Computing and Software Systems

This major will be offered from 2014.

The Computing and Software Systems major will focus on providing students with considerable technical expertise in computer science and software engineering, including exposure to a variety of programming paradigms, an understanding of the systematic processes underpinning the software development lifecycle, and an appreciation of advanced topics in computing. Graduates from the Computing and Software Systems major who complete specified course plans will be eligible to receive ACS accreditation. This major will be a natural pathway to the Master of Engineering(Software) and the Master of Science (Computer Science). Graduates with a management orientation will also consider the Master of Information Systems (MIS).

The objectives of this major are to

• Give the students a solid background in the theory and practice of computer science and software engineering, through a range of topics available as core and elective subjects.

• Prepare students to work in the IT industry if they wish to do so upon completing the major.

• Provide the necessary prerequisite knowledge and skills for students who wish to continue with research pathways through an MSc (Computer Science) degree leading to a PhD.

• Provide the necessary prerequisite knowledge and skills for students who wish to continue with professional pathways through an ME (Software) degree.

Completion of 50 points of study at Level 3.

Students who intend to undertake this major in 2015 should ensure they have completed INFO20003 Database Systems, as this will be a prerequisite for COMP30022 IT Project.

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