ProgramsSCSCS(UG)BCST(till2014)Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology (Computer Science) 2014 and earlier (2011)
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The course requirements described here apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under 2011 resolutions.
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2016, or later date as the faculty may, in special circumstances, approve.
Candidates who first commenced in 2011, and are re-enrolling for 2012 or later, should be aware that there may have been changes in units of study offered since, Check that units are still available by clicking the unit of study link in the course table. See 2014 version of this course for up to date unit of study list.
For details of relevant resolutions see faculty handbook at sydney.edu.au/handbooks.
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Year 1 - Semester 1
Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | ENGG1805: Professional Engineering and IT |
Core | 6 | INFO1103: Introduction to Programming |
6 | Yr1 Recommended | |
6 | Junior Maths |
Year 1 - Semester 2
Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | ELEC1601: Introduction to Computer Systems |
Core | 6 | INFO1105: Data Structures |
6 | Yr1 Recommended | |
6 | Junior Maths |
Year 2 - Semester 1
Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | COMP2129: Operating Systems and Machine Principles |
Core | 6 | INFO2120: Database Systems 1 |
6 | Intermediate Maths | |
6 | Select from Yr2 Recommended or other units. |
Year 2 - Semester 2
Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | COMP2007: Algorithms and Complexity |
Core | 6 | INFO2110: Systems Analysis and Modelling |
12 | Select from Yr2 Recommended or other units. Note: 6 cp of Intermediate Math must be completed. |
Year 3 - Semester 1
Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | INFO3402: Management of IT Projects and Systems |
12 | Select from Yr3 Recommended | |
6 | Yr3 Core Note: Must select at least 12 credit points from Yr3 Core over Year 3 Semester 1 and 2 |
Year 3 - Semester 2
Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | COMP3615: Computer Science Project |
12 | Select from Yr3 Recommended | |
6 | Yr3 Core Note: Must select at least 12 credit points from Yr3 Core over Year 3 Semester 1 and 2 |
Block 1 - Junior Maths
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
MATH1001 | Differential Calculus | 3 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Summer Main
Summer School
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MATH1002 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Summer Main
Summer School
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MATH1003 | Integral Calculus and Modelling | 3 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Summer Main
Summer School
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MATH1004 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Summer Main
Summer School
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MATH1005 | Statistical Thinking with Data | 3 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Int January
101 - Int January
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Note: Alternate Life Sciences MATH units may be substituted for any of the above units if students have not completed the assumed knowledge requirement of HSC Ext 1 Maths.
Block 2 - Yr3 Core
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
COMP3109 | Programming Languages and Paradigms | 6 |
Semester 2
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COMP3308 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 6 |
Semester 1
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COMP3419 | Graphics and Multimedia | 6 |
Semester 2
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COMP3456 | Computational Methods for Life Sciences | 6 | |
COMP3520 | Operating Systems Internals | 6 |
Semester 2
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COMP3608 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (Adv) | 6 |
Semester 1
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ELEC3506 | Communications Networks | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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ELEC3609 | Internet Software Platforms | 6 |
Semester 2
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INFO3220 | Object Oriented Design | 6 |
Semester 1
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INFO3315 | Human-Computer Interaction | 6 |
Semester 2
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INFO3404 | Database Systems 2 | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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INFO3504 | Database Systems 2 (Adv) | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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Block 3 - Yr3 Recommended
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
ELEC3607 | Embedded Systems | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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ISYS3400 | Information Systems Project | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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ISYS3401 | Information Technology Evaluation | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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ELECTIVE | Free Electives | 12 |
Note: All 3000-level and above ELEC units of study are able to be used to replace 3rd year recommended units
Block 4 - Yr2 Recommended (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 18)
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
COMP2121 | Principles of Distributed Systems and Networks | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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INFO2315 | Introduction to IT Security | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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ISYS2140 | Information Systems | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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ELECTIVE | Free Electives | 18 |
Note: All 2000-level ELEC unita of study are able to be selected as 2nd year recommended unit.
Block 5 - Yr1 Recommended
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
ELEC1103 | Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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INFO1003 | Foundations of Information Technology | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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INFO1903 | Informatics (Advanced) | 6 |
Semester 1
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ELECTIVE | Free Electives | 12 |
Block 6 - Intermediate Maths (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 18)
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
MATH2061 | Linear Mathematics and Vector Calculus | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Summer Main
Summer School
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MATH2065 | Partial Differential Equations (Intro) | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Summer Main
Summer School
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MATH2068 | Number Theory and Cryptography | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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MATH2069 | Discrete Mathematics and Graph Theory | 6 |
Semester 1
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Note: For a full list of available intermediate math units see the Math Department web pages
Course: | Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology (Computer Science) 2014 and earlier (2011) |
CP Required: | 144 |
Min FT Duration: | 3.00 Years |
Min PT Duration: | 3.00 Years |
Faculty/School: | University Archive |
Years Offered: | 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 |
Requirements: | Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology (BCST) are required to gain credit for 144 credit points from the units of study set out. The selection of units must satisfy the degree rules in the Resolutions of the Faculty. In particular; all core units must be completed; along with an appropriate amount from the elective units of study as recommended by the Faculty. Candidates for the BCST degree must complete a stream in either Computer Science or Information Systems; or both; as described in the Table above. Enrolment is subject to the following constraint; At most 72 credit points accumulated from first year units (core and recommended electives) can be counted for degree completion. Through this table; candidates may substitute an advanced equivalent for a non- advanced unit mentioned. They may also substitute an appropriate unit from the Advanced Engineering program of the Faculty of Engineering; or the Talented Student Program of the Faculty of Science; if they are eligible to enrol in such units. Students are required to complete at least 36 credit points of 3000-level from the core; selected core and recommended electives units of study listed here for the CS stream. Maths/Statistics requirement: A total of 18 credit points (with at least 6 credit points of 2000-level or above) of MATH and/or STAT units of are required for completion of this degree All 1000-level and 2000-level units offered in the Science subject areas of Mathematics and Statistics can be taken to meet this requirement; however the School recommends students choose from the following units; MATH1001; MATH1002; MATH1003; MATH1004; MATH1005; MATH2069; MATH2063 and STAT2012. MATH and STAT units that are not taken as core units can be taken as other units. A full list of MATH and STAT units are available from Science Faculty handbook. All 2000-level ELEC units of study are able to be used to replace 2nd year recommended units as listed above. All 3000-level and above ELEC units of study are able to be used to replace 3rd year recommended units as listed above. |