Undergraduate: Course rule and topic information

All course rules are currently under review and new course rules will apply from 2011.
As a result topic details may change. Further information on the new course structures will be made available by mid-2010.

Bachelor of Computer Science

(BCompSc)

Program of study

INTRODUCTION

The Bachelor of Computer Science requires three years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time) and the honours program an additional year (or equivalent part-time).

The course is offered by the School of Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics, within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

COURSE AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course has been designed to provide graduates with:

• a strong foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of computer science;
• an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them;
• well developed written and oral communication skills;
• an awareness of social, economic and environmental aspects of computer science;
• the ability to work professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams;
• an understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so; and
• preparation for future management roles as professional scientists.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the award, students will be able to:

• competently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex computer-based systems;
• apply their skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner;
• communicate effectively with other computer scientists and the wider community using a wide range of communication technologies;
• work professionally as an individual and in a team;
• develop computer-based solutions appropriate to the social, political, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied;
• engage in the process of continuing learning needed to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge in the area of computer science; and
• contribute successfully to project management.

COURSE RULE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.

Successful completion of either SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Mathematical Studies or Mathematical Methods is normally required for entry to the Bachelor of Computer Science.

PROGRAM OF STUDY [November, 2009]

To qualify for the Bachelor of Computer Science, a student must complete 108 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.

Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.

First Year

36 units comprising:

Semester 1

COMP1001	Fundamentals of Computing	4.5
COMP1101	Information Communication Technology 1	4.5
MATH1121	Mathematics 1A	4.5
	Elective ##	4.5

Semester 2

COMP1102	Computer Programming 1	4.5
COMP1401	Professional Skills in Computing #	4.5
	Elective	4.5

Select one of:

MATH1122	Mathematics 1B	4.5
STAT1412	Data Analysis Laboratory	4.5

# With the permission of the course coordinator students may select ENGL1001 Professional English or ENGR1401 Professional Skills for Engineers as alternatives while students from non-English speaking backgrounds, may be permitted to enrol in ESOL1703 English as a Second Language 1.

## Students planning to transfer to the Bachelor of Engineering (Software) should select ENGR1201 Digital Electronics 1.

Second Year

36 units comprising:

COMP2006	Software Engineering 1	6
COMP2221	Computer Programming 2	6
COMP2231	Data Modelling	6
COMP2232	Network and Operating Systems	6
COMP2241	Computer Mathematics	6
	Plus either
COMP2212	Web-based Systems Development, OR	6
	Upper level selectives #	6

Third Year

36 units comprising:

COMP3012	Software Engineering 2	6
COMP3201	Advanced Application Development	6
COMP3242	Theory and Practice of Computation	6
	plus two of
ENGR2131	Computer Organisation and Design	6
COMP3231	Intelligent Systems	6
COMP3251	Interactive Computer Systems	6
	Upper level selectives #	6
	plus either:
COMP3013	Computer Science Project § OR	6
	Upper level selectives #	6

§ This topic may also be completed over a full year. Students wishing to do this must enrol in both the topics COMP3013A Computer Science Project Part A and COMP3013B Computer Science Project Part B.

# Upper level selectives refers to any COMP, ENGR, MATH or STAT topic at Level 2 or above subject to prerequisites or any other appropriate Flinders University topic with the permission of the course coordinator.

At the discretion of the course coordinator, Computer Science honours topics may also be included.