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Bachelor of Computer and Information Science

2008 | 2009 | 2010

Division of Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment | School of Computer and Information Science

Program Code: LBCF Program Level: Undergraduate SATAC code: 434621 Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) for 2009 Entry: 58.00 (Internal) Home Campus: Mawson Lakes Program Length (in EFTSL): 3

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Program director/s

• Mr Frank Fursenko (LBCF)

Computer and Information Technology  brochure (PDF - 2381KB download Adobe Acrobat)

This is a combined Higher Education / VET program. Students are advised that they are not eligible for Commonwealth support or FEE-HELP for their enrolment in those courses in the program schedule (below) undertaken as part of TAFESA awards. Further information is available at http://www.backingaustraliasfuture.gov.au/student_info.htm

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ENROLMENT ADVICE

Aim

This program aims to provide a broad and fundamental understanding of the theory and practice of computing and information technology and prepares graduates for a professional career in the computer, the software development and information services industry.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have one of the following qualifications:

• Qualified for the SACE; and
• Recorded achievement in five SACE subjects taken at Stage 2 level; and
• Included at least four Stage 2 subjects which are approved Higher Education Selection Subjects (HESS);
• Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
• Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution;
• Completed a recognised diploma or associated diploma from TAFE or Certificate IV;
• Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level;
• Qualified for Special Entry; or
• Completed the University Foundation Studies Program

OR
Completed one of the following professional courses:

• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
• MCSE + Internet and Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)
• Lotus Certified Professional (CLP)
• Novell Certified NetWare Engineer (CNE)
• Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
• Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP)

For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing subscores and minimum overall score of 6.0 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA;

or

Successful completion of a secondary qualification in Australia within the last two years; or
Successful completion of at least one year of tertiary study in Australia within the last two years; or
Successful completion of one year of secondary or tertiary study conducted and completed in English within the last two years in a country in which:

• English is an official language; or
• English is commonly used, as determined by the University.

Content/structure

The program consists of core courses in computer and information science ( 76.5 units ), followed by a choice of 5 elective courses ( 22.5 units) from 2 or 3 different specialties. In addition students select 2 courses ( 9 units) of study from an area other than computing or mathematics. A total of 108 units are required for the completion of the program.

Professional Recognition

This program is professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society.

Honours

Entry to the one year honours program in Computer and Information Science is available to high achieving students.

Fee information

Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth Supported
Fees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.

Program requirements

Course name	Area + Cat. No.	Units	EFTSL
FIRST YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
TAFE Course 1 (see Note 1)		4.5
TAFE Course 2		4.5
TAFE Course 3		4.5
Communication for Information Systems and Technology	COMM 1053	4.5	0.125
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
TAFE Course 4 (see Note 1)		4.5
TAFE Course 5		4.5
TAFE Course 6		4.5
Discrete Mathematics	MATH 1043	4.5	0.125
SECOND YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
TAFE Course 7		4.5
Object-Oriented Software Engineering	COMP 2006	4.5	0.125
IT Major 1		4.5
IT Major 2		4.5
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
TAFE Course 8		4.5
Project Management for Software Engineering	COMP 2008	4.5	0.125
IT Major 3		4.5
IT Major 4		4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
TAFE Course 9		4.5
TAFE Course 10		4.5
IT Major 5		4.5
IT Major 6		4.5
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
TAFE Course 11		4.5
TAFE Course 12		4.5
IT Major 7		4.5
IT Major 8		4.5
E-Commerce Major
Objects and Algorithms in C++ New title from 2010: Data Structures	COMP 2012	4.5	0.125
Information Security	INFS 2016	4.5	0.125
Mobile Commerce	COMP 2030	4.5	0.125
Component Engineering	COMP 3008	4.5	0.125
Inter-Enterprise Computing	INFS 3001	4.5	0.125
Secure e-Commerce	INFT 4005	4.5	0.125
Computer and Network Security New title from 2010: Information Technology Security	INFT 3015	4.5	0.125
E-Commerce Technology	INFT 3005	4.5	0.125
System Development Major
Objects and Algorithms in C++ New title from 2010: Data Structures	COMP 2012	4.5	0.125
User Interfaces	INFT 1004	4.5	0.125
Database Technology	INFS 2011	4.5	0.125
Foundations of Computing	COMP 1035	4.5	0.125
Operating Systems	EEET 3024	4.5	0.125
Component Engineering	COMP 3008	4.5	0.125
Maintenance and Re-engineering	INFS 3006	4.5	0.125
Mobile Applications Development	COMP 4032	4.5	0.125
Mobile Applications Development Major
Objects and Algorithms in C++ New title from 2010: Data Structures	COMP 2012	4.5	0.125
User Interfaces	INFT 1004	4.5	0.125
Mobile Commerce	COMP 2030	4.5	0.125
Information Security	INFS 2016	4.5	0.125
Operating Systems	EEET 3024	4.5	0.125
Component Engineering	COMP 3008	4.5	0.125
Mobile Enterprise Workshop	INFS 4017	4.5	0.125
Mobile Applications Development	COMP 4032	4.5	0.125
Networking Major
User Interfaces	INFT 1004	4.5	0.125
Mobile Commerce	COMP 2030	4.5	0.125
Information Security	INFS 2016	4.5	0.125
Operating Systems	EEET 3024	4.5	0.125
Network Management	INFT 3020	4.5	0.125
Network Architecture	INFT 3019	4.5	0.125
Inter-Enterprise Computing	INFS 3001	4.5	0.125
Computer and Network Security New title from 2010: Information Technology Security	INFT 3015	4.5	0.125

Notes

1. All units of competency for TAFE programming subjects must be done using the Java programming language.
2. A student must take 1 of the 4 IT Majors. Each major consists of 8 UniSA course (36 units) as shown in the schedule above. If a student wishes to make any variation to a major he or she must contact the Program Director and obtain his written permission.

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