Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)

Course 384AA (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Year and Campus: 2010 - Parkville
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Undergraduate
Duration & Credit Points: 100 credit points taken over 12 months full time.

Coordinator

Andrian Pearce

Contact

Melbourne School of Engineering
Building 173, Grattan Street
The University of Melbourne
VIC 3010 Australia

General telephone enquiries
+ 61 3 8344 6703
+ 61 3 8344 6507

Facsimiles
+ 61 3 9349 2182
+ 61 3 8344 7707

Email eng-info@unimelb.edu.au

Course Overview:

The BCS (Honours) program is designed to:

  • provide an introduction to the process and practice of research in computer science;
  • enable the acquisition of specialised research skills;
  • encourage the development of the ability to think critically and independently;
  • consolidate and extend the student's understanding of a range of aspects of the disciplines of computer science and software engineering; and
  • improve oral and written communication skills.
Objectives: -
Course Structure & Available Subjects: A two-semester program on a full-time basis comprising 100 points as follows:

Honours thesis component (37.5 points, normally 12.5 points in first semester of enrolment and 25 points in second semester of enrolment):
  • 433-401 Computer Science Research Project, or equivalent Research Project subjects totalling 37.5 points

Advanced coursework subjects (62.5 points):
Five subjects totalling 62.5 points, consisting of any study-level 0 or study-level 6 subjects taught by the Department, with the exception of the subjects listed below.

Students may also enrol in up to 25 points of subjects at the honours or masters level of study in cognate areas from outside the Department, subject to approval being granted by the Honours Coordinator.
Majors/
Minors/
Specialisations

Subject Options:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
37.50
Students are NOT allowed to enrol in the following project-based subjects as part of the 62.5 points of Advanced coursework
  • 433-659 Distributed Computing Project
  • 433-690 IT Minor Research Project
  • 433-699 Minor Research Project
  • 433-440 Advanced Software Engineering Project
  • 433-603 Masters Software Engineering Project
  • 433-604 Masters Advanced Software Engineering Project"

600 level subjects have been listed below(please note subjects may not be offered every year) :

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2010
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2010
12.50

Students may also enrol in up to 25 points of subjects at the honours or masters level of study in cognate areas from outside

the Department, subject to approval being granted by the Honours Coordinator.

Assessment

Hurdle assessment requirements

Students enrolled in the BCS (Honours) must pass at least 100 points of approved subjects, including 433-401 Computer Science Research Project, and must have a weighted average mark (calculated over the best 100 points of such approved subjects, but always including 433-401 Computer Science Research Project) of at least 65 per cent.

Students enrolled in the BCS (Honours) are also expected to have a satisfactory level of attendance at departmental seminars.

Students will be advised of hurdle requirements for the individual coursework subjects at the commencement of each subject.

Components of assessment

The BCS (Honours) program comprises a research project subject and five advanced coursework subjects. These subjects with their relative weightings are as follows:

  • 433-401 Computer Science Research Project = 37.5%
  • Advanced Coursework subjects, five at 12.5 points each = 62.5%

The final honours grade is the weighted average mark over the 100 points included in these two components. Students who complete more than 62.5 points of advanced coursework will have their final honours grade calculated as their weighted average mark over the 100 points of study obtained by including their best 62.5 points of advanced coursework.
Entry Requirements:

To enter the BCS (Honours), students must have:

  • completed a BCS or equivalent program as assessed by the department;
  • passed at least 25 points of 100-level mathematics or statistics; and
  • attained a final-year average mark of at least 65.
Students should also note that study of mathematics or statistics at the second-year level is strongly recommended.

Students from other institutions and other backgrounds should contact the honours coordinator to determine their eligibility for entry to the BCS (Honours) degree.
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
Graduate Attributes: The Melbourne School of Engineering has mapped the University of Melbourne graduate attributes with Engineers Australia graduate attributes and Melbourne School of Engineering graduate attributes.

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