Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)

Overview

Description:
 JCU’s Bachelor of Science is a flexible course with options to include a range of study areas. Studying computer science within the Bachelor of Science at JCU allows students to increase and combine their IT knowledge with many of JCU’s world renowned natural sciences and build linkages to help solve many scientific problems of the future. The Bachelor of Science also enables students to combine qualifications with a range of joint degrees, listed below. Graduates can also progress to research higher degrees and careers in scientific research.
 
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 (desirable)
 
Campus:
 Townsville
 
Faculty:
 Science, Engineering and Information Technology
 
QTAC code:
 316061 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

Teaching Period 1

CP1200:03 Introduction to Computer Science 1

Plus

9 credit points. Recommended subjects:

CP1030:03 Introduction to Information Technology

CP1500:03 Introduction to Database Principles

MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundations

MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics

or

BM, BT, BZ, CH, EA, EV, MB, PH or ZL subjects at level 1 to satisfy the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Teaching Period 2

CP1300:03 Introduction to Computer Science 2

Plus

9 credit points. Recommended subjects:

CP1010:03 Introduction to Multimedia

CU1010:03 Effective Writing

MA1401:03 Statistics and Data Analysis 1

or

BM, BT, BZ, CH, EA, EV, MB, PH or ZL subjects at level 1 to satisfy the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Level 2

Teaching Period 1

CP2001:03 Data Structures and Algorithms

CP2231:03 Internetworking Principles

Plus

6 credit points. Recommended subjects:

CP2010:03 Multimedia Web Design (Townsville)

CP2377:03 Portable Programming

CP2420:03 Graphics and Animation Technologies (Cairns)

CP2430:03 Computer Games - Characteristics and Culture (Cairns)

or

BT, BZ, EA, EV, MB, PH or ZL subjects at level 2.

Teaching Period 2

CP2004:03 Object Oriented Programming with Java

Plus

9 credit points. Recommended subjects:

CP2046:03 Directed Project - Game Principles (Cairns)

CP2060:03 Computer Graphics Principles

CP2402:03 Operating Systems and Architectures

CP2503:03 Enterprise Database Systems - Oracle

or

BT, BZ, EA, EV, MA, MB, PH or ZL subjects at level 2.

Level 3

Teaching Period 1

CP3046:03 Information Technology Project 1

CP3120:03 Object Oriented Software Engineering

Plus

6 credit points. Recommended subjects:

CP3003:03 Internet Technology

CP3020:03 Advanced Database Management

CP3410:03 Advanced Game Design (Cairns)

or

BT, BZ, EA, EV, MA, MB, PH or ZL subjects at level 3.

Teaching Period 2

CP3047:03 Information Technology Project 2

CP3110:03 Fundamentals of Software Engineering

Plus

6 credit points. Recommended subjects:

CP3050:03 Algorithms and Complexity

CP3070:03 Principles of Data Communications

or

BT, BZ, EA, EV, MA, MB, PH or ZL subjects at level 3.

Level 4 (Honours students only)

CP4100:06 Honours Project (Part 1 of 2)

CP4101:06 Honours Project (Part 2 of 2)

CP5080:03 Literature Review and Research Proposal

CP5090:03 Scientific Research Methods

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

Career Opportunities

Graduates are equipped with the necessary skills and understanding to pursue a career in an IT support, research or consultancy role in many industries, organisations and workplaces. Computer scientists work as programmers, system analysts, software and hardware engineers, communication and network specialists, and as researchers and teachers.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible to join the Australian Computer Society.

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