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Handbook 2010

MURDOCH UNIVERSITY

Course Code

Course Title

H1211

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH HONOURS

Honours in Computer Science (BSc(Hons))

School of Information Technology

Qualification:
Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)) in Computer Science

Availability:
Murdoch campus (internal)

Duration:
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

The aim of Honours is to extend the student's grasp of the principles and practice of their subject, and to develop ability for independent research.

An Honours qualification of 2A is normally required for admission to higher research degree study.

Admission Requirements: Onshore course offerings:
Students interested in Honours enrolment are advised to contact the Academic Chair before applying to discuss supervision of their potential research.

English competence.

Applications can be made online at
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/goto/OnlineApplications

For more information see here

Course Structure - 24 points

Coursework - 12 points

Core Units - 4 points

ICT477 Information Technology Research Methodologies -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal

Elective Units - 8 points

Select from the following:

ICT4021 Advanced Honours Topic in Computer Science -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S2-internal, Y-internal

ICT4022 Advanced Honours Topic in Computer Science -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S2-internal, Y-internal

An undergraduate unit (200/300-level) or a Masters unit (500/600-level) -- 4 pts

Students may also be able to take ICT4051 Advanced Honours Topic in Information Systems -- 4 pts or ICT4052 Advanced Honours Topic in Information Systems -- 4 pts with the approval of the Honours Subcommittee Chair.

Thesis - 12 points

ICT4029 Honours Thesis in Computer Science -- 12 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S2-internal, Y-internal


Students should ensure they are familiar with the University's internal legislation, including provisions specifically relevant to their studies. See the University Regulations and Rules.

Cancellation of Courses, Minors and Units
The University reserves the right to cancel, without notice, any course, major, minor or unit if the number of students enrolled falls below limits set by the University.

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