S4D Bachelor of Computing with Honours as at 14th May, 2002
Bachelor of Computing with Honours
Abbreviation: BComp(Hons)
Course code: S4D
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6324 3480 or (03) 6226 2959
Introductory comments
This 1-year full-time or 2-year part-time course is offered by the Faculty of Science &
Engineering at Launceston and Hobart.
Admission & prerequisites
Bachelor of Computing or equivalent qualification approved by the School of Computing.
Applicants will normally be expected to have achieved an average grade of credit or better
in year three of their degree.
Course objectives
To provide in-depth knowledge and advanced training in a major area of computing; and
to provide the opportunity to practice research methodologies in preparation for research
in higher degrees (eg PhD) or employment in research organisations.
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
A candidate must meet all the coursework requirements and submit a thesis on a topic
approved by the school and supervised by a member of staff. (See unit details for KXA450,
KXA451)
Articulation
Candidates with qualifications from other tertiary institutions may be accepted in the
course subject to approval by the Faculty of Science & Engineering.
The BComp(Hons) leads on the MSc and PhD.
Schedule
Unit title
Computing
Honours Full time
Computing
Honours Part time
campus-sem
H1&2~L1&2
weight
100%
code
KXA450
H1&2~L1&2
50%
KXA451
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Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Contact
Hobart: Ray Williams ph 6226 2959 fax 6226 1824 <R.Williams@utas.edu.au>R.Williams
Launceston: Ray Williams ph 6324 3480 fax 6324 3368
<R.Williams@utas.edu.au>R.Williams
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 | 1 years minimum (2 semesters) | 2 years maximum (4 semesters)
Costs (course fees only – annual) | HECS: YES | International students: $12,000
Students enrolled in this course | Total students enrolled last year: 10
Approximate student-staff contact hours | 6 hrs coursework, 1 hr research supervision
weekly for full-time students
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