Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced) (BCompSc(Adv))
Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced) (BCompSc(Adv))
Program Code
BCMSA
Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Academic Year
2023
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 (Advanced) is designed for high achieving students seeking more self-directed challenges and greater insights into current research and grand challenges in the field of computer science / information technology. It has a core of compulsory computer science courses and students are able to select from a wide range of elective choices according to their interests and strengths. In 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 will 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. In addition, graduates should also have a deeper understanding of contemporary issues in computer science, extensive exposure to self-directed learning and will have taken part in a wide-ranging program of individual and group projects.
Students must earn and maintain a GPA of no less than 5.0/7.0 in each Teaching Period to remain in the Program.
The Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced) 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 (Advanced)
There shall be a Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced).
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced), 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
- Boradening Electives to the value of 9 units
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 45 units.
Core
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 1102 Object Oriented Programming 3 COMP SCI 1104 Grand Challenges in Computer Science 3 COMP SCI 1106 Introduction to Software Engineering 3 COMP SCI 2000 Computer Systems 3 COMP SCI 2008 Topics in Computer Science 6 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 COMP SCI 3020 Advanced Topics in Computer Science 6 and
Courses to the value of up to 3 units may be taken 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
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
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value 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 at least 15 units from the following:
Level I, II or III Computer Science courses (6 units)
Level II or III Computer Science courses (9 units) -
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 I, II or III Computer Science courses (6 units)
Level II or III Computer Science courses (6 units)
Level III Computer Science courses (9 units)
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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 MATHS 3026 Cryptography III 3 Courses to the value of up to 12 units may be taken from the following:
Level I, II or III Computer Science courses (6 units)
Level II or III Computer Science courses (6 units) -
Data Science Major
To satisfy the requirements for Data Science Major students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 3311 Software Engineering & Project (Data Science) 3 COMP SCI 3314 Introduction to Statistical Machine Learning 3 COMP SCI 3317 Using Machine Learning Tools 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 at least 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
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 3305 Parallel and Distributed Computing 3 and
Courses to the value of at least 12 units from the following:
Level I, II or III Computer Science courses (6 units)
Level II or III Computer Science courses (6 units)
Electives
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Electives
To satisfy the requirements for Electives students must complete courses to the value of 27 units.
- Level I Electives from any discipline (9 units),
- Level III Computer Science Electives (6 units)
- Level III Electives from any discipline (3 units)
- Level I, II or III Broadening Electives from any discipline (9 units) to meet the qualification requirements of this program.
Courses to the value of 18 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 1010 Puzzle Based Learning 3 COMP SCI 2005 Systems Programming 3 COMP SCI 2203 Problem Solving & Software Development 3 COMP SCI 3001 Computer Networks & Applications 3 COMP SCI 3007 Artificial Intelligence 3 COMP SCI 3012 Distributed Systems 3 COMP SCI 3305 Parallel and Distributed Computing 3 COMP SCI 3307 Secure Programming 3 COMP SCI 3308 Cybersecurity Fundamentals 3 COMP SCI 3314 Introduction to Statistical Machine Learning 3 COMP SCI 3315 Computer Vision 3 COMP SCI 3316 Evolutionary Computation 3 COMP SCI 3317 Using Machine Learning Tools 3 COMP SCI 3700 Internship 3 COMP SCI 3710 Internship 6 ENG 1002 Programming (Matlab and C) 3 ENG 1003 Programming (Matlab and Excel) 3 and
Broadening Electives to the value of 9 units.
Broadening Electives cannot be chosen from the following subject areas: COMP SCI, MATHS, PURE MTH, APP MTH, STATS.