Bachelor of Computer Science (BCompSc)
Bachelor of Computer Science (BCompSc)
Program Code
BCOMP
Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Academic Year
2021
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
The Bachelor of Computer Science caters for people with specific interests in computer science and / or information technology. It has a core of compulsory computer science courses and a wide range of elective choices according to their interests and strengths, including the selection of mathematics, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, arts, and sciences. In the third year students have the opportunity to choose at least one area of computer science to specialise in, which involves developing an in-depth understanding of the field. Graduates should be highly skilled in the design of computer-based solutions to the problems of information management and processing in industry, commerce, science, entertainment, and the public sector.
The Bachelor of Computer Science is an AQF Level 7 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 3 years.
Conditions
Condition of enrolment
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Computer Science
There shall be a Bachelor of Computer Science.
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Computer Science, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 72 units comprising:
- Level I courses to the value of at most 30 units
- Level II courses to the value of at least 18 units including Computer Science courses to the value of at least 12 units
- Level III courses to the value of at least 24 units including Computer Science courses to the value of at least 18 units.
- One Major chosen from the following:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science
- Distributed Systems and Networking
Core Courses
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Bachelor of Computer Science
To satisfy the requirements for Bachelor of Computer Science students must complete courses to the value of 72 units.
Core
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 1102 Object Oriented Programming 3 COMP SCI 1106 Introduction to Software Engineering 3 COMP SCI 2000 Computer Systems 3 COMP SCI 2103 Algorithm Design & Data Structures 3 COMP SCI 2201 Algorithm & Data Structure Analysis 3 COMP SCI 2207 Web & Database Computing 3 COMP SCI 3004 Operating Systems 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Only one of these courses can be presented toward the degree
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 3006 Software Engineering & Project 3 COMP SCI 3310 Software Engineering & Project (Artificial Intelligence) 3 COMP SCI 3311 Software Engineering & Project (Data Science) 3 COMP SCI 3312 Software Engineering & Project (Cybersecurity) 3 COMP SCI 3313 Software Engineering & Project (Distributed Systems & Networking) 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value MATHS 1004 Mathematics for Data Science I 3 MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENTREP 3901 Tech eChallenge 3 MATHS 3025 Professional Practice III 3 Electives
Courses to the value of 42 units from the following:
Level I Electives from any discipline (12 units)
Level II Electives from any discipline (6 units)
Level III Electives from any discipline (3 units)
Level III Computer Science Electives (12 units)
Level I, II or III Electives from any discipline (9 units)
Electives must include Broadening Electives to the value of 9 units. These Broadening Electives cannot be chosen from the following subject areas: COMP SCI, MATHS, PURE MTH, APP MATH, STATSComputer Science Elective Courses
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 1010 Puzzle Based Learning 3 COMP SCI 1101 Introduction to Programming 3 COMP SCI 2005 Systems Programming 3 COMP SCI 2203 Problem Solving & Software Development 3 COMP SCI 2204 Advanced Programming Paradigms 3 COMP SCI 3001 Computer Networks & Applications 3 COMP SCI 3005 Computer Architecture 3 COMP SCI 3007 Artificial Intelligence 3 COMP SCI 3012 Distributed Systems 3 COMP SCI 3013 Event Driven Computing 3 COMP SCI 3305 Parallel and Distributed Computing 3 COMP SCI 3306 Mining Big Data 3 COMP SCI 3307 Secure Programming 3 COMP SCI 3308 Cybersecurity Fundamentals 3 COMP SCI 3309 Cybersecurity A Practical Application 3 COMP SCI 3314 Introduction to Statistical Machine Learning 3 COMP SCI 3315 Computer Vision 3 COMP SCI 3316 Evolutionary Computation 3 ENG 1002 Programming (Matlab and C) 3 ENG 1003 Programming (Matlab and Excel) 3
Major
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Artificial Intelligence Major
To satisfy the requirements for Artificial Intelligence Major students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.
Artificial Intelligence Major
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 3007 Artificial Intelligence 3 COMP SCI 3310 Software Engineering & Project (Artificial Intelligence) 3 and
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 3314 Introduction to Statistical Machine Learning 3 COMP SCI 3315 Computer Vision 3 COMP SCI 3316 Evolutionary Computation 3 and
Courses to the value of 12 units from the following:
Level I, II or III Computer Science courses (12 units)
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Computer Science Major
To satisfy the requirements for Computer Science Major students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.
Computer Science Major
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 3006 Software Engineering & Project 3 COMP SCI 3310 Software Engineering & Project (Artificial Intelligence) 3 COMP SCI 3311 Software Engineering & Project (Data Science) 3 COMP SCI 3312 Software Engineering & Project (Cybersecurity) 3 COMP SCI 3313 Software Engineering & Project (Distributed Systems & Networking) 3 and
Courses to the value of 21 units from the following:
Level III Computer Science courses (12 units)
Level I, II or III Computer Science courses (9 units) -
Cybersecurity Major
To satisfy the requirements for Cybersecurity Major students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.
Cybersecurity Major
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 3307 Secure Programming 3 COMP SCI 3308 Cybersecurity Fundamentals 3 COMP SCI 3312 Software Engineering & Project (Cybersecurity) 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 3001 Computer Networks & Applications 3 COMP SCI 3309 Cybersecurity A Practical Application 3 MATHS 3026 Cryptography III 3 and
Courses to the value of 12 units from the following:
Level I, II or III Computer Science courses (6 units)
Level II or III Computer Science courses (6 units)
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Data Science Major
To satisfy the requirements for Data Science Major students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.
Data Science Major
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 3306 Mining Big Data 3 COMP SCI 3311 Software Engineering & Project (Data Science) 3 COMP SCI 3314 Introduction to Statistical Machine Learning 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 3305 Parallel and Distributed Computing 3 STATS 3001 Statistical Modelling III 3 STATS 3006 Mathematical Statistics III 3 and
Courses to the value of 12 units from the following:
Level I, II or III Computer Science courses (6 units)
Level II or III Computer Science courses (6 units) -
Distributed Systems and Networking Major
To satisfy the requirements for Distributed Systems and Networking Major students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.
Distributed Systems and Networking Major
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 3001 Computer Networks & Applications 3 COMP SCI 3012 Distributed Systems 3 COMP SCI 3313 Software Engineering & Project (Distributed Systems & Networking) 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 3004 Operating Systems 3 COMP SCI 3305 Parallel and Distributed Computing 3 and
Courses to the value of 12 units from the following:
Level I, II or III Computer Science courses (6 units)
Level II or III Computer Science courses (6 units)