AUT - Computer Science Major: Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences
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Computer Science Major: Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences
The Computer Science major gives students the ability to develop effective ways of solving computing problems and devising new ways to use computing technologies.
This major will assist students in understanding the fundamentals of computer sciences.
WHAT THIS MAJOR COVERS
Students will learn advanced aspects of technical software, including advanced algorithms, multi threading and user interfaces, as well as the theory and science behind probability, applications and computation.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Design and implementation of software
- Entrepreneurial activity
- Industrial research
- Research and development in large organisations
PAPERS
Most papers last one semester and are worth 15 points. You must complete 120 points each year (360 points for the entire degree). In each year you will study core (compulsory) papers, and select other papers from a range of options.
Year One - 120 points in total
CORE PAPERS
Level 5:
145612 Applied Communication (15)
405021 Enterprise Systems (15)
405701 Programming 1 (15)
405702 Computing Technology in Society (15)
405703 Foundations of IT Infrastructure (15)
405704 Programming 2 (15)
SELECT ONE
405706 Computer Networking (15)
735316 Computer Network Principles (15)
SELECT ONE:
715184 Applied Statistics (15)
715189 Algebra and Discrete Mathematics (15)
715205 Finite Mathematics (15)
715700 Probability Theory and Applications (15)
CORE PAPERS
Level 6:
406027 IT Project Management (15)
406702 Data and Process Modelling (15)
406703 Logical Database Design (15)
406707 Operating Systems (15)
716180 Data Structures and Algorithms (15)
716181 Algorithm Design and Analysis (15)
With a further two papers (30 points) from Computer Science electives or other Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences papers.
Year Three - 120 points in total
CORE PAPERS
Level 7:
407009 Research and Development Project (30)
SELECT THREE (45 POINTS):
407701 Artificial Intelligence (15)
717286 Highly Secure Systems (15)
717287 Distributed and Mobile Systems (15)
717300 Theory of Computation (15)
With a further three papers (45 points) from Computer Science electives or other Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences papers.
COMPUTER SCIENCE ELECTIVES:
Level 6
406701 Software Development Practice (15)
406704 Programme Design and Construction (15)
716288 Computer Graphics (15)
716291 Introductory Functional Programming (15)
736310 Computer Architecture (15)
736393 Operating Systems Software (15)
Level 7
407707 Software Engineering (15)
407915 Bioinformatics (15)
407916 Data Mining and Knowledge Engineering (15)
407918 Computer Graphics and Animation (15)
407921 Machine Learning (15)
717287 Distributed and Mobile Systems (15)
717310 Game and Entertainment Systems (15)