Bachelor of Computer Science

Edith Cowan University

Focuses on the practical and theoretical dimensions of computer science and prepares students for careers in the fields of computing and software development The course emphasises critical thinking and problem solving alongside discipline knowledge and skills providing students with the opportunity to undertake complex computer science projects both independently and in teamsStudents are introduced to concepts including programming mathematics networking databases and security in their foundation year before specialising in an area of computer science Advanced topics in computer science including artificial intelligence and distributed computing are studied alongside the chosen area of specialisationCourse learning outcomesApply broad knowledge of concepts principles and techniques in the discipline of computer science including computational thinking and the storage processing and communication of dataInterpret and analyse complex computer science problems using systems thinking design thinking and computational thinkingApply discipline knowledge problem solving and creative thinking skills to anticipate challenges and produce solutions to computer science problemsDemonstrate technological literacy by finding evaluating and using relevant tools and information from a range of sourcesCommunicate computer science knowledge and ideas clearly and coherently to technical and nontechnical audiencesIncorporate diverse perspectives including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and accessibility issues when designing computerbased systemsWork collaboratively and demonstrate initiative on complex computer science projectsDemonstrate autonomous and ongoing learning in the area of computer science to ensure continued relevance of skills and knowledge

• Cyber Security
• Software Engineering

School of Engineering

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