ProgramsIT/CSIT(Postgrad)GradDipCompGraduate Diploma in Computing (till 2014) (2012)
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The course requirements described here apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2012 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2012 who elect to proceed under 2012 resolutions.
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2012 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, 2017, or later date as the faculty may, in special circumstances, approve.
Candidates who first commenced in 2012, and are re-enrolling for 2013 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 | COMP5206: Information Technologies and Systems |
Core | 6 | COMP5211: Algorithms |
Core | 6 | COMP5213: Computer and Network Organisation |
| 6 | Introduction to Programming Note: If possible, COMP5214 "Software Development in Java" should be completed first. |
Year 1 - Semester 2
| Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | COMP5116: Design of Networks & Distributed Systems |
| 6 | Software Design | |
| 6 | Introduction to Programming | |
| 6 | Technology Units |
Block 1 - Introduction to Programming (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 12)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| COMP5212 | Software Construction | 6 | |
| COMP5214 | Software Development in Java | 6 |
Note: Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Computing must complete two programming units, COMP5212 and COMP5214; the order depends on whether they commence candidature in session 1 or session 2, and whether the enrolment is part-time or full-time. Whenever possible, COMP5214 "Software Development in Java" should be completed before COMP5212.
Block 2 - Software Design (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 6)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| COMP5028 | Object-Oriented Design | 6 | |
| INFO5001 | System Analysis and Modelling | 6 |
Note: Candidates of the Graduate Diploma in Computing must complete one foundational software design unit - either COMP5028 or INFO5001, depending on which semester they commence candidature.
Block 3 - Technology Units (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 6)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| COMP5114 | Digital Media Fundamentals | 6 | |
| COMP5138 | Database Management Systems | 6 |
Note: Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Computing must complete one technology overview unit in their second semester of their candidature (assuming full-time enrolment). They have the choice between either COMP5114 "Fundamentals of Multimedia Technology" or COMP5138 "Database Management Systems".
| Course: | Graduate Diploma in Computing (till 2014) (2012) |
| CP Required: | 48 |
| Min FT Duration: | 1.00 Years |
| Min PT Duration: | 2.00 Years |
| Faculty/School: | University Archive |
| Years Offered: | 2014, 2013, 2012 |
| Requirements: | Candidates for the degree of Graduate Diploma in Computing are required to complete 48 credit points of the units of study set out below. Enrolment is subject to the following constraints: 1. 18 credit points must be completed before COMP5028 Object Oriented Design can be taken; 2. 18 credit points must be completed before COMP5114 Digital Media Fundamentals; 3. 18 credit points must be completed before COMP5116 Internet Protocols can be taken; 4. 18 credit points must be completed before COMP5138 Database Management Systems can be taken; |
