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 ________________________________________ University of Tasmania course details July 2, 2016, 01:43 AM, page –1 S4D Bachelor of Computing with Honours as at 14th May, 2002 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 ________________________________________ University of Tasmania course details July 2, 2016, 01:43 AM, page –2