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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Computer Science

433-402 Computer Science Advanced Coursework

Credit Points:

60

Coordinator:

Dr Harald Sondergaard

Prerequisite/s:

Attainment of a weighted average of at least 65 taken over the best 90 points of 300-level subjects; passes in at least 65 points of 300-level Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or Mathematics, including at least four of 433-303 Artificial Intelligence, 433-313 Computer Design, 433-315 Data Management (to 1995), 433-330 Theory of Computation, 433-332 Operating Systems, 433-342 Software Engineering 3B, 433-351 Database Systems (from 1996), 433-361 Programming Language Implementation, 433-380 Graphics; passes in at least one of Computer Science 433-245 Programming Language Principles B, 433-246 Mathematical Software A, or 433-255 Models of Computation; passes in at least 18 points of 200-level mathematics or statistics subjects.

Corequisite/s:

433-401

Objectives:

The Honours program in Computer Science is designed to:

  • provide an introduction to the process and practice of research in Computer Science;

  • enable the acquisition of current research skills in specific areas;

  • encourage the development of the abilities to think critically and independently;

  • improve oral and written communication skills.

Content:

Subject 433-402 comprises:

  • a 'Scientific Communication' subject consisting of lectures, seminars and workshops on topics such as written and oral communication skills, library use, the Internet, research skills, and computer document processing;

  • research seminars on a variety of topics in Computer Science;

  • seven other advanced technical Computer Science subjects each consisting of approximately 20 hours of lectures (subjects will be advised at the commencement of 433-402 but are likely to include Advanced Database Management Systems, Concurrent Processes, Fixpoint Theory, Constraint Programming, Functional Programming, Computer Vision, Information Management, Formal Methods, Neural Networks, Advanced Operating Systems, Logic Programming Techniques, Applications of Non-Classical Logics, Human/Computer Interaction, Computer Forensics and Systems Security, and Learning and Pattern Recognition).

Assessment:

Hurdle Requirements:

  • satisfactory attendance and participation in Scientific Communication, including completion of short written works and oral presentations;

  • hurdles for technical subjects to be advised at the commencement of each subject.

Assessed items:

  • examinations, practical work, essays and/or oral presentations for the technical subjects (details to be advised at the commencement of each subject).

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