S3F Bachelor of Computing as at 14th May, 2002
Bachelor of Computing
Abbreviation: BComp
Course code: S3F
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6324 3347 or (03) 6226 2922
Introductory comments
This on-campus 3-year full-time (4 years honours) course is offered by the Faculty of
Science & Engineering and is available at Launceston and Hobart. The first year only is
also offered at the North-West Centre. This course may be studied part-time.
Admission & prerequisites
Possession of the University’s basic admission requirements. TCE Computing or
Mathematics subjects are not required.
Course objectives
The Bachelor of Computing is a comprehensive 3-year degree course in the broad area of
computer science with an applied orientation.
The specific course objectives are as follows:
•
to provide a thorough introduction to the theory and practice of computing;
•
to produce computing professionals with the ability to apply new and emerging
computing technologies to create solutions in the workplace;
•
to provide a broad base of computing knowledge to support lifelong learning in the
field of computing.
Career outcomes
Students are prepared for careers and research in the area of Information Technology (IT).
Current forecasts indicate a world wide shortage of IT professionals for at least the next
ten years. Computing professionals get well paid, interesting positions in almost any
area – government, commerce, industry. The range of activities is wide, including: website
management, system administration, client support and training, program design,
development and testing, and so on.
Professional recognition
Undergraduate students of the BComp are eligible for student membership of the
Australian Computer Society (ACS). On completion of the degree and entry into the
computing profession, graduates can apply to become full members of this body.
Course structure
The course is a 3-year (6-semester) course consisting of core and elective units.
Year 1[a]
1st Year computing core units
non-computing electives
Year 2
2nd Year computing core units
computing or non-computing electives
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75%
25%
50%
25%
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non-computing electives
Year 3[a]
3rd Year computing units
Project
computing or non-computing electives
[a]
25%
50%
25%
25%
With the permission of the Dean, a candidate may replace up to two first-year core units (25%) and/or
two third-year computing electives (25%) with non-computing units.
Articulation
If students have completed the TAFE Diploma of Information Technology they may be
granted up to one year’s advanced standing.
The BComp articulates into the Bachelor of Computing with Honours.
Schedule
Unit title
Year 1
Computer
Applications
Programming and
Problem Solving
Professional
Computing
Multimedia and
Web Applications
Computer
Organisation and
Architecture
Software Process
Year 2
Algorithms and
Metrics
Artificial
Intelligence
Software Design
Operating Systems
Elective units
Advanced Web
Development [a]
Computer Security
campus-sem
weight
code
H1~L1~B1v
12.5%
KXA153
H1~L1/2~B1v
12.5%
KXA151
H1~L1~B1v
12.5%
KXA155
H2~L2~B2v
12.5%
KXA156
H2~L2~B2v
12.5%
KXA152
H2~L2~B2v
12.5%
KXA154
H1~L1
12.5%
KXA251
H1~L1
12.5%
KXA252
H2~L2
H2~L2
12.5%
12.5%
KXA253
KXA254
H1~L1
12.5%
KXA281 or KXA381
H2~L2
12.5%
KXA262 or KXA362
12.5%
KXA351
12.5%
KXA352
[a]
Year 3
Software
H1~L1/2
Engineering Project
A
Software
H2 L1/2
Engineering Project
B
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Elective units
Availability of the following units depends on student demand and availability of
resources
KXA281 or KXA381
Advanced Web
H1~L1
12.5%
[b]
Development
KXA262 or KXA362
Computer Security H2~L2
12.5%
[b]
Software Systems
H1~L1
12.5%
Knowledge-Based
H1~L1
12.5%
Systems
Computer
H1~L1
12.5%
Networks
Programming
H2~L2
12.5%
Paradigms
Computer Graphics H2~L2
12.5%
& Animation
Human-Computer H1~L1
12.5%
Interaction
Mobile and
H2~L2
12.5%
Ubiquitous
Computing
[a] Use level 200 enrolment code (eg KXA262)
[b] Use level 300 enrolment code (eg KXA362)
KXA353
KXA359
KXA356
KXA357
KXA354
KXA358
KXA355
v=video-link
Major for non-computing students
This major provides a thorough introduction to the theory and practice of computing. It is
an opportunity for students who wish to combine computing with their specialisation to
obtain a qualification in computing within a non-computing degree structure.
A major consists of a sequence of 8 units (9 units for BSc students) taken over a three-year
full-time degree program or equivalent part time.
Students must select a sequence of units from the computing units as listed in the schedule
of units for a major in computing which follows the BComp Schedule. (At least four of the
units must be at third-year level.)
Students in the BSc program should consult the schedules for that course.
Computing major for non-computing students – Schedule
campus-sem
weight
code
H1~L1/2~B1v
12.5%
KXA151
12.5%
H2~L2~B2v
Other units are available subject to approval
Year 2
KXA154
Unit title
CORE UNITS
Year 1
Programming and
Problem Solving
Software Process
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Choose two of the following:
KXA251
Algorithms and
H1~L1
12.5%
Metrics
KXA252
Artificial
H1~L1
12.5%
Intelligence
KXA253
Software Design
H2~L2
12.5%
KXA254
Operating Systems H2~L2
12.5%
Year 3
Availability of the following units depends on student demand and availability of
resources.
Choose four of the following:
KXA262 or KXA362
Computer Security H2~L2
12.5%
[b]
Software Systems
H1~L1
12.5%
Knowledge-Based
H1~L1
12.5%
Systems
Computer
H1~L1
12.5%
Networks
Programming
H2~L2
12.5%
Paradigms
Computer Graphics H2~L2
12.5%
& Animation
Human-Computer H1~L1
12.5%
Interaction
Mobile and
H2~L2
12.5%
Ubiquitous
Computing
[b] Use level 300 enrolment code (eg KXA362)
KXA353
KXA359
KXA356
KXA357
KXA354
KXA358
KXA355
v=video-link
Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Science and Engineering
Campus(es) offered | Hobart | Launceston
Mode of delivery | Full time | Part time
Course duration | 3 years minimum (6 semesters)
Costs (course fees only – annual) | HECS: YES | International students: $11,500
Students enrolled in this course | Total students enrolled last year: 327 | International
students last year: 33
Approximate student-staff contact hours | to 16 hrs weekly (full-time students)
Other information
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Students may choose as non-computing electives any units which are available on their
campus, subject to approval by the offering school and provided they do not study more
than ten units at first-year level.
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