To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements for the degree in which you are enrolled:
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) 4 Years
- Bachelor of Science (Enhanced Program for High Achievers)
Aims
The major has been designed to provide graduates with:
- a foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of information technology and information systems management
- an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them
- well developed written and oral communication skills
- an ability to critically analyse and evaluate information and solve problems
- an awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of information technology
- 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
- preparation for future professional roles as an information technologist.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the major, students will be able to:
- use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex information systems
- apply their skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner
- communicate effectively with other computer scientists and the wider global 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, international, 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 information technology.
Program of study
Major - Information Systems - Year 1 topics
The following topics must be selected as part of the 36-unit First Year program:
COMP1001 Fundamentals of Computing (4.5 units)
COMP1101 Fundamentals of Information and Communication Technology# (4.5 units)
COMP1102 Computer Programming 1 (4.5 units)
ENGR1401 Professional Skills# (4.5 units)
# Cognate studies
Major - Information Systems - Year 2 & 3 topics
COMP3782 Information Technology Project (4.5 units)
31.5 units selected from:
BUSN3027 E-Business (4.5 units) or
COMP2731 Software Engineering 1 (4.5 units)
COMP2741 Application Development (4.5 units)
COMP2761 Database and Conceptual Modelling (4.5 units)
COMP2772 Web-Based Systems Development (4.5 units)
COMP3721 Enterprise Information Security (4.5 units)
COMP3732 Enterprise Cloud Systems (4.5 units)
COMP3751 Interactive Computer Systems (4.5 units)
COMP3771 Advanced Database (4.5 units)
ENGR2792 Software Engineering 2 (4.5 units)
ENGR3704 Project Management for Engineering and Science (4.5 units)
Program - Information Systems - Year 4 topics for students undertaking the Bachelor of Science (Honours) 4 Year.