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The Computer Science program aims to develop skilled computer scientists with the technical background, knowledge, and adaptability to contribute to the development of well-designed, robust, computer-based solutions to a range of problems in business and industry.
Students study Computer Science (including introduction to computer programming, algorithms and problem solving, software development) and Mathematics. Subjects available in third year include artificial intelligence, database systems, computer networks, graphics.
At all year levels there is a focus on the cultivation of practical skills together with assimilation of the relevant scientific principles. Teaching methods involve a combination of lectures, tutorials, and practical work. Tutorials are provided at all years.
Students taking Computer Science subjects will be required to spend time on practical assignments in addition to lectures, laboratory classes and tutorials.
Students undertaking the Bachelor of Arts are permitted to enrol in a range of subjects offered by other faculties, but must complete a minimum of 50 points of first year and 100 points of second/third-year subjects in areas of study approved by the Faculty of Arts, see Arts-approved subject requirement for more information.
Students wishing to undertake a Major in Computer Science will need to plan their course carefully to ensure they meet both Computer Science prerequisites and Arts Faculty requirements.
Students undertaking the Honours stream Major in Computer Science should note that they will be required to over-enrol their degree at second year in order to complete sufficient subjects for entry to the Honours program. Students who are considering entering the Honours program should consult with the Department of Computer Science before the end of first year studies.
Combined course students will not usually be eligible to enrol in any subject(s) in this area of study: please consult an Arts Faculty course adviser for more information.
Students are advised that a knowledge of VCE Mathematical Methods is assumed.
The prerequisite for all second-year subjects is 433-141 Computing Fundamentals A, 433-142 Computing Fundamentals B.
Students intending to proceed to third year combined honours must refer to the description below of the Honours requirements at second year.
A Major in Computer Science usually consists of ten 12.5 point subjects, totalling 125 points. It comprises:
| First year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Core subjects | Semester | |
| 433-141 Computing Fundamentals A | ||
| 433-142 Computing Fundamentals B | ||
| Note: In addition students should complete a mathematics requirement of at least 25 points at first year. | ||
| Second year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Core Subjects | Semester | |
| 433-252 Software Engineering Principles & Tools | ||
| 433-253 Algorithms and Data Structures | ||
| 433-254 Software Design | ||
| 431-102 Int. Digital Electronics & Microprocess | 1 | |
| Third year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students should complete at least 50 points of third year Computer Science subjects. | ||
Students must obtain an average grade of H2B or higher in 433-141 Computing Fundamentals A and 433-142 Computing Fundamentals B to enter the Honours stream of Computer Science.
A Major in Computer Science leading towards Honours usually consists of a minimum of eleven 12.5 Computer Science subjects and two 12.5 Mathematics or Statistics subjects totalling 162.5 points. It comprises:
| First year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Core subjects | Semester | |
| 433-141 Computing Fundamentals A | ||
| 433-142 Computing Fundamentals B | ||
| Note: In addition students should complete at least 25 points of first year Mathematics or Statistics subjects. | ||
| Third year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students should complete at least 50 points of third year Computer Science subjects. | ||
The prerequisites for entry to fourth year Honours in Computer Science are:
Completion of all the requirements for the BA, and;
Completion of an Honours stream Major in Computer Science, and;
An average grade of H2B or higher over the third-year subjects of the Major.
Entry to Honours must be approved by the Computer Science Honours coordinator and the Faculty of Arts Honours course adviser.
The study of Mathematics or Statistics at second year is strongly recommended.
Note: While 50 points of third-year subjects in Computer Science is the minimum for entry to fourth year Honours in Computer Science, students should note that the fourth-year subjects offered by the Department have individual prerequisites that may not have been satisfied by some combinations of 50 points at third year. Students wishing to retain a wide range of options in fourth year are advised to select at least four of the following subjects as part of their third year program of study:
Honours coordinator: Dr Peter Stuckey
Students enrolling in pure Honours in Computer Science complete a research project and coursework subjects in a program approved by the Honours coordinator and the Faculty of Arts.
Combined Honours courses with Computer Science and other areas of study may be offered. Students interested in such possibilities should consult the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Studies) (Arts) and the Department of Computer Science.
Students may proceed to masters level study, either by thesis only, or by coursework and minor thesis.
Computer Science graduates work in government, manufacturing industry, the information industry, commerce, and education. In all types of work environments, whether with small companies or large, government or private industry, success in employment involves a mixture of technical expertise and strong communication skills.
Dr Guozhu Dong
Department of Computer Science
SEECS Building
Level 2, 221 Bouverie Street
The University of Melbourne
Parkville Victoria 3052
tel: +61 3 9287 9100
fax: +61 3 9348 1184
Email: dong@cs.mu.oz.au
Web: http://www.unimelb.edu.au/HB/subjects/433-141.html.
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