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Course Information:
College: College of Science and Technology
Division: Division of Information and Communication Sciences
Department(s): Department of Computing
Area Of Study: Computing, Engineering and Technology
Course Type: Undergraduate
Degree Type: Bachelor Degree
CRICOS Code: 030845F
Key Features:
A rigorous program of study in areas that form the basis of all computer technology. There is a solid core program matched with the opportunity to tailor optional and elective choices to your individual interests and inclinations. In the final year, you will apply your knowledge in an industry-based group project. 
Suitable For:
For students with a passion for computing, who would like to be at the very edge of computing and explore new horizons in the 21st century. 
Career Opportunities:
System analysis, programming, database administration, networking, artificial intelligence, language technology, multimedia and internet development, e-commerce and many other applications in both government and industry. 
Requirements - 2009 :
Entry Requirements: Advanced Mathematics (equivalent to HSC Band 6) is necessary for graduation in minimum time to be possible.
Course Quota: No
Work Experience Requirements: No working experience needed for admission. A final year industry-based project is an essential component of this program.
English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS (Academic English only): Minimum 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each section
  • TOEFL (paper based test): Minimum 580 overall, with 53 Listening, 52 Reading, 59 Structure/ Written Expression, 5.0 TWE
  • TOEFL (computer based test): Minimum 237 overall, with 19 Listening, 19 Reading, 25 Structure/Writing
  • TOEFL (internet based test): Minimum 92 overall, with 18 Listening, 17 Reading, 22 Writing, 22 Speaking
Course Entry Rank: 75
 
Course Commences: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July), 2009
Study Options: Full-Time
Minimum Course Duration: 3 Years
Minimum Course Credit Points: 72
Confirmed Per Credit Point Fee*: $912.00
Estimated Annual Fee*: $21,888.00
Annual Fee Notes: Fee based on 24 credit points in the first year.
Location: North Ryde (Sydney)
Subjects Per Year: 6-8
Notes: Minimum Course Credit Points 72 Maximum number of credit points at 100-level 30, Minimum number of credit points at 300-level or above 18, And completion of other specific requirements as set out below, General requirements still to be satisfied (from electives); 200-level or above; 7 cp; 300-level or above: 2 cp.

* This is a proposed fee only and is subject to change.For courses of more than one year’s duration: For units completed in 2009, the 2009 fee will apply. For units completed in 2010 (or 2011, depending on the duration of the course), you will pay the fee approved for the 2010 (or 2011) academic year respectively.

For students commencing in semester two, 2009: the 2009 fee listed will apply for your first semester of study only. The fee approved for 2010 will take effect from semester one, 2010.

All fees are in Australian Dollars (AU$), unless otherwise stated.
Sample Program:

This is a sample study program only. The units listed in this sample program may not be a true representation of what an official study program will look like for this course. This sample program shows an example of possible units which could be taken under this area of study.

YEAR 1 (CORE UNITS)
COMP115 Introduction to Computer Science
COMP125 Fundamentals of Computer Science*
MATH135 Mathematics IA*
MATH136 Mathematics IB*
ISYS114 Introduction to Systems Design and Data Management
ELEC141 Digital Fundamentals
YEAR 1 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
ACCG101 Accounting IB*
PHIL134 Introductory Formal Logic
PHYS149 Physics for Technology*
STAT171 Statistical Data Analysis*
SLP148 Language, Logic & Computation
YEAR 2 (CORE UNITS)
COMP225 Algorithms and Data Structures*
COMP226 Computer Architecture*
MATH237 Mathematics IIC*
ISYS227 Requirements Analysis and Systems Design*
ELEC241 Programmable Logic Design*
YEAR 2 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
COMP249 Web Technology*
MATH235 Mathematics IIA*
MATH236 Mathematics IIB*
PHIL280 The Infinite, Computability and Paradox: Logic A*
PHIL281 Necessity and Conditionality: Logic B*
STAT270 Applied Statistics*
STAT273 Risk and Chance*
STAT279 Operations Research I*
ISYS224 Database Systems*
YEAR 3 (CORE UNITS)
COMP332 Programming Languages*
COMP333 Algorithm Theory and Design*
COMP340 Systems Engineering Project*
COMP347 Computer Networks*
ELEC342 Computer Hardware*
YEAR 3 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
COMP323 Optimisation*
COMP329 Knowledge Systems*
COMP330 Computer Graphics*
COMP342 Operating Systems*
COMP348 Document Processing and the Semantic Web*
COMP349 Interactive Natural Language Systems*
ELEC375 Digital Systems*
MATH335 Mathematical Methods*
MATH336 Differential Equations*
MPCE361 Technology and Management*
STAT371 Modern Statistical Concepts*
STAT378 Statistical Computing*
STAT379 Operations Research II*
ISYS326 Advanced Databases and Enterprise Systems*

 
 

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