ICT in the BSc
Computer Science is the basis of many of todays ICT study options. Students who like scientific enquiry can apply the skills from a Computer Science major to their studies in other fields. Or perhaps the science of computing itself is your interest. At least some exposure to computer science is becoming a critical dimension in science education. A report entitled BIO 2010, published in the USA in 2003, highlights the fact that advances in biology, for example, increasingly require strong computational skills.
The Bachelor of Science is a very flexible program designed to accommodate a wide variety of career aspirations. When combined with core information technology courses, the program structure has the ability to include components of virtually all areas of science and information technology. The range of courses offered means students can tailor the program to their individual needs and interests and select course combinations from both science and information technology disciplines.
What will I study?
The BSc offers ICT-related majors in the following areas:
- Bioinformatics - a growing area. Many biotech companies employ more computing people than biologists.
- Computational Science - recent advances in genome research, molecular and microbial sciences and bioinformatics have generated a demand for scientists with skills in biology, mathematics, computer science and visualisation.
- Computer Science - the science-based application of information systems, programming, operating systems, numerical computing, software engineering, artificial intelligence, data management systems. The core courses in the BInfTech program are available in this major.
- Mathematics - mathematics is generally applied to problems in the world via computing technology.
Students may apply for the Advanced Study Program for high-achieving students. This program provides opportunities for high-achieving first-year students to enhance their University experiences through an enriched program of study. The program includes individual mentoring by a scientist, access to research laboratories in first year and exposure to creative thinkers across all disciplines.
You can view the attributes our graduates can expect to acquire here.
Career opportunities
Our graduates find employment in areas such as:
genome research
molecular science
microbial science
bioinformatics
computer science
consultants
games developers
quantum computing research, and
computational physics
The BSc (Computer Science) is accredited at the professional level with the Australian Computer Society.
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