Bachelor of Information Technology (Geographic Information Systems)

Overview

Description:
 Modern business and society are increasingly computer reliant. In recent years the Internet, the world wide web and computer networks have become essential everyday business tools. The people who make these computer systems work are called Information Technology (IT) professionals. Not surprisingly, the IT industry is one of the world’s prestige industries and IT graduates can expect exciting and rewarding careers, anywhere in the world. All eight Bachelor of Information Technology majors (strands) have been approved by the Australian Computer Society at the highest level, the Professional level.

Within the BInfTech some majors include preparation for Industry Certificates from Cisco (the Cisco Certified Networking Associate) and Microsoft (the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer).

This degree prepares students for work in a wide range of IT intensive industries. It combines a solid basis of computing theory with practical knowledge and skills in software (languages), software engineering, multimedia, databases and networking. Specialising in Geographical Information Systems (GIS).

The science of GIS collects data from satellites, aerial photographs, maps and field observations for a variety of applications. For example, GIS has been used extensively to monitor and help solve major ecological and environmental problems, and help private companies manage and allocate staff and equipment. Students use state-of-the-art computer laboratories equipped with the latest GIS and remote sensing software. JCU researchers and students work closely with Townsville and Cairns based agencies that use GIS.

Please note that the testamur for a Bachelor of Information Technology does not show the major studied.
 
Duration:
 3 years fulltime
 
Mode:
 On campus, full or part time *
 
Workload:
 Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.
 
Type:
 Undergraduate
 
Credit points:
 72 credit points o
 
Intake:
 February and August
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English, Maths B
 
Campus:
 Townsville
 
Faculty:
 Science Engineering and Information Technology
 
QTAC code:
 316021 Townsville
 

* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only.

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.
 

Structure

Disclaimer - The list of subjects below is correct for 2008, but may change for 2009. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.

Level 1

CP1200:03 Introduction to Computer Science 1

CP1300:03 Introduction to Computer Science 2

CP1500:03 Introduction to Database Principles

EV1001:03 Introduction to Environmental Science

or

EV1002:03 Society and Environment (Townsville)

MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundations

or

MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics

MA1401:03 Statistics and Data Analysis 1

Plus

6 credit points of subjects selected from:

CP1010:03 Introduction to Multimedia

CP1030:03 Introduction to Information Technology

CU1010:03 Effective Writing

EV1004:03 Understanding Environmental Issues (Townsville)

Level 2

CP2001:03 Data Structures and Algorithms

CP2004:03 Object Oriented Programming with Java

CP2402:03 Operating Systems and Architectures

EV2502:03 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Plus

12 credit points of subjects selected from:

CP2060:03 Computer Graphics Principles

CP2231:03 Internetworking Principles

CP2241:03 Advanced Internetworking

CP2377:03 Portable Programming

CP2503:03 Enterprise Database Systems - Oracle

EV2501:03 Introduction to Environmental Remote Sensing (Cairns)

Level 3

CP3046:03 Information Technology Project 1

CP3047:03 Information Technology Project 2

CP3110:03 Fundamentals of Software Engineering

CP3120:03 Object Oriented Software Engineering

EV3502:03 Advanced Geographic Information Systems

Plus

9 credit points of subjects selected from:

CP3003:03 Internet Technology

CP3070:03 Principles of Data Communications

CP3250:03 Network Administration 1 (Townsville)

EV3501:03 Advanced Remote Sensing

EV3503:03 GIS for Environmental Analysis

Level 4 (HONOURS)

TEACHING PERIOD 1

CP4100:06 Honours Project (Part 1 of 2)

CP5080:03 Literature Review and Research Proposal

CP5090:03 Scientific Research Methods

TEACHING PERIOD 2

CP4101:06 Honours Project (Part 2 of 2)

CP5110:03 Cryptography

CP5170:03 Topics in Systems and Networks

Level 4 (PART-TIME HONOURS)

CP4200:03 Honours Project (Part 1 of 4)

CP4201:03 Honours Project (Part 2 of 4)

CP4202:03 Honours Project (Part 3 of 4)

CP4203:03 Honours Project (Part 4 of 4)

CP5080:03 Literature Review and Research Proposal

CP5090:03 Scientific Research Methods

CP5110:03 Cryptography

CP5170:03 Topics in Systems and Networks

Honours

An Honours program is available for those students who demonstrate high academic performance. Honours consists of an extra year of study and the development of a personal research project and thesis. An Honours degree is usually essential for entry to research higher degrees. JCU's School of Maths, Physics & IT also offers a wide range of postgraduate study opportunities and has an active research program.

Honours study involves 24 credit points of specified honours subjects. Please talk with an Academic Advisor about Honours options.

Professional Recognition

JCU’s Bachelor of Information Technology is fully accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the ‘Professional Level’.

Career Opportunities

Graduates use their expertise and practical experience analysing ‘real world’ situations as GIS systems administrators, applications developers, and software engineers in government, mining, agriculture and other industries.

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