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The Bachelor of Computer Science focuses on the practical and theoretical dimensions of computing and is designed to prepare students for careers in the fields of computer science and software engineering. The course emphasises critical thinking and problem solving alongside discipline knowledge and skills, providing students with the opportunity to undertake complex computer science projects both independently and in teams. Students will complete a foundation year, introducing concepts including programming, mathematics, networking, databases and security before specialising in an area of computer science. Advanced topics in computer science, including artificial intelligence and distributed computing, are studied alongside the chosen area of specialisation. Students considering enrolment into this course should note that a double degree with the Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) Honours is also available. The double degree, the Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) Honours / Bachelor of Computer Science (course code Y64) provides excellent complementary skills for students interested in this discipline area.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Students have the opportunity to seek a Work Integrated Learning placement with an industry partner.
Students, the WIL host organisation and the school's WIL Coordinator must complete a WIL documentation pack (which includes all required OSH and Risk Assessment documents) before the placement can commence. WIL host organisations may have additional clearance requirements of applicants, including evidence of police clearance or non-disclosure agreements. There may also be vaccination or other similar requirements, including those imposed by government or third-party placement hosts, that apply to Professional Placements which form part of your course. Please consider this requirement before applying for Professional Placement and speak with the WIL and Course Coordinator if this raises any concerns. You may not be able to complete the Professional Placement unit if you are unable to meet the placement requirements.
Students are required to complete a placement which is equivalent to one semester of full-time study. Whilst attendance is negotiated with the WIL host organisation, typically students will be expected to undertake a minimum of 300 hours over a maximum of 17 weeks. Typical full-time placements usually comprise 450 hours of professional placement.
Students are required to apply in writing to the Work Integrated Learning Coordinator (the student's Course Coordinator can advise who is the responsible staff member) upon successful completion of 240 credit points of study. Students should seek the advice of their Course Coordinator and the WIL Coordinator as to the appropriateness of pursuing the work placement option within their course structure. Successful applicants will need to complete any directed pre-placement preparation activities.
Approved applicants for Work Integrated Learning must enrol in and complete the requirements for CSI3750 Professional Placement (Computing and Security). This unit represents a full semester study load. Students are advised not to enrol in any additional units while undertaking this unit.
Failure to successfully complete CSI3750 will necessitate completing CSG3101 and 30 credit points of electives.
This course has been Accredited by: Australian Computer Society (ACS).
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCI1125 | Professional Science Essentials | 15 |
| CSP1150 | Programming Principles | 15 |
| MAT1252 | Mathematics for Computing | 15 |
| CSI1241 | Systems Analysis | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSG1105 | Applied Communications | 15 |
| CSI1101 | Computer Security | 15 |
| ENS1161 | Computer Fundamentals | 15 |
| CSG1207 | Systems and Database Design | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSP2348 | Data Structures | 15 |
| CSP2104 | Object-oriented Programming with C++ | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x 2 | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSG2341 | Intelligent Systems | 15 |
| CSG2344 | Project Methods and Professionalism | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x 2 | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSI3344 | Distributed Systems | 15 |
| CSP3341 | Programming Languages and Paradigms | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x 2 | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Students not completing Work Integrated Learning enrol in: | ||
| CSG3101 ^ | Applied Project | 30 |
| Unit from Major | x 2 | 30 |
| Students approved for a Work Integrated Learning placement enrol in: | ||
| CSI3750 ^ | Professional Placement (Computing and Security) | 60 |
^ Core Option
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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