Faculty of Information Technology Clayton School of Information Technology Survival Guide for IT undergraduate double degree and BSci students 2007 Faculty of Information Technology Enquiries Ground Floor, Building 63 Clayton Campus Telephone No. 990 55200/990 59986 http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au http://www.monash.edu.au
Acknowledgement with thanks Information in this booklet has been obtained from the following: Administrative and Academic Staff of the Clayton School of Information Technology Administrative Staff of Faculty of Information Technology, Clayton Publications: "Important Information for New Coursework Students", Faculty of Information Technology Undergraduate Course Guide for International Students 2007 Undergraduate Course Guide 2007 2007 Coursework Scholarships Guide Student Resource Guide 2007 "Making the Move" - the transition from secondary to tertiary study at Monash University Information in this guide is accurate at the time of publication. Updates will be made without further notice. Students are advised to check web sites for updated information. Page 2
Clayton School of Information Technology The Clayton School of Information Technology is the largest of the eight schools in the Faculty of Information Technology. It operates on the Clayton campus. The Head of School (Clayton campus) is Prof. Bala Srinivasan. The Head of School is responsible for all matters relating to the operation of the school. His office is located in Building 63. The School offers three undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Business Information Systems (3 years) Bachelor of Computer Science (3 years) Bachelor of Software Engineering (4 years) Students may be able to complete an Honours program in the following degrees if their performance is above average: Bachelor of Business Information Systems (Honours) Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science Bachelor of Software Engineering with Honours in Level 4 The School participates with the Faculties of Arts, Business and Economics, Science and Education by offering the following double degrees: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business Information Systems Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Business Information Systems Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Computer Science Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Computer Science Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Computer Science And offers Computer Science majors and minors through the Bachelor of Science and related double degrees. A number of coursework postgraduate degree programs are available: Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Communications Master of Computer Science Master of Digital Communications Master of Business Systems Master of Business Systems Professional As well as research degrees Master of Information Technology (Research) Master of Business Systems (Research) PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) Page 3
Course Co-ordinators, Year Level Co-ordinators The School has several course and year level coordinators. The primary function of the Course Co-ordinators is to ensure the smooth running of the program at the operational level. The Year Level Co-ordinators provide course advice, counsel students who are having difficulties or problems and/or directs students to the appropriate people, e.g. Faculty office, counselling service, Language and Learning Services. Lecturers, Assistant Lecturers, Senior Tutors, Tutors and Demonstrators Lecturers University lecturers have very different roles from school teachers. Lecturers are often responsible for hundreds of students in any one semester. They also supervise the research of postgraduate students, have major administrative duties and undertake their own research. This means that lecturers can sometimes be hard to find; however, they do have consultation times and you can make an appointment to see them. Assistant Lecturers and Senior Tutors On the Clayton campus there are assistant lecturers and senior tutors who will be available to help students with any difficulties that they may encounter in their course of study. There will be also be consultation times. Tutors/Demonstrators In some units 1, your lecturer may also be your tutor (also called a Demonstrator); in others, especially the larger classes, your tutor is likely to be a postgraduate student or another staff member. They run the practical classes in small groups in the university laboratories. What's the difference between prac, lab, tute and lecture? University classes are conducted in a variety of styles. Most units are taught in the lecture/tutorial mode. This means a student will have one or two lectures per week in each unit, which cover the core theory of the topic. There may be up to 500 students attending a lecture, which means there is often little opportunity to interact with your lecturer. As well as lectures, you may have tutorials, which are smaller and less formal, more hands-on classes. It is an organized session of instruction usually involving a greater level of contribution and interaction by the students. Tutors will give you the opportunity to go over the theoretical material covered in lectures, analyse different kinds of evidence and arguments, ask questions and become involved in group discussion. We also have laboratory classes (or lab classes/sessions), which are called practical classes at Clayton. These classes are run in computer laboratories, where students will be required to perform computer programming tasks and/or assessments. Staff Students Meetings The school encourages feedback from students. Staff Student meetings are held twice a year around lunch time on the Clayton campus. The school will call for nomination of student representatives early in the year. Agenda and minutes of meetings: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/staff-student-meetings/ Nomination forms for 2007 are available from the School Office for 2007. 1 Monash refers to subjects as "units". Page 4
Course and Year Level Co-ordinators Bachelor of Business Information Systems and combined BBIS degrees Course Director Mrs Sue Bedingfield Email: Sue.Bedingfield@infotech.monash.edu.au Phone: 990 55807 Deputy Director Dr John Betts Email: John.Betts@infotech.monash.edu.au Phone: 990 55804 IBL Program Mr Ian Martin Email: Ian.Martin@infotech.monash.edu.au Phone: 990 55806 Business Information Systems (Honours) Co-ordinator Dr Md Mahbubur Rahim Email: Mahbubur.Rahim@infotech.monash.edu.au Phone: 990 59952 Bachelor of Computer Science Bachelor of Science (majoring in Computer Science) and combined Bachelor of Computer Science degrees Course Director Dr Kevin Korb Email: Kevin.Korb@infotech.monash.edu.au Phone: 990 55198 Course Co-ordinator Dr Sid Ray Email: Sid.Ray@infotech.monash.edu.au Phone: 990 55185 In his absence: Dr Peter Tischer Email: Peter.Tischer@infotech.monash.edu.au Phone: 990 55208 First Year Co-ordinator Dr Nandita Bhattacharjee Email: Nandita.Bhattacharjee@infotech.monash.edu.au Phone: 990 53293 Page 5
Second Year Co-ordinator Assoc Prof David Dowe Email: David.Dowe@infotech.monash.edu.au Phone: 990 55776 Third Year Co-ordinator Assoc Prof David Dowe Email: David.Dowe@infotech.monash.edu.au Phone: 990 55776 Computer Science (Honours) Co-ordinator Dr Jon McCormack Email: Jon.McCormack@infotech.monash.edu.au Phone: 990 59298 Bachelor of Software Engineering Course Director Dr Sita Ramakrishnan Email: Sita.Ramakrishnan@infotech.monash.edu.au Phone: 990 58689 Deputy Director Dr David Squire Email: David.Squire@infotech.monash.edu.au Phone: 990 55157 Software Engineering (Honours) Co-ordinator Dr Jon McCormack Email: Jon.McCormack@infotech.monash.edu.au Phone: 990 59298 If you wish to apply for credit for previous study Credit Transfer Bachelor of Computer Science/Software Engineering Dr Peter Tischer Email: Peter.Tischer@infotech.monash.edu.au Phone: 990 55208 Bachelor of Business Information Systems Dr Rodney Martin Email: Rodney.Martin@infotech.monash.edu.au Phone: 990 55289 General Enquiries Email: ask.monash.edu.au Ph: +61 3 990 59986/55200 Fax: +61 3 990 55159 Web: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/clayton Ground Floor, Building 63 Clayton Campus Page 6
Some important information All IT double degrees are managed by the Faculty owning the non-it side of the degree (Business and Economics, Science, Arts or Education). Please see your managing Faculty for basic administrative queries relating to your enrolment. Enrolment It is the student's responsibility to check that their enrolment is correct. If you are in any doubt, consult your year or course coordinator. Many students have come to grief from not following this simple rule. Course maps are available from your Faculty Office, the Clayton IT School office or online at: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/about/schools/clayton/courses.html Choosing Units Students who have read the Faculty Handbook will be aware of the wide range of units offered by the Faculty. It is important that every student reads the unit outlines prior to the start of each semester. Note: when choosing units, always check for incompatible units. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that their choice of units is correct. Students must also beware of timetable clashes. If choosing units from campuses other than your home campus, travel time must be taken into consideration. Refer to the Handbook for further unit and course information http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/ http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/postgrad/ Check for timetable clashes http://mutts.monash.edu.au/mutts Incompatible (prohibited) unit combinations There are a number of units offered by the Faculty that are similar to other units, and students are not permitted to count more than one of these units towards their degree. The incompatible unit combinations are listed in the Handbook, in the section entitled Units - all faculties. When choosing a unit from the IT handbook, you are advised to check for incompatible combinations, listed below the name of the unit you have chosen. Two units that are incompatible with each other are not necessarily equivalent. If you are seeking credit for a unit which you believe is equivalent to another, you should approach the Clayton IT School Office for advice. Except for electives, students will be required to complete the units specifically designed for the course in which they are enrolled. Changing units If you wish to change your unit enrolment, you will be able to add or drop units in the first two weeks of semester at www.monash.edu.au/wes/ After this date it is advisable to contact your relevant Faculty office regarding changing your enrolment as the University follows strict cut off dates for discontinuing units. Please check the Student Resource Guide http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/srg/. Page 7
Summer Semester The Faculty of Information Technology may offer a range of units during the Summer Semester, on the Clayton, Caulfield, Gippsland, Peninsula campuses, Off Campus Distributed Learning (Distance Education) and Offshore (Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand). Students intending to enrol in Information Technology summer semester units (at any campus) should check with the School office by the 1 st week of September. http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resouces/student/enrolment/summer/ Academic Progress Academic progress is reviewed at the end of each semester. A student must maintain a satisfactory pass rate. Continued poor performance involving failures will eventually lead to exclusion. You will be warned if (1) in the period commencing December of the previous year and including at least two semesters of candidature, failed more than 50% of enrolment; or (2) failed the same compulsory unit twice; or (3) failed to comply with any terms or conditions imposed by the Faculty board under section 5 of the statute or by an academic progress committee of the Faculty. You will be referred to the Academic Progress Committee to show cause why you should not be excluded from the course. Any student referred to an academic progress committee is entitled to be heard and in the event that the student is excluded provisions exist for an appeal (on limited grounds). Information about academic progress or exclusion may be obtained from the Faculty office. Plagiarism, Cheating, Collusion Plagiarism means to take and use another person s ideas or work and pass these off as one s own by failing to give appropriate acknowledgement. (Discipline Guidelines 3.3.1) Cheating means seeking to obtain an unfair advantage in an examination or in other written or practical work required to be submitted or completed by a student for assessment. (Statute 4.1 Interpretations) Collusion is the presentation of work, which is the result in whole or in part of unauthorized collaboration with another person or persons. The above actions are considered serious offences. They may result in your work not being marked and your action could be referred to a Committee of Inquiry for investigation. Such investigation may result in the matter being referred to the Faculty Discipline Committee, which has the power to exclude a student. What is a Near Pass (NP)? In the Faculty of Information Technology, a Near Pass or NP grade may be awarded if your result is at the pass borderline, that is, between 45-49%. 1. NPs cannot be awarded for core units, unless that core unit is a final unit. "Final" is interpreted to mean that it was the most recent opportunity to complete the unit. If the unit has been offered subsequently to the student's attempt, and the student did not enrol for or attempt that subsequent offering, then no NP can be awarded under this clause. 2. For Undergraduate awards, no more than 12 points in any one year level, or 24 points across an entire degree, may be counted. Page 8
3. For Graduate awards, no more than 12 points across an entire degree may be counted. 4. An NP grade is not a Pass grade. Students granted an NP grade for a unit may not use that unit as a prerequisite requirement. *Note that in the case of rule 3, rule 4 or 5 must still be observed. The above NP policy applies only to the IT side of double degrees. Single degree Bachelor of Science students should refer to the Faculty of Science NP policy. What is special consideration? A student whose work during a teaching period or whose performance in an exam or other assessment has been affected by illness or other serious cause may apply for special consideration. Special consideration allows the Board of Examiners to take into account any extreme circumstances that may have affected your result. Application forms outlining detailed grounds of application are available from the School office. What is a Special/Deferred exam? You may apply for a deferred exam if you have not attended all or part of your final exam because of illness or other serious reasons. Appropriate documentation must accompany your application. The relevant Head of School or nominee will consider such applications. Deferred examinations are normally scheduled mid-august or mid-january of the following year as decided by the school. Note that deferred exams may not be granted if work assigned during the semester is still outstanding. Generally, the Faculty will not consider applications for a second deferred exam for the same unit in the same semester. If you have been granted a deferred examination, you should attend this examination on the day and time advised and there should be no expectation that a second deferred examination will be granted. Transferring from one study program to the next - Inter transfer versus intra transfer Inter transfer means transferring from a degree in one faculty to a different degree in another faculty. Intra transfer refers to transferring from one degree to another in the same faculty. Applications for transfer are accepted twice a year: mid year (before 31 May) and end of the year (before 30 November). There may be no CSP places available for mid-year transfers, in which case students would be expected to pay full fees for a place. Applications are not automatically accepted. Students must meet certain criteria for transfer. Further information should be sought from the School office. What sort of written statements can I obtain? You can apply for a formal document or letter from the University to verify your current enrolment, completion date, qualification or graduation, etc. A fee will be charged. http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/service-centre/letters/index.html How do I apply for a copy of my Academic Transcript? You can apply for a copy from the Student Services Centre, Building 3c, Clayton. A fee will be charged for a copy of your Academic Transcript. Page 9
International Students Enrolling in and choosing units As an international student, the Australian government requires you to maintain a full-time enrolment in your course to meet your Visa conditions. Under certain circumstances there will be occasions when, an international student may be best advised to reduce their study load. If you wish to reduce your study load, an underload application form is available from: http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/service-centre/forms/ and must be approved by your course director. If your request is approved, you may wish to apply for a refund of fees. Request for refund of fees forms are available from the Fees section. Please note refunds are not automatic. They are considered on an individual basis and must be approved by Monash International. For more information on refunds, please refer to the Monash International Fees and Conditions Acceptance document, or contact Monash International direct. Monash International Student Services http://www.monash.edu.au/international/currentstudents/ http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/ Information on current Australian requirements: http://www.monash.edu.au/international/ausgov Electronic confirmation of enrolment (ecoe) http://www.monash.edu.au/international/clayton/ecoeform/ Language and academic skills support: http://celts.monash.edu.au/ Student Rights and Responsibilities http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/srg/srg-20.html How can I get some help with my studies? For problems related to understanding IT course material: 1. First see your demonstrator or tutor (only in your prac or tutorial class) 2. See your Lecturers (check consultation times) For other problems related to IT course information: 1. General enquiries School Office (Ground Floor, Building 63, Clayton) or your home Faculty office 2. Computer Science, Software Engineering and Digital Communications, see Renee Bartholomeusz, Room G49, Building 63, Business Information Systems see Di Mummery, Room G48, Building 63 3. See the relevant Course Co-ordinators (pages 7, 8 & 9) Page 10
For problems related to learning or language difficulties: 1. Contact the Language and Learning Officer, Amanda Everaert, http://celts.monash.edu.au or Amanda.Everaert@calt.monash.edu.au For problems related to your degree or your enrolment: 1. Go to your managing Faculty office Arts: First floor, West Wing, Menzies Blg (blg 11) Business and Economics: Room 258, Second Floor, Menzies Blg (blg 11) Education: Building 6 Science: Ground Floor, Building 19 2. Go to the Clayton IT School Office (Building 63, ground floor, Clayton) For problems of a confidential or personal nature: 1. If appropriate, see the relevant Course/Year Co-ordinator 2. Consult the University Counselling Service (990 53156) Student Information http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/student This page provides links to Undergraduate and Honours Unit Information Postgraduate Information Research Degrees Scholarships Credit Transfer ITS Computer Accounts Computer Labs MUSO Student forms Polices and Procedures Or refer to your managing Faculty website. Other useful information: http://www.adm.monash.edu/transition/current/ http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/srg/ http://ask.monash.edu.au/about.html http://adm.monash.edu/sss/equity-diversity/disability-liaison/ Timetables and Allocate+ Where can you find the timetables? http://mutts.monash.edu.au/mutts/ For timetables for individual units or groups of units: http://allocate.cc.monash.edu.au/ Page 11
Honours Level If you survived your 1 st year in uni, there is an 80% chance that you will complete your undergraduate degree. If you do well in your undergraduate degree you may choose to go on and do an Honours degree. The honours coordinators will be happy to discuss this with you. The school offers the following honours program: Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science Bachelor of Software Engineering with Honours in Level 4 Bachelor of Business Information Systems (Honours) Why do Honours? An Honours degree is a recognition that a higher level of work has been undertaken and a higher standard has been reached. It is the usual precursor to postgraduate study and research, which is necessary for a career in industrial research or an academic career. A good Honours degree is necessary if a scholarship such as an Australian Postgraduate Research Award or a Monash Graduate Scholarship is sought. Also, an Honours degree is valued by employers, who appreciate the extra knowledge and skills acquired. The most important reason, however, is that the Honours degree offers an advanced qualification that is fun to achieve because the studies are largely based on research projects. Students completing an Honours degree will, at an advanced level, be able to: Apply their knowledge of information theory and computer technology to complex problems in industry and research Understand, evaluate and apply emerging new technologies Participate in large scale projects in research and development Communicate effectively in a professional environment More Information If you would like more information about the Honours programs talk to the Honours Coordinators. Scholarships The School encourages and supports outstanding students with monetary scholarships to enable these students to continue their education. Check with the honours co-ordinators about selection criteria. Further information: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/courses/ Page 12
Language and Learning Services in the Faculty of Information Technology Can we help you with your academic skills? The Centre for the Advancement of Learning and Teaching (CALT) offers language and learning support resources and programs which are free of charge to students wishing to improve the quality of their academic English and their approaches to study. Assistance is offered in such areas as: Strategies for study report writing understanding lecture oral presentations For individual or group appointments, contact: Amanda Everaert Email: amanda.everaert@calt.monash.edu.au http://www.monash.edu.au/lls/index.html NB: We are NOT a proof-reading service; we read your work in order to help you develop better strategies or learn new skills in academic writing. Books, tapes and videos are available for use at the LLS Clayton Centre (Western extension, Union Building) Page 13
BACHEL OF ARTS/ BUSINESS INFMATION SYSTEMS 1 ST Year 2 nd Year 3 rd Year 4 th Year BUSINESS INFMATION SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS AND COURSE MAP (2007 INTAKE) FIT1001 Computer systems FIT1005 Networks and data communications FIT1006 Business information analysis FIT1003 IT in organisations FIT2013 ebusiness technologies FIT2011 Decision support systems fundamentals FIT3003 Business intelligence and data warehousing FIT3022 Intelligent decision support systems Third year level BBIS Elective FIT1002 Computer programming FIT1004 Database FIT2001 Systems analysis and design FIT2002 IT project management FIT2006 Business process modelling and workflow FIT2017 Computer models for business decision making FIT3009 ebusiness systems FIT3012 Enterprise systems Third year level BBIS Elective + Double degree students who take an IBL placement will substitute FIT3045 Industry-Based Learning for two 3 rd year BBIS Electives and one of: FIT3003, FIT3022, FIT3009 or FIT3012. Students are required to check prerequisites and prohibitions for elective units. Any unit variations must be must be approved by the course director. PLEASE CONSULT THE FACULTY OF ARTS TO OBTAIN THE ARTS REQUIREMENTS F THIS DOUBLE DEGREE. Page 14
BACHEL OF COMMERCE/ BUSINESS INFMATION SYSTEMS 1 ST Year 2 nd Year 3 rd Year 4 th Year BUSINESS INFMATION SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS AND COURSE MAP (2006-07 INTAKE) FIT1001 Computer systems FIT1005 Networks and data communications FIT2001 Systems analysis and design FIT1003 IT in organisations FIT2013 ebusiness technologies FIT2011 Decision support systems fundamentals FIT3003 Business intelligence and data warehousing FIT3022 Intelligent decision support systems FIT1002 Computer programming FIT1004 Database FIT1013 IT for business FIT2002 IT project management FIT2006 Business process modelling and workflow FIT2017 Computer models for business decision making FIT3009 ebusiness systems FIT3012 Enterprise systems Final Semester Third year level BBIS Elective Elective Third year level BBIS Elective Elective + Double degree students who take an IBL placement will substitute FIT3045 Industry-Based Learning for two 3 rd year BBIS Electives and one of: FIT3003, FIT3022, FIT3009 or FIT3012. Students are required to check prerequisites and prohibitions for elective units. Any unit variations must be must be approved by the course director. PLEASE CONSULT THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS TO OBTAIN THE COMMERCE REQUIREMENTS F THIS DOUBLE DEGREE. Page 15
BACHEL OF ARTS/ BACHEL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE 1 ST Year 2 nd Year 3 rd Year 4 th Year COMPUTER SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS AND COURSE MAP (2007 INTAKE) FIT1001 Computer systems MAT1830 Mathematics for Computer Science II MAT1841 Mathematics for computer Science I FIT2008 Networks and data communications FIT2001 Systems analysis and design FIT2022 Computer systems II FIT3077 Software Engineering: Architecture and Design FIT1002 Computer programming FIT1008 Computer science FIT2010 Database FIT2014 Theory of computation FIT2004 Algorithms and data structures FIT3086 IT project management Computer Science Elective FIT3014 Analysis and design of algorithms FIT3036 Computer science project FIT3038 Software engineering project Computer Science Elective Computer Science Elective Students are required to check prerequisites and prohibitions for elective units. Any unit variations must be must be approved by the course director. PLEASE CONSULT THE FACULTY OF ARTS TO OBTAIN THE ARTS REQUIREMENTS F THIS DOUBLE DEGREE. Page 16
BACHEL OF SCIENCE/BACHEL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE (2007 INTAKE) 1 ST Year 2 nd Year 3 rd Year FIT1001 Computer systems MTH1112* Numbers, logic and graphs STA1010 Statistical methods for science FIT2010 Database FIT2022 Computer systems II FIT2001 Systems analysis and design FIT1002 Computer programming FIT1008 Computer science FIT2004 Algorithms and data structures FIT2014 Theory and computation FIT3086 IT project management Science minor Science minor Science minor Science minor Science major MTH1020 Analysis of change MTH1030 Techniques for modelling MTH1030 Techniques for modelling MTH2010 Multivariable calculus MTH2010 Multivariable calculus Science Elective MTH2032 Differential equations with modelling SCI2010 How science works FIT2008 Networks and data communications FIT3085 Numerical computing Science major Computer Science Elective (level 3) 4 th Year FIT3077 Software Engineering: Architecture and Design FIT3036 Computer science project FIT3038 Software engineering project FIT3014 Analysis and design of algorithms Computer Science (level 3) Elective Science major Science major Science elective Science elective Students are required to check prerequisites and prohibitions for elective units. Any unit variations must be must be approved by the course director. PLEASE CONSULT THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE TO OBTAIN THE SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS F THIS DOUBLE DEGREE. Page 17
Bachelor of Science: sequence in Computer Science Minor sequence in computer science (24 points): FIT1002 and FIT1015, and FIT2004 and FIT2014 Major sequence in computer science (48 points): FIT1002 and FIT1015, and FIT2004 and FIT2014, and FIT3036, FIT3014 and any 12 points from the other computer science units (listed above) at level three Major and minor sequence in computer science (60 points) FIT1002 and FIT1015, and FIT2004, FIT2014 and two of FIT2008, FIT2010, FIT2022, and FIT3036, FIT3014 and any 12 points from the other computer science units (listed above) at level three Double major sequence in computer science (72 points): FIT1002 and FIT1015, and FIT2004, FIT2014 and two of FIT2008, FIT2010, FIT2022, and FIT3036, FIT3014 and any 24 points from the other computer science units (listed above) at level three In addition to these requirements, students completing a major sequence in computer science are required to have completed at least 12 points of approved mathematics units. Graduates who have completed at least the 48-point major sequence in computer science are eligible for level-one membership of the Australian Computer Society. These sequence requirements are for students commencing the sequence in 2007. Students who commenced the sequence prior to 2006 should follow the requirements published in the 2005 handbook.. Course Map No. 1 For students wishing to take a major in Computer Science and a major in Science Year 1 Semester 1 FIT1002 PLE* PLE* MTH Semester 2 FIT1015 PLE* MTH or Core SCI (MTH1030 or STA1010 or SCI1020) Year 2 Semester 1 FIT2004 Elective SCI2010* SCI Semester 2 FIT2014 Elective Elective SCI Year 3 Semester 1 FIT3036 FIT3014 SCI SCI Semester 2 FIT3xxx FIT3xxx SCI SCI Note: Major in CS 12 + 12 + 24 = 48 points Major in Science (SCI) 12 + 12 + 24 = 48 points Page 18
Year 1 Course Map No. 2 For students wishing to take a major and a minor in Computer Science Semester 1 FIT1002 PLE* PLE* MTH Semester 2 FIT1015 PLE* MTH or Core SCI (MTH1030 or STA1010 or SCI1020) Year 2 Semester 1 FIT2004 Two of FIT2008, SCI2010* SCI Semester 2 FIT2014 FIT2010, FIT2022 Elective SCI Year 3 Semester 1 FIT3036 FIT3014 SCI SCI Semester 2 FIT3xxx FIT3xxx SCI SCI Note: Major and Minor in CS 12 + 24 + 24 = 60 points Course Map No. 3 For students wishing to take a double major in Computer Science Year 1 Semester 1 FIT1002 PLE* PLE* MTH Semester 2 FIT1015 PLE* MTH or Core SCI (MTH1030 or STA1010 or SCI1020) Year 2 Semester 1 FIT2004 Two of FIT2008, SCI2010* SCI Semester 2 FIT2014 FIT2010, FIT2022 Elective SCI Year 3 Semester 1 FIT3036 FIT3014 FIT3xxx Elective Semester 2 FIT3xxx FIT3xxx FIT3xxx Elective Note: Double Major in CS 12 + 24 + 36 = 72 points or 12 + 18 + 42 = 72 points Minor in Science (SCI) 12 + 12 = 24 points *either at least one level-one unit from each of the three PLE groups in physical processes (P), life processes (L) and earth processes (E), or at least three 12 point level-one science sequences in different areas of study PLE - students do not need to have completed the PLE requirement in their first year of study or take the units in any particular order (eg they might do some units as an elective in Year 2), although it is recommended that students complete at least two 12-point science sciences in Year 1. Similarly, they could choose to take SCI2010 in Year 2 Semester 2 if they wished. For details of available science minor and major sequences, consult the handbook Science areas of study and sequences for the Clayton campus: http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/sci-39.htm For overall degree requirements, including combinations of study areas, consult the Bachelor of Science handbook entry: http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/sci-10.html Page 19
BACHEL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE/ BACHEL OF EDUCATION (SECONDARY) 1 ST Year 2 nd Year COMPUTER SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS AND COURSE MAP (2007 INTAKE) FIT1001 Computer systems FIT1004 Database FIT2001 Systems analysis and design FIT1002 Computer programming FIT1008 Computer science FIT2004 Algorithms and data structures MAT1020 MTH1030 STA1010 MAT1830 Mathematics for Computer Science II MATHS ELECTIVE FIT2022 Computer systems II FIT2008 Networks and data communications FIT2014 Theory of computation 3 rd Year FIT3014 Analysis and design of algorithms FIT3077 Software Engineering: Architecture and Design MATHS ELECTIVE FIT3036 Computer science project FIT3038 Software engineering project FIT3086 IT project management Computer Science Elective 4 th Year BEducation only Students are required to check prerequisites and prohibitions for elective units. Any unit variations must be must be approved by the course director. PLEASE CONSULT THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION TO OBTAIN THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS F THIS DOUBLE DEGREE. Page 20
BACHEL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE/ BACHEL OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY) 1 ST Year COMPUTER SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS AND COURSE MAP (2007 INTAKE) FIT1001 Computer systems FIT1002 Computer programming MAT1841 Mathematics for computer Science I 2 nd Year FIT1003 IT in organisations FIT2001 Systems analysis and design FIT1008 Computer science FIT2010 Database MAT1830 Mathematics for Computer Science II FIT2004 Algorithms and data structures FIT2022 Computer systems II FIT2008 Networks and data communications FIT2014 Theory of computation 3 rd Year FIT3014 Analysis and design of algorithms FIT3077 Software Engineering: Architecture and Design Computer Science Elective 4 th Year BEducation only FIT3036 Computer science project FIT3038 Software engineering project FIT3086 IT project management Computer Science Elective Students are required to check prerequisites and prohibitions for elective units. Any unit variations must be must be approved by the course director. PLEASE CONSULT THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION TO OBTAIN THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS F THIS DOUBLE DEGREE. Page 21