SCHOOLS AND COURSES: School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences 121 School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences pages School of IT&MS staff 122-123 Course Information Bachelor of Computing 124 Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Computing 124-125 Bachelor of Computing/Bachelor of Management 125-126 Bachelor of Engineering Science/Bachelor of Computing 126 Bachelor of Computing (Honours) 126 Bachelor of Information Technology 126-127 Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional Practice) 127-128 Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of 128 Information Technology Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) 128 Graduate Certificate of Statistical Process Management 128-129 Graduate Certificate of Computing 129 Graduate Certificate of Information Technology 130 Graduate Diploma of Computing 130 Graduate Diploma of Information Technology 130 Master of Information Technology (by Coursework) 130 Higher Degrees by Research Doctor of Philosophy 130-131 Doctor of Information Technology 131 Master of Information Technology 131 School of IT&MS units 132-133 122 SCHOOLS AND COURSES: School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences School of Information Technology & Mathematical Sciences The School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences began its existence as a Department of Mathematics with responsibility for mathematics majors within the Applied Science, Arts and Education degrees, as well as the service teaching of mathematics and statistics in numerous other courses. A major in Computing was introduced into the Applied Science degree in 1984. The incorporation of the Bachelor of Computing as the first degree controlled solely within the department in 1990 saw a change of name to Mathematics and Computing. University restructure in 1995 resulted in the formation of the School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences. The evolution of names reflects the gradual change in emphasis of the School from solely mathematics to a much broader focus on computing supported by mathematics and applied statistics. The current School teaching focus is on the delivery of innovative programs in Information Technology, Computing and Applied Statistics, as well as the delivery of mathematics, statistics and computing studies across the University. The research emphasis is on informatics and applied optimization. Head of School Sidney Morris BSc(Hons) Qld, PhD Flin, FIMA, CMath, FAustMS, CompIEAust Prof Academic Staff Alex Rubinov MSc Leningrad, PhD Novisbirsk, DSc Moscow Prof John L Yearwood BSc(Hons), DipEd Monash, MSc Syd., PhD RMIT, MACM Assoc Prof Peter J Martin BA Monash, TPTC BallaratTC, MEd Deakin, IASE Sr Lect Heping Pan BSc and MSc Wuhan, PhD Twente Sr Lect Philip A Smith BSc(Hons) New England, PhD Deakin, MACM Sr Lect Andrew Stranieri BA Melb., GDipCompSci LaT., AdvDipCompSci LaT., PhD LaT. Sr Lect Faezeh Afshar GDipComp BCAE Lect Ewan J Barker BSc(Hons) Melb., MSc Monash, PhD Edin., GCertTertTeach Ballarat Lect Marcello Bertoli DipApp Physics RMIT, BSc App Physics RMIT, Dip. Ed. Hawthorn, Lect GDipComp Deakin, B.Sc (Hons.) Geology Ballarat Frank De Luca BComm Melb., GDipCDP FIT, MComp Monash Lect Jason Giri BSc(Math/Stats) LaT. Lect Scott A Hebbard BSc(Hons) Deakin Lect Marijke Heywood GDipComp Ballarat, GDipTerTeach Ballarat Cameron Hurst BSc(Hons) Applied Mathematics and Statistics Griffith Lect Keyurkumar Patel BE, MEng(Robotics), CNE, NEE, MCSE, MCT, Cert. IV WTA, AACS, Lect PhD Candidate SUT Eric Lindberg BAppSc Monash, GDipEd Melb., MCNE (Novell), MCSE (Windows Lect 2000), CCNA (Cisco) Michelle O’Brien GDipComp, BAppSc, Speech Pathology Lect Kylie Pegg BAppSc(Maths&Comp) Ballarat, CertIV(WorkplaceTraining) IBT Lect Robyn U Pierce BA, DipEd Monash, BEd, MEd Deakin Lect Gregory L Simmons BSc, MSc Victoria UT, CLP (AD & SA), CLI Lect Adrian D Smith Gaudlitz BEc ANU, MBA Deakin, MACS Lect Glenn R Stevens BAppSc(Physics) BCAE, MEng Victoria UT, CNE/CNI(Novell) Lect David Stratton BA(Hons), GDipCompSc Camb., CNE(Novell), MACM Lect Chris Turville BSc(Hons), PhD UWS Macarthur Lect Adil Bagirov MSc Baku, Azerbaijan, PhD Ballarat Post Doctoral Research Fellow Administrative Staff Julie Howes CertIVBus(Administration) Ballarat Admin Officer (Student Liaison) Belinda Kent Admin Assistant Kym Kingston BBus Charles Sturt School Admin Officer (Staffing) Maxine J Kingston Secretary to Head of School Kaye J Lewis School Secretary Theresa Saunders DipBus(Administration) Ballarat Admin Officer (International) Belinda J Wallesz AdvCertBus(Acc) Ballarat School Admin Officer (Finance) Technical Staff Graeme Cowling B.Sc, Dip. Ed. Monash, Dip. IT Technical Support Officer Ian Lee BComp, Ballarat, AssocDipElec SMB, CNA(Novell) Technical Support Officer SCHOOLS AND COURSES: School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences 123 Centre for Informatics & Applied Optimization (CIAO) Staff Member Position Alex Rubinov Director John Yearwood Deputy Director International Programs Staff Member Role Frank DeLuca Director Coordinators Staff Member Role John Yearwood Research Philip A Smith Research Degrees Robyn Pierce Undergraduate Degrees Gregory L Simmons Honours Chris Turville Masters Adrian Smith Gaudlitz Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate Peter J Martin Graduate Certificate of Statistical Process Management Adjunct Professor Gerry Anderson Academic Associate Jack Harvey BSc, DipEd Melb., PhD Ballarat, MACS School of ITMS Website: www.ballarat.edu.au/itms 124 SCHOOLS AND COURSES: School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences Courses Bachelor of Computing COURSE STRUCTURE The course provides for major studies in computing CRICOS : 008780B together with approved elective studies able to be COURSE COORDINATOR taken from other approved degree programs of the Dr Robyn Pierce University. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Year 1 Satisfactory completion of the VCE including unit Semester 1 credit prerequisite units 1 and 2 - two units of code points Mathematics, (excluding Foundation Maths) or CP510 Intro to Operating Systems 15 interstate or overseas equivalent. CP514 Programming 1 15 CP586 Multimedia Communication 15 All Year 12/VCE applicants must apply through Elective* 15 VTAC. Non-Year 12 applicants applying through Semester 2 VTAC are encouraged to complete Form SI. MA552 Bits, Bytes and Algorithms 15 Alternatively Non-Year 12 applicants can apply direct CP627 Programming 2 15 to the University through the Tertiary Access Scheme. Refer to the Admissions, Policy and CP685 Network Operating Systems 15 Procedures section in this Handbook. Elective* 15 Year 2 CREDIT POINTS unit Semester 1 credit 360 code points CP611 Database Mgt. Systems 15 DURATION # 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent CP515 Software Engineering: 15 Processes and Methods MODE CP582 Network Protocols & Services 15 Semester (day) Elective* 15 Semester 2 COURSE OVERVIEW # This course is directed to the needs of industry. Its CP616 Software Engineering: 15 principal aim is to produce graduates who have a Analysis and Design wide range of skills in programming, database and CP704 Professional Development 15 software engineering supported by a background of Computing elective* 15 theoretical studies in computing and practical Elective* 15 experience on both microcomputers and larger multi- Year 3 user systems. In the latter part of the course you unit Semester 1 credit have the opportunity to specialise in an area of your code points choice. The areas of specialisation may include CP728 Advanced Programming 15 databases, object-oriented programming, expert CP710 Project 1 15 systems, computer networks, collaborative Computing elective* 15 computing, interactive multimedia and WWW Computing elective* 15 technology. As a final year student, you will Semester 2 undertake a substantial project. This not only builds CP703 Systems Programming 15 on the theoretical training you have received, but CP711 Project 2 30 also provides a balance between theory and practice Computing elective* 15 which prepares you for employment in the *Approved by The School Of Information Technology computing industry. and Mathematical Sciences # COURSE OBJECTIVES Subject to approval On completion of this course you will be able to: • Apply practical skills and a conceptual Bachelor of Commerce/ understanding in the solution of a broad range of Bachelor of Computing industrial and commercial computing problems; • Use a conceptual framework in computing CRICOS : 023217D hardware and software to keep abreast of future COURSE COORDINATORS developments in information technology; • Dr Robyn Pierce (Computing) Make a worthwhile contribution as a team member Dr Bernard O’Meara (Commerce) and as an individual in a professional computing environment at an early stage after graduation by ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS applying the communication skills acquired and Satisfactory completion of the VCE including practised during the course; prerequisite units 1 and 2 - two units of • Act in the manner expected of a computing Mathematics, (excluding Foundation Maths) or professional by displaying behaviour consistent interstate or overseas equivalent. with the ethical standards applied by professional All Year 12/VCE applicants must apply through computer societies; and VTAC. Non Year 12 applicants applying through • Develop further skills in a postgraduate VTAC are encouraged to complete Form SI. environment by following computing interests Alternatively Non-Year 12 applicants can apply