2. Requirements

Award requirements

Bachelor of Advanced Computing/Bachelor of Science

To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Advanced Computing / Bachelor of Science a candidate must complete 240 credit points comprising:

(a) 96 credit points of core units as specified in Table A for the Bachelor of Computing/Bachelor of Advanced Computing;

(b) An Information Technology Major (48 credit points) from Table A for the Bachelor of Computing/Bachelor of Advanced Computing;

(c) At least 12cp of 4000-level or higher IT electives from Table A

(d) Degree Core: 12 credit points of mathematics degree core units of study as set out in Table A for the Bachelor of Science (students may count the units from their major(s) or minor(s) to fulfil this requirement); and 12 credit points of 1000-level science elective units of study (excluding units listed as Mathematics degree core) as set out in Table A (students may count the units from their major(s) or minor(s) to fulfil this requirement); and

(e) A Science Major (48 credit points) or a 3-year program with an embedded major from Table A for the Bachelor of Science, and which is different from the major completed to satisfy requirements (note: candidates taking Computational Data Science to fulfil BAdvComp requirements may not take Data Science again to fulfil requirements for the second major specified in this clause);

(f) If enrolled in a stream, requirements for the stream as specified in Table A for the Bachelor of Science or Table S.

(g) 12 credit points of units of study in the Open Learning Environment as listed in Table O;

(h) Where appropriate, additional elective units as required from Table A for the Bachelor of Computing/Bachelor of Advanced Computing, Table A for the Bachelor of Science and Table S.

Streams

The available streams in the Bachelor of Advanced Computing are:

• Dalyell

Achievement of the Dalyell stream requires:

(i) Completion of 12 credit points of Dalyell units as set out in Table S

(ii) Admission on the basis of ATAR or first year WAM as determined by the Board of Interdisciplinary Studies

(iii) Maintenance of the required WAM as determined by the Board of Interdisciplinary Studies

Majors

(a) Completion of a major (the Information Technology Major) from Table A for the Bachelor of Computing/Bachelor of Advanced Computing is a requirement for the Bachelor of Advanced Computing/Bachelor of Science.

Available majors are:

• Computer Science

• Computational Data Science

• Information Systems

• Software Development

(b) Completion of a major (the Science Major) or a program which contains a major (the Science Program) from Table A for the Bachelor of Science is a requirement for the Bachelor of Advanced Computing/ Bachelor of Science. The Science Major must not be the same as the Information Technology Major completed. Students taking an Information Technology Major in Computational Data Science may not take a Table A major for the Bachelor of Science or Table S Major in Data Science. The majors and programs available and requirements for completing the majors and programs are as specified in Table A for the Bachelor of Science.

Minors

The available minors in this course are:

• Computer Science

• Computational Data Science

• Information Systems

• Software Development

Requirements for the minors are listed below.

Honours

Honours in this course is awarded to candidates who fulfil the following requirement:

• Honours Class I: 75

3. Semesters

Year 1 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
Core	3	Select from MATH1021: Calculus of One Variable
Core	3	Select from MATH1002: Linear Algebra
Core	6	Select from INFO1110: Introduction to Programming
Core	6	Select from INFO1111: Computing 1A Professionalism
Science Units	6	Select from Unit Block: Science Units Note: Students are required to complete 12 credit points of 1000-level Science units of study (excluding units listed as Mathematics degree core).

Note: From 2024, 3cp Math units are replaced by new 6cp units MATH1061 and MATH1062. Students who have not yet completed all 3cp Math units can use this interactive tool on Canvas for enrolment advice: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/mathematics-changes-in-2024

Year 1 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
Core	6	Select from MATH1064: Discrete Mathematics for Computation
Core	6	Select from INFO1112: Computing 1B OS & Network Platforms
Core	6	Select from ELEC1601: Introduction to Computer Systems
Core	6	Select from INFO1113: Object-Oriented Programming

Year 2 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
IT Major Units	6	Select from Unit Block: IT Major Units
Core	6	Select from COMP2123: Data Structures & Algorithms
Core	6	Select from DATA1001: Foundations of Data Science
Science Units	6	Select from Unit Block: Science Units Note: Students are required to complete 12 credit points of 1000-level Science units of study (excluding units listed as Mathematics degree core).

Note: COMP2123 may be replaced by advanced unit COMP2823.

Year 2 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
IT Major Units	6	Select from Unit Block: IT Major Units
Science Units	6	Select from Unit Block: Science Units
Science Units	6	Select from Unit Block: Science Units
Core	6	Select from SOFT2412: Agile Software Development Practices

Year 3 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
Science Units	6	Select from Unit Block: Science Units
Science Units	6	Select from Unit Block: Science Units
Core	6	Select from INFO2222: Computing 2 Usability and Security
IT Major Units	6	Select from Unit Block: IT Major Units

Year 3 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
Science Units	6	Select from Unit Block: Science Units
IT Major Units	6	Select from Unit Block: IT Major Units
Science Units	6	Select from Unit Block: Science Units
Core	6	Select from ISYS2120: Data & Information Management

Year 4 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
IT Major Units	6	Select from Unit Block: IT Major Units
Science Units	6	Select from Unit Block: Science Units
Core	6	Select from INFO3333: Computing 3 Management
Science Units	6	Select from Unit Block: Science Units Note: For the Bachelor of Science component, students are required to complete 12 credit points of units of study in the Open Learning Environment as listed in Table O.

Year 4 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
Science Units	6	Select from Unit Block: Science Units
Science Units	6	Select from Unit Block: Science Units
Table A Electives	6	Select from Unit Block: Table A Electives
Science Units	6	Select from Unit Block: Science Units Note: For the Bachelor of Science component, students are required to complete 12 credit points of units of study in the Open Learning Environment as listed in Table O.

Year 5 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
List	6	Select from Unit Blocks: Table A Electives Science Units Note: As there are 12cp worth of units that can count to either the IT or Science requirements of the combined degree, students can choose to select up to 12cp of electives from either IT or Science, or a combination of both. Students must be sure they will complete the requirements of the Science side of the degree if they want to choose any IT elective units.
Adv. Electives	6	Select from Unit Block: Adv. Electives
Core	6	Select from INFO4001: Thesis A
Core	6	Select from INFO4444: Computing 4 Innovation

Year 5 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
List	6	Select from Unit Blocks: Table A Electives Science Units Note: As there are 12cp worth of units that can count to either the IT or Science requirements of the combined degree, students can choose to select up to 12cp of electives from either IT or Science, or a combination of both. Students must be sure they will complete the requirements of the Science side of the degree if they want to choose any IT elective units.
Science Units	6	Select from Unit Block: Science Units
Adv. Electives	6	Select from Unit Block: Adv. Electives
Core	6	Select from INFO4002: Thesis B

4. Pathways

Major in Computational Data Science

Type	CP	CP From
Core	6	Select from COMP2123: Data Structures & Algorithms
Required for Computational Data Science Major	12	Select from COMP3027: Algorithm Design COMP3308: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence DATA3404: Scalable Data Management DATA3406: Human-in-the-Loop Data Analytics Note: Two units from this block to be taken in Semester 1 and/or Semester 2 of Year 3
Core	6	Select from INFO1110: Introduction to Programming
Core	6	Select from DATA1001: Foundations of Data Science
Required for Computational Data Science Major	6	Select from DATA2001: Data Science: Big Data and Data Diversity
Required for Computational Data Science Major	6	Select from DATA2002: Data Analytics: Learning from Data
Required for Computational Data Science Major	6	Select from DATA3888: Data Science Capstone

Note: Achievement of a minor in Computational Data Science requires 36 credit points from this table including:

(i) 2 1000-level core units DATA1001 and INFO1110.

(ii) 3 2000-level core units COMP2123, DATA2001 and DATA2002.

(iii) 1 3000-level selective unit from INFO3406 and COMP3308.

Major in Computer Science

Type	CP	CP From
Core	6	Select from INFO1113: Object-Oriented Programming
Core	6	Select from INFO1110: Introduction to Programming
Required for Computer Science Major	6	Select from COMP3221: Distributed Systems COMP3308: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence COMP3419: Graphics and Multimedia COMP3520: Operating Systems Internals Note: One unit from this block to be taken in Semester 1 or Semester 2 of Year 3
Core	6	Select from COMP2123: Data Structures & Algorithms Note: COMP2123 may be replaced by advanced unit COMP2823.
Required for Computer Science Major	6	Select from COMP3027: Algorithm Design
Required for Computer Science Major	6	Select from COMP2017: Systems Programming
Required for Computer Science Major	6	Select from COMP2022: Models of Computation
Required for Computer Science Major	6	Select from COMP3888: Computer Science Project

Note: Achievement of a minor in Computer Science requires 36 credit points from this table including:

(i) 2 1000-level core units INFO1110 and INFO1113.

(ii) 3 2000-level core units COMP2123, COMP2017 and COMP2022.

(iii) 1 3000-level selective unit from COMP3221 or COMP3419.

Major in Information Systems

Type	CP	CP From
Core	6	Select from INFO1113: Object-Oriented Programming
Core	6	Select from INFO1110: Introduction to Programming
Core	6	Select from ISYS2120: Data & Information Management
Required for Information Systems Major	6	Select from ISYS3401: Information Technology Evaluation
Required for Information Systems Major	6	Select from ISYS2160: Information Systems in the Internet Age
Required for Information Systems Major	6	Select from ISYS3402: Decision Analytics & Support Systems [not running in 2019]
Required for Information Systems Major	6	Select from ISYS2110: Analysis & Design of Web Information Systems
Required for Information Systems Major	6	Select from ISYS3888: Information Systems Project

Note: Achievement of a minor in Information Systems requires 36 credit points from this table including:

(i) 2 1000-level core units INFO1110 and INFO1113.

(ii) 3 2000-level core units ISYS2120, ISYS2110 and ISYS2160.

(iii) 1 3000-level selective unit from ISYS3402 or ISYS3401.

Major in Software Development

Type	CP	CP From
Core	6	Select from INFO1113: Object-Oriented Programming
Core	6	Select from INFO1110: Introduction to Programming
Core	6	Select from COMP2123: Data Structures & Algorithms Note: COMP2123 may be replaced by advanced unit COMP2823.
Core	6	Select from SOFT2412: Agile Software Development Practices
Required for Software Development Major	6	Select from SOFT3410: Concurrency for Software Development
Required for Software Development Major	6	Select from SOFT3202: Software Construction and Design 2
Required for Software Development Major	6	Select from SOFT2201: Software Construction and Design 1
Required for Software Development Major	6	Select from SOFT3888: Software Development Project

Note: Achievement of a minor in Software Development requires 36 credit points from this table including:

(i) 2 1000-level core units INFO1103 and INFO1113.

(ii) 3 2000-level core units COMP2123, SOFT2412 and SOFT2201.

(iii) 1 3000-level selective unit from SOFT3410 and SOFT3202.

5. Unit Blocks

Block 1 - Core (Min CP: 96,Max CP: 96)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
COMP2123	Data Structures & Algorithms	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
DATA1001	Foundations of Data Science	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
ELEC1601	Introduction to Computer Systems	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
INFO1110	Introduction to Programming	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
INFO1111	Computing 1A Professionalism	6	Semester 1
INFO1112	Computing 1B OS & Network Platforms	6	Semester 2
INFO1113	Object-Oriented Programming	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
INFO2222	Computing 2 Usability and Security	6	Semester 1
INFO3333	Computing 3 Management	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
INFO4001	Thesis A	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
INFO4002	Thesis B	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
INFO4444	Computing 4 Innovation	6	Semester 1
ISYS2120	Data & Information Management	6	Semester 2
MATH1002	Linear Algebra	3	Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Main
MATH1021	Calculus of One Variable	3	Semester 1 Semester 2
MATH1064	Discrete Mathematics for Computation	6	Semester 2
SOFT2412	Agile Software Development Practices	6	Semester 2

Block 2 - Adv. Electives

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
COMP4216	Mobile Computing	6	Semester 2
COMP4270	Randomised and Advanced Algorithms	6	Semester 1
COMP4313	Large Scale Networks	6	Semester 1
COMP4318	Machine Learning and Data Mining	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
COMP4328	Advanced Machine Learning	6	Semester 2
COMP4329	Deep Learning	6	Semester 1
COMP4338	Advanced Data Models	6	Semester 2
COMP4347	Web Application Development	6	Semester 1
COMP4348	Enterprise Scale Software Architecture	6	Semester 2
COMP4349	Cloud Computing	6	Semester 1
COMP4405	Digital Media Computing	6	Semester 1
COMP4415	Multimedia Design and Authoring	6	Semester 2
COMP4416	Advanced Network Technologies	6	Semester 2
COMP4424	Information Technology in Biomedicine	6	Semester 1
COMP4425	Multimedia Retrieval	6	Semester 1
COMP4426	Parallel and Distributed Computing	6	Semester 1
COMP4427	Usability Engineering	6	Semester 1
COMP4445	Computational Geometry	6	Semester 1
COMP4446	Natural Language Processing	6	Semester 1
COMP4447	Pervasive Computing	6	Semester 2
COMP4448	Visual Analytics	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
COMP4530	Discrete Optimisation	6	Semester 2
COMP4617	Empirical Security Analysis and Engineering	6	Semester 2
COMP4618	Applied Cybersecurity	6	Semester 2
COMP5045	Computational Geometry	6	Semester 1
COMP5046	Natural Language Processing	6	Semester 1
COMP5047	Pervasive Computing	6	Semester 2
COMP5048	Visual Analytics	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
COMP5216	Mobile Computing	6	Semester 2
COMP5313	Large Scale Networks	6	Semester 1
COMP5318	Machine Learning and Data Mining	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
COMP5328	Advanced Machine Learning	6	Semester 2
COMP5329	Deep Learning	6	Semester 1
COMP5338	Advanced Data Models	6	Semester 2
COMP5347	Web Application Development	6	Semester 1
COMP5348	Enterprise Scale Software Architecture	6	Semester 2
COMP5349	Cloud Computing	6	Semester 1
COMP5415	Multimedia Design and Authoring	6	Semester 2
COMP5416	Advanced Network Technologies	6	Semester 2
COMP5424	Information Technology in Biomedicine	6	Semester 1
COMP5425	Multimedia Retrieval	6	Semester 1
COMP5426	Parallel and Distributed Computing	6	Semester 1
COMP5427	Usability Engineering	6	Semester 1
COMP5617	Empirical Security Analysis and Engineering	6	Semester 2
DATA4207	Data Analysis in the Social Sciences	6	Semester 1
DATA5207	Data Analysis in the Social Sciences	6	Semester 1 Int December
ELEC5306	Video Intelligence and Compression	6	Semester 1
ELEC5307	Advanced Signal Processing with Deep Learning	6	Semester 2
ELEC5508	Wireless Engineering	6	Semester 2
ELEC5509	Mobile Networks	6	Semester 1
ELEC5514	IoT Wireless Sensing and Networking	6	Semester 2
ELEC5616	Computer and Network Security	6	Semester 1
ELEC5618	Software Quality Engineering	6	Semester 1
ELEC5619	Object Oriented Application Frameworks	6	Semester 2
ELEC5620	Model Based Software Engineering	6	Semester 2
HTIN4003	Health Technology Evaluation	6	Semester 2
HTIN4005	Applied Healthcare Data Science	6	Semester 2
HTIN4006	Foundations of Healthcare Data Science	6	Semester 1
INFO4406	Enterprise Healthcare Information Systems	6	Semester 2
INFO4491	Services Science Management and Engineering	6	Semester 2
INFO5010	IT Advanced Topic A	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
INFO5011	IT Advanced Topic B	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
INFO5991	Services Science Management and Engineering	6	Semester 2
INFO6010	Advanced Topics in IT Project Management	6	Semester 2
ISYS4050	Knowledge Management Systems	6	Semester 1
ISYS5050	Knowledge Management Systems	6	Semester 1
ISYS5070	Change Management in IT	6	Int January Int July

Note: From 2023, 5000-level COMP, DATA, INFO and ISYS units in the Bachelor of Computer Science are re-coded to 4000-level units.

Block 3 - Table A Electives

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
COMP2017	Systems Programming	6	Semester 1
COMP2022	Models of Computation	6	Semester 2
COMP2922	Models of Computation (Adv)	6	Semester 2
COMP3027	Algorithm Design	6	Semester 1
COMP3221	Distributed Systems	6	Semester 1
COMP3308	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	6	Semester 1
COMP3419	Graphics and Multimedia	6	Semester 2
COMP3520	Operating Systems Internals	6	Semester 2
COMP3608	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (Adv)	6	Semester 1
COMP3888	Computer Science Project	6	Semester 2
COMP3927	Algorithm Design (Adv)	6	Semester 1
COMP3988	Computer Science Project (Advanced)	6	Semester 2
DATA2001	Data Science: Big Data and Data Diversity	6	Semester 1
DATA2002	Data Analytics: Learning from Data	6	Semester 2
DATA2901	Big Data and Data Diversity (Advanced)	6	Semester 1
DATA3404	Scalable Data Management	6	Semester 1
DATA3406	Human-in-the-Loop Data Analytics	6	Semester 2
DATA3888	Data Science Capstone	6	Semester 1
INFO2150	Introduction to Health Data Science	6	Semester 2
INFO3315	Human-Computer Interaction	6	Semester 2
INFO3616	Principles of Security and Security Engineering	6	Semester 2
ISYS2110	Analysis & Design of Web Information Systems	6	Semester 1
ISYS2160	Information Systems in the Internet Age	6	Semester 2
ISYS3401	Information Technology Evaluation	6	Semester 1
ISYS3402	Decision Analytics & Support Systems [not running in 2019]	6	Semester 2
ISYS3888	Information Systems Project	6	Semester 2
SOFT2201	Software Construction and Design 1	6	Semester 2
SOFT3202	Software Construction and Design 2	6	Semester 1
SOFT3410	Concurrency for Software Development	6	Semester 2
SOFT3888	Software Development Project	6	Semester 2

Block 4 - Required for Computer Science Major

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
COMP2017	Systems Programming	6	Semester 1
COMP2022	Models of Computation	6	Semester 2
COMP3027	Algorithm Design	6	Semester 1
COMP3221	Distributed Systems	6	Semester 1
COMP3308	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	6	Semester 1
COMP3419	Graphics and Multimedia	6	Semester 2
COMP3520	Operating Systems Internals	6	Semester 2
COMP3888	Computer Science Project	6	Semester 2

Note: COMP2823, COMP2922, COMP3608 and COMP3988 may be taken as advanced alternatives to COMP2123, COMP2022, COMP3308 and COMP3888 respectively.

Block 5 - Required for Information Systems Major

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
ISYS2110	Analysis & Design of Web Information Systems	6	Semester 1
ISYS2120	Data & Information Management	6	Semester 2
ISYS2160	Information Systems in the Internet Age	6	Semester 2
ISYS3401	Information Technology Evaluation	6	Semester 1
ISYS3402	Decision Analytics & Support Systems [not running in 2019]	6	Semester 2
ISYS3888	Information Systems Project	6	Semester 2

Block 6 - Required for Software Development Major

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
SOFT2201	Software Construction and Design 1	6	Semester 2
SOFT2412	Agile Software Development Practices	6	Semester 2
SOFT3202	Software Construction and Design 2	6	Semester 1
SOFT3410	Concurrency for Software Development	6	Semester 2
SOFT3888	Software Development Project	6	Semester 2

Block 7 - Required for Computational Data Science Major

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
COMP3027	Algorithm Design	6	Semester 1
COMP3308	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	6	Semester 1
DATA2001	Data Science: Big Data and Data Diversity	6	Semester 1
DATA2002	Data Analytics: Learning from Data	6	Semester 2
DATA2901	Big Data and Data Diversity (Advanced)	6	Semester 1
DATA3404	Scalable Data Management	6	Semester 1
DATA3406	Human-in-the-Loop Data Analytics	6	Semester 2
DATA3888	Data Science Capstone	6	Semester 1

Note: COMP3927 and COMP3608 may be taken as advanced alternatives to COMP3027 and COMP3308 respectively

Block 8 - Science Units (Min CP: 84,Max CP: 96)

Note: For the Bachelor of Science component, students are required to complete a total of 96 credit points of Science Table A units as listed in the handbook of the Faculty of Science, including 24 credit points of core units, a major or program from Table A and 12 credit points of OLEs. See Faculty handbooks at http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks

Block 9 - IT Major Units

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
COMP2017	Systems Programming	6	Semester 1
COMP2022	Models of Computation	6	Semester 2
COMP3027	Algorithm Design	6	Semester 1
COMP3221	Distributed Systems	6	Semester 1
COMP3308	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	6	Semester 1
COMP3419	Graphics and Multimedia	6	Semester 2
COMP3520	Operating Systems Internals	6	Semester 2
COMP3888	Computer Science Project	6	Semester 2
COMP3988	Computer Science Project (Advanced)	6	Semester 2
DATA2001	Data Science: Big Data and Data Diversity	6	Semester 1
DATA2002	Data Analytics: Learning from Data	6	Semester 2
DATA2901	Big Data and Data Diversity (Advanced)	6	Semester 1
DATA3404	Scalable Data Management	6	Semester 1
DATA3406	Human-in-the-Loop Data Analytics	6	Semester 2
DATA3888	Data Science Capstone	6	Semester 1
ISYS2110	Analysis & Design of Web Information Systems	6	Semester 1
ISYS2120	Data & Information Management	6	Semester 2
ISYS2160	Information Systems in the Internet Age	6	Semester 2
ISYS3401	Information Technology Evaluation	6	Semester 1
ISYS3402	Decision Analytics & Support Systems [not running in 2019]	6	Semester 2
ISYS3888	Information Systems Project	6	Semester 2
SOFT2201	Software Construction and Design 1	6	Semester 2
SOFT2412	Agile Software Development Practices	6	Semester 2
SOFT3202	Software Construction and Design 2	6	Semester 1
SOFT3410	Concurrency for Software Development	6	Semester 2
SOFT3888	Software Development Project	6	Semester 2

Course:	Advanced Computing / Science (2019)
CP Required:	240
Min FT Duration:	5.00 Years
Min PT Duration:	N/A
Faculty/School:	School of Computer Science
Years Offered:	2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018

Faculty of Engineering

School of Computer Science

Advanced Computing / Science (2019)

1. Overview