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Bachelor of Computer Science - Bachelor of Science
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Computer Science |
Abbreviation: | BCompSc-BSc |
UOW Course Code: | 768 |
CRICOS Code: | 017737G |
Study Areas: | Computer Science; Digital Systems Security; Enterprise Systems Development; Multimedia and Game Development; Software Engineering; Science; Physics; Biological Sciences; Chemistry; Conservation Biology; Environment; Geography; Geology; Geosciences; Land and Heritage Management; Medical Biotechnology; Medicinal Chemistry; Nanotechnology,Computer Science; Information Technology; Information and Communication Technology; Information Systems; Digital Systems Security; Enterprise Systems Development; Multimedia and Game Development; Software Engineering; Science; Physics; Biological Sciences; Chemistry; Conservation Biology; Environment; Geography; Geology; Geosciences; Land and Heritage Management; Medical Biotechnology; Medicinal Chemistry; Nanotechnology |
Duration: | 4.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: | 216 |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn |
Delivery Mode: | On Campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: | Wollongong / 751402 |
ATAR: | 75 |
Additional Information: |
Course Description
Double degrees aim to broaden a student's knowledge and skill base and improve career options in competitive, increasingly interactive fields. The programs are designed to enhance a student's educational, academic and professional qualifications whilst minimising the costs of their studies.
Study science subjects in addition to a major in Computer Science in order to increase employment opportunities in areas such as scientific programming or scientific management.
Candidates must maintain a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65 each year to remain registered in the two courses.
More information regarding double degree course requirements can be found in UOW's Policy Guidelines. Students must seek advice and approval from both Faculties before enrolment..
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the double degree of Bachelor of Computer Science and Bachelor of Science, candidates must satisfactorily complete the subjects and credit points as prescribed in the following Program and, in so doing, satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Computer Science and the Bachelor of Science, respectively.
Minimum Performance Requirement
Candidates must maintain a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65 at the end of each year, otherwise they must show cause as to why they should be permitted to remain registered for the two courses.
Candidates who, at the end of any year of registration, have satisfied the minimum rate of progress requirements as specified in the General Course Rules, but who do not have a WAM of at least 65 and who have not given adequate reason as to why they should be permitted to continue with registration for the joint course, will be required to transfer into either a Bachelor of Computer Science or a Bachelor of Science.
Course structure
The following is a suggested program:
Subjects | Session | Credit Points | |
Year 1 | |||
Algorithms and Problem Solving | Autumn | 6 | |
Procedural Programming | Autumn | 6 | |
Applied Programming | Spring | 6 | |
Discrete Mathematics | Spring | 6 | |
Plus 24 credit points from 100-level subjects selected from the Science Schedule | |||
Year 2 | |||
Information Systems | Autumn | 6 | |
Algorithms and Data Structures | Spring | 6 | |
Object & Generic Programming in C++ | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |
Understanding Variation and Uncertainty* | Autumn | 6 | |
Plus at least 18 credit points from 100- and/or 200-level subjects selected from the Science Schedule. | |||
Plus at least 18 credit points selected from the Computer Science, Science and/or General Schedules. | |||
Year 3 | |||
Interacting Systems | Autumn | 6 | |
Systems Development | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |
Plus at least 12 credit points of 300-level subjects selected from the Computer Science Schedule. | |||
Plus at least 24 credit points from 200- and/or 300-level subjects selected from the Science Schedule. | |||
Plus at least 12 credit points selected from the Computer Science, Science and/or General Schedules. | |||
Year 4 | |||
Project | Annual | 12 | |
Plus at least 12 credit points of 300-level subjects selected from the Computer Science Schedule. Plus at least 24 credit points from 200- and/or 300-level subjects selected from the Science Schedule. Students must complete at least 90 credit points from the Science Schedule to satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Science. The subjects from the Science schedule must include a major. If the Science major study is Physics, please refer to your coordinator for details of MATHS subject selection. All others please see course coordinator for advice on subject selection. NB* If the Science major requires STAT252 this should be completed instead of STAT131. |
Major Study
Please refer to the separate entries for the Bachelor of Computer Science and the Bachelor of Science.
Honours
Candidates may apply within normal procedures to register for either the Bachelor of Computer Science Honours or the Bachelor of Science Honours, or sequentially for both degrees, after the satisfactory completion of the joint program.
Professional Recognition
The Bachelor of Computer Science is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership at a “Professional level”.
Physics major: membership of the Australian Institute of Physics.
Chemistry major: membership of theRoyal Australian Chemical Institute.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au