S3L Bachelor of Computing–Bachelor of Science as at 14th May, 2002
Bachelor of Computing–Bachelor of Science
Abbreviation: BComp–BSc
Course code: S3L
Course contact (faculty or school) Computing: (03) 6324 3347 Science: (03) 6226 2125
Introductory comments
This 4-year (minimum) full-time or part-time course is offered by the Faculty of Science
and Engineering and is available at Hobart. The first year is also offered at Launceston and
at the North-West Centre (limited number of Science subjects).
Admission & prerequisites
Minimum University entrance requirements and a satisfactory achievement (SA) in any
two of the following: *MT843 Mathematics Stage 3 (or *MT841 Mathematics Stage 2 or
*MT730 Mathematics Applied); *IF862 Computer Science; *CH856 Chemistry; *GL876
Geology; *GG833 Geography (or *EV846 Environmental Science); *PH866 Physics; *BY826
Biology; *SC786 Applied Science-Physical Sciences (if neither Physics nor Chemistry
counted) OR a TCE score of 80 or more for applicants not having two of the preceding
TCE units. Subject (unit) prerequisites also apply.
Course objectives
The objectives of the combined degree are consistent with those of the Bachelor of
Computing and the Bachelor of Science.
Professional recognition
The BComp component provides eligibility 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.
For the BSc component, graduates are eligible for membership of a number of professional
organisations. Specific details are provided under individual discipline entries.
Course structure
To qualify for the Bachelor of Computing and Bachelor of Science, students must
successfully complete 400% from Groups 1, 2 and 3 of the BComp and BSc schedules. A
sample course structure follows.
Majors
For the BSc component, students major (3 years of studies) in one or two of the following
fields of specialisation:
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Biochemistry
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Chemistry
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Geography & Environmental Studies
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Geology
Mathematics
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Microbiology/Immunology
Physics
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Plant Science
Psychology
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Zoology
Articulation
Credit for units included in the schedules for the BComp and BSc will be awarded to
students who transfer to the combined degree. Up to one year of credit for TAFE programs
will be awarded for the BSc component on the same basis as for the single degree.
Articulation arrangements already in place for the BComp will apply to the BComp
component of the course.
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