Bachelor of Computer Science

Overview

Computer scientists design and write programs for computer applications. These applications include computer systems to control machinery, the analysis of stock market trends, games design, visualisation of chemical reactions, neural network design, computational geometry for robot navigation, automatic teller machines and patient monitoring in hospitals.

Computer programming is the science of writing computer software to solve problems. Computer science is the study of algorithmic processes that describe and transform information: theory, analysis, design, efficiency, programming and application.

This degree includes a core of programming subjects as well as electives in database, languages, artificial intelligence, computer security, computer graphics, operating systems, real-time software and software engineering.

A high point of the degree is the third year project where students form teams to develop computer applications. High-achieving students may complete a fourth year Honours degree.

UOW's Computer Science degree allows you to specialise in software engineering, enterprise systems, multimedia & game development or digital systems security, as well as study other disciplines including management, visual arts, languages, commerce and mathematics. You can take subjects from another discipline, study a second major or enrol in a double degree.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Approximate UAI: 77

Assumed Knowledge: Any two units of English plus Mathematics.

For entry requirements for students 21 and over or international students, please refer to the relevant prospectus.

Advanced Standing

Information about Approved Credit Transfer Arrangements with domestic providers is available at:

http://www.uow.edu.au/handbook/generalcourserules/UOW028672.html

Information about Approved Credit Transfer Arrangements with international providers is available at:

www.uow.edu.au/prospective/international/credit/

Course Requirements

Students who enrol in Bachelor of Computer Science shall accrue an aggregate of at least 144 credit points by satisfactory completion of:

1. The following core subjects:

ISIT102	Information Systems
CSCI103	Algorithms & Problem Solving
CSCI114	Procedural Programming
CSCI124	Applied Programming
MATH121	Discrete Mathematics
STAT131	Understanding Variation & Uncertainty
IACT201	Information Technology & Citizens' Rights
CSCI203	Algorithms and Data Structures
CSCI204	Object and Generic Programming in C++
CSCI212	Interacting Systems
CSCI222	Systems Development
CSCI321	Project

Note 1: Enrolment in CSCI204 in Autumn session is strongly recommended

Note 2: STAT151 can be used as a substitute for STAT131

2. An additional 24 credit points of 300-level subjects, of which 12 credit points must be CSCI subjects.

3. At least 24 credit points of CSCI 300-level subjects, including CSCI321, must be at pass grade or better.

4. No more than 60 credit points at 100-level.

5. At least 48 credit points of subjects chosen from the Computer Science Schedule and/or the General Schedule.

6. No more than 24 credit points (i.e. 1/6) of subjects at PC grade.

Areas of Major Study

Students enrolled in this degree may major in:

Digital Systems Security

Multimedia and Game Development

Enterprise Systems

Software Engineering

A major study

To satisfy the requirements for a major study a student shall satisfactorily complete the Bachelor of Computer Science core subjects, as listed in the course requirement, and 24 credit points selected from the subject list for the major, at least 18 credit points of which must be at 300 level, with the exception of the Software Engineering major.

Note that certain 300 level subjects, required as part of a major, may have 200 level prerequisite subjects which are not listed as part of the major.

Approved double majors are available in:

A major in Software Engineering can be combined with Multimedia and Game Development, Digital Systems Security, or Enterprise Systems.

A major in Digital Systems Security can be combined with Multimedia and Game Development, Enterprise Systems, or Software Engineering.

A major in Enterprise Systems can be combined with Multimedia and Game Development, Digital Systems Security, or Software Engineering.

A major in Multimedia and Game Development, can be combined with Enterprise Systems, Digital Systems Security, or Software Engineering.

Note, that it is not a requirement for the award of this degree that a major study be undertaken.

Even though a single major in Computer Science is not available in a BCompSc, it is available as a double major with the following disciplines.

• Biological Sciences

• Chemistry

• Electronic Commerce

• Electronics

• English Language and Linguistics

• Geosciences

• Management

• Marketing

• Mathematics

• Politics

*When checking if someone is eligible for the double major in Computer Science and a discipline listed above, it should be assumed that to satisfy the requirements for a major study in Computer Science a student shall satisfactorily complete the BCompSc core subjects as listed in the course requirements, plus an additional 12 credit points of 300-level CSCI subjects.

All candidates are expected to consult with the School and Faculty advisers before committing themselves completely to any particular pattern, whether outlined above or not.

Computing Science major study for students undertaking undergraduate degrees other than the Bachelor of Computer Science

To be eligible for the award of a major study in Computer Science, students undertaking undergraduate degrees other than the BCompSc must satisfactorily complete no fewer than 48 credit points of undergraduate computer science subjects, at least 24 credit points of which must be at the 300-level.

Computer Science Schedule

Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Computer Science is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership at a “Professional Level”.

Last reviewed: 11 February, 2009