Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
4 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LHIS

SATAC Code
434421 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry Requirements
Selection Rank (Internal): 96.15 (for 2012)
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Prerequisites
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Assumed Knowledge
None

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to have:

Completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and
- completed 200 credits of subjects;
- achieved a grade of C* or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2;
- achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2;
- obtained a competitive ATAR.
* For Stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better is required

PRE-REQUISITES:

SACE Stage 2 Math Studies Or SACE Stage 2 Math Methods

Alternatively, the minimum educational requirements may be met by those who have fulfilled the prerequisite requirements in addition to one of the following:
- Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
- Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution;
- Completed a recognised diploma or associated diploma from TAFE or Certificate IV level course;
- Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level;
- Qualified for Special Entry; or
- Completed University Foundation program
OR

have fulfilled the prerequisite requirements and completed one of the following professional courses:
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
- MCSE + Internet and Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)
- Lotus Certified Professional (CLP)
- Novell Certified NetWare Engineer (CNE)
- Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP)
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites

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Assumed Knowledge
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Aim

This program provides a flagship program for high achieving students in the discipline of computer and information science. This program aims to provide a broad and fundamental understanding of the theory and practice of computers and information technology and prepares graduates for a professional career in computing and research in the advanced computing industry. In addition, it aims to provide advanced program work and project work for students in computer and information science. The program will prepare students for postgraduate studies or industrial employment in leading edge computing and information technology.

Content & Structure

This four year program consists of:

core courses in computer and information science (72 units)
5 core courses (22.5 units) in advanced computer and information science topics
3 elective courses (13.5 units) selected from a range of speciality areas
2 courses (9 units) of research laboratory placement within the school
an Elective course (4.5 units)
a research methods course (4.5 units) and
an 18 unit minor thesis undertaken in the final year of study.
A total of 144 units are required for the completion of the program.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Information Systems Professional Practice	INFS 1014	9
Advanced Problem Solving and Programming	COMP 1037	4.5
Information Technology Fundamentals	INFT 1016	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Web and Database Development	INFS 1019	9
Advanced Programming Fundamentals	COMP 1038	4.5
Network Fundamentals	INFT 1012	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Systems Analysis, Design and Project Management	INFS 2035	9
Advanced Data Structures	COMP 2014	4.5
Discrete Mathematics	MATH 1043	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Advanced Web Engineering	INFT 2060	4.5
Advanced User Interfaces	INFT 1006	4.5
Software Development with C++	COMP 3023	4.5
Database Technology	INFS 2011	4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
CIS Research Placement 1	COMP 3001	4.5
Operating Systems	EEET 3024	4.5
Computer Science Topics for Software Engineers	COMP 3022	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
CIS Research Placement 2	COMP 3002	4.5
Systems Architecture	COMP 3024	4.5
Artificial Intelligence	COMP 2019	4.5
Workflow, Maintenance and Re-engineering	INFS 3073	4.5
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
CIS Honours Minor Thesis 1	COMP 4030	9
CIS Research Methods	INFT 4017	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 3
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
CIS Honours Minor Thesis 2	COMP 4031	9
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 3
Elective		4.5

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Group A
Computer Graphics	COMP 4015	4.5
Data and Web Mining	COMP 4008	4.5
Forensic Computing: Tools, Techniques and Investigations	COMP 4027	4.5
Information Technology Security	INFT 3015	4.5
Network Architecture	INFT 3019	4.5
Mobile Enterprise Workshop	INFS 4017	4.5
Business Intelligence and Enterprise Data Mining	INFS 4018	4.5
Information Technology Business Practice	INFS 3071	4.5
Information Technology Driven Business Transformation	INFS 3072	4.5
Group B
Health Information Systems	INFT 4018	4.5
Parallel Reconfigurable and Cluster Computing	COMP 4028	4.5
Software Architecture and Software Engineering for Web-based Applications	COMP 4029	4.5
Advanced Computing Seminar	INFS 4010	4.5
Advanced Knowledge Representation	COMP 4025	4.5
Advanced Human Computer Interaction	COMP 4026	4.5

Rules & notes

Notes

1. Students in other undergraduate degrees taught by the School of Computer and Information Science may be permitted to join this program at the end of first year or second year if their grade point average is 6 or above. Students in the program must maintain a grade point average of 6 or above to remain in the program. Students in the program not achieving this in any year will revert to the Bachelor of Software Engineering degree or the Bachelor of Information Technology degree.

2. The Elective course may be selected from any School within the University.

3. A student must select 3 electives (13.5 units) as shown in the schedule. At least two of these electives must be selected from the Group B list of electives.