Campus:	2009

 Contact
Arts and Music Student Centre
Room 104, Ground Floor, Old Arts Building
Tel: +61 3 8344 5235
Fax: +61 3 9347 0424 

Overview:	The computer science program aims to develop skilled computer scientists with the technical background, knowledge, and adaptability to contribute to the development of well-designed, robust, computer-based solutions to a range of problems in business and industry. Students study computer science (including introduction to computer programming, algorithms and problem solving, software development) and mathematics. Subjects available in third year include artificial intelligence, database systems, computer networks, and graphics. At all year levels there is a focus on the cultivation of practical skills together with assimilation of the relevant scientific principles. Teaching methods involve a combination of lectures, tutorials, and practical work. Tutorials are provided at all years. Students taking computer science subjects will be required to spend time on practical assignments in addition to lectures, laboratory classes and tutorials.
Subject Options:	First Year - Core Subjects In addition students should complete a mathematics requirement of at least 25 points at first year. Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 433-151 Introduction to Programming (Advanced) Not offered in 2009 12.50 433-172 Algorithmic Problem Solving Not offered in 2009 12.50 433-152 Algorithmic Problem Solving (Advanced) Not offered in 2009 12.50 Second Year - Core Subjects Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 433-252 Software Engineering Principles & Tools Semester 1 12.50 433-253 Algorithms and Data Structures Semester 1 12.50 433-254 Software Design Not offered in 2009 12.50 433-255 Logic and Computation Not offered in 2009 12.50 Third Year Students should complete at least 50 points of third-year computer science subjects, including four of: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 433-303 Artificial Intelligence Semester 2 12.50 433-313 Computer Design Semester 2 12.50 433-330 Theory of Computation Semester 1 12.50 433-332 Operating Systems Semester 1 12.50 433-341 Software Engineering Process & Practice Semester 1 12.50 433-342 Software Engineering Methods Semester 2 12.50 433-351 Database Systems Semester 1 12.50 433-353 Networks and Communications Semester 2 12.50 433-361 Programming Language Implementation Not offered in 2009 12.50 433-371 Interactive System Design Semester 2 12.50 433-380 Graphics and Computation Semester 1 12.50 433-385 Modelling, Analysis and Visualisation Not offered in 2009 12.50 433-395 Advanced Topic in Computer Science Not offered in 2009 12.50
Related Course(s):	Bachelor of Arts

Overview:

The computer science program aims to develop skilled computer scientists with the technical background, knowledge, and adaptability to contribute to the development of well-designed, robust, computer-based solutions to a range of problems in business and industry.

Students study computer science (including introduction to computer programming, algorithms and problem solving, software development) and mathematics. Subjects available in third year include artificial intelligence, database systems, computer networks, and graphics.

At all year levels there is a focus on the cultivation of practical skills together with assimilation of the relevant scientific principles. Teaching methods involve a combination of lectures, tutorials, and practical work. Tutorials are provided at all years.

Students taking computer science subjects will be required to spend time on practical assignments in addition to lectures, laboratory classes and tutorials.

Subject Options: